Sunday, October 12th, 2008
Dozens of Muslim workers fired in Swift dispute still seeking jobs
A group that tried to mediate in a dispute over prayer breaks at the JBS Swift & Co. plant says 16 workers who were fired in the dispute have their jobs back.
Student appeals in lawsuit over graduation speech
A student who was punished after encouraging others to know Jesus Christ during her high school graduation speech is appealing the dismissal of her free-speech lawsuit against her school district.
Clintons launch campaign swing for Obama
When Bill and Hillary Clinton take the stage Sunday at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, it will be the launch of an active campaign for their former nemesis Barack Obama in the home stretch of the 2008 presidential race.
Jankovic wins Kremlin Cup title
Top-ranked Jelena Jankovic won her third title in three weeks Sunday, beating Russia's Vera Zvonareva 6-2, 6-4 in the final of the Kremlin Cup.
Prosecutors not to investigate match
German prosecutors say they have no evidence to start an investigation into suspicions that Russian crime bosses manipulated the outcome of a UEFA Cup match between Bayern Munich and Zenit St. Petersburg.
Coaches deal with athletes' social networking
Welcome — although it’s really not the right greeting for college coaches and administrators — to the Facebook, YouTube, MySpace era. Cyberspace is the place to be, but often not the place to be seen, for student-athletes.
Broncos pregame report: Jags pose tough test despite record
The Broncos are looking to improve to 5-1 today against the Jaguars. Will Denver win, or will Jacksonville beat Denver for the second year in a row? Take a look at the keys to the game as well as Jeff Legwold's breakdown and his prediction.
Maine Black Bears continue season warm-ups, HKC
The Maine Black Bears hockey team stepped up its pre-season preparations this weekend.
Liang clinches Indian Open title
Liang Wen-chong of China shot birdies on the last two holes Sunday to edge past Australia's Darren Beck and clinch the Asian Tour's US$1 million (euro740,000) Hero Honda Indian Open.
English FA to investigate match-fixing claim
England's Football Association will reportedly conduct an investigation into possible match-fixing after receiving information about irregular betting patterns during a recent League Championship match.
Toyota unable to deliver on Japan promise
A race weekend that promised a party for the home team at the Japanese Grand Prix ended in a relative whimper for Toyota.
Japan drama as Massa, Hamilton tangle
Fernando Alonso won Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix for a victory that was almost a sideshow to a breathless race that provided another twist in the title fight.
Panthers-Buccaneers becoming heated rivalry, ADV12
Carolina vs. Tampa Bay. Just the thought makes the Panthers and Buccaneers seethe.
Redskins big favorite as Haslett makes Rams debut, ADV12
The St. Louis Rams roll into the nation's capital Sunday with a winless record, a new coach and a team that is struggling in every statistical category — except punting.
Alonso wins in Japan, Massa eighth, Hamilton 12th
Renault's Fernando Alonso won the Japanese Foromula One Grand Prix on Sunday for his second straight victory.
Price is right: Rays rookie wins Game 2 of ALCS
David Price spent all season cruising through the minors, waiting for a chance to make a difference in the majors.
HARDAWAY: There could be an Obama-Palin administration
Recent polls show that a tie in the Electoral College would be very likely if Barack Obama wins the popular vote in Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Iowa and Colorado, but loses in West Virginia, Florida, Ohio and New Hampshire.
Arts are wonderful, but this study isn't
We'd like to believe the conclusions of a just-released study on arts education in Colorado, because we agree that every child deserves exposure to the visual and performing arts. But the study is an inadequate piece of research - if the word "research" can even be applied to it.
KRAUTHAMMER: Swimming in a fetid pond
Associations are important. They provide a significant insight into character. They are particularly relevant in relation to a potential president as new, unknown, opaque and self-contained as Barack Obama.
Air Force rips San Diego State 35-10
Freshman tailback Asher Clark ran for 109 yards and a touchdown to help Air Force beat San Diego State 35-10 on Saturday night.
