1.  McCabe says Zoots failed to pick up the jacket as promised three times.

2.  Still, the president promised several times in his speech Monday he would no longer turn a blind eye to corrupt officials, even in his inner circle.

3.  Time is promised to no one, so Elway will make the most of his.

4.  A controversial neck-to-ankle swimsuit promising faster times is expected to be worn for the first time in official competition this weekend in Australia.

5.  All have promised better times.

6.  Christian Divito, standing under the gaze of glossy election posters promising better times, said he was one of them.

7.  But he insisted that National Lottery money, a new Academy of Sport and a wealth of young talent promised brighter times ahead.