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Steph Curry, who won the event in 2023, was in contention until a costly double bogey on the final hole dropped him to fifth with 58 points.
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
He’s been a huge part of us being in contention and he’s pitched very, very well.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
In order to be in contention for this year’s Emmys, a program needs to have been released nationally between June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 14 July 2025
However, Mozeliak has been given the green light by ownership to add to the roster if the Cardinals are in contention, rather than dumping players like Arenado and pitchers on expiring contracts, such as Matz, right-handed starters Miles Mikolas and Eric Fedde, and closer Ryan Helsley.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
He’s been a huge part of us being in contention and he’s pitched very, very well.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
In order to be in contention for this year’s Emmys, a program needs to have been released nationally between June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 14 July 2025
However, Mozeliak has been given the green light by ownership to add to the roster if the Cardinals are in contention, rather than dumping players like Arenado and pitchers on expiring contracts, such as Matz, right-handed starters Miles Mikolas and Eric Fedde, and closer Ryan Helsley.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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