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Deals of the Hour / August 25, 2010, 1:39 pm

Former college star Clarett given OK to attend Omaha tryout

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Maurice Clarett is one step closer to returning to football. Clarett received permission Wednesday to leave Ohio to try out for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2010-08-25T19:02:01Z)

ESPN documentary covers Michael Jordan's short minor league baseball career

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A new documentary covers Michael Jordan's short-lived minor league baseball career. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported that ESPN will air a new film called "Jordan Rides the Bus" on Tuesday ... (Source: WTKR 2010-08-24T14:24:02Z)

Braves muster little offense, lose series against Rockies

DENVER -- For quite some time, the Braves scored so many runs when Derek Lowe pitched that he often won even when he was mediocre. Not anymore. Lowe pitched six fairly good innings Tuesday night, but the ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-08-25T16:10:13Z)

Obama moves to help out Brown

President Barack Obama asked his supporters Tuesday to help Democrat Jerry Brown overcome a billionaire opponent in his bid to return as governor of California. In an e-mail to his supporters, Obama said former eBay ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2010-08-25T17:36:07Z)

Kiev looks to domestic oil and gas

KIEV, Ukraine, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Domestic production of hydrocarbons will help bring stability to the Ukrainian economy, the first deputy prime minister said. The economy in Kiev was left in tatters by the ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-18T15:42:44Z)

Toms River gets first Series victory

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Kevin Blum homered, tripled twice and struck out eight to lead Toms River, N.J., to a 10-0 win Tuesday over Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, in a Little League World Series consolation game ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-08-25T06:51:52Z)

Ukraine coach resigns over match-fixing

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine national team coach Myron Markevych resigned on Saturday in protest at the Ukrainian Football Federation's decision to punish the club he coaches for fixing a league match in ... (Source: KENS 5 2010-08-21T15:10:32Z)

Cody Ross joins San Francisco Giants, happy to be with contender

An exuberant Cody Ross arrived at AT&T Park just before Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, declaring himself excited to be in San Francisco and back in a playoff hunt. The Giants claimed Ross on waivers to block ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-24T05:48:38Z)

Rockies go for sweep of Braves at Coors Field

(Sports Network) - Sensational play at home is a big reason why the Atlanta Braves sit atop the National League's East Division, but the team continues to find the going tough at Denver's Coors Field. The ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-08-25T15:12:57Z)

Japan eliminates Mexico at LLWS with 3-2 win, advances to international finals

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Kaname Shinozaki's solo homer in the fourth inning broke a tie, and Tokyo, Japan, clinched a spot in the Little League World Series international finals with a 3-2 win Tuesday night over ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-25T01:15:26Z)

Little League World Series 2010 Scores on Day 5

and then at 8, Auburn will get a shot at U.S. favorite Pearland, Texas. If Pearland wins, they will advance to the U.S. final, while Columbus can advance there tomorrow, against either Hamilton or Waipahu. By ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-25T16:31:42Z)

New film covers Michael Jordan's baseball years

The News & Observer of Raleigh reported that ESPN will air a new film called "Jordan Rides the Bus" on Tuesday about the basketball star's season with the Birmingham Barons. The film was made by director Ron Shelton of ... (Source: Blueridgenow.com 2010-08-25T10:48:06Z)

Jerry Brown gets big-league support from Obama e-mail

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown received big-league support Tuesday from none other than President Barack Obama, in the form of a mass e-mail sent to supporters from the Democratic National ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-25T15:20:07Z)

Just how did Giants acquire Cody Ross from the Florida Marlins for virtually nothing?

