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Deals of the Hour / August 21, 2010, 11:40 pm

Haynesworth: Redskins Underplayed His Condition, Fbn

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) Albert Haynesworth is accusing the Washington Redskins of underplaying his medical condition in the days leading up to the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens. Haynesworth said ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-22T04:10:48Z)

NFL roundup: Steelers, without much Big Ben, take down Giants

JETS 9, PANTHERS 3: At Charlotte, N.C., Mark Sanchez was lucky to avoid two interceptions and failed to get New York (1-1) in the end zone despite great field position. And he still had the better night of the ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-22T05:22:22Z)

FPL to freeze base rates through 2012 in deal with state Attorney General

Florida Power & Light Co. announced Friday that it struck a deal with consumer advocates and others to freeze base rates through the end of 2012. The 12-page agreement -- struck with the Attorney General ... (Source: Jupiter Courier 2010-08-21T05:09:15Z)

Michael J. Fox to Guest Star on 'Wife' to Premiere Sept. 28

Michael J. Fox has signed to guest star in the U.S. drama series "The Good Wife" next season, CBS announced. Fox is a five-time Emmy Award winner best known for his roles on the sitcoms "Family Ties" and "Spin ... (Source: HispanicBusiness.com 2010-08-21T18:23:49Z)

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CHICAGO (AP) - Oakland reserve linebacker Slade Norris recovered a muffed punt in the end zone for a go-ahead TD and later blocked a punt for a safety Saturday night, leading the Raiders to a 32-17 preseason victory over ... (Source: WBTV 2010-08-22T04:17:57Z)

Packers hand Seahawks first preseason loss

SEATTLE -- Aaron Rodgers continues to enjoy a summer carryover from his first Pro Bowl season for Green Bay. Matt Hasselbeck finally got to enjoy a night like those from his former Pro Bowl days for Seattle. Rodgers was ... (Source: KREM 2010-08-22T05:36:41Z)

Ben Roethlisberger plays for Steelers, but other QBs impress

East Rutherford, N.J. -- On a night that Ben Roethlisberger got back to playing football, the Steelers showed they have a chance to survive the start of the season without their suspended star. Byron Leftwich ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-22T05:51:00Z)

Bucs QB Josh Freeman leaves preseason game against Chiefs with thumb injury

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman hurt the thumb on his throwing hand during the first quarter of Saturday night's preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. There was no immediate announcement ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-08-22T00:14:34Z)

Raiders Dominate Bears

Oakland reserve linebacker Slade Norris recovered a muffed punt in the end zone for a go-ahead TD and later blocked a punt for a safety Saturday night, leading the Raiders to a 32-17 preseason victory over the Chicago ... (Source: NBC Bay Area 2010-08-22T04:03:38Z)

Five-Time Emmy Winner Michael J. Fox To Guest Star on ' The Good Wife '

August 20, 2010 — Five-time Emmy Award winner Michael J. Fox faces off against current Emmy Award nominee Julianna Margulies in an upcoming episode of the new season of THE GOOD WIFE. Fox will appear as Simon Canning ... (Source: TVbytheNumbers 2010-08-20T18:32:09Z)

Panthers struggle again in preseason loss to Jets

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mark Sanchez was lucky to avoid two interceptions and failed to get the New York Jets in the end zone despite great field position. And he still had the better night of the two starting quarterbacks ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-08-22T04:46:35Z)

Recap: San Diego vs. Dallas

Dallas' Tony Romo and San Diego's Philip Rivers were each picked off during their first offensive series and the Cowboys earned a sloppy 16-14 preseason win over the Chargers thanks to a late safety. The ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-22T04:46:35Z)

Green Bay Packers rally to defeat Seattle Seahawks in NFL preseason football

SEATTLE — Aaron Rodgers continues to enjoy a summer carryover from his first Pro Bowl season for Green Bay. Matt Hasselbeck finally got to enjoy a night like those from his former Pro Bowl days for Seattle. Rodgers was ... (Source: La Crosse Tribune 2010-08-22T05:36:41Z)

Betty White scores Emmy win for `SNL' hosting gig

The Betty White phenomenon keeps getting bigger. White won an Emmy Award for best guest actress in a comedy series for her turn as host on "Saturday Night Live." The honor came Saturday at the creative arts ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-22T02:37:44Z)

