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Deals of the Hour / July 2, 2010, 12:11 pm

T-Shirts for Troops

SSG Joshua Mcatee wiped his brow in 80 degree weather outside the Hilltop Mall in Kearney, standing in uniform to recruit for the National Guard. But after serving overseas, he knew the heat was nothing compared to the hundred degree temps his fellow soldiers endure in Iraq. The Old Navy inside the ... (Source: NebraskaTV 2010-07-02T14:15:18Z)

Warhol's Elizabeth Taylor portrait fetches $10 million

A never-seen-before portrait of Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor by artiste Andy Warhol has fetched a whopping USD 10 million at an auction. The piece titled titled Silver Liz, was painted in 1963 and has been kept hidden away in a private collection for the last 20 years, reported Contactmusic ... (Source: Deccan Herald 2010-07-02T05:39:55Z)

Nadal cruises past Andy Murray

World number one Rafael Nadal beat home favourite Andy Murray in straight-sets to set up a final date with Tomas Berdych. The 23-year-old Murray was attempting to be first British man to reach a Wimbledon final since ... (Source: espnstar.com 2010-07-02T17:50:03Z)

Andy Powell not going to Crusaders says players agent

WALES international Andy Powell will not be joining Super League club the Crusaders next season, although he may still make the switch to Rugby League. Powell's agent, Emanuele Palladino, yesterday dismissed speculation linking the British Lions back-row with a move to the Wrexham-based side ... (Source: Daily Post 2010-07-02T16:45:38Z)

Andy Oliver can't pitch Tigers to big win

MINNEAPOLIS — Three times in the past four years, their division has been decided on the last day of the season, and the Minnesota Twins hope to avoid another dramatic, draining finish. "It would be nice to get that ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-30T22:17:17Z)

NFL coaches on military tour get airplane scare

NFL coaches Andy Reid, Brad Childress, Marvin Lewis and John Fox ran into a different kind of bump-and-run attack while beginning a trip to visit U.S. military bases in the Persian Gulf this week. Their military plane was grounded after it hit a bird on takeoff in Germany. Here's the account from ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-02T14:58:15Z)

Coyotes believe they found bargain in free-agent winger Ray Whitney

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Coyotes are always looking for bargains, and general manager Don Maloney believes he found one in Ray Whitney. The Coyotes, under budget restrictions because they still are owned by the NHL, signed ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-01T22:23:15Z)

Richard Avedon photos headed to Paris auction

One of Richard Avedon's most defining photographs is of a willowy model adorned in a Dior evening gown, a silk sash cascading down her slender leg, striking a dramatic pose against a row of circus elephants. It is ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-02T15:34:03Z)

Crusaders v Warrington (Sun)

Crusaders hope to have Gareth Thomas fit after a groin injury, while scrum-half Jarrod Sammut is back earlier than expected after a cheekbone problem. Former Great Britain prop Jamie Thackray is in the squad despite agreeing to join South Wales Scorpions. Warrington bring in youngster Rhys Williams ... (Source: BBC Sport 2010-07-02T17:42:54Z)

Christie's Sells Warhol 'Silver Liz' for GBP 6.8 Million

Christie's auctioned off GBP 45.6 million ($68.6 million) worth of post-war and contemporary art in London on Wednesday, led by "Silver Liz," Andy Warhol's shimmery portrait of actress Elizabeth Taylor. The 1963 silkscreen sold to an anonymous buyer for just over its low estimate of GBP 6.8 million ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-07-01T21:33:09Z)

London Olympics to Sell Badges Aimed at LGBTQ Community

ESPN is reporting that the London Olympic committee will begin selling badges on Saturday at the London Gay Pride parade, which are designed to support the LGBTQ community. The badges, pictured right, feature a rainbow ... (Source: Just Out (blog) 2010-07-02T18:40:10Z)

Rafael Nadal defeats Andy Murray to advance to the Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Top-ranked Rafael Nadal has advanced to his fourth Wimbledon final by defeating British hope Andy Murray 6-4, 7-6 (6), 6-4 in the semifinals. Ian Kington/The Associated Press Spain's Rafael ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-07-02T18:54:29Z)

Coyotes believe they found bargain in Whitney

PHOENIX (AP) -The Phoenix Coyotes are always looking for bargains, and general manager Don Maloney believes he found one in Ray Whitney . The Coyotes, under budget restrictions because they still are owned by the NHL ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-07-02T00:32:06Z)

Revs sew up first-half Freedom Division crown (video)

Just after 10 p.m., the York Revolution manager walked through the doors of the home clubhouse. The blaring celebration music came to a halt. Everyone's head turned to the center of the room. At that point, Andy Etchebarren showed what was in his heart. He thanked his players for playing hurt. For ... (Source: York Daily Record 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Wimbledon 2010: Will Andy Murray or Rafael Nadal Make It To the Final?

