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Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2010, 5:11 am

Group C scenarios

Algeria advances with: (a) Win versus USA AND Slovenia win/tie versus England (b) Win versus USA AND Slovenia loss versus England AND makes up tiebreakers on Slovenia Note: If the U.S. draws with Algeria and England ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-19T11:31:46Z)

U.S. know they need to kick the early goal habit

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The United States know a win against Algeria will earn them a place in the second round of the World Cup but they must kick the habit of giving up early leads. On Friday, the U.S. conceded after ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-19T10:41:39Z)

World Cup 2010

Van der Vaart plays in the corner from the right, and Tulio is there to head to safety. It's Netherlands to kick-off. Japan are unchanged, too, a sign of confidence after that opening win. The national anthems have been ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-19T11:24:36Z)

More Interleague Ahead

Interleague play rages on this week, with plenty more teams facing opponents they rarely see. Keep that in mind when considering playing time for part-time players and designated hitters. For a second straight week, each ... (Source: Rotoworld.com 2010-06-19T11:46:05Z)

José Saramago, Nobel Prize-Winning Portuguese Writer, Dies at 87

The cause was multiple organ failure after a long illness, the José Saramago Foundation said in an announcement on its Web site, josesaramago.org . A tall, commandingly austere man with a dry, schoolmasterly manner, Mr ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-19T11:38:55Z)

After 30: Netherlands, Japan tied 0-0

DURBAN, South Africa (AP) -- The Netherlands dominated the first 30 minutes of its World Cup match against Japan but the score remained 0-0 as the Dutch produced few scoring chances. Dirk Kuyt threatened early on but saw ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-19T12:00:24Z)

Officers to be rehired

By JARREL WADE World Staff Writer Published: 6/19/2010 2:21 AM Last Modified: 6/19/2010 5:25 AM Officers in the Tulsa Fraternal Order of Police voted Friday to approve a new contract that allows for the rehiring of the ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-19T11:53:14Z)

If fight goes 12 rounds, Tulsa's Green says he's ready

If fight goes 12 rounds, Tulsa's Green says he's ready By BILL HAISTEN World Sports Writer Published: 6/18/2010 10:13 AM Last Modified: 6/18/2010 10:18 AM For reasons that included health issues and a management switch ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-19T11:10:17Z)

Where the Times Square Suspect Is Just a Client

When the suspect in the Times Square bombing plot appeared in a packed courtroom last month, the government's table was full: three prosecutors and an F.B.I. agent sat side by side. At the defense table, the suspect ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-19T11:53:14Z)

Irish Don Sombreros as France Loses to Mexico

Ever since Thierry Henry's unpunished hand ball helped deny Ireland its spot on soccer's grandest stage, Ireland has been awaiting its moment of retribution — and is cheering every misstep as France stumbles to the ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-19T11:17:27Z)

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