On any course, and at any time, Woods is a threat to win, and he's in contention more often than anyone.
A Manager's Challenge Dusty Baker, who manages to keep his San Francisco Giants in contention more often than not, does not resent the expenditures the Arizona Diamondbacks made last year en route to a 100-victory season and a division championship.
"No-one has got into contention more consistently than Tiger Woods has in recent years at major tournaments," he said.
Shin has had abundant reasons to smile for the past two years, because she has perhaps been in contention more, and responded better, than any touring professional in the world.
Ninety-eight schools were in contention in more than 20 categories this year, Mr. Siedenburg said.
The Tour de France winner, Bradley Wiggins, dropped out of contention, finishing more than three and a half minutes behind the main pack as he struggled with a cold.
It also dealt the Steelers their third straight loss, eliminating them from playoff contention, shoving more than 60,000 Terrible Towel-waving fans into the frigid night Sunday.
Scarborough Shoal, which sits amid rich fishing grounds, has been a point of contention for more than a decade between China and the Philippines.
Beckham would be in contention for more than 10 games if he arrived in time to face Manchester United, his former club, on 16 January.
