It looked good for Bryant after the Lakers won a second consecutive title in 2010.
Early in their bid for a third consecutive title, the Yankees are 18-8, in spite of a struggling offense and erratic starting pitching and defense.
But Singh bogeyed the 17th and finished with a double bogey at No. 18 to end his bid for a third consecutive title.
Vettel's second crushing victory within a week - along with Webber's comfortable second place - confirms the impression that Red Bull have made a significant step forward with their car and that the German is on course for a third consecutive title.
Edmonton's hopes for a third consecutive title in 1986 were dashed by their provincial rival, the Calgary Flames, after Oilers' rookie Steve Smith accidentally bounced the series-winning goal off goaltender Grant Fuhr and into his own net.
-- The last time Duke and Michigan played in the N.C.A.A. tournament was the 1992 championship game, won by Duke for its second consecutive title.
But now, the Irish face their stiffest challenge in No. 2 Alabama (12-1), whish is on the cusp of its third national championship in four years for Coach Nick Saban and the second consecutive title for starting quarterback A.J. McCarron.
Last year, however, voters chose Carson Palmer from a Southern California team with one loss over Ken Dorsey, whose Miami team was undefeated and vying for a second consecutive national title.
