31.   Matches between the two teams produce stirring football.

32.   Although Selig refused to name the two teams targeted for elimination, it was no secret the Twins and Expos were the clubs.

33.   Although NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue has been unable to broker an agreement between the two teams, representatives of the Jets and the Patriots were talking over the weekend.

34.   Although the records are quite similar, the two teams are playing at a different levels.

35.   Amazingly, the two teams could play at Texas Stadium again next year if Green Bay wins the NFC Central and Dallas finishes second in the NFC East.

36.   Among the four teams left in the World Cup, Sweden has scored the most goals but it has also allowed the most.

37.   Among the three teams contending for the wild-card spot in the American League, only the Red Sox.

38.   Among the three teams, the Mets can trade Leiter only to the Red Sox without his approval.

39.   Among Atlantic Division rivals, the Celtics play four games against the Wizards and three against each of the other five teams.

40.   And even Snow sees the experience discrepancy between the two teams.