Recent races in the 2008 MotoGP World Championship were suggesting a title battle between Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi and Repsol Honda man Dani Pedrosa. These were the two most consistent contenders, but there had also been handy promise shown by rookie Jorge Lorenzo and reigning title holder Casey Stoner. The British Grand Prix was round eight.
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain has chosen Gov. Sarah Palin to be his running mate. She would be the first woman to serve on a Republican presidential ticket.
AFP - Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua's anti-corruption drive has claimed another scalp with news Friday of the arrest of an ex-governor who allegedly embezzled millions of dollars of state funds.
AP - The NBA officially handed over the Seattle franchise to Oklahoma City about two months ago, and three trucks arrived downtown at headquarters on Friday.
