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Symonds, all-round bad boy, rides to rescue of Australia

In 1995, Andrew Symonds was made England's young cricketer of the year. It wasn't his fault. This is worth making clear because he has been eminently culpable for most of the other contentious events in his career since.

Derek Draper: Yes, sir - Peter Mandelson can boogie

My former boss Peter Mandelson has created a samba in a tea-cup with the announcement that he'd like to join the contestants on Strictly Come Dancing. He told BBC Breakfast that he had been "cheering for John Sergeant on...

Jessica Valenti on the feminist comedians riding high after the US election

Are you annoyed with the assumption that all single women are desperate to get married? Then you need to watch Sarah Haskins' series, Target Women, on the website Current TV. "For years I've thought that advertising's depiction...

Arts diary: Swinton's film festival heads for China

The Ballerina Ballroom of Dreams - Tilda Swinton and Mark Cousins' heavenly film festival, which was held in Nairn this summer - is to travel to Beijing. Cousins and Swinton will be recreating the festival spirit next March in...

NHL: Minnesota 2, Pittsburgh 1 (SO)

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Marek Zidlicky scored the winning shootout goal and Niklas Backstrom made 24 saves Tuesday to give Minnesota a 2-1 win over Pittsburgh. After the overtime session ended with the score tied 1-1, Petr...

Clarke, Symonds patch up

Melbourne: Andrew Symonds and Michael Clarke patched up over drinks at a cocktail party, weeks after the two cricketers’ friendship went sour due to the infamous ‘gone fishing’ episode. Clarke, vice-captain of the ...

Ll Cool J To Co-Host Grammy Nomination Concert Special

In the past, Grammy nominees were announced by a star-studded list of celebrities at a press conference, but this year, for the first time ever, Grammy nominees will be announced during a live concert...

Report: Mariners name Wakamatsu manager

A's bench coach will manage in major leagues for first time Oakland bench coach Don Wakamatsu, 45, has never managed in the major leagues. Don Wakamatsu has his first job as a major league manager, and it’s not exactly an easy...

CA advised to sever ties with alcohol brands to save players from binge drinking

Melbourne, Nov 19 (ANI): After Andrew Symonds' self-confession that heavy drinking had taken a toll on him which actually led to his ouster from the team, ex-Aussie cricketer Mike Whitney had advised the Cricket Australia (CA)...

McLaren`s De la Rosa tests for Force India!

McLaren's De la Rosa tests for Force India London, Nov 18: McLaren's Spanish reserve driver Pedro de la Rosa switched over to testing duties with the Force India Formula One team at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya on Tuesday....

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