21.   Belying their age, Malone and John Stockton, his teammate in time, have led the Jazz to the best record in the Western Conference.

22.   A homage to Gene Ammons, this rocking, activated session is the best record yet from a tenor saxophonist who has enlivened downtown jazz for a decade.

23.   A team with a losing record each of the previous nine seasons, the Pirates have the best record in the National League.

24.   A team so good, it is already assured of finishing with the best record in the league.

25.   A team that does not finish first would be disappointed, but delighted to reach the playoffs as the second-place team with the best record.

26.   After all, the Stars have the best record in the NHL and already have addressed the one weak spot in the lineup by acquiring Hogue.

27.   After beating the team with the best record in pro football, it would be within reason to expect the Oakland Raiders to be bursting with confidence.

28.   After three victories in four tries against Texas, the Mariners share the best record in the American League.

29.   After earning the best record in the conference in the regular season, the Avalanche swept the injury-weakened Vancouver Canucks.

30.   After posting the best record in the AFC the previous two years, the team has fallen apart.