1.   It just had a harder edge this time because it was so impersonal and McVie is such a personable guy.

2.   The Broncos have earned home-field edge three times.

3.   The Lakers had the late edge this time, but needed all of it and their own passel of contributors.

4.   Davenport might have an edge this time over Hingis, who has suffered a week-long cold.

5.   Gordon also has a little extra edge this time, having taken part in a Goodyear tire test here in early May.

6.   However, economists have predicted that Beijing will have to devalue its currency in order to maintain its competitive edge some time this year.

7.   The latest give the opposition Socialist Party the edge this time, although without an absolute majority.