31.   With the Bulls on the verge of their sixth title and Michael Jordan apparently on the verge of retirement, Johnson is as sad as anyone.

32.   Pete Sampras went for his sixth Wimbledon title Sunday in an all-American final against Andre Agassi.

33.   AC Milan, the defending champion in the tournament, is seeking a record-tying sixth title.

34.   AEK finished second in the Greek soccer league, behind Olympiakos which captured its sixth consecutive title.

35.   After the Bulls won their sixth title in eight years, Jackson declined an offer to return.

36.   After the Bulls won their sixth title in June, Jackson declined an offer to return for another year.

37.   After winning his sixth Wimbledon title, Pete Sampras has his eye on the Davis Cup.

38.   Also in the field is world silver medallist Surya Bonaly of France, who was deprived of a record sixth successive European title by Slutskaya.

39.   Although he won his sixth title in September, he has never captured two in a row, a requirement for an ozeki to reach yokozuna.

40.   Bjarte Engen Vik became the winningest Nordic Combined athlete in history Friday, earning his sixth major title at the World Nordic Ski Championships.