But after Liverpool failed to match Villa's asking fee, which resulted in Benitez criticising Reds co-owner Tom Hicks, Barry changed his mind, to the delight of Lerner.

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Crestview, formed two years ago by former Goldman Sachs Group (nyse: GS - news - people ) partners Barry Volpert and Tom Murphy, will take a majority stake.

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Manchester United's Michael Carrick and Tottenham's Tom Huddlestone would be contenders for the defensive midfield spot if Barry were to miss the start of the tournament, but Zola believes that Parker is worth consideration.

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And Tom Goldman, I guess we should also point out that the Barry Bonds trial for perjury, alleged perjury, that's still pending.

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The 10-part series, created by Tom Fontana (best known for "Homicide: Life on the Street" and other dramas) and produced by Barry Levinson (the acclaimed director of films like "Diner"), unfurls with Corcoran investigating a girl's death while trying to find his missing wife and solve his daughter's murder.

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