1.   At this point, the two most compelling potential matchups are games that will not take place.

2.   Al Gore has closed the gap against George W. Bush in a potential presidential matchup, says a new NBC-Wall Street Journal poll.

3.   But the talk of that potential matchup was for another day.

4.   But without Mutombo, any potential matchup with a juggernaut from the West would most likely mean a size disadvantage.

5.   Finishing third, instead of fourth, guarantees avoiding a potential matchup with the Chicago Bulls until the conference finals.

6.   Getting past a potential quarterfinal matchup with a Russia or Cuba is a longshot for a team lacking Olympic seasoning.

7.   The potential matchup with Texas in the second round is among the juiciest in the tournament.

8.   He also dismissed questions from reporters about new polls suggesting Democrats may be gaining in potential matchups against him.

9.   That season-ending game between Florida and Florida State remains a potential matchup of unbeaten contenders for the national title.

10.   The old Seles, winner of eight Grand Slams, would have relished that potential matchup.