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As a nation we're obsessed with them; for every Smithy there's a Jonah - and woe betide any Willys out there. This passion for nicknames lends itself to the competitive arena of sport, and while many are dire - Wazza and JT are prime examples - there have been some belters down the years.
THE LIST: Sport's greatest nicknames
For a few brief minutes at the start of Prototype, players have a taste of ultimate, city-crushing power, and then it’s all snatched away.
-- Alexander Smith is a Reuters columnist.
In the past seven days two extraordinary events have taken place that define a new way forward in British cultural and artistic life. The first was a parade commissioned by the Manchester international festival from Jeremy Deller , who won the 2004 Turner prize.
THE LIST: Sport's greatest nicknames, Nos 20-11
By the words and actions of some of the world’s top players, you’d think you could catch something nasty at Loch Lomond this week during the Barclays Scottish Open, something which could seriously damage your Open Championship prospects.
Thin Lizzy was formed in 1969 by bassist/frontman Phil Lynott and drummer Brian Downey. Guitarists Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham both joined the group in 1974, establishing what was to become the classic lineup.
They're wrong, she's right, she'll rise again, and lifts her eyes to God in prayer,/The Lord works in surprising ways -- but she's not going anywhere.
The obstinacy of the minister of youth and sports, Monica Iacob Ridzi, to not resign pushes the PDL leaders into an embarrassing situation without precedent.
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