51.   The Athletics remained a half-game ahead of Seattle for the division lead.

52.   The Athletics closed within one game of Seattle for the division lead.

53.   The defending NL Central champion Cardinals are back in the division lead despite a slow start, mostly because of the Pirates.

54.   The Bills, tied with New England for the division lead, go to Philadelphia off their best offensive game of the season.

55.   The sweep left the Phillies and Atlanta tied for the division lead.

56.   The two teams came into the game tied for the division lead.

57.   Tied for the division lead and battling for a playoff spot with two games to go?

58.   Two months after a disheartening defeat at Miami, the New York Jets face a crucial rematch with the Dolphins for their National Football League division lead.

59.   The Cowboys extended their division lead over Philadelphia while Kansas City fell closer to Oakland in their division.

60.   The Eagles moved into a share of the NFC East division lead with Washington and reigning NFL champion Dallas.