Mansell's win, the beginning of a late season charge, dragged him back into championship contention.

Bjorn's return to major championship contention has been a climb.

Kahne, 26, declared himself out of championship contention right after the crash.

The loser is likely to be eliminated from championship contention.

While he was with the Cowboys, the team made the transition from mediocrity to championship contention.

They split their four preliminary round games, finishing third place in the group at 2-2 to be eliminated from championship contention.

Previously, a team was eliminated from championship contention after its first loss.

While their offense under Spurrier was usually one of the best in the league, an average defense kept them from serious championship contention.

Unfortunately, his performance declined and he was subsequently out from championship contention.

They were eliminated from championship contention after finishing 1-3 in pool play and 4th in their group.