For good reason, some Marlins Get your Marlins Tickets now! fans are confused as to how the San Francisco Giants ended up with Cody Ross without having to send back any players in return. Major League Baseball 's waiver ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-23T16:41:14Z)

BDL Review: 'Jordan Rides the Bus'

Right off the top: "Jordan Rides the Bus," which premieres tonight at 8 p.m. to kick off the fall slate of ESPN's acclaimed "30 for 30" documentary series, isn't really a basketball movie. Most the film's 51 minutes deal ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-25T11:02:25Z)

Japan advances to LLWS international finals

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- Kaname Shinozaki's solo homer in the fourth inning broke a tie, and Tokyo, Japan, clinched a spot in the Little League World Series international finals with a 3-2 win Tuesday night ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-25T02:19:52Z)

Diana Taurasi of Phoenix Mercury announces she will return to WNBA next year

PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi, the reigning league most valuable player, has signed a multiyear contract extension with the defending champion Phoenix Mercury — ending speculation she will take next season off ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-24T03:54:06Z)

Capitol Digest: Jerry Brown gets big-league support from Obama e-mail

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown received big-league support Tuesday from none other than President Barack Obama, in the form of a mass e-mail sent to supporters from the Democratic National ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-08-25T07:27:40Z)

Champions League Preview: Dynamo Kiev vs Ajax

This Champions League tie should be one of the most exciting fixtures of the play-off round. Ukraine's Kiev against Holland's Ajax, we take a look at the odds. Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kiev face a difficult task in ... (Source: Sbrforum.com 2010-08-17T02:00:43Z)

Sources say Giants made claim for Florida Marlins' Cody Ross

The San Francisco Giants have won a waiver claim for Cody Ross, according to two major-league sources, but it remains to be seen whether the Marlins outfielder leaves or stays. It is believed that the Giants ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-08-21T04:54:56Z)

Maurice Clarett Asking Judge Permission to Try Out for Omaha Nighthawks of United Football League

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Former Ohio State tailback Maurice Clarett has gotten back into the classroom. Now he wants to get back onto the football field. Clarett filed a motion with a judge asking to be allowed to ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-23T18:57:14Z)

Townhall News Ryusuke Japan beats PR to stay unbeaten at LLWS

Ryusuke Ikeda pitched 3 2-3 innings of scoreless relief to help Tokyo, Japan, stay undefeated with a 7-2 win Sunday night over Manati, Puerto Rico, at the Little League World Series. Japan took advantage of ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-23T01:17:48Z)

Orlandos magic at Little League World Series

Pearland Dawson Eagle wide receivers coach Paul Orlando will miss his team's season opener Thursday against Clear Springs, but for a good reason. His son, Beau Orlando, is a pitcher and shortstop for the ... (Source: Brazoria Facts 2010-08-25T14:22:51Z)

Major League Baseball: Atlanta Braves lose third straight with 5-2 loss to Colorado ...

DENVER — Jorge De La Rosa pitched seven effective innings and Carlos Gonzalez hit his 26th home run to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. Colorado Rockies ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-08-25T06:59:02Z)

Toms River earns one last win

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Kevin Blum homered, tripled twice and struck out eight to lead Toms River to a 10-0 win yesterday over Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, in a Little League World Series consolation game ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-25T05:11:40Z)

Diana Taurasi Captures 2010 Peak Performer Award

Phoenix- Mercury guard Diana Taurasi won the 2010 WNBA Peak Performer Award for scoring, the WNBA announced today. The league presents three Peak Performer awards annually to the players who lead the league in scoring ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-08-25T15:05:48Z)

Toms River goes home on up note, beating Dhahran

Kevin Blum homered, tripled twice and struck out eight to lead Toms River, N.J., to a 10-0 win yesterday over Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, in a Little League World Series consolation game, in South Williamsport ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-25T12:56:57Z)

Little League World Series: Pearland learns opponent

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Reliever Isaiah Hatch got Auburn, Wash., out of a fifth-inning jam, then homered in the sixth to help the Northwest champs to a 9-5 win Tuesday night over Fairfield, Conn., at the ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-25T04:21:33Z)

Diana Taurasi signs multiyear contract with Phoenix Mercury, not skipping WNBA season

Diana Taurasi is coming back to the Mercury and the WNBA next season. The reigning league MVP signed a new multiyear contract with the Mercury and will not take a break from playing in the WNBA in 2011, she ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-24T02:13:53Z)

Judge gives ex-Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett approval to leave state, go to ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Maurice Clarett is one step closer to returning to football. Clarett received permission Wednesday to leave Ohio to try out for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-25T18:26:14Z)

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