Challenges in the news - 02/23/2008

cwihnazFor now, University of Wisconsin sophomore running back Lance Smith has responded positively to the latest public challenge from the coaching staff. "Lance probably practiced as well as I 've seen him practice here in the last couple days, " UW coach Bret Bielema said Friday as preseason camp wound to a close.

Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool have the best squad he has seen at Anfield and is confident Rafa Benitez's side can challenge for the title.

For all but seasoned daredevils, the high-ropes course at Boys & Girls Republic in Farmington Hills is a heart-pounding challenge. Those who've tested their mettle on its tottering wires and narrow steps include teams of employees, school groups and the Republic's own residents -- youthful offenders and neglected children.

BRIDLINGTON youngsters are going wild for reading, thanks to a reading challenge set up in the town's libraries.

Ready - Set - Swim! Are you up to the challenge? The Misquamicut Beach Salt Pond Challenge is a one-mile swim of Winnapaug Pond. The event will take place at 6pm. All proceeds will benefit the Chorus of Westerly. For more information, please call 401-348-2597.

EAST RIVER — The name given to the boys soccer team at Grundy Mountain Mission — the Challengers — is misleading. The true challenge lies with their opposition.

State Senate Minority Leader Mark Schauer said Thursday he will seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg in the 2008 election

Choosing a great role has always been a challenging task for Russell Crowe.

Associated Press - August 23, 2007 10:54 AM ET JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - State Senator Scottie Cuevas of Pass Christian says today (Thursday) that he most likely will challenge the results of the...

“Developers are increasingly using methods such as auctions to unload finished properties that were conceptualized more than two years ago when the housing market was much stronger, Eduardo Martinez said, noting that an auction provides its own challenges. “Anyone thinking of bidding would need to have lots of cash on hand or really strong credit because of a tightening lending standard.”

EarthLab.com, the leading climate crisis community, has partnered with Warner Independent Pictures, Tree Media and the filmmakers to create The 11th Hour Challenge, timed to the release of "The 11th Hour" documentary, produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio.