After Calcavecchia raced to a seven-stroke lead and made the turn at 25 under par, all that remained was for him to chase history.

The Yankees did it to chase history, but they also did it because of Torre.

Likewise, Bonds needed a new deal so he could chase history and, in San Francisco, he can do it and be loved.

Rather than chasing history, they waited out the monotony of playing game No. 140 out of 162.

There, Wie will continue to chase Sorenstam, and each of them will chase history.

The potential for a compelling weekend is strong, particularly with Webb chasing history, trying to become the first player to win three consecutive Women's Opens.

But while Woods is chasing history, where does that leave everyone else?

I think he's chasing history, and, as he said this morning on the "Today" show, he wants to beat Sampras's record.

When the British Open begins Thursday, Woods will chase history, trying to become the youngest player, at 24, to win all four majors.

The streak goes on the line again tonight, a historic team chasing more history.