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Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2010, 10:10 pm

Rays top Marlins in odd 11-inning affair

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Jason Bartlett's two-run single capped Tampa Bay's four-run 11th inning, and Andy Sonnanstine spoiled Florida's comeback bid in the bottom half to finish off a memorable 9-8 decision at Sun ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-06-20T03:59:36Z)

How Brewers' farm arms shape up

Denver — In the Journal Sentinel's opening day baseball section, I wrote a story on the top pitching prospects in the Brewers' farm system, rating them in terms of possible impact in the major leagues. I ranked 2009 ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-20T04:35:24Z)

Tax breaks Americans savor are costing Uncle Sam big

Dallas physician Steven Davidoff doesn't fit the stereotype of someone who needs a housing subsidy: raised in Plano, educated at Tulane University Medical School, working as a pulmonary critical care physician. But ... (Source: Denton Record-Chronicle 2010-06-20T04:42:33Z)

SAIC Says Plans Share Sale, Stock Trading Halted

HONG KONG (Reuters) - SAIC Motor Corp 600104.SS>, China's biggest automaker, said it was planning a private placement of new shares and trading in its stock will be suspended from Monday. The board of directors of SAIC ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-20T04:13:55Z)

Jaidee makes rare ace at U.S. Open

Thongchai Jaidee has hit 10 holes-in-one in his long golfing career -- and he realizes it takes a lot of luck on top of pinpoint shot-making. He did it on the par-3, 181-yard fifth hole during his U.S. Open round ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-20T03:59:36Z)

COMMUNITY COMMENT: Country must change energy habits

The disastrous Gulf oil spill is a call for this country to go all-out to become a responsible, world-caring, just, truth-speaking, community-minded, environment-loving and truly civilized community. We must immediately ... (Source: Evansville Courier-Press 2010-06-20T03:30:58Z)

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon Father's Day Party

Fathers are special all of the time, and on Father's Day it's a chance to thank them for all they have done for you. On Sunday, June 20, fathers are invited to Sun-N-Fun Lagoon free of charge with one paid admission ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-06-20T04:56:52Z)

A long-departed but still much-revered father provides inspiration for Browns' Eric Mangini

You thought about Carmine Mangini, who died at the age of 56. One moment, he was playing racquetball with your brother. The next second, he was down. And dead. No warnings. No complaints. Nothing. Just gone. "Life can ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-20T03:45:17Z)

Drew hiring all about saving money

The NBA has diverged, it seems, into a troubling territory. The Atlanta Hawks' hiring of Larry Drew sent yet another disturbing distress signal that teams in the throes of economic turmoil are more interested in hiring ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-20T04:13:55Z)

Day 1 of CWS: TCU, UCLA rout Florida schools

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- College World Series newcomer TCU isn't acting like it plans to go home any time soon. Undefeated freshman Matt Purke overcame early trouble to limit Florida State to four singles and one unearned run ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-20T04:42:33Z)

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