11.   A Gore victory could give Democrats a chance to temper the conservative bent of the high court.

12.   A lopsided victory would give Bush leverage over the Legislature next year, as well as a springboard into a national campaign.

13.   A Kansas State victory would give the Wildcats the tournament title and an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.

14.   A victory tonight will give the Stars the season series with the Wings for only the second time in the past seven seasons.

15.   A victory would give Best Pal four in million-dollar races, breaking a tie with Alysheba for the record.

16.   A victory would give them half as many wins as they earned last season.

17.   A victory could give the Burn some breathing room, even affording them the chance to lose one of their final two games.

18.   A victory gives the Falcons a tiebreaker edge against the Saints and keeps playoff hopes alive.

19.   A victory Sunday would give the Rams home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.

20.   A victory here would give Brack an unprecedented three straight IRL victories.