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Deals of the Hour / June 14, 2010, 10:12 pm

Sherrington: Big 12 commisioner Dan Beebe raises conference from the dead

If Dan Beebe actually pulls off this reconciliation of what's left of the Big 12, Barack Obama should forward his Nobel Peace Prize. The state of Kansas should ship him their proxies. Missouri should promise never to ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-15T05:09:58Z)

More on the contract impasse between Darrelle Revis and the Jets

William Perlman/The Star-Ledger CB Darrelle Revis said as of right now, the prospect of a contract resolution "doesn't look good." With seven weeks until training camp and three months until the season opener, it's ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-15T04:27:01Z)

Peabody's Gallo inks deal with Washington Nationals

It was a long and winding road that led Peabody's Mike Gallo to his dream job. No matter how many unexpected turns his path took, though, the newly inked professional pitcher never lost sight of where it would end. "My ... (Source: Salem News 2010-06-15T04:41:20Z)

Are those plastic vuvuzela horns killing the atmosphere at the World Cup?

View full size Matt Dunham / AP South African soccer fans blow vuvuzelas during the World Cup match between South Africa and Mexico on Friday. If you've noticed a constant buzzing sound while watching World Cup soccer ... (Source: The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com (blog) 2010-06-15T04:55:39Z)

'Twilight' screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg talks Kristen Stewart, Bill Condon and 'Breaking Dawn'

Last week, official word came from Summit Entertainment that "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" will come to the big screen as two films. Now what? Major cast deals are signed, Bill Condon has set his directorial ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-15T03:29:45Z)

Texas stays in Big 12, and league gets a new life

AUSTIN – Given up as a lost cause just days ago, the Big 12 emerged Monday evening as a leaner, richer conference with 10 teams and its viability assured. CODY DUTY/DMN It was in the Big 12 offices in Irving that ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-15T04:12:42Z)

Wild announces exhibition schedule

The Wild announced its CONDENSED exhibition schedule today. Training camp opens Sept. 17 and the Wild opens the preseason Sept. 22 at home against St. Louis. It'll be the beginning of six exhibition games in nine nights ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-15T04:55:39Z)

Struggling to locate African experience

• Netherlands 2-0 Denmark • Moonda: Ban the vuvuzela In partnering with various multi-nationals to provide food, drink and no doubt a hefty wedge of endorsement cash, FIFA can be held responsible for the fact that the ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-15T04:34:10Z)

Report: US policy on NKorea nukes halfhearted

A muddled U.S. strategy on confronting North Korea's nuclear ambitions could lead to acceptance of the North as an atomic power, according to a report being released Tuesday by a leading American think tank. The Center ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-15T04:05:32Z)

Okinawa governor tells Japan PM U.S. base deal hard

The governor of Japan's Okinawa told new Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Tuesday that a U.S.-Japan deal to move a U.S. base on the southern island will be tough to implement, in a sign the issue will keep haunting the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-15T04:41:20Z)

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