11.   But he continues to show signs he will be back for the stretch run.

12.   But Gretzky and his team might be better off for the stretch run if he misses one game, rests, recovers and returns a well man.

13.   But it came together in time for a nice stretch run.

14.   But lately, they seem to be finding the consistency and steadiness needed for the stretch run.

15.   But Team Australia prevailed thanks to some big bites by the Shark in the stretch run.

16.   But somewhere, anywhere, the Knicks could have used a body for the stretch run.

17.   But, Lukas points out, Silver Charm won the Derby by a head over Captain Bodgit, who ducked in sharply in the stretch run.

18.   Can red-hot Jim Thorpe continue to dominate the stretch run of the Senior Tour, as he has done with record-setting victories the last two weeks?

19.   Captain Steve actually was in the lead in the stretch before Wheelaway and jockey Rich Migliore came over and rammed them during the stretch run.

20.   Clemmensen had split time through much of the year with Tim Kelleher, but York settled on Clemmensen and his stretch run experience a few weeks ago.