Rafael Nadal will have to wait to hold all four Grand Slam trophies at once: He is out at the Australian Open after losing to David Ferrer in three straight sets in Wednesday’s quarterfinal. That ends Nadal’s hopes at four straight Grand Slam…

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Nadal Out at Australian Open

Ireland end a run of four straight Test defeats but produce another unconvincing display as they struggle to subdue a physical Samoa side at the Aviva Stadium.

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Ireland 20-10 Samoa

So let me get this straight: Rep. Kendrick Meek was the first candidate to declare that he would run for the U.S. Senate in Florida, faced down a billionaire to win the Democratic nomination — and with polls showing him third in a three-way race, it’s now his fault that Republican Marco Rubio may win?

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Martin: Dems make mess of Florida race

The gang that couldn’t shoot straight — or shut up.

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‘Obama’s Wars’: The gang that couldn’t shoot straight — or shut up