1.   In ending the three-year run of Stanley as their regular catcher, the Yankees figure to lose a lot.

2.   The Lakers have confounded observers all season, winning games they figure to lose and losing games they figure to win.

3.   They made three errors in the game -- two by shortstop Benji Gil, who figures to lose his starting job to Stocker by the end of the week.

4.   This story hurts because a good guy figures to lose either way.

5.   On any given Sunday, the Cowboys, Redskins, Cardinals, Bills, Seahawks and Lions all figure to lose.

6.   Torre has yet to discuss the move with Shane Spencer and Henry Rodriguez, who figure to lose the most playing time if the Knoblauch experiment succeeds.