21.   He attributed his withdrawal against Jonas Bjorkman at Flushing Meadow to spending too long in a cold television studio following his win over Sampras.

22.   He is the hot favorite in both speed events in Salt Lake City, particularly following his win Saturday.

23.   In Atlanta, the Atlanta Braves are one win away from another trip to the playoffs following their win over the Montreal Expos.

24.   Korda followed his win over Sampras at the U.S. Open by retiring against Bjorkman in the quarterfinals because of illness associated with sinus problems.

25.   McRae, the winner last year, is aiming for his second straight world championship victory following his win in New Zealand earlier in the season.

26.   New Zealand went ahead of South Africa on run-rate in their group following their win.

27.   Seven horses have followed wins in the Peter Pan with victories in the Belmont.

28.   Still, it was the second victory of the season for each, following wins at the Skate America.

29.   The Austrians will be shooting for their first downhill victory in the fourth speed race of the season following six wins in the three other disciplines of Alpine skiing.

30.   That followed three wins in five games in New York against the Yankees, who have the best record in the majors.