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John Lannan supports Edwin Jackson signing, unfazed by trade talk
It’s been a week since the Nationals signed Edwin Jackson , a deal that seemed to blanket John Lannan’s future here in uncertainty. The Nationals have seven or eight viable starters competing for five spots, and based on contract and service time considerations, Lannan became widely regarded as the Nationals’ most expendable (read: tradeable) starter. Read full article >>
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View from the Tent Embassy: reality v news reports
The most striking factor of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy protests was the stark difference between reports of the events and the reality, writes Tracker editor Amy McQuire. Read more on the blog...
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Wednesday football as it happened
Liverpool secure a place in the Carling Cup final with an aggregate win over Manchester City, and Barcelona see off Real Madrid in a thrilling El Clasico.
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Harper considering raising OAS age to 67
The Conservative government is considering raising the age Canadians can receive the Old Age Security benefit from 65 to 67, CTV News has learned.
winnipeg.ctv.ca
Spend a hot August day with Henry Hynoski Jr.
Henry Hynoski Jr. just ordered a beer. And not just any beer — the one he’s eyeing comes in a huge cone. It’s 100 ounces of pure American alcoholic excess. The mere sight of it would bring a tear to Homer Simpson’s eye.
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Professional dumper Jonathan Kiekbush breaks up with other people's partners for a living
'I will contact your "worse half" by mail or phone or both and give them the news,' claims the advert of Jonathan Kiekbusch on website fivesquids.co.uk.
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Crystal Palace v Cardiff City: live
Read Steve Wilson's minute-by-minute commentary of the Carling Cup semi-final, first leg between at Selhurst Park.
telegraph.feedsportal.com
Partyin’ Friday night before Super Bowl XLVI
For the first time in covering three Super Bowls, I received a special invitation to the NFL Commissioner Party on Friday night. The Mrs. had an understandable excuse for not joining me — she’s working on the stage crew for the Madonna halftime show at Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVI. So she hung out with Madonna in the final dress rehearsal and I took my doctor brother, David B., to the shindig at the ...
blogs.indystar.com
Scottish Deadline Day as it happened
Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic seals a £5.5m move to Everton with Hibs busy as the January transfer window closes.
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Keefe To The City: Yankees Have A Good Problem
The Yankees have a serious problem. But don't worry, it's a good problem to have. Neil Keefe and Sweeny Murti discuss who should make the rotation this season.
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