1.   He has been on the world podium three straight times and heard the anthem played for him.

2.   Coming off a lost road trip in which the Nets fell four straight times, the sight of the slump-ridden Raptors had to cheer up New Jersey.

3.   Geronimo Berroa homered and added a two-run double, and Damon Mashore reached base five straight times with three singles and two walks.

4.   Juventus has reached the European Champions Cup final three straight times and won once.

5.   Miguel Indurain won the Tour de France five straight times this decade, using explosive bursts in the time trials to make history.

6.   The Expos, who have won eight of their last nine games, have beaten the Astros five straight times this season.

7.   The right-hander struck out Dante Bichette swinging three straight times, and seemed likely to break a personal three-game losing streak until his finger began hurting.

8.   While the Dolphins are the underdogs going into the game, Miami has defeated the Raiders three straight times in Oakland.