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Deals of the Hour / August 13, 2010, 11:40 pm

Bicycle Floyd Landis once crashed in mountain race sells for $5 at Kentucky yard sale

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a bargain. Little did he know just how much. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-13T21:53:44Z)

UPDATE: MLB Owners Approve Sale of Rangers to Nolan Ryan

MINNEAPOLIS - Major League Baseball owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an investment group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and sports attorney Chuck Greenberg. The sale was formally ... (Source: KHQ Right Now 2010-08-12T17:51:32Z)

Liverpool reviews bids for possible saile

(AP) — LONDON - Liverpool says it has reviewed a number of bids for the Premier League club, but the timing and outcome of any possible sale is uncertain. The team adds in a statement Friday that the sale ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-13T21:32:15Z)

Elvis Presley Enterprises on sale again

CKx Inc., owner of the "American Idol" television program and 85 percent of Elvis Presley Enterprises, is mulling at least two offers to buy the company. At the same time, thousands of Elvis fans have descended on ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-13T05:11:34Z)

People,Places and Things

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Elvis Presley is in play. CKx Inc., owner of the "American Idol" television program and 85 percent of Elvis Presley Enterprises , is mulling at least two offers to buy the company. At the same time ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-13T08:32:00Z)

Jason Schwartzman, Wife Brandy Cunningham Expecting Baby!

Jason Schwartzman, the 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' star and his wife Brady Cunningham have announced they are expecting their first child together. And Jason has decided to grow a moustache in preparation ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-13T16:17:18Z)

UPDATE 1-Regulator gives go-ahead to Shaw-Canwest deal

OTTAWA, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Shaw Communications Inc's C$2 billion ($1.9 billion) purchase of Canwest Global Communications Corp's broadcast arm will not substantially reduce or prevent competition in the sector, Canada's ... (Source: Finanz Nachrichten 2010-08-13T18:26:09Z)

Jason Schwartzman and wife expecting first baby in December

After "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," it looks as though it'll be Jason Schwartzman vs. the diapers -- the actor and his wife, designer Brady Cunningham , will be having a baby. "I'm expecting a child in ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-12T23:42:18Z)

Business GM CEO says he will step down

DETROIT (AP) General Motors Co. chief Ed Whitacre said Thursday he's stepping down as CEO on Sept. 1, his mission accomplished as the company reported its second straight quarterly profit. Whitacre, 68, will ... (Source: Star-Democrat 2010-08-13T16:38:46Z)

Phillies chase down Dodgers

PHILADELPHIA -- Carlos Ruiz was running for his life after his game-winning, two-run double in the ninth inning enabled the Phillies to overcome a seven-run deficit two innings earlier. His euphoric teammates ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-08-14T03:58:48Z)

Competition Bureau approves Canwest TV sale to Shaw

Canada's competition regulator has given Shaw Communications Inc the green light to go ahead with its proposed takeover of Canwest Global Communications Corp's broadcast business. In May, Calgary-based Shaw agreed to ... (Source: Edmonton Sun 2010-08-13T16:24:27Z)

Jason Schwartzman and wife expecting first baby

Jason Schwartzman is to become a father. The 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' star and his wife Brady Cunningham have announced they are expecting their first child together. And Jason has decided to grow a ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-13T16:02:59Z)

Yahya Kirdi says Liverpool deal close

LONDON -- A Syrian businessman has claimed he is in "advanced negotiations" to buy Liverpool from the Premier League club's financially troubled owners. Yahya Kirdi, a former Syria international, is ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-04T12:31:45Z)

Texas Rangers Sale to Nolan Ryan's Group Is Approved by Baseball Owners

Major League Baseball's owners approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to a group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, MLB said. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stacey Jernigan approved the $593 million sale at a ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-12T17:15:45Z)

Jonathan Broxton Blows Fifth Save: The L.A. Dodgers Are Done

Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton did not record an out in the ninth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies came back from a three-run deficit to defeat L.A. 10-9. The Phillies were down seven runs in the eighth inning, but ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-13T21:39:25Z)

Cincinnati Reds rebound behind Scott Rolen

Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with 3 hits, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 on Friday. Jay Bruce homered and drove in 3 runs, and Joey Votto drove in 2 runs as ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-14T05:10:23Z)

Scott Rolen collects 3 hits to spark Cincinnati Reds to 7-2 win over Florida Marlins

CINCINNATI (AP) — Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 on Friday night. Jay Bruce homered ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-14T02:18:35Z)

WNBA Capsules

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Becky Hammon led a third-quarter surge that helped San Antonio draw closer to a playoff berth by downing Tulsa. The Silver Stars (12-18) ended a four-game home losing streak and moved a game ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-08-14T02:47:13Z)

MLB owners unanimously approve sale of Texas Rangers to group led by Hall of Famer ...

FILE - This Aug. 5, 2010, file photo shows Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan smilingduring a news conference, in Arlington, Tex. Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-13T16:38:46Z)

Silver Stars topple Shock 94-74

Becky Hammon led a third-quarter surge that helped the San Antonio Silver Stars draw closer to a playoff berth by downing the Tulsa Shock 94-74 on Friday night. The Silver Stars (12-18) ended a four-game home ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-14T03:23:01Z)

Liverpool's board reviews takeover bids, says timing and outcome of any sale is ...

LONDON — Liverpool says it has reviewed a number of bids for the Premier League club, but the timing and outcome of any possible sale is uncertain. The team adds in a statement Friday that the sale process is ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-13T22:00:53Z)

Scott Rolen snaps out of slump as Reds beat Marlins 7-2

CINCINNATI — Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 Friday night. Jay Bruce ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-14T04:05:58Z)

Man gets Floyd Landis bike for $5 at Owenton yard sale

LEXINGTON - The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a bargain. Little did he know just how much. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it at a yard ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-13T22:36:41Z)

GM made second-quarter profit, moves toward stock sale

DETROIT (AP) — In a signal moment for the turnaround of the American auto industry, General Motors is edging toward a public stock sale, and its profits are now solid enough that the demanding CEO will step ... (Source: Morning Sun 2010-08-14T05:17:33Z)

Mercury beat Silver Stars for 2nd straight time

PHOENIX -- Penny Taylor had 18 points, eight assists and five rebounds to lead the Phoenix Mercury over the San Antonio Silver Stars 103-87 Friday night. The Mercury (14-13) earned their fourth straight win ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-07T04:28:35Z)

Regulator gives go-ahead to Shaw-Canwest deal

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Shaw Communications Inc's C$2 billion ($1.9 billion) purchase of Canwest Global Communications Corp's broadcast arm will not substantially reduce or prevent competition in the sector, Canada ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-08-13T16:45:56Z)

Elvis Week hits its stride as buyout talks heat up

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Elvis Presley is in play. CKx Inc., owner of the "American Idol" television program and 85 percent of Elvis Presley Enterprises, is mulling at least two offers to buy the company. At the same ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-08-13T07:56:13Z)

Cycling star's old bike found at yard sale

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a great bargain at a yard sale. Little did he know just how great. Estes checked on the bike's origin ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-14T04:05:58Z)

GM CEO Whitacre plans to step down Sept. 1

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. chief Ed Whitacre said yesterday he's stepping down as CEO on Sept. 1, his mission accomplished as the company reported its second straight quarterly profit. Whitacre, 68 ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-08-13T19:16:15Z)

Phils' frantic finish deals Dodgers deja blues

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies cannot speak for Jonathan Broxton. They cannot read his mind. They just know the results. They know that Carlos Ruiz crushed a double to left-center field in the bottom of the ... (Source: Philadelphia Phillies 2010-08-13T23:26:47Z)

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