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Deals of the Hour / August 6, 2010, 11:39 pm

Rick Pitino: Woman Found Guilty of Extorting Louisville Coach After Sex

University of Louisville head coach Rick Pitino just wrapped up one of the most embarrassing stretches of his personal life. On Thursday, Pitino's case against a woman he accused of extorting him finally came to a ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-06T18:34:27Z)

Bills sign 1st-round pick C.J. Spiller; running back joins camp more than a week ...

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have signed rookie first-round draft pick C.J. Spiller, finally getting the running back to training camp a little more than a week after it opened. The Bills announced the deal ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-08-06T18:27:17Z)

Dunn's 2 HRs Sink Kershaw, Dodgers

Adam Dunn hit a pair of three-run homers off Clayton Kershaw, tying a career high for RBIs, and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 on Friday night. John Lannan (3-5) allowed three runs and five ... (Source: CBS 2 KCAL 9 2010-08-07T05:33:00Z)

NHL: Mike Modano agrees to 1-year deal with Red Wings

DETROIT — Mike Modano wanted to prove there's still a spot for him in the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings are giving him a chance, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract Thursday. "I think it's going to be a ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-05T21:48:54Z)

Winning The Cup In Hockeytown Would Be Perfect Ending For Mike Modano

The Detroit Free Press are reporting that 20-year NHL veteran Mike Modano and the Detroit Red Wings have come to an agreement on a one-year deal worth $1.25 million. The 40 year-old will be leaving the Dallas Stars, the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-03T23:52:58Z)

Mariners' White believes he is making progress

SEATTLE -- The Mariners' Sean White pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning Wednesday night against the Rangers, and Thursday he described it as a much-needed positive step in becoming the reliable late-inning relief pitcher he was ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-06T07:00:05Z)

FCC stops closed-door Internet policy meetings as Google, Verizon strike side deal

Under criticism for its handing of closed-door discussions with certain companies on broadband policy, the Federal Communications Commission announced Thursday the meetings with Verizon, AT&T, Google and Skype were ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-06T19:10:14Z)

Former Union County standout C.J. Spiller signs with Buffalo Bills

PITTSFORD, N.Y. - As belated birthday presents go, Buffalo Bills rookie first-round pick and former Union County standout C.J. Spiller had no trouble waiting an extra day to get the one gift he really wanted ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-08-07T01:22:28Z)

Story, photos: Menasha native Eric Hinske's birthday homer lifts Atlanta Braves over ...

Hinske snapped an 0-for-17 hitless streak with a tiebreaking, sixth-inning home run off Tim Lincecum to help the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. Alex Gonzalez ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-06T11:10:38Z)

Milton-Jones leads Sparks' rally over Shock

LOS ANGELES -- DeLisha Milton-Jones scored 12 of her 23 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Sparks rallied for a 77-70 victory over the Tulsa Shock on Friday night. Marie Ferdinand-Harris added 18 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-07T05:04:22Z)

Foul call in Marlins game renews replay debate

MIAMI - Instant replay might not have changed the call that cost the Florida Marlins a game. The Marlins were still shaking their heads Friday about the decision, made Thursday night after third-base umpire Bob Davidson ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-08-07T00:10:53Z)

Brewers shock Astros

MILWAUKEE - Prince Fielder hit a two-run single in the ninth inning, capping Milwaukee's four-run rally and giving the Brewers a wild 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night. Pinch-hitter Joe ... (Source: Temple Daily Telegram 2010-08-07T05:40:10Z)

Giants accept charitable offering from Braves

ATLANTA -- The Braves do not show much charity at Turner Field, where their 37-15 record is the best in the major leagues. So the Giants should consider themselves fortunate, indeed. The Braves were poised to ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-07T05:47:19Z)

San Francisco Giants (62-46) at Atlanta Braves (61-46), 7:10 p.m.

