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They actually finished tied in the final standings, but Stewart won the title on tie-breaker: He had five wins this season to Edwards' one.
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They actually finished tied in the final standings, but Stewart won the title on tie-breaker: He had five wins this season to Edwards' one.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed JENNA FRYER 2011
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It moves a Eagles to 10-4 as well as while technically a Giants could still tie them (and a Cowboys) during 10-6, a Giants would remove all tie-breaker scenarios.
Archive 2009-12-01 admin 2009
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Perhaps a tie-breaker would be the choice of action.
I'm looking into a Savage rifle, but can't decide between a 270 and a 308. 2009
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If a Giants as well as Packers have been tied, theyd additionally be scored equally in conference jot down (at 7-5 or 8-4), though a Giants would win a tie-breaker formed upon a improved jot down in common games (currently 3-1 to 1-3 with a single game left each).
Archive 2009-12-01 admin 2009
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In box youre wondering, a Giants reason a tie-breaker over Dallas because they swept a head-to-head season series (2-0).
Archive 2009-12-01 admin 2009
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(AP Photo/Morry Gash) A year ago this week, the Twins and Tigers played a tie-breaker game in the Metrodome to decide the American League Central title.
Take Me In to the Ballgame Mike Sielski 2010
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Perhaps a tie-breaker would be the choice of action.
I'm looking into a Savage rifle, but can't decide between a 270 and a 308. 2009
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In the case of a tie, there is always a tie-breaker set up in order to guarantee a winner.
Jeff Probst Spills 7 Behind-the-Scenes Survivor Secrets 2011
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The Baltimore Ravens finished second in the AFC North behind the Pittsburgh Steelers, who owned the tie-breaker.
Chiefs vs. Ravens: Predict The Winner Michael Klopman 2011
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