31.  Although his team had lost, somewhat convincingly, he believed the competition had won.

32.  Defensively, his presence in the lane limits almost all penetration by the opponent.

33.  Defensively, Ryan was able to inspire his troops and had them playing top-notch ball.

34.  Deputy district attorney Christopher Darden, meanwhile, had the most controversial style, described alternately by lawyers as too repetitive and assuringly low-key in his presentation Tuesday.

35.  Deputy District Attorney Robert Hutchins had asked the judge to order David Van Blarigan's return, arguing that his well-being at the program in Jamaica was in question.

36.  Deputy Fire Chief Charles Blaich raised the issue last week in his remarks about emergency response at a conference at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

37.  Deputy Maricopa County Attorney Mark Barry stood by his decision not to call Carbajal as a witness, even though he was key to the prosecution's case.

38.  Deputy Mayor Michael Keeley has resigned after an internal investigation found that his actions were "clearly wrong" in giving confidential documents to lawyers opposing the city.

39.  Deputy Richard Kinchen, 35, died of his wounds; Deputy Aldranon English, 28, is recovering from his injuries at Grady Memorial Hospital.

40.  Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott, who is staying in his job, at least for the near future, offers the main continuity.