11.  A curious thing is taking place at these championships.

12.  A curious thing, though, happens in the weeks or months between the making and the breaking.

13.  A curious thing is happening in New York and Washington.

14.  A curious thing happened in India earlier this year.

15.  A wonderfully curious thing, this record and its pursuit.

16.  All the while, a curious thing is happening on the ivy-covered north side of Chicago.

17.  But a curious thing happened to the Miami Dolphins.

18.  But a curious thing happened.

19.  But a curious thing happened on the way to the postgame interview room.