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Deals of the Hour / August 14, 2010, 7:40 pm

"Scott Pilgrim": Michael Cera gets comic-book soul

Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is every bit as faithful to its source material (Bryan Lee O'Malley's six-volume series about a 22-year-old go-nowhere man-boy fending off his new girlfriend's seven ... (Source: San Francisco Weekly 2010-08-10T23:58:59Z)

Bremen rejects Real Madrid offer for Oezil

(AP) — BREMEN, Germany - Werder Bremen's manager says his club has rejected an offer from Real Madrid for Germany World Cup star Mesut Oezil. Manager Klaus Allofs said late Friday the Spanish team had made ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-14T14:57:22Z)

Chinese businessman Huang tries to oust Hicks and Gillett from soccer club Liverpool

LONDON - Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's $374 million debt from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks' and George Gillett Jr.'s control of the English Premier League club ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-03T05:09:07Z)

Goldman Sachs CEO makes $6.1M on stock options

Asset manager Blackstone Group said Friday it is paying $542.7 million to take Dynegy Inc. private in a three-way deal that will see Dynegy also sell four power plants to NRG Energy Inc. New York-based ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-15T00:01:24Z)

Scott Rolen, Cincinnati Reds snap slumps; Volquez quiets Florida

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 on Friday night. Jay Bruce ... (Source: Lancaster Eagle Gazette.com 2010-08-14T10:39:40Z)

Teen dies in Nauvoo after falling from vehicle

A Jasper teenager died Tuesday afternoon from injuries he sustained after falling from a vehicle. The incident occurred at the intersection of Fourth Street and Highway 5 in Nauvoo. Jacob Scott Williams, 19, was ... (Source: Daily Mountain Eagle Online 2010-08-12T18:41:39Z)

Agent: Patriots pull contract offer, "have totally lost Mankins"

All has been quiet on the Logan Mankins contract front, which made us think that Mankins' camp decided that staying mum was their best chance for a contract. Throw that theory out the window. Mankins' agent Frank Bauer ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-08-14T00:02:35Z)

Mankins drama goes on

The next step in the ongoing saga between the Patriots and Logan Mankins should come tomorrow. Tomorrow is the deadline for the Patriots to send Mankins a letter stating their intent to place him on the roster ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-14T08:45:08Z)

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

To win the girl of his dreams, Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) must defeat her seven evil exes. To win the audience, Edgar Wright's film (based on Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novels) defeats the evils of insipid summer ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-13T13:04:01Z)

Five catches, one concussion in Sicko's NFL debut

University of New Hampshire product Scott Sicko sustained a concussion during Sunday night's preseason opener with the Dallas Cowboys, during a game where he caught a team-high five passes for 44 yards in a 16-7 win over ... (Source: Seacoast Online 2010-08-10T06:05:14Z)

Potential roster moves for Cowboys

The Cowboys held some closed door meetings on Monday, nothing unusual, because the team is talking about its roster. With three tight ends out, John Phillips (knee), Kevin Brock (ankle) and Scott Sicko (concussion), it ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-10T15:16:26Z)

Notes: Still Short At TE, Bennett Ruled Out

Bennett spent both Saturday sessions rehabbing. OXNARD, Calif. - The injury bug pestering the Cowboys tight end position shows no signs of easing for at least another week. A torn ACL ended the season of ... (Source: DALLAS COWBOYS 2010-08-15T01:27:18Z)

Jasper teen dies in fall from vehicle after alleged dispute with driver

Witnesses told authorities that Jacob Scott Williams, 19, got out of his own vehicle, approached the driver of the other car at a stop sign, then climbed on top of the other vehicle. An autopsy was being ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-08-13T11:16:39Z)

Real Madrid Set to Face Club America in International Friendly Wednesday, August 4 at Candlestick Pa

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Legendary club side Real Madrid is set to square off against Mexico's Club America on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at Candlestick Park. Real Madrid will feature their full complement of stars, including ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-08-04T01:11:42Z)

Bike sold for $5 once belonged to Floyd Landis

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: Courier-Journal 2010-08-14T16:23:16Z)

Rangers sale approved by MLB

Major League Baseball has approved the sale of the Texas Rangers from Tom Hicks to a group led by Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan. Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-12T17:51:32Z)

Chinese tycoon aiming to force Liverpool takeover from Tom Hicks and George Gillett by buying club's ...

Chinese businessman Kenny Huang hopes to force Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett finally to sell up after making an offer to buy the debts of the club's major creditor Royal Bank of Scotland. It is ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-08-02T13:38:32Z)

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)

Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World: Review By Yentz

"... I enjoyed my time with it, but much like Inception--I've seen it, and now, I can't imagine investing in it anytime soon..." - Yentz Not having read Bryan lee O'Malley's graphic novelization of the Scott Pilgrim ... (Source: MovieWeb 2010-08-15T02:17:24Z)

NKY Man Finds Bike Worth Thousands In Yard Sale

WLWT.com Greg Estes isn't an avid cyclist or even a professional yard-sale hunter. He just saw a good deal and an opportunity to make a little bit of money. Little did Estes know that the shiny, aluminum mountain bike he ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-14T23:39:55Z)

Texas MLB Capsules: Texas Rangers sale a wake-up call to leagues

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas Rangers, Major League Baseball and fans are thrilled now that Nolan Ryan's group owns the team. The contentious bankruptcy case is over, the nail-biter of an auction just ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-15T00:01:24Z)

Jasper 19-year-old dies in fall from car

NAUVOO — Walker County authorities are investigating the death of a Jasper teenager who died after falling from a vehicle in Nauvoo. Walker County Sheriff John Mark Tirey says 19-year-old Jacob Scott ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2010-08-13T12:49:42Z)

Owners unanimously approve sale of Rangers to Chuck Greenberg-Nolan Ryan group

Major League Baseball has unanimously approved the sale of the Rangers to a group led by Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan at its owners' meetings in Minneapolis. "I am very pleased that Chuck, Nolan and their ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-11T23:57:48Z)

Chinese businessman makes offer to buy Liverpool, its debt

LONDON -- Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's 237 million pound debt ($374 million) from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr.'s control of the English Premier ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-01T23:55:20Z)

Dynegy sale valued at $4.7B

Asset manager Blackstone Group said Friday that it is paying $542.7 million to take Dynegy Inc. private in a three-way deal that will see Dynegy also sell four power plants to NRG Energy Inc. New York-based Blackstone is ... (Source: Times Herald-Record 2010-08-14T06:14:49Z)

Blackstone to take Dynergy private in three-way deal

NEW YORK - Asset manager Blackstone Group said Friday it is paying $542.7 million to take Dynegy Inc. private in a three-way deal that will see Dynegy also sell four power plants to NRG Energy Inc. New York ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-15T00:01:24Z)

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 2010-08-14T04:56:04Z)

Werder reject Real Madrid Ozil offer

Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid on Friday failed in a bid to persuade Werder Bremen to part with German World Cup sensation Mesut Ozil, with its offer dismissed as "unacceptable." "We have received an unacceptable offer ... (Source: New York Post 2010-08-13T22:58:09Z)

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)

Agent: Pats have 'totally lost' guard Mankins in contract talks

Logan Mankins ' agent, Frank Bauer, told The Boston Globe on Friday that the New England Patriots have "totally lost this player mentally" as the sides' contract standoff continues into the preseason. Mankins ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-14T18:24:57Z)

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