It's also true that some of the stumbling giants are working through a period of upheaval: AS Roma, runner-up in Italy last season but currently 13th, is poised for a change of ownership. ❋ Jonathan Clegg (2010)
A runner-up to the burger is the short-rib French dip with caramelized onions and Taleggio cheese — a sandwich of almost-too-savory layers for $17. ❋ Unknown (2011)
No. 2 Phil Mickelson, the winner here in 2007, is coming off a win at the Masters and a runner-up to Rory McIlroy in the Quail Hollow Championship. ❋ Unknown (2010)
The 26-member women's field include a trio of Ethiopians: Astede Baysa, a two-time Paris champion; Askale Tafa Magarsa, 2008 Berlin runner-up; and Mamitu Daksa, a 2010 Dubai champion. ❋ AP (2010)
Dismissed at odds of 14-1, the gray colt took command at the top of the stretch and delivered a convincing 1 1/2-length victory against runner-up Hold Me Back. ❋ Unknown (2009)
I'm giving the runner-up slot to Steve Newlin's fangs and first place to the sudden, bloody arrival of the Eric-Bill alliance. ❋ Unknown (2011)
In August, New Jersey learned it was the runner-up in the competition, placing 11th behind Ohio by three points. ❋ Lisa Fleisher (2010)
The Belgian player was runner-up in Brisbane and at the Australian Open. ❋ Unknown (2010)
The Super Bowl runner-up Arizona Cardinals did not enjoy unanimity in the voting for the second spot, however. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Former coach John Calipari revived the program and led the school to a national runner-up finish against Kansas in 2008. ❋ Unknown (2009)
The USA still leads with eight medals, twice as many as runner-up Norway. ❋ Unknown (2010)
The two-time runner-up took the overall lead by overcoming a 57-second deficit to Andy Schleck of Luxembourg in the time trial. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Most of the fans who have been following the twists and turns of this thrilling 2011 World Series are not long-time fans of either the victorious Cardinals or the runner-up Rangers. ❋ The Huffington Post News Editors (2011)
Ed Marinaro as a Cornell running back was the Heisman runner-up in 1971 — in a race in which he faced negative campaigning from schools who mocked the quality of Ivy League play. ❋ Unknown (2009)
The Super Bowl runner-up Pittsburgh Steelers were crushed by divisional rivals the Baltimore Ravens in their opening game with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger having a shaky start with three interceptions and two fumbles. ❋ Reuters (2011)
-- ATH Lamar Ivey, Mebane, N.C. -- He led Eastern Alamance High to a school-record 14 wins and a runner-up finish in the 3A state playoffs last season, passing for 2,210 yards and rushing for 1,407 with a combined 43 touchdowns. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Stenson was the only player without a bogey on his round and missed just one fairway en route to a sterling 6-under-par 66 to beat runner-up Ian Poulter by four shots. ❋ Unknown (2010)
He was the Cy Young runner-up in the National League in 2010 and the third-place finisher in 2009. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Cadel Evans, a two-time runner-up, survived Sunday's ornamental 21st stage to become the first bicycle racer from Australia to win the Tour de France. ❋ Unknown (2011)
