71.  The best news is that Chilean striker Marcelo Salas should be ready after skipping practice this week with a bruised leg.

72.  The Thai team, meanwhile, had skipped some practice in favor of a religious ceremony to prepare for the semifinal.

73.  They also skipped a practice a few days ahead of their match against Sweden.

74.  The veteran defender, ideally a starter at center-back, skipped practice Tuesday and will be re-examined by the national team doctor Wednesday.

75.  This week he skipped practice and ended up in Detroit at a wrestling show.

76.  To rest, the Orioles also skipped batting practice and hit in the cages.

77.  U.S. goalie Kasey Keller and captain Claudio Reyna skipped practice Thursday morning.

78.  U.S. goalkeeper Kasey Keller skipped practice Thursday, a day after injuring his left elbow and going for X-rays.

79.  Who cares that he skipped practice, went wrestling and managed to throw the five-time champions into an uproar?

80.  He even skipped a practice Monday, not knowing he was allowed to attend them even while on suspension.