71.  Derek Taylor, the Beatles' public-relations man, was especially close to George.

72.  Despite all the local chatter about Duquette as a heartless cyborg, I actually like the man.

73.  Despite all the optimism after the Patriots' minicamp workouts concluded, Carroll is a dead man walking.

74.  Derrick Adkins, the 1996 Olympic 400-meter intermediate hurdle champion, turned back Tyree Washington to win the men's 500 yards in 56.75.

75.  Despite all the variations of "In the Pines," these questions are almost never asked of a man.

76.  Despite being winless on the road, Cal State Northridge's men's basketball team entered Northridge gym Thursday with optimism because it was 4-0 at home.

77.  Despite Caso's initial differences with Purcell, the two men ultimately ended their quarrel.

78.  Despite concerns about excessive power in the men's game, ATP officials believe a balance has been struck.

79.  DeLorenzo is one of the growing number of men following a recent trend in the men's style scene: fitted clothing, sometimes with a touch of feminity.

80.  Curiously, Latrell Sprewell sat out much of the fourth quarter as Ewing and Johnson became the go-to men in the post.