The Oregonian just published a story (with video!) that the reporter realized wouldn't jilt the planet off its…
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While the most odious piece of Super Bowl journalism was achieved, flagrantly, when Rick Reilly decided it was his…
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Two college football coaches, both named Kelly. Chip has just completed a marvelous season marred only by the fact…
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Harry Carey Jr., an actor best known for his work in Westerns, died Thursday at the age of 91. Like many long-lived…