Challenges In The News 07/30/08

A teenager behind the wheel of a car that crashed and caused a flood on Rte. 9 early yesterday morning was arrested after challenging police to a drinking contest, police said.

Team USA on Wednesday sized up the unique challenge of containing towering centre Yao Ming, China's main threat in their hotly anticipated Olympic opener.

The appointment of Northern Ireland's first Victims' Commission will be subject to legal challenge, it was revealed today.

With Carlos Zambrano facing Ben Sheets, both the Cubs and Brewers knew they'd have to be close to perfect. Only the Cubs rose to the challenge.

David Miliband was ordered to 'shut up' yesterday by furious allies of Gordon Brown after his repeated refusals to rule out a leadership challenge.

Gordon Brown is ready to mark out David Miliband as his heir apparent and so fend off an early leadership challenge, it was revealed last night.

A CHALLENGE for the Premier's job is expected within weeks, with the Labor Party's head office mounting a concerted campaign to oust Morris Iemma.

NEWLY-CROWED Welsh Boys champion Ross McLister will spearhead the challenge for the Home International title at the Royal County Down Club, in Northern Ireland, from August 5-7.

Scottish squad prepares for the challenge of the Spa 24 Hours at the famed Ardennes venue.

Minot's Doyle Radke has faced nearly every challenge the game of golf has to offer. But, as he enters the first round of the 2008 State Senior Match Play Tournament today at Souris Valley Golf Course, the five-time Nicklaus champion will have a new challenge to overcome.

Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta believes the bianconeri will pose a stern challenge to European champions United when they visit Old Trafford next Wednesday.