71.   Bayern came close to increasing the lead when it hit the post twice late in the game.

72.   Berryman increased the lead two minutes into the second half when he chipped ahead, gathered and went over for a second time, with Mehrtens converting.

73.   Blackburn bids to increase its lead atop the English Premier League standings Saturday by scoring a home victory over Chelsea Saturday.

74.   Burkina Faso increased their lead with two goals in three minutes early in the second half.

75.   But on his favorite track, Hill wants to end any speculation Sunday by increasing his lead over Villeneuve in the world standings.

76.   But the English fly half atoned for his inaccuracy two minutes later by increasing the lead to six points with another penalty.

77.   But the Finn kept increasing his lead in the late stages of the race and fell to the snow exhausted after crossing the finish line.

78.   Cleveland increased its lead to one game over the idle Washington Bullets in the race for the eighth and final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.

79.   Cleveland remained seven games ahead of Minnesota in the AL Central and increased its lead to nine games over the White Sox.

80.   Columbus, which had the run of play throughout the game, increased its lead only three minutes into the second half.