It would ruin their reputation and maybe even cost me a cushy spot.

That loss cost the U.S. a spot in the final round of qualifications.

The earnings rule has never cost a legitimate contender a spot in the race, but that could happen for the first time this year.

This injury cost him a spot on the final roster.

It could also cost him a spot on Europe's Ryder Cup team this fall.

The injury cost him a permanent spot in San Francisco's starting rotation for the season.

It was the defense, however, that allowed 35 goals and cost the Breakers a spot in the playoffs.

He said his reputation cost him a spot in next month's Pro Bowl.

Jones admitted later that he had worried a little that his recent poor outings might cost him a spot on the team.

Despite a late-season surge, those 10 games effectively cost them a spot in the post-season.