Inu overlooked again as Kearney opts for Manly rookie against Poms Nov 7, 2009
Foran replaces the injured Steve Matai in just one of two changes to the Kiwis team to play England at Huddersfield on Saturday night in their Four Nations eliminator match. Inu, who won the first of four caps in 2007, hasn't figured at all on this tour, and was ignored again after he and Foran trained at centre on Wednesday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Eagles to meet Somerset Sabres today Oct 16, 2009
Grouped in a tough pool, the Eagles found the New South Wales Blues too hot to handle but pulled off a heart-stopping win over the clueless Sussex via the eliminator. The Eagles are still groping in the darkness with their batting as skipper Boeta Dippenaar has been failing himself. (India Times, India)
Weekend preview: Full card of important matchups on tap Oct 3, 2009
Eliminator: Since the inception of the Bowl Championship Series, a twice-beaten team has played for the BCS title only once. So it is that No. 8 Oklahoma at No. 21 Miami (Fla. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME ROOM: Review: Need For Speed: Shift Oct 2, 2009
The race types in the game are fairly standard: including one on one driver duels, manufacturer races, endurance races, drifting, mixed field races, time attack, hot laps and eliminator races. The drift races are probably the least compelling of the lot while the manufacturer and eliminator types offer the most excitement. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
What a difference a year makes Sep 26, 2009
The Storm then played the Sharks without Smith in the grand-final eliminator, easily defeating them, but the campaign drained them, and Melbourne were no match for Manly a week later. Stuart is probably the most fiercely competitive coach in the history of the code, and Bellamy, a former Canberra teammate, knew this. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Suppan struggles against old foe Sep 25, 2009
In his first start against the Phillies since last season's postseason eliminator, Suppan (7-11) allowed eight runs (seven earned) on a season-high 12 hits. He lasted only 4 1/3 innings. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
ZZ Top pumps up the volume and churns out the hits Sep 17, 2009
Every time the trio did a song from their monster 1983 album, Eliminator, the MTV video for that song played behind them, pixilated. On the other hand, it s possible that the show was better than this review implies. (Boston Globe)
ZZ Top draws from past while moving forward Sep 11, 2009
We chatted with Gibbons about the band s famous Eliminator videos from the past and the group s plans for the future, which includes heading into the studio with acclaimed producer Rick Rubin at the end of the year ... Q. What do you think when you see those old Eliminator videos from the 80s. (Boston Globe)
Teams plan pregame handshakes for first week Aug 15, 2009
ESPN The Mag showcases "The Eliminator.". When it comes to D in 2009, it's safety first, thanks to Taylor Mays and Eric Berry. (ESPN -- College Football News)
FIGHTING STANCES: Read more in the mixed martial arts blog Aug 4, 2009
The middleweight title eliminator didn't, because the victor is being suspended. A star returning from UFC ended up laid out on the canvas. (USA Today -- Life)
Machuga, PBA pros roll out season early Aug 4, 2009
March 1-7 -- Don Johnson Eliminator, Columbus, OhioMarch 17-21 -- PBA Match Play Championship, Norwich, Conn. March 24-28 -- Mark Roth Plastic Ball Championship, West Babylon, N.Y.March 29-April 4 -- PBA Marathon Open, Baltimore. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Local briefs: Easton-Caruthers team hosts re00004000gionals Jul 28, 2009
Inside his boat Hot Shot Hydro, Central Valley resident Dave Lipinski traveled to High Point, N.C., to win an IHBA Pro Comp Eliminator drag boat race. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee)
Team Matsuda: 40 years of speed Jul 4, 2009
Matsuda recalled that Burns Field was the first drag strip on Kaua i and a Matsuda homemade altered car driven by George Matsuda won the 1968 Top Eliminator slot at the Fourth of July race. In 1970, Team Matsuda built the first rear-engine dragster in Hawai i. There were only two of these dragsters in Hawai i at the time. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Saban takes aim at recruiting services Jun 23, 2009
Roll Tide, eliminator of the black out , don t think you will be seeing any of those funeral jersey s worn anytime soon. R.I.P.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Johnston Ireland's hero in Dutch thriller Jun 2, 2009
Australian-born Trent Johnston was Ireland's hero as they beat the Netherlands in an eliminator finish to their ICC World Twenty20 warm-up match at Lord's here on Monday. After both sides made 135, the match came down to a one-over eliminator ... Ireland could only manage 1-6 in their over but knew if they took two wickets in the 'eliminator' before the Dutch had got to seven that the game would be theirs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Sports Briefs Mar 29, 2009
The fight could set up a future title shot for Chambers (34-1, 18 KOs), whose loss to Povetkin in January last year was an IBF title eliminator. One judge had the bout a draw, while the others had it 96-94 and 99-91 for Chambers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Steve Molitor Ready for Ring Return Mar 21, 2009
"I also wanted him to come back at the top end of the division so he'd be right back in the mix, and there's no denying that Ruiz is as tough as they come. The winner will either go into an eliminator, or straight into a title shot." Undercard highlights of the night included a heavyweight bout in which Canadian Heavyweight Champion, Greg "The Steel Pole" Kielsa (9-0, 4 KO's) retained his title with a devastating 8th round KO of Winnipeg's Arthur Cook. A picture perfect left punch flattened... (Canada Newswire)
Deals On The Horizon Mar 20, 2009
The Smoke Eliminator Vamoose executives tout a chemical solution to destroy smoke odors. Avoid The Madoff Treatment Trust but verify and avoid hedge fund headaches. (Forbes -- Business)
Morning Tipoff Mar 8, 2009
ESPN - PBA, Don Johnson Buckeye State Eliminator, at Columbus, Ohio. CYCLING. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Machuga eliminated from PBA event Mar 7, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Erie native Mike Machuga was eliminated in the round of 33 in the Don Johnson Buckeye State Eliminator at the Sequoia Pro Bowl on Friday ... The top 16 advanced to today's eliminator rounds. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Erie's Machuga 5th through first day of PBA event qualifier Mar 6, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Erie's Mike Machuga is in fifth place after the first 14 games of qualifying Thursday at the Don Johnson Buckeye State Eliminator at Sequoia Pro Bowl ... 3 average) to join the top 33 bowlers who advanced to today's second 14-game qualifier that will reduce the field to 16 for Saturday's eliminator rounds ... In the eliminator rounds, the lowest score after two games out of each four-bowler group will be eliminated until the final four is determined for Sunday's ESPN televised... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Oscars By The Numbers Feb 21, 2009
The Smoke Eliminator Vamoose executives tout a chemical solution to destroy smoke odors. Top Earners: Oprah And 50 Cent Creating and owning a broad media spectrum keeps these black stars on top. (Forbes -- Business)
Underdog Rubio Not Lacking In Confidence Feb 20, 2009
" So far, the facts back him up. Convincingly. Nine subsequent fights have yielded nine straight wins, including seven knockouts and one very important split decision -- a 12-round verdict over fellow Mexican veteran Enrique Ornelas in a WBC title eliminator on the Hopkins-Pavlik undercard. As a result, Rubio became a No. 1 contender and a mandatory challenger. And now, he hopes to add party crasher to his resume as well. "I think it's a part of the benefit I have going into this fight," Rubio... (ABC 7 News, DC)
