TASK DEFINITION: Given a sentence and an entity, the task is to select the authors sentiment towards the enity. Sentiments can be Positive, Neutral and Negative. Select Positive if the sentence expresses a positive view towards the given entity or praises its quality or skills. Select Neutral if the sentence expresses no clear view towards the entity or has equal amounts of positive and negative statements or expressing some fact/quote by someone else. Select Negative if the sentence expresses a negative view towards like harsh remarks, criticizing entities action/decision etc. Note that URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
PROBLEM: What is the sentiment of the following document towards the entity Lance Armstrong ?  In Denver  Armstrong told The Associated Press that he had "nothing to say" about the federal investigation.

SOLUTION: Neutral

PROBLEM: What is the sentiment of the following document towards the entity Roger Goodell ? "Why is everyone so immature? (including you?) "  the account  wrote. "Let's celebrate the new season."

SOLUTION: Positive

PROBLEM: What is the sentiment of the following document towards the entity Ben Carson ?  âWe thank you for the president and for Cabinet members who are courageous  who are willing to face the winds of controversy in order to provide a better future for those who come behind us â  Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson  said in the prayer. âWeâre thankful for the unity in Congress that has presented an opportunity for our economy to expand so we can fight the coercive debt that has been destroying our future. And we hope that unity will expand beyond party lines â  he  added. âIn this time of discord  distrust and dishonesty  we ask that you would give us a spirit of gratitude  compassion and common sense â and wisdom  âin the name of the father  the son and the Holy Spirit â Carson concluded.

SOLUTION:
Neutral