31.   And it appears that the Red Wings have the edge in both.

32.   And Gore has an edge on the gravitas issue.

33.   And here the Norwegians had an edge in youth and freshness.

34.   And if Rottweiler personalities are the requirement for success, the Blazers figure to have the edge over Seattle.

35.   And it has an edge.

36.   And the Revolution could have an edge with goalkeeper Walter Zenga.

37.   And though the Lakers won the playoff battle in seven games, neither team has an edge in this series.

38.   And right now, that veteran legislative leader seems to have the edge.

39.   And with some of the biggest fund sellers, like Fidelity and Schwab, operating brokerages with on-line services, fund firms have an edge in drawing Web traders.

40.   And, even before the first jump, Kwan has the edge.