Bruce pines for Bent after another loss

Bruce pines for Bent after another loss
Three months after his departure, Steve Bruce is still talking about Darren Bent. Saturday’s defeat at Birmingham was Sunderland’s eighth defeat in ten games since the striker packed his bags and departed for Aston Villa. In that period, the Black Cats have claimed four points and hit the net just nine times. Saturday was their fifth blank in that period and that Bruce is still pining for Bent’s …
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Superintendent John Deasy sets performance goals
John Deasy, who was hired as the district No. 2 eight months ago, replaces Ramon Cortines who retired from a career in education spanning six decades this week after serving as LAUSD’s Superintendent for two and a half years.
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Emotions will not dictate Tito’s choices
Before Game 5 of the 2007 American League Championship Series someone asked Terry Francona if he considered giving the Red Sox his impression of Knute Rockne, as if that would help them overcome a 3-1 deficit more effectively than a strong start by Josh Beckett. Such a performance, perhaps enhanced by dumping over a table of food, might make for great theater. But, as Francona said at the time …
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Red Sox face Jays looking for 2 straight
Carl Crawford will likely be back in the lineup Sunday as the slumping Boston Red Sox try to win two straight games for the first time this season when they host the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park.
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