11.   Owning a low-maintenance horse is an advantage in world title races where riders haul their horses for thousands of miles to stay in contention.

12.   Rope Myers of Van, who last year finished second in the world title race, is ranked seventh this year.

13.   She ranks second in a close title race against Melissa Brillhart.

14.   That gives the Rangers a chance to control their fate in the division title race.

15.   The circuit will expand to six races and the title race will be run at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

16.   The heat of this title race prompted Oates to alter his rotation to ensure that Helling and right-hander Aaron Sele pitch every fifth day the remainder of the season.

17.   The title race came down to the last bull at the National Finals Rodeo two months ago in Las Vegas.

18.   Title races are determined by prize money earned during the regular season and the finals.

19.   Two hours before her accident, Russell had Youren on the ropes in the bareback riding title race.

20.   A later date, as is the case now, puts clubs in league title races and the final stages of cup tournaments.