Sentences with phrase «championship contention»
The phrase "championship contention" means actively competing for and having a chance to win a championship in a sports event or competition. Full definition
But now they know that they have a very special player and should be in championship contention for a long time.
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If it were a football team, the cliché about being «one player away» from championship contention would apply.
The Memphis Grizzlies have new ownership and a new direction, and without a first - round pick to speak of, they'll have to reach deep in order to find a diamond in the rough that can help to take them to the next step as a team on the brink of championship contention.
But he's five and six shots better than his high - powered playing partners and at the midpoint of the PGA, he's back again in major championship contention.
Having dragged his Ferrari into championship contention he was leading the last race of the year when title rival Jacques Villeneuve launched his Williams down the inside.
Michigan was on the brink of losing for the fourth time in its last six home games and knocking itself out of national championship contention before Sept. 1.
His willingness and excitement to learn the DW - 12 is a positive sign but positive results will have to come, especially if Pagenaud finds himself in championship contention for the third year in a row.
John Wall thinks the Wizards are «one piece» away from championship contention, and he believes Paul George can be that piece in D.C.
And these are not backmarker teams — the Gainsco car won once in 2013 and was in championship contention all year, while Starworks won twice, with six more podium finishes.
«Hopefully we can end the day on a positive note and just continue to carry that momentum that we have here in Martinsville and really kind of put our stamp on our championship contention and chances for Homestead.»
The Rockets are going to make a run at free agent Chris Webber of the Kings this summer, knowing he could instantly return them to championship contention.
The feeling was that surrounding him with Gasol and another superstar (Paul or Dwight) was enough to extend his championship contention window.