31.   The U.S. can clinch a berth in the semifinals and win Group B with a victory over Cuba on Monday at the Rose Bowl.

32.   The Vikings have clinched a berth and can win the NFC Central with a victory or a tie, or if Tampa Bay loses or ties.

33.   They could clinch the berth Friday night if they win their next two games and the Angels sputter in their next two.

34.   Today, the program has won the Big West Conference baseball title and clinched a berth in the NCAA regionals.

35.   Washington Redskins -- Can clinch playoff berth with a win and either a Detroit loss or tie or a Minnesota loss or tie.

36.   When the Sun Devils clinched the Rose Bowl berth against Ohio State, he got applause the moment he waltzed into sociology class.

37.   Pakistan already has clinched a berth in the best-of-three final to be played in January.

38.   A half-dozen teams entered this weekend in position to clinch playoff berths and clarify the NFL postseason scenario.

39.   A Dolphins loss could shake up the AFC playoff picture, although they already had clinched a berth because the New York Jets had lost.

40.   A victory by either side will clinch a berth in the final round of qualifying.