31.   The Braves, who have a solid division lead, have nevertheless created the same ratio of change in recent weeks.

32.   The division lead would be an inevitable byproduct of redemption.

33.   The Giants tie for the division lead with nine games to go!

34.   The Indians gave Chicago every chance to stake their claim to the division lead, but the White Sox sputtered even more.

35.   The Rangers increased their division lead to a season-high nine games Tuesday night.

36.   The two teams play today for the division lead.

37.   Their division lead slipped to four games over the Anaheim Angels, who ended a five-game losing streak with an extra-inning win at Detroit.

38.   Their season-long division lead was shriveling.

39.   To a man, the Cowboys shrugged off the news that they now are alone with the division lead.

40.   To a man, the Seahawks believe that, even though they had just blown an opportunity to take sole possession of the division lead.