TASK DEFINITION: Given a document, find the main entity about whom the author is writing. Write the full name if mentioned in the text. Note that URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
PROBLEM: LONDON (Reuters) -  When Comcast (CMCSA.O) boss Brian Roberts  was weighing up a $31 billion offer for British broadcaster Sky (SKYB.L)  a trip to see Skyâs products in store  and the knowledge of the London cab driver that took  him  there  helped to make up  his  mind.
 Chief Executive Roberts  said the visit was one of a number of things that confirmed Sky as a âjewelâ that his company should try to acquire  as Comcast looks to boost international revenues as growth in the United States slows.
 Roberts  said  he  had closely tracked what Sky had been doing for years  but last November   he  had an unexpected reminder of Skyâs influence as Europeanâs biggest pay-TV provider while in a cab with a colleague.
âI suggested that we jump in a taxi and go to one of the malls and get a demo of Sky in one of their shops. And we had a fabulous experience â  Roberts  told reporters on a call.
 Roberts  said that while the experience wasnât the deciding factor in moving forward with the bid  it reiterated the media groupâs value to the chief executive.

SOLUTION: Brian Roberts

PROBLEM: Story highlights Jones  was joined by the Alabama native and retired basketball star Charles Barkley
Washington (CNN) On the eve of the Alabama special election  Democratic Senate candidate Doug Jones rallied a crowd in Birmingham calling on Alabamians to turn out and vote.
"All we've got to do is make sure we get out our votes tomorrow "  Jones  told the crowd.
 Jones  was joined by Alabama native and retired basketball star Charles Barkley at the rally  who told AL.com earlier Monday that "it can't be Roy Moore."

SOLUTION: Doug Jones

PROBLEM: Sam Smith’s “The Thrill of It All”
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Sam Smith  follows up  his  2014 debut  “In the Lonely Hour ” with  his  sophomore effort  “The Thrill of it All.” Much like its predecessor  this album finds its core in soft ballads.  Smith’s  emotive voice can be a real asset  somewhat flexibly conveying feeling.
The hit “Too Good at Goodbyes” and the second track “Say it First” seem to indicate that  Smith  is setting out to be a male counterpart to Adele.  His  voice is dynamic in the way it bends. While  his  singing is not as boomingly confident as Adele’s   his  voice is able to zig and zag  even as it maneuvers into an occasionally whisper-y falsetto.
In addition to aiming for Adele’s turf   Smith  is going for a classic R&B and gospel vibe. That can be heard on both “One Last Song” and “Midnight Train ” the latter of which sounds like a soulful answer to Radiohead’s “Creep.”
 Smith  gets more righteous on “HIM” and gets softly groovy on “Baby  You Make Me Crazy.” Sometimes  Smith ’s higher register can be a tad grating. However   he  can somehow slightly irritate and entertain simultaneously.  He  duets successfully with up-and-coming singer Yebba on “No Peace ” and hits a sweet spot with the slow-burning “Palace.”
This record feels more lived-in and fully realized than  his  debut. Each of the songs on its own is decent  but you get the feeling once you finish with the closer (and second single) “Pray ” that  Smith  is taking the easy route.  He  should stretch beyond the ballads  as  he 's capable of more. This feels like a sequel to  his  first record almost in a retreading kind of way.
“The Thrill of it All ” while a fitting showcase for  Smith’s  skill  lacks an extra spark. It’s good  but it could be better.
“Too Good at Goodbyes”  Smith ’s songs often seem at first a tad innocuous but on repeat listens they begin to pack power. This one is a real winner.
“Midnight Train” Radiohead comparisons aside  this song has some real momentum  showcasing  Smith  at  his  most vocally butter-soaked. The doo-wop style backing vocals are also a nice touch.
“Baby You Make Me Crazy” This has some potent swagger. This song’s little boost makes you wonder what  Smith  would do if  he  was pushed a notch or two further.

SOLUTION:
Sam Smith