31.   But Bourque, like his teammates, knows none of the NHL-stocked clubs in this dream tournament truly can be considered a favorite to win the gold.

32.   But does he deserve the sort of cheers lavished on Jansen in Norway two years ago, when he finally won the gold?

33.   But if the US wins the gold, people will not be able to ignore this one.

34.   But it has not won Olympic gold.

35.   But Miller won gold on beam in Atlanta and Dawes the bronze on floor.

36.   But unlike Barcelona, where the US women won five golds, their take will be mostly silver and bronze.

37.   But when Alisa finished her second jump on Monday, posted the highest score and won the gold, she felt she had made a terrible mistake.

38.   But, among the current crop of sprinters, no one other than Lewis and Christie have won Olympic golds.

39.   By then, Karelin had won gold in Seoul and Barcelona.

40.   By the way, tell me who won the gold in his event that year.