1.   And that likely would eliminate her from earning a spot in the individual all-around competition and possibly individual event finals.

2.   Carlos Reyes, working to earn a spot in the starting rotation, has one of the better change-ups in the league.

3.   Among the longshots earning starting spots were Lance Hooper, Hermie Sadler and Carl Long.

4.   Analysts reckon that such near-misses will be close enough to earn a spot in the planned monetary union for every country that wants to join.

5.   As for earning a spot with the Mariners in only his third year in professional ball, Cruz was not making any promises.

6.   As a quick study and eager newcomer, Stith earned a spot in the starting lineup just five games into the regular season.

7.   Attempts to earn a spot in NFL Europe were unsuccessful.

8.   Because her spot was earned as a member of the Curtis Cup team, she was only eligible as an amateur.

9.   Besides defending champ Cuba, five teams from the Americas will earn spots.