Friday, November 21st, 2008
2010 WCup organizers concerned about meltdown
South African organizers of the 2010 World Cup expressed concern Friday about the effect the global financial crisis will have on the tournament, which is already running well over budget.
Berbatov ruled out for 2 Man United matches
Dimitar Berbatov has been ruled out of Manchester United's next two matches with a hamstring injury.
Rogge says IOC must control cost of Olympic Games
The Olympic movement is on sound financial footing but must hold down the size and cost of the games to cope with the global economic downturn, IOC president Jacques Rogge said Friday.
HK teen youngest to make cut in European Tour
A Hong Kong teenager became the youngest player to ever make the cut at an European Tour event on Friday, breaking the record set by current world No. 2 Sergio Garcia.
October 2, 1879: The Meeker Massacre
When the Rocky Mountain News reported the Milk Creek Massacre (or Meeker Massacre), it wasn't simply about another flare-up with the Indians. It was the beginning of the end for a proud tribe, the Utes, in Colorado.
Oosthuizen shares 4-way lead at Hong Kong Open
Louis Oosthuizen shot an 8-under 62 — one shy of the course record — to claim a share of the lead with English pair Oliver Wilson and Oliver Fisher and Thailand's Chawalit Plaphol after Friday's second round at the $2.5 million Hong Kong Open.
Chicago bid uses newspaper wraparound promotion
Chicago got a jump on its three rivals for the 2016 Summer Games ahead of Friday's presentations to the European Olympic Committees.
Scott Clemmensen helps Devils beat Panthers 3-1
p>Career backup Scott Clemmensen has stepped up as the New Jersey Devils' starting goalie while Martin Brodeur recovers from a torn left biceps.
GT further muddles ACC race with rout of Miami
Miami could have brought a little clarity to the Atlantic Coast Conference race.
Bills WR Josh Reed eager to get back in lineup
Receiver Josh Reed was back in his familiar spot in the far corner of the Bills' locker room after practice Thursday, joking and holding court with his teammates as if he hadn't seen them in years.
Lackluster D, low kick returns frustrating Bears
Given the way opponents are picking apart the Chicago Bears, Lance Briggs has reason to cringe.
They're No. 1: Steelers' D keys win over Bengals
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Japan's Kondo takes 1-shot lead at Dunlop Phoenix
Tomohiro Kondo fired a 2-under 69 Friday to grab a one-stroke lead at the Dunlop Phoenix.
Grambling State rolls over Texas Southern
Greg Dillon threw for a touchdown and ran for one, and Grambling State scored three defensive touchdowns Thursday night in a 33-7 victory over Texas Southern.
JOHNSON: Trade Holliday? Rockies strike out!
I was going to hold my tongue. This Matt Holliday thing, though, has now become personal. After weeks of mourning, my wife has now informed me that she will not be buying Rockies season tickets next year.
Sawa named AFC's women's player of the year
Japan midfielder Homare Sawa was named women's Player of the Year by the Asian Football Confederation, winning the award for the second time in her career.
Western Union cutting 200 jobs, 60 of them in Denver
Western Union said it is eliminating 200 jobs, or roughly 3 percent of its global work force, to cope with the economic slump.
Fannie, Freddie suspending foreclosures during holidays
Mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are suspending foreclosures for about 16,000 households during the holiday season.
Wolf Creek ski village put on hold by Forest Service
An environmental review of a proposed village near Wolf Creek ski area is on hold because billionaire developer Red McCombs has not submitted his revised plans for the project to the U.S. Forest Service.
GRIEGO: Business dead, why not bring in bodies?
I saw a dead guy kicking a soccer ball in the mall the other day. He was in an empty store-turned-exhibit-hall, between a hosiery outlet and a clothing shop where the sweaters are on sale starting at $19.99.
