91.   The other Group B game is between championship contender Pakistan and rookies Scotland at Chester-le-Street.

92.   The veteran coach was initially hurt by the defections to the NBA, but he quickly moved on, went back to work and built a championship contender.

93.   The win took Port clear of reigning premiers Brisbane on points differential and sounded an ominous warning to the other championship contenders.

94.   Until the crash, it had been an enthralling contest between the two championship contenders, who quickly pulled away from their pursuers.

95.   Winston Cup points leader Sterling Marlin knew all along he would be a championship contender this season.

96.   With championship contenders Blackburn and Manchester United not playing, attention focused on the relegation battle.

97.   Former England stars Devon Malcolm and Phillip DeFreitas put championship contenders Derbyshire on course for victory at Derby.

98.   Baseball championship contenders are trading away high-salaried stars to stay financially solvent at the expense of title hopes.

99.   But the club ceased to be a serious championship contender, so he asked for and was granted a transfer.

100.   English county championship contenders Sussex provide two more players who both have international experience.