21.   Eric Lindros won a Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, made six All-Star teams and helped turn the Philadelphia Flyers into a perennial contender.

22.   Landry coached the Dallas Cowboys as the team went from a losing expansion team to a perennial NFL title contender.

23.   The once perennial contender has had an awful season.

24.   The trade delighted Jagr, who received a much-needed fresh start without having to abandon the luxury of playing for a perennial contender.

25.   Towers and president Larry Lucchino said they wanted to follow the example of some perennial contenders who have one person in charge of player development and scouting.

26.   The Jacksonville Jaguars won the first National Football League playoff game in their two-year history on Saturday -- over perennial post-season contenders Buffalo.