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As a result, Moicano will now face No. 11-ranked contender Tom Nolan in the main event of UFC Fight Night, which will take place on Oct.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Elsewhere, the second season of Netflix's Beef could be a strong contender in the limited or anthology series category, and win acting prizes for its stars Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

Benn entered as the WBC's number one contender and BoxRec's highest-ranked British welterweight despite his inactivity in the division.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also been floated as a possible contender, although he has described reports that he is considering a run as "100 percent false."

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

As they headed into the playoffs, many considered them a serious contender to win it all.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

“In my view, those are the two leading contenders to get to commercial advantage first,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

Here is a look at the injury status and hopeful returns of impact players on playoff qualifiers and contenders:

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals have been tipped by many to finish with the NFL's worst record, while the Los Angeles Chargers are seen as play-off contenders.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

To navigate the crowded field of contenders, focus on what you really need and how much you’re willing to pay.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Few Alpharetta lawns sprouted campaign signs during the last election season because the area’s four contenders for the state legislature and a new candidate for Congress were all Republicans and ran unopposed.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times