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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 5:40 pm

Team USA Trims Roster

Jerry Colangelo announced that 13 of the previous 15 finalists selected for the USA World Championship Team would continue on to the USA team's next training site of Madrid, Spain. The 13 finalists for the USA World ... (Source: RealGM 2010-08-15T22:05:41Z)

Hunter Haas cruises to 6-shot win at Price Cutter

Springfield, MO (Sports Network) - Hunter Haas fired a seven-under 65 Sunday to pick up a six-stroke win at the Price Cutter Charity Championship. Haas finished the event at 26-under-par 262, one stroke off the ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-08-15T21:15:34Z)

From one No. 1 to another, Strasburg urges Harper to sign deal 'if he wants to play ...

WASHINGTON – Former top overall pick Stephen Strasburg had some pointed words for No. 1 draft pick Bryce Harper, who has yet to reach a contract agreement with the Washington Nationals as the deadline ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-15T22:12:50Z)

AN GELS: Romero shuts down Angels for 10th win

ANAHEIM — Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos was convinced he made a shrewd investment by signing former Cal State Fullerton star Ricky Romero to a five-year, $31.1 million contract extension ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-16T00:21:41Z)

Nationals' Strasburg to Harper: Sign if you want to play

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals' Stephen Strasburg had some pointed words for fellow No. 1 draft pick Bryce Harper: "If he doesn't want to play here, then we don't want him here." Just like Strasburg a year ago, it appears ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-15T23:45:54Z)

Pokemon trading card and video game world championship held on Hawaii's Big Island

KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII — The Pokemon World Championships are being held on Hawaii's Big Island this weekend. Hundreds of players from around the world qualified to play in the Kona championship, which includes ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-15T04:19:06Z)

Johnson out of PGA Championship playoff

Dustin Johnson was given a two-stroke penalty after his round on Sunday and that knocked him out of a playoff for the PGA Championship. Johnson held a one-stroke lead on the 18th tee Sunday and pushed his ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-15T23:38:44Z)

Hundreds Go For The 'OHKO' At Pokemon Championships

This weekend, hundreds of players will attempt "One-Hit Knock Outs" in Kona, Hawaii, at the 2010 Pokemon Video Game Championships. Host Liane Hansen tells of one top American contender, who says he's put in up ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-15T13:01:39Z)

Haas wins on Nationwide Tour, 1st title in 4 years

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Hunter Haas won for the first time in four years, shooting a 7-under 65 Sunday to take the Nationwide Tour's Price Cutter Charity Championship. He set a tournament record with a six-stroke ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-15T23:10:06Z)

Final round of PGA Championship at Whistling Straits begins; Nick Watney fades ...

HAVEN – Phil Mickelson charged, Tiger Woods faded and a big group continues to challenge for the 92nd PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. Martin Kaymer, at 2-under-par through eight holes, took over the ... (Source: Sheboygan Press.com 2010-08-15T20:46:56Z)

Tiger Woods is not making any progress with PGA Championship and Ryder Cup on the horizon

Tiger Woods has two top 10s in seven starts this season. AKRON, Ohio — One word that has never been used to describe the South Course at Firestone Country Club is fun. There isn't another place on the PGA ... (Source: Golf.com 2010-08-07T07:27:32Z)

2010 VISA CHAMPIONSHIPS: Liukin will wait to decide on 2012

Nastia Liukin flips on the balance beam during the 2006 Pacific Alliance Gymnastics Championship held in Honolulu. (AP) HARTFORD — Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin has spent time designing clothes ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-08-14T05:03:14Z)

Strasburg has strong words for No. 1 pick Harper

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Nationals' Stephen Strasburg had some pointed words for fellow No. 1 draft pick Bryce Harper: "If he doesn't want to play here, then we don't want him here." Just like Strasburg a year ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-16T00:00:13Z)

Martin Kaymer wins PGA Championship amidst Dustin Johnson's controversial penalty

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Martin Kaymer has won the PGA Championship in a three-hole playoff that did not include Dustin Johnson, who was penalized two strokes for grounding his club in a bunker on the last ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-16T00:21:41Z)

Bizzarre rulings leaves Dustin Johnson out of playoff at PGA Championship

KOHLER, WIS. - Heading into the final round, Dustin Johnson didn't expect to go down in golf history for the wrong reasons. Once was enough for Johnson, who had a three-shot lead and shot a final-round 82 ... (Source: Palm Beach Post (blog) 2010-08-16T00:14:32Z)

