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Deals of the Hour / August 14, 2010, 11:40 am

Rochester Red Wings to drop support of Batavia Muckdogs

"We still believe that going to a Batavia Muckdogs game is a great experience," RCB chief executive officer Naomi Silver said Thursday night. "But there is a general lack of local enthusiasm." The Genesee County ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-08-14T08:59:27Z)

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Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool Live Streaming, Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool Live Video, Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool Live Online, Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool live tv, watch Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool live, Wigan Athletic vs ... (Source: Mynews India 2010-08-14T18:17:48Z)

Twins one-up rival White Sox

CHICAGO — The Minnesota Twins will leave Chicago in first place in the American League Central. Jason Kubel hit a three-run home run and Francisco Liriano pitched in and out of trouble to help the Twins beat ... (Source: Register-Guard 2010-08-13T08:24:51Z)

Muckdogs for sale: New owners sought

BATAVIA — The Genesee County Baseball Club, the community organization which holds the franchise rights for the Batavia Muckdogs, has announced it is "soliciting offers from potential buyers of the team ... (Source: The Daily News Online 2010-08-13T12:06:45Z)

How long will it take state leaders to finalize Aqueduct's proposed racino deal?

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Though the state Division of Lottery has selected a firm, Genting New York LLC, to run Aqueduct Race Track's proposed racino, the big question now is how soon — and if — state ... (Source: Troy Record 2010-08-07T05:25:51Z)

Phillies stay cold for Cole Hamels in 1-0 loss to Mets

NEW YORK - All Cole Hamels has to show for his latest stellar outing are a bruised thigh and another notch in the loss column. The rejuvenated lefthander held the Mets to five hits in eight innings despite ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-14T12:19:53Z)

Saratoga Springs leaders look forward to VLT money for racing

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Despite the big crowds at Saratoga, thoroughbred racing is falling back year by year in New York. The Racing Association is struggling, New York Off Track Betting is bankrupt and not making ... (Source: WNYT 2010-08-13T21:17:56Z)

Human remains found at bottom of Nevada mine shaft

Rescuers found human remains at the bottom of a gold mine shaft in Nevada where two miners were trapped more than a day ago, authorities said Saturday. Elko County Sheriff Dale Lotspeich said that while he can't make a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-14T17:49:10Z)

International League Standings

Syracuse at Rochester, 11:05 a.m. Columbus at Buffalo, 7:05 p.m. Indianapolis at Durham, 7:05 p.m. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Pawtucket, 7:05 p.m. Norfolk at Louisville, 7:05 p.m. Gwinnett at Lehigh Valley, 7:05 p.m ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-08-04T20:31:21Z)

Blackpool returns to English elite with 4-0 Premier League win at Wigan; Rangers ...

LONDON – Blackpool returned to the top flight of English soccer for the first time in 39 years and won 4-0 at Wigan on Saturday's opening day of the Premier League season. Gary Taylor-Fletcher put the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-14T17:56:19Z)

International League

Syracuse at Rochester, 11:05 a.m. Columbus at Buffalo, 7:05 p.m. Indianapolis at Durham, 7:05 p.m. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Pawtucket, 7:05 p.m. Norfolk at Louisville, 7:05 p.m. Gwinnett at Lehigh Valley, 7:05 ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-04T20:59:59Z)

Blackpool Defeats Wigan 4-0 in Premier League Debut as Harewood Scores Two

Marlon Harewood scored two goals as Blackpool marked a "dream" debut in English soccer's Premier League with a 4-0 win at Wigan. Gary Taylor-Fletcher and Alex Baptiste also scored for Blackpool, which ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-14T17:56:19Z)

NL roundup: Mets' R.A. Dickey deals a 1-hit shutout against Phillies

NEW YORK — Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey threw a one-hitter, allowing only a sixth-inning single to pitcher Cole Hamels, and the New York Mets shut out the Philadelphia Phillies once again at Citi Field, 1-0, on ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-14T06:29:08Z)

Pearland headed to Little League World Series

Pearland defeated Eagle Pass 5-3 in the the Little League Southwestern Region Championship game at Norcross Stadium in Waco Thursday night to advance to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., Aug ... (Source: Cleveland Advocate 2010-08-13T06:37:28Z)

Liriano helps Twins top White Sox, move into first place

CHICAGO -- Jason Kubel hit a three-run home run and Francisco Liriano pitched in and out of trouble to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 and move into first place in the American League ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-13T03:38:31Z)

