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Deals of the Hour / August 14, 2010, 8:41 am

Tyson Gay sprints to 100m season best

LONDON (AFP) – America's Tyson Gay has followed up his Stockholm win over Usain Bolt by clocking the fastest 100m time this season in a blistering triumph at a rain-soaked London Diamond League meeting. Gay ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-14T06:50:36Z)

Lakers sign Devin Ebanks

Terms of the contract were not disclosed by the team. Ebank played on the Lakers' Las Vegas Summer League entry. He average 15 points and started all five games. Ebanks, a 20 year-old forward and early entry ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-12T20:00:23Z)

Liverpool reviews bids for possible sale

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: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-14T11:01:09Z)

Lakers sign second-round pick Caracter to contract

The 22-year-old forward was taken with the 58th pick in the June draft. He averaged 15.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks starting all five games for the Lakers' entry in the Las Vegas summer league. Caracter averaged ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-13T21:03:37Z)

It's worth watching as 'Scott Pilgrim' takes on the world

"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" director Edgar Wright's adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novels goes that one better: You will believe that Michael Cera can kick some serious butt. Seriously. The wispy ... (Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier 2010-08-14T06:07:39Z)

Liverpool's Ownership Nightmare Shows No End in Sight

On the eve of the new Premier League season, we are no nearer knowing who will be the next owners of Liverpool FC. The club's board met today to review a number of proposed bids—perhaps not the best choice being Friday ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-14T10:11:02Z)

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)

NFL and players association have negotiating session, with "nothing to report"

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and the players association met Friday for a negotiating session toward a new collective bargaining agreement, with a league spokesman saying there "was nothing to report." Both sides ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-08-14T08:59:27Z)

Sound Off: Scott Pilgrim vs the World - What Did You Think?

Now that you've seen it, what did you think? It's here, it's finally here, after so many years of waiting! Edgar Wright's epicly epic adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's beloved comic book series Scott Pilgrim ... (Source: First Showing 2010-08-14T10:11:02Z)

Kansas City Wizards Sign Mexico International Striker Omar Bravo as Designated Player

The Kansas City Wizards announced Friday that they have signed Mexico international and Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas) striker Omar Bravo as a Designated Player. Bravo agreed to a Major League Soccer contract to ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-08-13T16:17:18Z)

Odd news: Valuable bike sold for $5

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - 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 ... (Source: Herald and News 2010-08-14T07:47:52Z)

Columbus Northern wins Little League Southeastern Regional, Williamsport bound

WARNER ROBINS — Northern Little League is on the way back to Williamsport. The Columbus all-stars secured the trip to the Little League World Series with a 9-2 win over Florida Friday night in a loud and ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-08-14T03:08:42Z)

Sides negotiate, "nothing to report"

The NFL and the players association met Friday for a negotiating session toward a new collective bargaining agreement, with a league spokesman saying there "was nothing to report." Both sides have met infrequently this ... (Source: Pantagraph 2010-08-14T05:10:23Z)

Deadline quickly approaching for Clemson's Parker

CLEMSON — Clemson's Kyle Parker can't help but worry about his athletic future, especially with the fast-approaching deadline for him to sign a Major League baseball contract. Parker is the Tigers' quarterback ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-08-14T03:15:51Z)

Sports Briefs - Reds' Cueto gets 7-game suspension

NEW YORK (AP) — Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto has been suspended for seven games for his actions during a brawl with the St. Louis Cardinals, and both managers were suspended for two games. Major League Baseball ... (Source: Abilene Reflector-Chronicle 2010-08-14T12:34:12Z)

Tyson Gay runs world leading 100 meters for the win in London (video)

With Usain Bolt done for the 2010 season and Asafa Powell pulling out last minute, Tyson Gay won the 100 meters in a world leading 9.78 seconds at the Aviva London Grand Prix Diamond League Meeting today, August 13, 2010 ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-14T07:12:05Z)

$5 bike 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: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-08-14T10:46:50Z)

Columbus Northern headed back to the Little League World Series

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — -- Columbus Northern is headed back to Williamsport, Pa. Northern defeated Florida 9-2 in the Little League Baseball Southeastern Region Tournament championship game on Friday. Northern ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-08-14T02:32:54Z)

Baseball deadline looms for Clemson's Parker

CLEMSON -- Clemson's Kyle Parker can't help but worry about his athletic future, especially with the fast-approaching deadline for him to sign a Major League Baseball contract. Parker is the Tigers ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-14T03:58:48Z)

Kansas City Wizards sign Mexican star Omar Bravo for the 2011 season

The Wizards' pursuit has finally come to an end - Omar Bravo will be playing in Kansas City in 2011. Bravo is currently a member Chivas de Guadalajara, where his 106 league goals over the past decade have made him ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-14T07:19:14Z)

Kansas City signs Mexico's Bravo for 2011

The Kansas City Wizards announced Friday that the team has signed Mexico international and Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas) striker Omar Bravo as a Designated Player. Bravo agreed to a Major League Soccer ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-13T18:54:47Z)

Lakers sign ex-UTEP athlete Derrick Caracter

Former UTEP center Derrick Caracter signed with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers Friday according to a press release from the team. Caracter, 22, was drafted by the Lakers in the second round with the 58th ... (Source: El Paso Times 2010-08-14T06:14:49Z)

Syrian claims to be leading rival Liverpool bid

LONDON (AFP) – Syrian businessman Yahya Kirdi claims he is close to sealing a takeover of Premier League giants Liverpool. Chinese businessman Kenny Huang emerged on Tuesday as the latest of several ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-04T13:14:42Z)

Parker under gun as baseball deadline nears

CLEMSON, S.C. - Clemson's Kyle Parker can't help but worry about his athletic future, especially with the fast-approaching deadline for him to sign a Major League baseball contract. Parker is the Tigers' quarterback and ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2010-08-13T20:34:59Z)

Wheating, Symmonds take 2nd, 3rd in 800

LONDON — Tyson Gay ran the fastest time in the world this year to win the 100-meter final at the Diamond League meet Friday, finishing in 9.78 seconds to blitz a field missing injured Jamaican rivals Usain ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-08-14T10:11:02Z)

Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto accepts seven-game suspension

CINCINNATI (AP) - Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto will not appeal the seven-game suspension he was handed by Major League Baseball for his role in a brawl with the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Dusty Baker also began serving ... (Source: KSDK 2010-08-13T21:25:06Z)

Sports briefs: NFL, players association meet in labor talks

NEW YORK — The NFL and the players association met Friday for a negotiating session toward a new collective bargaining agreement, with a league spokesman saying there "was nothing to report." Both sides have ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-08-14T07:12:05Z)

Reds' Johnny Cueto gets 7-game suspension

NEW YORK — Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto has been suspended for seven games for his actions during a brawl with the St. Louis Cardinals, and both managers were suspended for two games. Major League Baseball said ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-08-13T14:22:46Z)

Bike sold for $5 in Ky. once belonged to Landis

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — 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 after ... (Source: Citizen 2010-08-14T07:19:14Z)

Game on for Viera/Suntree Little League All-Stars

WARNER ROBINS, GA. — Judging from Viera/Suntree Little League All-Star starting pitcher Michael Pineda's demeanor, you'd never know he will be taking the mound tonight in arguably one of the biggest ... (Source: Florida Today 2010-08-13T16:38:46Z)

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