'Expendables' No. 1 at box office

LOS ANGELES: Sylvester Stallone has proven that he's not yet expendable at the box office. Stallone and his pumped-up pals lifted Lionsgate's 1980s-style action romp The Expendables to a No. 1 debut with $35 ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-08-15T19:49:40Z)

Bross takes championship at U.S. nationals

HARTFORD, Conn. — For smiles and sparkles, there are other places in the arena to look. For a powerful performance that will simply knock your socks off — that's where Rebecca Bross fits in. Refusing to fall or ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-15T10:59:57Z)

Jays extend Romero's contract five years

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-hander Ricky Romero to a five-year, $30.1 million contract extension. Romero is the second player to be locked up long-term by rookie general manager Alex Anthopoulos. Romero's deal ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-14T22:06:52Z)

US NBA stars trim McGee, Green off world roster

Washington center JaVale McGee and Oklahoma City forward Jeff Green were trimmed from the US roster of NBA talent for the World Basketball Championships on Sunday, USA Basketball announced. Neither player took part in a ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-15T19:06:43Z)

Stallone's 'Expendables' seizes No. 1 spot with $35-million debut

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sylvester Stallone has proven that he's not quite expendable yet at the box office. Stallone and his pumped-up pals lifted the 1980s-style action romp "The Expendables" to a No. 1 debut with $35 ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-15T20:54:06Z)

Tiger Woods erratic on way to lackluster PGA Championship at Whistling Straits

HAVEN – At least Tiger Woods didn't finish second-to-last this week. That's about all the world's No. 1-ranked player can take away from the 92nd PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. Woods was never ... (Source: Sheboygan Press.com 2010-08-15T23:31:35Z)

Sylvester Stallone Talks The Expendables

Watch a two part interview with director Sylvester Stallone on the action film "The Expendables" by director Sylvester Stallone (Incredible Love, Rambo, Rocky Balboa) and starring Jason Statham (Crank, The ... (Source: Shockya.com 2010-08-15T17:19:21Z)

PGA Championship 2010 Live Blog: Round 4 Leaderboard and Scores

This is Garrett Tucker and I will be with you to cover Sunday's PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. I hope you are all looking for a good day in golf! Yesterday, we saw Nick Watney come out of the gates strong and he ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-15T22:05:41Z)

Golf Capsules: Playoff at the PGA as Johnson penalized

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Dustin Johnson had a 7-foot putt to win the PGA Championship. Minutes later, he wasn't allowed in the playoff when he was penalized two shots for grounding his club in a bunker on the ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-16T00:14:32Z)

Pokemon championships being held in Hawaii

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — The Pokemon World Championships are being held on Hawaii's Big Island this weekend. Hundreds of players from around the world qualified to play in the Kona championship, which includes ... (Source: 22 WSBT 2010-08-15T12:25:51Z)

De-Bunkered! Dustin Johnson Robbed at The PGA Championship

Bubba Watson and Martin Kaymer will play a 3-hole aggregate playoff at the PGA Championship. That headline should have included Dustin Johnson but he has been controversially penalized two strokes on the 18th hole ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-15T23:53:03Z)

Japan's Sato wins first gold in Youth Olympics

Japan's Yuka Sato has won the first gold medal in the inaugural Youth Olympics, racing to a comfortable victory in the women's triathlon. International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge hopes the ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-15T12:47:20Z)

Iggy Sticks With Team USA

Andre Iguodala is one step closer to representing his country. The Sixers guard made the cut as USA Basketball trimmed their potential World Championship Roster to 13 players. But Iggy still has one final hurdle to clear ... (Source: NBC Philadelphia 2010-08-15T21:51:22Z)

Live Sunday updates from the PGA Championship

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- Nick Watney may have given himself some room for error headed into the final round of the PGA Championship, but if he should slip Sunday, there are a host of players a few shots back ready to overtake ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-15T17:26:30Z)

Jays give Ricky Romero five-year, $30 million deal

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-hander Ricky Romero to a five-year, $30.1 million contract extension. Romero is the second player to be locked up long-term by rookie general manager Alex ... (Source: YES Network 2010-08-14T22:56:58Z)

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