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Deals of the Hour / August 26, 2010, 1:40 pm

Stock Market Closes Below 10,000

(AP) Stocks are ending lower as an early rise from better jobless figures faded. The Dow Jones industrial average closed just below 10,000. The Dow had been up as much as 45 points earlier Thursday after first ... (Source: CBS News 2010-08-26T20:12:25Z)

Stan Kroenke's Purchase of St. Louis Rams Is Approved Unanimously by NFL

National Football League owners unanimously approved Stan Kroenke 's purchase of the St. Louis Rams, the latest addition to the billionaire's sports stable that includes basketball's Denver Nuggets ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-25T16:31:42Z)

Pirates get best of Cards

PITTSBURGH - Daniel McCutchen pitched six shutout innings for his third victory as a major league starter, Neil Walker tripled with the bases loaded and the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the St. Louis Cardinals another ... (Source: Observer-Reporter 2010-08-26T08:02:16Z)

Sony Working on 3-D TVs That Don't Need Glasses

(AP) Sony Corp. is working on 3-D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba Corp., but sees cost and technological hurdles to overcome before they can go on sale. Toshiba ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-26T08:38:04Z)

New challengers for Inter Malin in UEFA Champions League Draw

Italian professional football club, Inter Milan, will face some stiff competition as it embarks on defending its title in UEFA Champions League competition with matches against SV Werder Bremen and new Group A opponents ... (Source: HULIQ.com 2010-08-26T19:43:47Z)

Spurs beats Young Boys to reach Champions League

L ONDON — Peter Crouch scored a hat trick in a 4-0 victory over Swiss side Young Boys on Wednesday to lead Tottenham into the Champions League group stage for the first time. Crouch's first goal — a header from ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-26T15:04:37Z)

Tottenham breeze into Champions League

Berlin - Peter Crouch scored a hat-trick as Tottenham Hotspur brushed aside Young Boys 4-0 Wednesday to make the group stage of the Champions League for the first time in their history. They were joined in ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-25T20:42:14Z)

In China, South Africa's leader says wants to join informal BRIC group of emerging ...

BEIJING (AP) — South Africa wants to be considered among the leaders of the developing world along with Brazil , Russia , India and China, its president said, pushing for membership of a grouping that has growing ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-26T03:58:53Z)

Rick Scott: Bill McCollum says he's called Rick Scott – but hasn't endorsed him for ...

TALLAHASSEE -- Two days after his stunning primary defeat, Attorney General Bill McCollum has talked with Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Scott, Democratic candidate Alex Sink and even independent ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-26T18:53:40Z)

St. Louis Cardinals (68-56) at Washington Nationals (53-74), 7:05 p.m.

The St. Louis Cardinals were unable to take advantage of an opportunity to close the gap in the National League Central race during their last series. With Chris Carpenter on the mound and another last-place ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-26T15:04:37Z)

NFL finance committee approves sale of St. Louis Rams to Stan Kroenke

ST. LOUIS — The NFL's finance committee has unanimously recommended approval of Missouri billionaire Stan Kroenke's bid to take full control of the St. Louis Rams. League spokesman Greg Aiello told the Associated Press ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-25T15:12:57Z)

Champions League fixtures

Monaco - Champions League group-stage fixtures after draw in Monaco on Thursday: #>Group A: Tuesday, September 14 Werder Bremen - Tottenham Hotspur Twente - Inter Milan Wednesday, September 29 Tottenham ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-26T19:58:06Z)

Champions League groups set

Real Madrid, AC Milan and Ajax are part of the same Champions League group Defending champion Inter Milan's group includes Werder Bremen, Tottenham Barcelona will face Russian club Rubin Kazan for the second ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-26T17:56:25Z)

Cardinals struggle, lose series to Pirates

Uh oh. Daniel McCutchen pitched six shutout innings for his third victory as a major league starter, Neil Walker tripled with the bases loaded and the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cardinals another damaging ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-26T08:09:26Z)

UPDATE: China, South Africa Sign Deals To Deepen Ties In Resources, Energy

BEIJING (Dow Jones)--China and South Africa on Tuesday signed a raft of commercial deals in mining, finance, nuclear energy and other sectors during a visit by South African President Jacob Zuma, as Beijing ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-24T11:46:33Z)

Tottenham, Zilina, Auxerre, Ajax and FC Copenhagen advance to Champions League group ...

