41.   Renamed Communists favored to win elections.

42.   Popular incumbent favored to win re-election.

43.   Renate Goetschl of Austria, favored to win gold, finished a disappointing eighth.

44.   The Buccaneers, favored to win the NFC central, are fighting to stay within a half game of the division-leading Vikings.

45.   The governor is scheduled to be in Utah on Friday and Saturday to attend fund-raising events for incumbent Gov. Mike Leavitt, who is heavily favored to win re-election.

46.   The host team Cuba, favored to win its seventh consecutive Intercontinental Cup, is playing a late night game agaisnt the Netherlands.

47.   The opposition Labor Party, now strongly favored to win the next general election, has said it would join the social chapter.

48.   The United States and Canada, favored to win the gold medal, would try to send a message to the stars from Europe.

49.   The top four teams in pool play will advance to the medal round next week with the Russians heavily favored to win.

50.   With Beijing favored to win the IOC vote, state newspapers oozed self-assurance.