21.   His demotion means young righthanders Scott Linebrink and Ricky Stone, who had been told they were competing for the final spot, made the team.

22.   However, a numbers crunch has caused the final spot in the starting rotation to become a constant question.

23.   If not Magic, then who gets the final two roster spots?

24.   If the PGA approves the final spot, Callaway can buy time for its ERC II message on some, but not all, golf telecasts.

25.   If Pettitte wants to get the major league paycheck and the house in Texas, he probably has to overtake Hitchcock for the final spot in the rotation.

26.   If the playoffs started today, the Cowboys would have the final postseason spot.

27.   In front of some two dozen onlookers, the final spot for the U.S. Olympic track and field team was decided.

28.   Instead of playoffs for a set number, the Tour this year allowed those who tied at the final spot to get to the next stage.

29.   Instead of clinging to the final spot on the bench, Stevens has a chance to muscle his way into the lineup.

30.   Jeff Barlow of Palm Beach Gardens earned the final spot with a birdie on the third hole.