101.   Ibrahimi has been seen as a strong contender in the election, and the call for backing by the Salvation Front likely will increase his chances.

102.   In only his second season with Penske, after two years with weaker teams, Castroneves is considered a strong contender in his regular series.

103.   In the other Group A match at the stadium in Port-of-Spain, a surprise Australian team shut out strong contenders Croatia to take second place in Group A.

104.   It was thought the backing of the Islamic clerics would make him a particularly strong contender.

105.   Lehman is now a strong contender for the PGA Tour player of the year award, which is determined in a vote by players.

106.   Marlin showed he will be a strong contender for a second straight title, overpowering the field in the first race.

107.   McGraw and Strait are strong contenders in this category, but Gill will win.

108.   Neither were considered strong contenders.

109.   Norman rated Hewitt a strong contender to triumph next week at Melbourne Park.

110.   Noah will not announce his four-man squad until Tuesday, but hinted that Forget and Pioline were strong contenders.