Sentence examples for of core players from inspiring English sources

States are also trying to bolster the number of "core" players, according to interviews with lottery officials in several states.

O'Neill's Villa demanded high-octane, blood-and-thunder performances from an alarmingly small number of core players.

"I think they learned their lessons over the years: you have to build a strong foundation of core players.

A strong foundation of core players with an excellent blend of experience and youth gives the Devils a good chance for success.

The explanation, obviously, is a continuity of core players, with reinforcements picked up at stations along the express track to three World Series titles and five straight playoff runs.

Even if they become the first team to win four consecutive championships since the 1949-53 Yankees won five -- and O'Neill becomes the first player since the likes of Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford and Yogi Berra to play for six championship teams -- there will probably be a sizable exodus of core players after this season.

While some of the core players have stayed the same, a good number of players have changed throughout this incredible run.

He has much more of a head start with the Giants, who retain many of the core players from their 2002 playoff team.

Most of their core players were drafted by the organization and, with the exception of Duncan and David Robinson (who played on the first two title teams), not with high picks.

Clarke added: "We've retained a good number of our core players so far this summer, and it bodes well for the start of the new season".

He's a team player and he's one of our core players.