71.   While most polls indicate there will be no outright winners, observers are giving the edge to a coalition of nationalist and center-right parties.

72.   HAMAS launched a bombing campaign in February against Israeli targets that undermined backing for Peres and is believed to have given an edge to Netanyahu.

73.   It was the first Leger poll giving an edge to the independence movement.

74.   The defeat gave the edge to Sampras in his struggle with Muster for the world title to be decided this week at the eight-man season-ender.