Sentence examples for for the host team from inspiring English sources

The news about Thanou and Kenteris, the most celebrated athlete in the largest Olympic delegation ever from Greece, followed an unsettling few days for the host team.

That came on the first night of the Games and kicked off the Sydney Games with an explosion of joy for the host team.

An injury-time goal by Claudio Lopez of Argentina finished the rout for the host team, which has never played in the Champions final.

Bojan Krkic had a goal in injury time for the host team, but it was disallowed because of a hand ball called on Yaya Touré.

On Sunday, the team lost at Palmeiras 1-0, a result that clinched the Brazilian league title for the host team.

It is rare for the host team to finish outside the top 10 in the medal count, but Brazil has never finished better than 15th.

This, the opening Test of the series, set the tone for a five-nil whitewash of the host team by the visiting Australians.

A part of the revenue from the Home Run Derby, which is held the day before the All-Star Game and attracts capacity crowds, is earmarked for charities that the host team supports.

The basketball stars have aligned for Butler to be the host team this weekend and for the city to rally around Stevens and his team.

I just need to get some innings in". The National League Cubs were the host team for Monday's game, which meant no designated hitters for either team.

And as Harper tries to convince suitors he deserves the record contract everyone (except him) has always said he should get, he is in the awkward position of being the most talked-about star on the host team for this game largely because he might be headed elsewhere after this season — but also because so much will be expected of him here.