61.   A minute later, Sergei Fedorov skated in alone to increase the lead.

62.   A master tactician, Indurain has never faded in the mountains and has often increased his lead over specialist climbers.

63.   After break the Sharks increased their lead when lock Steve Atherton rounded off, after the ball was recycled following a good break by center Joe Gillingham.

64.   After Udonis Haslem missed a shot, the sophomore from Marietta, Ga., converted two free throws to increase the lead to three.

65.   American Pat Hurst, playing with Kelly Robbins, dropped her short birdie putt to increase the lead to two holes.

66.   American Pat Hurst, playing with Kelly Robbins, made a short birdie putt to increase the lead to two holes.

67.   Armin Zoeggeler of Italy won a luge race for the third time this season on Sunday and increased his lead in the World Cup standings.

68.   At Montreal, Lyle Odelein and Bobby Holik gave New Jersey a two-goal lead and the Devils held on to increase their lead in the Eastern Conference.

69.   At Montreal, Anson Carter had a goal and two assists as Boston increased its lead to seven points over Florida and the Rangers for the final playoff spot.

70.   Australia was in full control of the match but failed to increase the lead until four minutes into the second half when Stacy converted another penalty corner.