| Stayaway Reebok fans: What's the answer?
BOLTON Wanderers are banking on new boss Gary Megson delivering results that will lift them clear of the relegation zone and ease growing concerns over a dramatic drop in attendances. Crowd figures at the Reebok have slumped to a record low as the Whites have struggled at the wrong end of the Premiership. And, while they are considering a range of incentives to boost gates, they don't expect any significant improvement until the team starts climbing the table. "The stark reality is that the club is struggling on the pitch," commercial director, Gareth Moores, said. .
Obama beats... Jesse Jackson?
3. Imagine if Hillary Clinton (or Barack Obama) had an aide who ran around saying such things. Would it cause a controversy? Ask Lani Guinier! P.S.: Hot Air has posted a montage of Hernandez' TV appearances. Again, at first you think it's unfair--it undoubtedly is--but by the end he gives you the geniune creeps, having perfected a combination of Jeff Birnbaum's oleaginous faux-joviality and Tom Cruise's inexplicably wired commitment. ... P.P.S.: Here's his Web site home page. ... 2:24 A.M. link ___________________________ What's more dangerous than "a wounded guy with a lot of money"**? A desperate guy with a lot of self-righteousness! Paul Mirengoff makes the best case for McCain's charge that Romney "wanted to set a date for withdrawal" from Iraq.
Mini Mania, Inc
Mini Mania Inc. announced today it has signed a sponsorship agreement with Brad Davis Racing. Brad Davis Racing will again be running the MINI Cooper S of MINI of Charleston. The MINI Cooper S, which competes in SCCA class "B" stock will be driven by team owner Brad Davis. The MINI Cooper... - February 03, 2008 .
Akali rebels in no mood to reconcile
The Shiromani Akali Dal may have kicked off an intense campaign in a number of Assembly segments in Ludhiana district, but, like in other parts of the state, it has to counter powerful and influential rebels in several segments. Some prominent leaders of the party who were denied ticket were conspicuous by their absence at today's rally here, indicating that they were in no mood to reconcile. The SAD is likely to face serious rebellion in Jagraon, Ludhiana (rural), Payal and Ludhiana West. In Jagraon, where the party renominated Mr Bagh Singh Mallah for the third consecutive time, the supporters of Mr Amrik Singh Aliwal are up in arms. Mr Aliwal, a two-time MP from Ludhiana, had been promised ticket in Assembly elections when the SAD allotted ticket to his arch rival (within the SAD), Mr Sharanjit Singh Dhillon.
No crackdown after alleged smackdown
Team owner making contingency plans for series to fold: Champ Car team owner Derrick Walker says the Champ Car series has run its final race and is making preparations to compete in the rival Indy Racing League this season.
Champ Car executive vice president David Higdon reiterated the league's position Tuesday, saying the series still plans to run its regular schedule in 2008.
Over the past week, there has been speculation the two open-wheel leagues could soon merge, and today published reports indicated Champ Car may file for bankruptcy this week.
FORMULA ONE
Hamilton posts fastest time in test session: At Jerez DeLa Frontera, Spain, Lewis Hamilton, racially taunted by fans 10 days ago in Barcelona, returned to Spain on Tuesday and was the fastest in opening a three-day test session.
Premier League: Honours even at Anfield
Blackburn assumed the role of UEFA Cup conquerors Getafe as Benni McCarthy (60) and Chris Samba's brilliant injury-time finish won the day after Robbie Keane had scored from the spot just after half-time. New head coach Juande Ramos, not yet in charge of the first team, could only watch from the directors' box at White Hart Lane. Gary Megson's first game in charge of Bolton ended in a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at the Reebok Stadium. Wanderers were on course to hand their new boss the perfect start when Nicolas Anelka fired in a 21st minute free-kick from 25 yards. But just before the hour mark Gabriel Agbonlahor's cross was deflected in via Luke Moore's chest to hand the visitors a point. Bolton's draw lifted them above Derby who are now the bottom side after a 2-0 home defeat by an Ayegbeni Yakubu-inspired Everton.
Chicago Auto Show Notebook
General Motors Corp . and the United Auto Workers are closing in on a new two-tier pay system for U.S. factories, Troy Clarke, GM's North American chief, said on Wednesday. Clarke, in Town for the Chicago Auto Show, said the process of negotiating which factory jobs get bumped down to $14-an-hour wages should take "weeks, not months" to wrap up. The automaker is looking to save billions by clearing out thousands of veteran workers with retirement incentives and replacing them with lower-paid new hires, a move allowed under GM's new four-year labor deal with the union. But first, GM and the UAW must agree on exactly which jobs merit the lesser pay. .
Sky Sports is great for 08
The schedule included England's home and away Test and One-Day series, every match from the ICC Cricket World Cup and the inaugural ICC World Twenty20, and over 55 live domestic games from each of the four major trophies with every county featured. Every Test nation was shown, plus women's and Under-19 internationals. GOLF: Sky Sports broadcast golf programming every week of the year, including the first HD coverage of two Majors; the US Open and USPGA Championship. The year also brought a new long-term deal for live golf; the Ryder Cup events of 2010 and 2012, all World Gold Championship events and 35 PGA European Tour events up to 2012. Golf Night launched in January 2007, broadcasting four nights a week, the most comprehensive golf magazine show available. RUGBY UNION: There was also Rugby union every week of the year with 203 live matches from domestic, European and international levels, as well as age-grade and women's matches.
CHICAGO CENTRAL: First-Look Pix, Specs & Analysis
This monster is the big-rig equivalent of a Harley-Davidson dresser, though it's closer to a private jet than an 18-wheeler inside—and gets 5 to 15-percent more fuel efficiency thanks to its aerodynamic design.FACELIFT: 2009 Acura RL Stays Tech-Heavy Inside, Gets Bolder OutsideCOMPLETE COVERAGE: 2008 Chicago Auto Show .
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