1.   The Rams have ranked near the bottom of the NFL for two seasons.

2.   Among those states, Massachusetts ranks near the top in having businesses bear a greater portion of the overall property tax burden, according to the foundation.

3.   Among the many worries of parents, illegal drugs rank near the top.

4.   And Southwest consistently ranks near the top of the airline quality ratings.

5.   Andersen, now with Atlanta, has been replaced by Chip Lohmiller, who the last two years with Washington ranked near the bottom of the league.

6.   Angels rank near the top of the shopping list for those seeking religious gifts.

7.   As a result, the Lakers rank near the bottom in defensive rebounding among playoff teams.

8.   As shelters go, Boystown ranks near the top, immigrant advocates say.

9.   As thirst quenchers go, this one ranked near the top of the major leagues.

10.   At the beginning of his tenure, Bethune began to offer employees cash bonuses when on-time arrivals ranked near the top of the industry.