Eric Hinske snapped an 0-for-17 hitless streak with a tiebreaking, sixth-inning home run off Tim Lincecum to help the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. Alex ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-06T04:44:05Z)

Clemson's CJ Spiller reaches deal with Bills

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Rookie first-round draft pick C.J. Spiller signed a five-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday, when the running back finally arrived at training camp a little over a week after it opened. A ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-08-07T02:26:53Z)

Google – Verizon deal forces FCC to rethink Net Neutrality

The side deal reached by Google Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. and the criticism that the closed door talks with companies on Internet regulations have forced the US regulators to end their talks. The closed door ... (Source: Entertainment and Showbiz! 2010-08-06T18:41:36Z)

Sore elbow detours Kelley's return to Mariners

A couple of days ago Shawn Kelley seemed confident that it would only be a matter of time before he would return to the Mariners bullpen. "Oh, yeah. I'm pretty close to being ready now," he said before Tuesday's ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-08-06T17:44:20Z)

Woman in Rick Pitino case claims she had unfair trial

L OUISVILLE, Ky. — The woman convicted of trying to extort Rick Pitino said she didn't get a fair trial because of the Louisville coach's fame and power. Karen Cunagin Sypher told The Courier-Journal newspaper that ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-06T23:27:56Z)

Fielder hits winning single as Brewers beat Astros

MILWAUKEE -- Prince Fielder hit a two-run single in the ninth inning, capping Milwaukee's four-run rally and giving the Brewers a wild 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night. Pinch-hitter Joe ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-07T04:07:06Z)

C Mike Modano agrees to 1-year deal with Red Wings

DETROIT (AP) — Mike Modano wanted to prove there is still a spot for him in the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings are giving him a chance, agreeing to terms with the star forward on a one-year contract. "I was ... (Source: Warren Tribune Chronicle 2010-08-07T03:59:57Z)

MARINERS NOTEBOOK White Feeling Right Again

SEATTLE — Sean White had quality pitches in the strike zone on Wednesday. Seattle reliever Sean White pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning Wednesday night against the Rangers, and Thursday he described it as a much ... (Source: Kitsap Sun 2010-08-06T04:29:46Z)

Marlins still reeling after questionable call

MIAMI -- Instant replay might not have changed the call that cost the Florida Marlins a game. The Marlins were still shaking their heads yesterday about the decision, made Thursday night after third-base umpire Bob ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-07T04:42:54Z)

Jurors in Karen Sypher extortion case hear details about night she met Rick Pitino

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jurors in the case of Karen Cunagin Sypher have heard a lot about the night she met University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino at an Italian restaurant in Louisville. On Wednesday, they ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-28T15:46:10Z)

Marlins lose on a 'foul' call

The Marlins were still shaking their heads Friday about the decision, made Thursday night after third-base umpire Bob Davidson ruled a sharp grounder by Gaby Sanchez was a foul ball rather than a game-winning ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-08-07T05:47:19Z)

DODGERS: It's a Dunn deal for Kershaw in 6-3 loss to Washington

LOS ANGELES - Two mistakes. That was it. That was all Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw made in Friday night's series opener against the Washington Nationals. Unfortunately for Kershaw, his two mistakes came in ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-08-07T05:47:19Z)

BREWERS: Fielder's hit caps wild rally

MILWAUKEE - Prince Fielder hit a two-run single in the ninth inning, capping Milwaukee's four-run rally and giving the Brewers a wild 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night. Pinch-hitter Joe ... (Source: Portage Daily Register 2010-08-07T04:28:35Z)

Kershaw done in by Dunn's 2 HRs and 6 RBIs, Nationals beat Dodgers 6-3

Adam Dunn hit a pair of three-run homers off Clayton Kershaw, tying a career high for RBIs, and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 on Friday night. John Lannan (3-5) allowed three runs ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-07T05:33:00Z)

WGAE, FCC Chief Warn About Google-Verizon Deal

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski on Thursday gave a warning on any deal between Google and Verizon that could impact his goal for net neutrality. As reported in TheWrap Wednesday , Google ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-05T17:45:31Z)

Milton-Jones scores 12 in 4th quarter, leads Sparks to comeback win over Shock

DeLisha Milton-Jones scored 12 of her 23 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Sparks rallied for a 77-70 victory over the Tulsa Shock on Friday night. Marie Ferdinand-Harris added 18 points, and Ticha ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-07T05:11:32Z)

Sparks 77, Shock 70

DeLisha Milton-Jones scored 12 of her 23 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Sparks rallied for a 77-70 victory over the Tulsa Shock on Friday night. Marie Ferdinand-Harris added 18 points, and Ticha ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-07T04:57:13Z)

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