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Deals of the Hour / July 3, 2010, 9:11 pm

MMA TIMES: UFC 116 Previews & Predictions

At UFC 116, the most powerful Heavyweight Champion in UFC history will step in to the cage to battle the undefeated, 12-0 knockout king Shane Carwin. Brock Lesnar became the Heavyweight Champion only four months in to ... (Source: Carroll County Online 2010-07-02T03:16:45Z)

Lakeview Castle off the hook in fatal crash

A St. Louis County jury has found the now-defunct Lakeview Castle not liable for a fatal 2008 car crash that occurred after an intoxicated customer left the bar. A St. Louis County jury has found the now-defunct Lakeview Castle not liable for a fatal 2008 car crash that occurred after an intoxicated ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-07-03T18:03:11Z)

UFC 116: Stephan Bonnar TKOs Krzysztof Soszynski

For the first time in almost three years, Stephan Bonnar has won inside the Octagon. Bonnar landed a brutal knee to Krzysztof Soszynski 's head in the second round of their fight at UFC 116 Saturday night, then landed ... (Source: MMAFighting.com 2010-07-04T03:21:32Z)

On Soccer

The Times's soccer blog has the 2010 World Cup covered from all angles, with news, features and live analysis of every match. Whatever happens between Argentina and Germany in Cape Town on Saturday, your team has been the joy of this tournament. You have breathed life into an overly cautious era in ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-04T02:24:16Z)

Sexual assault suspect commits suicide

A 33-year-old Duluth man who pleaded guilty last week to sexually assaulting a preteen girl multiple times in 2005 committed suicide on Wednesday. The body of Brock McCarthy was found by his wife at a residence on the 5200 block of Anderson Road in Rice Lake Township about 12:30 p.m. He died of a ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-07-02T13:03:43Z)

Diego Maradona rips refs

A rgentina coach Diego Maradona went after World Cup referees yesterday, saying that Germany and Spain have benefited from "horrible" officiating to reach the quarterfinals. Spain's goal in the 1-0 win over Portugal in the round of 16 should have been ruled offside by Argentine referee Hector ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-03T14:21:17Z)

UFC 116: Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin Live Blog, Results

Welcome to live coverage from cageside (about 8 feet from the octagon ) for UFC 116. Stay tuned for many, many live updates throughout what may be UFC's biggest card of the year. Bonnar comes out to his familiar entrance ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-04T03:14:22Z)

UFC 116 predictions

Fireworks are coming a day earlier when Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin step into the octagon at UFC 116 on July 3, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The biggest fight in UFC history. Will it live up to the hype? Most fans have a ... (Source: Weblogs.baltimoresun.com 2010-07-02T02:40:57Z)

Baby joy for Ronaldo?

MYSTERY surrounds an announcement on Cristiano Ronaldo's website that he is the father of a baby boy. The message on the Real Madrid footballer's internet page does not name the mother, but says the child will be under his "guardianship". It was unclear whether it was genuine or the work of a hoaxer ... (Source: News of World 2010-07-04T01:34:09Z)

UPI NewsTrack Sports

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 3 (UPI) -- Miroslav Klose collected a pair of second-half goals Saturday and Germany advanced to the semifinals of the 2010 World Cup with a 4-0 rout of Argentina. Klose gave Germany a 2-0 advantage with a right-footed goal in the 67th minute off an assist from Lukas ... (Source: United Press International 2010-07-04T03:28:41Z)

Shane Carwin Doesn't Care for Brock Lesnar or His Attitude

LAS VEGAS -- Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin took part in Wednesday's UFC 116 open media workouts at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and once again, both men explained why they don't like each other and why they are nothing alike. Lesnar, who hasn't fought in close to a year after recovering from ... (Source: MMAFighting.com 2010-07-02T18:47:19Z)

Messi in harness as Argentina promise fireworks

PRETORIA (AFP) – Argentina were boosted on Friday when Lionel Messi trained normally ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against Germany while coach Diego Maradona pledged his men would stay true to their attacking style. "It would be a sin to change now. I am not going to play 4-4-2," Maradona ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-02T16:45:38Z)

Duluth sexual assault suspect commits suicide

DULUTH - A 33-year-old Duluth man who pleaded guilty last week to sexually assaulting a preteen girl multiple times in 2005 committed suicide on Wednesday. The body of Brock McCarthy was found by his wife at a residence on the 5200 block of Anderson Road in Rice Lake Township about 12:30 p.m. He ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-07-02T16:24:09Z)

Maradona unsure about future after Germany loss

Argentina head coach Diego Maradona leaves the pitch as former German player Oliver Bierhoff, right, comforts him, after the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Germany at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday, July 3, 2010. Argentina lost 0-4. CAPE TOWN ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-03T21:37:56Z)

TheSpec.com - Sports - JUST INSIDE

The WTA Tour will join with the ATP Tour to stage three newly-combined men's and women's tournaments in 2011. In addition, Canada will stage a "virtual combined event" in Montreal and Toronto, during which fans in one ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-03T15:32:52Z)