Sanchez struggles as Jets beat Panthers

Associated Press, CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mark Sanchez was lucky to avoid two interceptions and failed to get the New York Jets in the end zone despite great field position. And he still had the better night of ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-22T05:58:10Z)

FPL agrees to freeze base rate

Florida Power & Light announced Friday it has reached a settlement to freeze its electricity base rate through 2012, allowing only fuel prices and other parts of the bill to fluctuate. The decision means that ... (Source: Bradenton Herald 2010-08-21T06:06:31Z)

Ravens 23, Redskins 3

LANDOVER, Md. -- Nothing livens up a preseason game like a fake punt, especially if it works. Baltimore Ravens third-year safety Haruki Nakamura took a direct snap on fourth-and-6 and juked his way 51 yards ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-22T02:30:35Z)

Ravens roll past Redskins

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Nothing livens up a preseason game like a fake punt, especially if it works. Baltimore Ravens third-year safety Haruki Nakamura took a direct snap on fourth-and-6 and juked his way 51 yards — all ... (Source: Herald-Mail 2010-08-22T03:20:41Z)

Michael J. Fox to Guest Star on The Good Wife

Five-time Emmy Award winner Michael J. Fox will face off against current Emmy Award nominee Julianna Margulies in an upcoming episode of the new season of "The Good Wife." Fox will appear as Simon Canning, a shrewd and ... (Source: Coming Soon! 2010-08-20T20:05:13Z)

Raiders win preseason game over Bears

CHICAGO (AP) — Oakland reserve linebacker Slade Norris recovered a muffed punt in the end zone for a go-ahead TD and later blocked a punt for a safety Saturday night, leading the Raiders to a 32-17 preseason victory ... (Source: Kenosha News.com 2010-08-22T03:56:29Z)

Cowboys beat Chargers on late safety

San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - Dallas' Tony Romo and San Diego's Philip Rivers were each picked off during their first offensive series and the Cowboys earned a sloppy 16-14 preseason win over the Chargers ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-08-22T04:39:26Z)

Chiefs lose again, Josh Freeman leaves game with injured thumb

Josh Freeman's preseason is over, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can only hope his injured thumb doesn't lead to another slow start when the real games begin. The second-year quarterback fractured the tip of the ... (Source: KWCH.com 2010-08-22T04:53:45Z)

PRO FOOTBALL: Ben Roethlisberger starts for Steelers vs. Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Ben Roethlisberger was solid in his first preseason action with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Playing for the first time since being suspended six games by the NFL for violating its ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-08-22T01:04:41Z)

Third quarter: Chargers 14, Cowboys 7

Predictably, both teams opened the second half with their second teams, and with predictable results. Which is to say, raggedy at best. For instance, Volek's pass over the middle went right to Dallas ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-08-22T05:36:41Z)

Betty White scores Emmy win for 'SNL' hosting gig

LOS ANGELES — The Betty White phenomenon keeps getting bigger. White won an Emmy Award for best guest actress in a comedy series for her turn as "Saturday Night Live" host. The honor came Saturday at the ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-22T05:36:41Z)

Cassel Shines But Chiefs Lose To Bucs

TAMPA, Fla. (AP)—Josh Freeman's(notes) preseason is over, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can only hope his injured thumb doesn't lead to another slow start when the real games begin. The second-year quarterback ... (Source: WIBW 2010-08-22T03:27:51Z)

FPL to freeze base rates through 2012

Florida Power & Light announced today that it struck a deal with consumer advocates and others to freeze base rates through the end of 2012. The agreement is with the Attorney General, representatives of large business ... (Source: Weblogs.sun-sentinel.com 2010-08-20T13:31:31Z)

Rodgers shines again for Packers in preseason victory over Seahawks

SEATTLE - Aaron Rodgers continues to enjoy a summer carryover from his first Pro Bowl season for Green Bay. Matt Hasselbeck finally got to enjoy a night like those from his former Pro Bowl days for Seattle. Rodgers was 8 ... (Source: Journal Times 2010-08-22T05:29:32Z)

Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger makes preseason debut

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger led his team to a total of three points in three drives during his 2010 preseason debut on Saturday. Roethlisberger was 3-for-3 on his first possession, but the drive was ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-22T00:28:53Z)

Betty White has big night with Emmy win for `SNL'

(AP) LOS ANGELES - The Betty White phenomenon keeps getting bigger. White won an Emmy Award for best guest actress in a comedy series for her turn as host on "Saturday Night Live." The honor came Saturday at ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-08-22T02:37:44Z)

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