And that could well be Germany, which is favored to win its group over the Netherlands, Denmark and Portugal.
Almost all remaining hope lies with Russia's powerhouse men's hockey team, which is favored for a medal.
Mr. Jackson has acknowledged, though, that when he is among friends he will slip into the more Anglicized pronunciation, CASS-uh GRAND, which is favored by many locals.
But ALMA opens a new stage for astronomy in Chile, which is favored by international research organizations for the stability of its economy and legal system.
Real Madrid, which is favored to win a record 10th title, got two early goals from the English midfielder Steve McManaman.
Restaurants include the Ivory Pub (entrees range from $13 to $18) near the Piano Works, which is favored by full-timers as well as weekenders.
Betsey Armstrong is the goalkeeper for the U.S.A. women's water polo team, which is favored to win the gold medal in the Olympics this summer.
The group, under the direction of Dr. P. Roy Vagelos, will spend about a year on the restructuring plan, which is favored by Governor McGreevey.
For Wolf Greenbaum of Feltly Hats in Williamsburg, Mr. Lacorazza pulled out a homburg, which is favored by many Hasidim — "pious ones," in Hebrew.
Now, he said, the total is closer to 15 percent of the 400 to 600 homes that would be of interest to international buyers on the lake's western shore, which is favored because it gets the most sunlight.