LONDON – Tottenham and Slovakian champion Zilina qualified for the Champions League for the first time Wednesday, and Auxerre, Ajax and FC Copenhagen also reached the group stage of Europe's top club competition. Peter ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-25T23:48:21Z)

McCollum Still Unsure of Florida GOP Nominee Scott

Tallahassee, Florida. (AP) -- Attorney Bill McCollum has ceded the Republican gubernatorial nomination to Rick Scott, but it's going to take more than that for Scott to win McCollum's support in the November election ... (Source: WCTV 2010-08-26T19:22:18Z)

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)

China and South Africa Sign Business Deals

BEIJING—China and South Africa signed a raft of commercial deals in mining, finance, nuclear energy and other sectors during a visit by South African President Jacob Zuma, as Beijing strengthens its ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-25T07:27:40Z)

Continued: Clarett allowed to try out for UFL

Former Ohio State star Maurice Clarett received permission Wednesday to leave Ohio to try out for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He served 3 1/2 years in prison for having a hidden gun and holding up ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-26T04:06:03Z)

Sony joins Toshiba in quest for 3-D TVs that don't need glasses

TOKYO -- Sony is working on 3-D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba., but sees cost and technological hurdles to overcome before they can go on sale. Toshiba said ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-26T16:01:53Z)

Paul Hagen: Phillies' bats, not men in blue, to blame for skid

And, yeah, Scott Barry's hair-trigger ejection of Ryan Howard in the bottom of the 14th inning on Tuesday night was a real head-scratcher. Houston took advantage of the edge that created to win in the 16th ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-26T16:01:53Z)

Price Guidance On Georgia Power $500 Million 30-Year Bonds Treasurys +125-130 ...

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Price talk on Georgia Power Co.'s$500 million, 30-year bonds is 125-130 basis points over comparable U.S. Treasurys, according to a person familiar with the sale. Barclays Capital, Morgan Stanley ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-26T16:01:53Z)

Phillies report: Inside pitch

Ryan Howard isn't trying to relive the past. One night removed from an incident in which he was ejected by third base umpire Scott Barry following two checked-swing strike calls, Howard was out of the Phillies ' starting ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-26T11:22:42Z)

NFL News: Stan Kroenke Buys St. Louis Rams

The deal requires Kroenke to get rid of his shares of the Denver Nuggets and Avalanche. Kroenke already owned 40% of the Rams but has come to an agreement to buy the remaining 60% from the Rosenbloom family ... (Source: Inside Pulse 2010-08-25T19:52:08Z)

Ryan Howard Ejected by Umpire Scott Barry in Phillies Loss (Video)

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard was ejected during last night's contest against the Houston Astros. The ejection has many fans aggravated because umpire Scott Barry in effect cost the team a win when ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-25T23:34:02Z)

Sony Working On 3-D TVs Without Glasses

TOKYO (AP) -- Sony Corp. is working on 3-D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba Corp., but sees cost and technological hurdles to overcome before they can go on sale. Toshiba ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-26T14:07:21Z)

Georgia Power $500 Million Bonds Launch At Treasurys +125 BPs Source

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Georgia Power Co.'s$500 million, 30-year bond sale launched at 125 basis points over comparable U.S. Treasurys, according to a person familiar with the sale. Barclays Capital, Morgan Stanley ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-26T16:51:59Z)

Maurice Clarett asks judge to OK a Nighthawks tryout

Maurice Clarett has cleared one hurdle in his bid to return to the football field. The Omaha Nighthawks have received permission from the United Football League to bring the former Ohio State tailback in for a tryout ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-08-24T07:21:42Z)

McCollum refuses to endorse Rick Scott

TALLAHASSEE -- Attorney General Bill McCollum, who lost to Rick Scott in the Republican race for governor, continued his refusal to endorse the GOP nominee today -- citing serious questions about Scott's ... (Source: Florida Today 2010-08-26T16:01:53Z)

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