21.   With four points, it can clinch a spot in the second round with a tie or win against Poland on Friday.

22.   With only four games to play in the National Football League regular season, no playoff spots have been clinched and none are guaranteed.

23.   With the victory, Lawrie clinched a spot on the European Ryder Cup team that will face the United States in Brookline, Mass, in September.

24.   Only the Labontes clinched starting spots in the main event.

25.   Parma had already clinched a spot in the Champions League by finishing fourth in the league.

26.   A win for Argentina would clinch a spot in the second round.

27.   A victory over Ireland in Bucharest would virtually clinch a spot in France.

28.   Argentina, Paraguay and Ecuador already have clinched their spots.

29.   Barcelona and Bordeaux clinched their spots last week.

30.   Brazil ended up clinching a spot in its final game.