The loss ended the Capitals' bid to gain home- ice advantage in the opening round of the playoffs.

The loss ended Kafelnikov's bid for a third title this season.

He was forced to hit a second tee shot after a penalty stroke, effectively ending his bid to win.

The Shock lost the last two games of the series, ending their bid to win back-to-back titles.

The loss ended his bid to win a Triple Crown.

Alas, the pass was intercepted, ending their bid to pad the score.

They also ended the Saints' bid for a perfect season after a 13-0 start with a 24-17 victory on December 19, 2009.

It was a devastating showing that ended his second bid for the presidency.

But a leg injury in 2008 ended her bid for the Olympic Games.

However, engine woes continually ended his bid to make the top-10 in points.