11.   The Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings, who combined to win the past three Stanley Cups, each suffered on their way to the top.

12.   They combined to win bronze medals for Germany at the past two Olympics.

13.   They have combined to win the past three Super Bowls.

14.   They have combined to win three races this season for long-suffering team president Bruce R. McCaw.

15.   Trainers Nick Zito and Wayne Lukas, who have combined to win four of the past six runnings of the Kentucky Derby, have a slew of prospects.

16.   Zanardi and Vasser have combined to win the past three championships.

17.   Brazilian law stipulates that a candidate must receive more votes than the rest of his opponents combined to win an election in the first round.

18.   Cleveland and New York have combined to win the last five AL titles.

19.   Hingis and Novotna combined to win the French Open and Wimbledon before coming to New York.

20.   Italy and Uruguay have a rich soccer history, having combined to win the first four World Cups.