1.  As a result, the Colorado Avalanche beat the Devils, 5-0, in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals at the Pepsi Center.

2.  Apparently, in the first episode he beats Mr. McFeely to death with one of his loafers."

3.  Earlier in the year, the Colts beat the Patriots handily in Foxborough, Mass.

4.  Earlier in the year, the Titans beat St. Louis in Tennessee, 24-21.

5.  Earlier in the afternoon, Steffi Graf beat the rains and Monica Seles to defend her women's singles title, 7-5, 6-4.

6.  Earlier this month witnesses said the police beat supporters of the two journalists at the courthouse.

7.  Early on, Williams beat Jammer on a quick slant for a short touchdown.

8.  Earlier, Arizona beat Mississippi, 66-56.

9.  Earlier, France beat Denmark 2-1, setting up Sunday's game against Paraguay.

10.  Early in the piece, the women beat the backs of their wrists against their partners' chests.