71.  Denver's Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf stirred up a controversy this season by refusing to stand during the playing of the anthem.

72.  DeShields hit .224 for Los Angeles last season.

73.  DeShields, a .266 career hitter against lefties, is batting .197 against lefties in 61 at-bats this season.

74.  DeShields, batting .232, has three RBI in his last 87 at-bats and 17 on the season.

75.  DeShields, whose final season with the Dodgers was the worst of three poor ones, has scheduled a week in December with New Orleans trainer Mackey Shilstone.

76.  Designated hitter Bob Hamelin won the A.L. Rookie of the Year award last season.

77.  Denver's schedule toughens over the last three weeks of the season.

78.  Denver's season has been full of slips and falls but the Broncos have been able to get up and find ways to remain in playoff contention.

79.  Department stores like Dillard's may be in for a challenge this holiday season if other retailers sharply discount, said Islandberg.

80.  DEPatrick Kerney1UC Probable starter next season.