Sentence examples for first in the cup from inspiring English sources

Nascar took away 100 points from Edwards, dropping him to seventh, from first, in the Cup standings.

FINNS FINISH 1-2 Anssi Koivuranta and Janne Ryynanen gave Finland a 1-2 finish in a World Cup Nordic combined meet in Kuusamo, Finland, and are tied for first in the Cup standings.

Hibs' 3-2 success, their first in the cup for 114 years, was instantly overshadowed by a pitch invasion, which triggered mass brawls as an element of the Rangers support responded to provocation.

Busch is among the premier drivers in Nascar, third in the Cup standings with two victories this season.

After rounds of 73 and 69 a, Lawrie – third in the cup standings with six weeks of qualifying to go – said: "Craig did brilliant.

"Being the first Olympic-standard slopestyle course in China, it rides really well," said American boarder Ryan Stassel, who finished sixth in the cup event.

But Jeff Burton, who is second in the Cup points standings, finished 15th on Sunday and still trails Busch by 32 points, with Earnhardt third, 84 behind.

He started ninth in the Cup race.

Childress also brought on Shane Wilson to replace Gil Martin as crew chief for Harvick, who was frustrated about finishing third in the Cup standings for the second consecutive year.

Kessel go the first assist; Malkin's secondary assist was his first point in the Cup Final.

The last word goes to Allan Castle: How about Magic of the First Half in the Cup?