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Deals of the Hour / June 11, 2010, 3:10 am

Leverkusen confirm Ballack interest

Michael Ballack will miss the World Cup. Ballack played for Leverkusen between 1999 and 2002 and was part of the side which reached the Champions League final in 2002, where they were beaten by Real Madrid. However ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-11T09:18:05Z)

Senators head to Gulf as local tempers flare

(CNN) -- A delegation of U.S. senators head to the heart of coastal Louisiana Friday to assess the damage caused by the nearly two-month-long BP oil disaster. The visit comes as local politicians express their outrage ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-11T09:32:24Z)

US soccer wouldn't be where it is without England

IRENE, South Africa - If the United States beats England at the World Cup on Saturday, England will be a big reason. Nine of 23 players on the American roster spent all of part last season with English clubs, including ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-06-11T09:46:43Z)

Vidic future a Real concern

Nemanja Vidic 's future at Manchester United is again in doubt after his agent hinted the defender could quit Old Trafford. Vidic has been a long term target for Spanish giants Real Madrid and his agent, Paolo Fabbri ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-11T09:18:05Z)

Portugal Squad Feeling At Home In South Africa

(AP) MAGALIESBURG, South Africa (AP) - Despite having traveled thousands of miles from home for the World Cup, Portugal's squad is finding southern Africa to be familiar territory. About 500,000 Portuguese immigrants ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-11T09:53:53Z)

Greece, SKorea meet in opening match at World Cup

(AP) — PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - South Korea and Greece, two teams with their best results of the decade well behind them, meet Saturday in a World Cup match that could have a pivotal bearing on Group B. South ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-11T09:18:05Z)

Cameron takes troops message from England coach

CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron brought troops in Afghanistan a message from "the most important person in England" on Friday -- England coach Fabio Capello who is leading the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-11T09:46:43Z)

Podolski: Australia will defend

ERASMIA, South Africa (AP) — Playing for Germany seems to bring the best out of Lukas Podolski even though the Cologne forward has been a Bundesliga flop almost since he had been voted the best young player of the 2006 ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-11T09:46:43Z)

Asian Stocks End Higher After US Rally

Asian stocks charged ahead on Friday, led by Tokyo, tracking Wall Street's rally overnight which saw all three major indices gaining nearly 3 percent. Japan's Nikkei average climbed 1.7 percent, moving closer towards a ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-11T09:39:34Z)

PAF World Cup Challenge Will Take One Lucky Player to Wembley

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--If you fancy soaking up the legendary sights of London including a trip to the world famous Wembley Stadium, then look no further than PAF.com, the exciting sports book, casino, bingos and ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-11T09:32:24Z)

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