1.  And the Chinese coaching staff was more than upset when its closed practice on Thursday was delayed because the Americans were conducting lengthy media interviews near the training field.

2.  Last week practice was delayed because everyone was out helping old ladies across the street.

3.  The opponents of deliveries by Mexican haulers have delayed the practice for seven years even though the trucking provision was included in the North American Free Trade Agreement.

4.  The opponents of deliveries by Mexican haulers have delayed the practice for seven years after it should have started under the North American Free Trade Agreement.

5.  A heavy morning rain delayed practice.

6.  Practice was delayed Tuesday because of a morning rain, leaving only three full days of practice before qualifications.