International League standings, results, box score

Syracuse at Rochester 11:05 a.m. Columbus at Buffalo 7:05 p.m. Indianapolis at Durham 7:05 p.m. Scranton at Pawtucket 7:05 p.m. Norfolk at Louisville 7:05 p.m. Gwinnett at Lehigh Valley 7:05 p.m. Toledo at ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-05T11:54:46Z)

Barrick Deals With Nevada Mining Accident

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. ( TheStreet ) -- Barrick Gold ( ABX ) has shut down its Meikle underground mine as it investigates a possibly deadly accident that occurred Thursday morning. Details remain fuzzy, but around ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-13T15:05:43Z)

Americans Felix, Wariner win 400 in Diamond League

LONDON -- Allyson Felix and Jeremy Wariner of the United States won 400-meter races Saturday in the Diamond League meet at Crystal Palace. Felix held off new European champion Tatyana Firova to win in 50.79 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-14T18:03:29Z)

Vikings, Grizzlies favored in Big Sky

OGDEN, Utah — Portland State and the Montana Grizzlies have been selected as co-favorites in the preseason Big Sky Conference volleyball coaches' poll. The poll was released Wednesday by the league. Coaches ... (Source: Great Falls Tribune 2010-08-12T10:56:21Z)

Twins move into first in AL Central, beat White Sox

CHICAGO -- The Minnesota Twins will leave Chicago in first place in the American League Central. Jason Kubel hit a three-run home run and Francisco Liriano pitched in and out of trouble to help the Twins beat the Chicago ... (Source: Pantagraph 2010-08-13T05:04:25Z)

Fasig-Tipton New York-bred sale set to begin

Sellers and sales company officials hope a smaller catalog and progress on bringing video lottery terminals to Aqueduct will contribute to a healthier market at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga New York-bred ... (Source: Thoroughbred Times 2010-08-07T01:00:59Z)

For sale sign hung on Batavia Muckdogs franchise

UPDATED 11:59 a.m. With recent reports that the Rochester Red Wings are not likely to operate the Batavia Muckdogs for a fourth, reportedly money-losing season, the local owners of the storied franchise announced today ... (Source: The Batavian 2010-08-13T18:40:28Z)

State Snapshots

HELENA (AP) - Big Sky Conference officials say almost 40 of the league's regular-season games will be televised this year - the largest television package of any Football Championship Subdivision conference. Commissioner ... (Source: Montana Standard 2010-08-14T06:00:30Z)

BASEBALL ROUNDUP Mets' Dickey 1-hits Phillies

NEW YORK — Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey threw a one-hitter, allowing a sixth-inning single to pitcher Cole Hamels, and the New York Mets shut out the Philadelphia Phillies again at Citi Field, 1-0 Friday ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-08-14T07:47:52Z)

Felix, Spearmon win big at Diamond League

London - Allyson Felix of the United States won a tight 400 meters at Crystal Palace on Saturday to secure her second victory at the Diamond League meeting. A day after winning the 200, Felix saw off new European ... (Source: Cape Argus 2010-08-14T14:35:54Z)

University of Northern Colorado sports roundup

The University of Northern Colorado was selected to finish third in the Big Sky Conference in a vote by the leagues coaches, released Wednesday. The Bears, the defending Big Sky Tournament champions, received one first ... (Source: The Tribune 2010-08-12T15:14:03Z)

Pearland too powerful for Eagle Pass in Little League final

WACO — A long, successful summer for Eagle Pass came to an end Thursday. Pearland powered three home runs in topping Eagle Pass 5-3 in the final of the Southwestern Little League Regional. With the win ... (Source: MySanAntonio 2010-08-13T04:28:37Z)

Pearland Little League Punches World Series Ticket

PEARLAND, Texas - The city of Pearland is overcome with excitement. That's because the city's little league team is going to Williamsport, Pa., and earned its spot in the Little League World Series after defeating Eagle ... (Source: 39online.com 2010-08-14T00:45:32Z)

Allyson Felix, Jeremy Wariner win 400 meters in Diamond League meet

LONDON - Allyson Felix and Jeremy Wariner of the United States won 400-meter races Saturday in the Diamond League meet at Crystal Palace. Felix held off new European champion Tatyana Firova to win in 50.79 ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-14T17:49:10Z)

Human remains found at floor of NV mine shaft

RENO, Nev. -- Rescuers found human remains at the bottom of a gold mine shaft in Nevada late Friday where two miners were trapped more than a day ago, authorities said Saturday. Elko County Sheriff Dale Lotspeich ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-14T17:34:51Z)

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