31.   Then a scrappy little Vancouver mine concern, the Crystallex International Corp., sued Minca, claiming title to part of Las Cristinas.

32.   The year he claimed his title, Krajicek had knocked Sampras out in a rain-plagued quarterfinal that took two days to complete.

33.   Two other titles were claimed Wednesday night.

34.   Under the previous system, anyone in the top three after the short program could claim the title by winning the long program.

35.   Who would have known, for example, that Canada would have the gall to claim title to the most potent marijuana in the hemisphere?

36.   Yunas still claims the title of district chief because, he says, he has received no official notification that a new chief has been appointed.

37.   After beginning the year by missing the Australian Open with a wrist injury, he claimed titles in Scottsdale, Arizona and Miami.

38.   Argentine and Fiorentina striker Gabriel Batistuta can officially claim the title of a star.

39.   Atletico could still claim the title Sunday if Valencia loses or ties.

40.   By claiming the title, Capriati would have passed Williams for the top ranking.