The Rapids' victory eliminated Miami and Columbus from the playoff race.

Tonight's victory by the Islanders eliminated the Flyers from playoff contention.

Tampa Bay's 35-0 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals had eliminated the Giants from playoff contention.

New Jersey's next loss or Boston's next victory will eliminate the Nets from post-season play.

Two victories will not eliminate seven weeks of inferior play, but the Yankees have exhibited some swagger for two straight games.

Milwaukee's victory eliminated the Knicks from the playoffs for the second straight season.

But the three American victories tonight did not eliminate the memory of the previous night.

Sun's victory does not eliminate Microsoft from the running.

The victory came during the final game to be played in Giants Stadium and essentially eliminated the Giants from the playoffs.

His outright victory over 10 challengers in the first round of voting eliminated the need for a runoff election.