Sentences with phrase «as championship contenders»

In order to reclaim their status as championship contenders and have long - term success, the Denver Broncos have to make their picks count in the 2018 NFL Draft.

The team's status as championship contenders means he probably won't get to do any Friday practice sessions, but he explained to us that simulator work and continuing to learn and develop his understanding of F1 alongside engineers will make up a big part of his 2018 calendar.

If nothing else, Floyd's tactic reinforced Calipari's message that Memphis's status as a championship contender isn't guaranteed.

Not exact matches

The good thing is most are happy with the five core players moving into future seasons as being a retaliating championship contender.

Eight highly talented contenders are racing for the championship... even as the league claims that three quarters of its franchises are swimming in red ink.

Kansas hasn't received much respect this season as a legitimate contender, finding itself as a 1.5 - point underdog in the Big 12 tournament championship game against West Virginia and a 3 - point underdog in the Elite Eight against No. 2 Duke.

Adding to the confusion several drivers, including championship contender Kevin Harvick, then passed Hamlin under caution as the field circled under yellow.

With Russell Westbrook healthy heading into the playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder were viewed as one of the top championship contenders.

Simon Pagenaud and Schmidt Hamilton Motorsports made the giant leap from weekly contenders to annual race winners in 2013 and may have established themselves as one of the championship favorites ahead of next season.

But a final decision will have to be made after the current season as Busch is still a contender, currently 47 points (less than a full race) behind championship leader Matt Kenseth with six races remaining.

I think it makes sense for Millsap to take the hit and sign a four - year deal with a contender as long as it provides him a viable chance at competing for a coveted NBA championship.

Here's the thing: as much as Beilein's offenses look great and invoke the abilities of shooters, his defenses are generally substandard for what a championship contender requires.

Finally, we've got intrigue at the top, where the Seminoles have demanded to be taken seriously as a national championship contender.

For the UFC to take hold in the U.K. as strongly as it has in the U.S., it has been essential for several top British fighters to emerge as world championship contenders for fans to get behind.

Cyle Lindemuth sees this as his chance to become a serious contender for the championship.

When this Association was» formed in 1924 there were few Springers in the United States and no field trials for the breed, Since that time, under the wise and benevolent leadership of the Parent Association there are now many thousands of Springers used as gun dogs each autumn and there were in 1946 some twenty» two trials herd for the breed where championship points were awarded, Thus the Springer Spaniel, youngest of all gun dog breeds in this country, has made rapid strides and established itself as a leading contender for the title of all around gun dog, under the leadership of the Parent Association, This first National Field Trial meeting for English Springer Spaniels is ~ a sincere attempt to establish by equitable and sporting means the National Chaffi..