Phoenix Coyotes sign veteran winger Ray Whitney, lose Zbynek Michalek

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: The Hockey News 2010-07-02T00:46:25Z)

War Machine, a former UFC fighter, sentenced to a year in jail

Ultimate Fighting Championship competitor War Machine has been sentenced to a year in jail for violating probation after he assaulted people at two San Diego bars. War Machine pleaded guilty Thursday to two felony counts of assault and to violating probation in a previous assault case. He has a ... (Source: Pbpulse 2010-07-02T16:24:09Z)

UFC 116 Live Stream : Lesnar vs Carwin Live Streaming Online

The featured fight is the heavyweight championship match between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin. These two fights are heavy, fast, powerful, and ready to lay claim to the undisputed heavyweight UFC championship. UFC 116 ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-03T20:04:52Z)

Where to go to watch UFC 116: Brock Lesnar vs Shane Carwin

Saturday, July 3rd will mark the date of one of the biggest heavyweight fights in MMA history. One of the biggest heavyweight fights ever: symbolically, literally, and hype-wise. At 10:00 PM on Saturday night during UFC 116, former WWE superstar Brock Lesnar (4-1), who is 6'3 and 265 pounds, will ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

The 10 sexiest on-screen spies

( InStyle.com ) -- We know it's serious news. But we'll admit: The recent arrest of 11 members of a so-called Russian espionage ring -- coupled with coverage of their assumed identities, their old-school tactics (invisible ink!), and even, in the case of "red-hot beauty" Anna Chapman, their ... (Source: CNN 2010-07-04T02:02:47Z)

Phoenix Coyotes sign left-wing Whitney, lose Michalek to Penguins

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: The Hockey News 2010-07-02T00:03:28Z)

UFC 116 Brock Lesnar vs Shane Carwin Live Stream

UFC 116 Brock Lesnar vs Shane Carwin Live Stream . UFC 116 on pay-per-view tonight promises to be an awesome fight. The main event of course is the championship bout between the reigning champion Brock Lesnar and the ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-04T00:44:03Z)

UFC 116 Live Blog: Stephan Bonnar TKOs Krzysztof Soszynski

Whether out of love or hate, it does appear that UFC fans missed Brock Lesnar over the last year. The defending heavyweight champ returns to the octagon at the MGM Grand Garden Arena tonight to defend his title against ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-07-04T02:45:44Z)

Coyotes believe they found bargain in Whitney

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Coyotes are always looking for bargains, and general manager Don Maloney believes he found one in Ray Whitney. AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File. Former Carolina Hurricanes' Ray Whitney (13) moves the puck against the New York Rangers during a Jan. 2 game. The Phoenix Coyotes ... (Source: Havasu News-Herald 2010-07-02T04:56:58Z)

NY spy suspect wants to stay here, lawyer tells AP

Associated Press Writer= NEW YORK (AP) — The Russian diplomat's daughter accused of being a spy is "embarrassed" by photos of her that have turned up in media reports and fears she will be deported, her lawyer said. Attorney Robert Baum told The Associated Press that he showed Anna Chapman, 28 ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-04T00:58:22Z)

Argentina v Germany: battle of the bosses Diego Maradona v Joachim Low

"To those who did not believe: now suck my d--- - I'm sorry ladies for my words - and keep on sucking it. I am either white or black. I will never be grey in my life. You treated me as you did. Now keep on sucking d----. I am grateful to my players and to the Argentinian people. I thank no one but ... (Source: Daily Telegraph 2010-07-02T15:34:03Z)

Maradona surprises by not making any changes

Before the next match against Germany, and as the National Team was beginning to train in the field, Maradona summoned to practice the exact same team that beat Mexico last Sunday. Despite some rumours floating around that Javier Pastore would be playing, apparently the Argentine coach has no ... (Source: Buenos Aires Herald 2010-07-02T13:18:02Z)

MMA Round Up: WWE Stars Brock Lesnar & Batista in the Cage

Probably the biggest story doing the rounds this week in the MMA world was an interview with consensus number one heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko, who said that he thinks about retirement more and more these days. At the ... (Source: Ringside Report 2010-06-28T04:33:04Z)

FIFA World Cup: Jubilation, despair as first semi finalists found

Several players criticized Argentina ahead of Saturday's match and Loew said there was "freedom of speech" in his team. He then proved it Friday by calling Argentina "incredibly aggressive" on the field. Loew said Argentina is "physical to the limit" and that he expected the "greatest possible ... (Source: New Zealand Herald 2010-07-03T16:08:39Z)

Maradona show just getting warmed up

Argentina coach Diego Maradona went after World Cup referees on Friday, saying that Germany and Spain have benefited from "horrible" officiating to reach the quarterfinals. Spain's goal in the 1-0 win over Portugal in the round of 16 should have been ruled offside by Argentine referee Hector ... (Source: Olympian 2010-07-03T14:57:04Z)

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