Baseball-Miller, the man who ushered in free agency, dies at 95

Nov 27 (Reuters) – Marvin Miller, the founding chief of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) who changed the landscape of sports by pioneering free agency for players, died on Tuesday at the age of 95, the union said. Miller, who used the collective bargaining process and some stormy work stoppages to win players the right to become free agency along with vastly improved pensions, health benefits and pay, died at his New York home after a battle with liver cancer, the union said. …

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MP Cyril Smith ‘did abuse boys’

Late Rochdale MP Sir Cyril Smith was a sex abuser of boys in care in the late 1960s, police acknowledge. Full Story MP Cyril Smith ‘did abuse boys’

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Tech firms overtake banks in European office rentals

LONDON (Reuters) – Triton Court, a century-old old art deco building on London’s Finsbury Square, is a good example of how the financial crisis is transforming demand for commercial property in Europe. Its grand, arched entrance faces the City’s financial heartland while a scruffy, narrow street runs along the back in a gritty area containing technology firms such as Google and Mind Candy, creator of online game Moshi Monsters. Resolution Property paid 43 million pounds ($69 million) for the empty block in June. … Full Story Tech firms overtake banks in European office rentals

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Anzhi: ‘We don’t want Sneijder’

Anzhi slammed the door on a January move for unsettled Inter star Wesley Sneijder. “He is not on the list of players who interest us.” Full Story Anzhi: ‘We don’t want Sneijder’

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Dorman: Comeback story of the year belongs to Els

In a 2012 season that featured many inspiring global golf achievements, few can match — and just two can surpass — what Ernie Els did on a bright Sunday in July on England’s West Coast at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club. Full Story Dorman: Comeback story of the year belongs to Els

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Days before vote, France backs state for "Palestine" at U.N

PARIS/RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – France said on Tuesday it would vote in favour of Palestinian non-member status at the United Nations, an important boost in Palestinian efforts to secure greater international recognition. The Palestinians have lobbied for support from European countries for their bid at watered-down statehood at the U.N. set for two days time. While Israel has lobbied against them, the Palestinians are set for a sure victory in the 193-member world body made up mostly of developing countries long sympathetic to their cause. … Full Story Days before vote, France backs state for "Palestine" at U.N

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Official AdBlock Plus app now available in the Play Store

Blocking ads on your device is moral grey area, but it’s hard to argue that it has benefits. AdBlock Plus is one of the most popular ad blocking plugins for browsers available, and it works extremely well. And luckily for Android users, an official app has made its way onto Google’s Play Store. Most ad blocking apps right now require root, but AdBlock Plus is a little different. It’s compatible with almost all browsers in the Play Store without root, but only over WiFi. If you want ad-blocking over 3G, you’ll have to root your device. There’s just a few listed limitations to keep

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Mueller eager to play again

It would have been easy for Peter Mueller to skip last Wednesday’s informal workout in Pompano Beach.

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Cricket: Boult finds his confidence

With hindsight, Grant Bradburn believes the back injury which cast a shadow over Trent Boult’s early international ambitions may have had a positive spinoff.Boult went to Australia in early 2009 as a 19-year-old, got smacked about…

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A tale of two baseball cities

In one Major League Baseball city, it is the best of times. In another, it is the worst of times.

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Chelsea admit ‘regret’ over handling of Mark Clattenburg affair

Chelsea have admitted their “regret” at not giving more consideration to allegations against referee Mark Clattenburg made by their players. Full Story Chelsea admit ‘regret’ over handling of Mark Clattenburg affair

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Rossi hopes rally win a good omen

Valentino Rossi hopes his victory in last weekend’s Monza Rally marks the start of an upsurge in his fortunes ahead of his return to the Yamaha MotoGP team Full Story Rossi hopes rally win a good omen

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Kleinveldt raring to go

<!–PSTYLE=Normal–>Proteas seamer Rory Kleinveldt hopes his childhood dream of playing at the Waca in Perth comes true.

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Fiscal cliff: Barack Obama takes the fight outside Washington – live

President Obama reaches out to rally public opinion behind his solutions to Congress’s tax and spending crunchRichard Adams Full Story Fiscal cliff: Barack Obama takes the fight outside Washington – live

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NHL Lockout 2012: Superstars Fans Should Be Watching Overseas This Season

Instead of entertaining millions of North American hockey fans this holiday season, the NHL is tormenting its supporters with an ongoing lockout that shows no signs of ending.

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Muschamp to complaining Saban: Let’s switch

If Alabama coach Nick Saban doesn’t like the way the Bowl Championship Series is playing out, Florida coach Will Muschamp has a solution.

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Devean George proposes affordable apartment project

Former pro basketball player Devean George is proposing a 45-unit affordable apartment project just two blocks from where he grew up in north Minneapolis. Plans for the proposed Commons @ Penn Avenue project call for combining larger units with 4,500 square feet of commercial space for community services at the southwest corner of Penn Avenue Full Story Devean George proposes affordable apartment project

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NFL suspends Bucs’ Wright four games

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Eric Wright will miss the next four games after being suspended by the NFL for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.

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Assange’s book warns over internet slavery

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who used the web to promote freedom, has now published a book which defines the web as "the most dangerous facilitator of totalitarianism we have ever seen." NO read more Full Story Assange’s book warns over internet slavery

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Gold prices hit another new high of Rs 32,975/10 gms

Gold prices today surpassed all previous highs to set new record of Rs 32,975 per 10 grams here on demand from retailers for the peak marriage season.Gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity advanced by Rs 25 each to Rs 32,975 and Rs 32,775 per 10 grams, respectively in bullion market here. Sovereigns rose by Rs 50 to Rs 25,700 per piece of eight grams.The yelow metal had touched an all-time high of Rs 32,950 per 10 grams yesterday.Gold prices have gained Rs 575 in the last five trading sessions.Prices in Mumbai, however, lost Rs 140 to Rs 32,500 per 10 grams. In Kolkata too, it fell by Rs 115 to Rs 32,885. Similarly, prices fell by Rs 100 to Rs 32715 per 10 grams in

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