The tension and excitement is building ahead of today's semi-final, which could see Andy Murray confirming a place in the Wimbledon final for the first time. There is only one thing standing in his way, the small problem ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-02T16:24:09Z)

Revs closing on first-half crown

Andy Etchebarren has never experienced a run like this. When he took over the managerial post of the York Revolution last August, the Revs were already well into the second half of the season and dwelling in the cellar ... (Source: Evening Sun 2010-06-29T04:10:25Z)

New guy Jarod Plummer vital to Revs' success

Jarod Plummer started for the Revs for only the second time this year, throwing 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs, four hits and striking out five. (Daily Record/Sunday News - Bil Bowden) As he celebrated in the York Revolution's champagne-soaked clubhouse Thursday night, Jarod Plummer looked like ... (Source: York Daily Record 2010-07-02T13:10:53Z)

Warhol's Elizabeth Taylor portrait auctioned for $10m

LONDON: A never-seen-before portrait of Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor by artiste Andy Warhol has fetched a whopping USD 10 million at an auction. The piece titled titled Silver Liz, was painted in 1963 and has been kept hidden away in a private collection for the last 20 years, reported ... (Source: Times of India 2010-07-02T07:55:55Z)

Let's Learn From the Past: Andy Warhol

Painter, filmmaker, producer, writer and celebrity, Andy Warhol was an American original, whose 15 minutes of fame seem destined to shine brightly for generations. Born Andrew Warhola on Pittsburgh's North Side in 1928, son of a Rusyn artist mother and construction worker father, Warhol went on to ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-07-02T04:14:01Z)

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal defeats Andy Murray in straight sets to reach Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England - Top-ranked Rafael Nadal has advanced to his fourth Wimbledon final by defeating British hope Andy Murray 6-4, 7-6 (6), 6-4 in the semifinals. The Spaniard will meet 12th-seeded Tomas Berdych in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-02T17:42:54Z)

Andy Murray takes centre stage in men's semi-final showdowns

Andy Murray has come far in search of tennis's Holy Grail. Now he is determined to go all the way. Seeking to become Britain's first male grand Slam winner since Fred Perry in 1936, the Scot has been here before. He ... (Source: Daily Mirror 2010-07-02T18:40:10Z)

Four NFL Coaches Have Scare On USO Plane In Germany

A C-17 plane carrying the Eagles' Andy Reid, the Bengals' Marvin Lewis, the Vikings' Brad Childress' and the Panthers' John Fox, among others, struck a bird while taking off from Germany, forcing a quick landing so that damage to the plane could be assessed. NFL Director of Community Affairs David ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-02T17:50:03Z)

Tartan army descend on Wimbledon to cheer Andy Murray into final

Clan Murray were today poised for a historic victory as they joined thousands of tennis fans hoping to see Andy Murray become the first British man in 72 years to go through to the Wimbledon men's final. Aside from his ... (Source: Evening Standard 2010-07-02T14:00:59Z)

Numbers Game: Coyotes Ink Veteran Whitney

Searching for an offensive upgrade, the Phoenix Coyotes brought in a veteran with a history of power play productivity. Numbers Game looks at the Ray Whitney acquisition. The Coyotes Get: LW Ray Whitney . Whitney, 38, remains a potent offensive talent as he's scored at least 55 points in seven of ... (Source: TSN 2010-07-02T17:42:54Z)

Old Navy collecting items for the troops

Old Navy stores, including the one at Battlefield Mall, are partnering with Operation: Care & Comfort to collect items for care packages for the troops through the Fourth of July holiday, according to a news release. During the drive, customers can donate important everyday items for the troops that ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-07-02T07:48:45Z)

Andy Reid on USO Tour

Eagles head coach Andy Reid and Minnesota head coach Brad Childress pose for a photo with recuperating Maj Michael Maritzen during a USO tour stop at Landsthul Regional Medical Center in Germany on Tuesday. (USO Photo by Fred Greaves) Eagles coach Andy Reid is one of four NFL head coaches on a USO ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-06-29T23:58:41Z)

Tom Seaver to Tigers' Justin Verlander: 'Be smart about things'

Talk about using your connections. Justin Verlander, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, got to visit with Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver during a recent trip to New York, thanks to Tigers manager Jim Leyland, who knew Seaver from their days with the White Sox. According to the Detroit Free Press, here ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-02T12:06:27Z)

The USO's Show Must Go On

For nearly 70 years, the United Service Organizations (USO) has entertained the troops, with shows featuring celebrities from Bob Hope and Marilyn Monroe to Robin Williams and Scarlett Johansson. But the congressionally chartered nonprofit supports the U.S. military in many other ways. Today there ... (Source: CFO.com 2010-07-02T18:18:41Z)

Old Navy stores offer discount for military care package donations

GRAND RAPIDS -- Old Navy stores are partnering with Operation: Care & Comfort to collect items for care packages for the troops this holiday weekend. During the drive, customers can donate important everyday items -- including underwear, socks and flip flops -- for the troops that will be sorted ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-02T11:59:18Z)

Tom Seaver, to Justin Verlander: Be smart about things

Tigers manager Jim Leyland knows Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver from their days with the White Sox in the mid-1980s. When Leyland saw Seaver in New York on the Tigers' recent visit, he asked him to speak to Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander. Verlander said this is the gist of what Seaver told ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-02T18:18:41Z)

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