61.   The president of the state Senate, Donald DiFrancesco, was the early favorite to clinch the Republican nomination.

62.   They are the early favorites to represent the NL in the World Series, and with good reason.

63.   This time, BBV was the early favorite because it enjoyed the backing of Iberdrola and Sevillana and has worked closely with Iberdrola in the past.

64.   This year, the early favorite for Team Most Likely to Deal is Denver.

65.   Though a gap hitter, Ramirez is the early favorite to lead in that category next season.

66.   Three of them are early favorites and two are second choices.

67.   Tuesday night was the short program for the men, with two Russians the early favorites.

68.   USC and Ohio State are the early favorites ...

69.   Which team does he think is the early favorite?

70.   Who are the early favorites to get to Super Bowl XXXIV?