1.   But Iowa says it is determined to remain first in caucusing, and will set whatever date it must to do so.

2.   Earlier this week, he told New Hampshire officials that he would sign a pledge in support of the Granite State remaining first, according to a Gramm aide.

3.   Sergio Momesso, the rookie Ken Gernander and Ray Ferraro scored for the Rangers, who remain first over all in the Eastern Conference.

4.   The Hurricanes remain first in the new Associated Press poll of the news media.

5.   Abraham Olano, a fellow Spaniard riding for Banesto, remained first in the overall standings.

6.   After seven races this season, Daehlie remained first in the World Cup cross-country standings, and Fauner moved to third.

7.   EF Language, which led the standings after five legs, remains first.

8.   EF Language, which led the standings after five legs, remained first.

9.   He remains only first among equals in a collective leadership.

10.   The Dolphins remained first in the AFC East, but their three-game winning streak ended.