31.   The Cubs have Sammy Sosa, of course, but their success this season has been built on pitching, not hitting.

32.   The Dolphins were one of two AFC teams whose internal problems prevented them from major success this season.

33.   The Mavs, for all their success this season, still desperately need Trent to be the inside force offensively that he was two years ago.

34.   The main reason for their success this season is Hasek.

35.   The New York Knicks spent their languid preseason searching for something to inspire them to begin a sequel to their dramatic success last season.

36.   The success this season results from steady building.

37.   Tom Coughlin and Dom Capers, who led the expansion Jaguars and Panthers to new levels of playoff success last season, have set a precedent for quick winning.

38.   What else could explain their success this season at Fenway Park?

39.   Andrews said an improved putting stroke is responsible for her success this season.

40.   Baker credited his players with his success this season.