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Deals of the Hour / August 6, 2010, 8:40 am

Investors not out to enrich Gillett, Hicks

New York - A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Premier League club Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-08-06T10:42:00Z)

Man United's Carrick to miss start of season

(AP) — MANCHESTER, England - Manchester United will be without midfielder Michael Carrick for the start of the season due to an ankle injury. United plays Chelsea on Sunday in the Community Shield before beginning its ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-06T09:51:53Z)

Running the league: NFL teams using multiple running backs to split workload

The NFL had its first 2,000-yard running back in six years last season: Tennessee's Chris Johnson. But Johnson, who carried a league-most 358 times, was a rarity. Because of the wear-and-tear of a 16-game ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-08-06T14:52:32Z)

New Orleans Saints: Garrett Hartley, Gregg Williams, Albert Haynesworth, Mark Bradley ...

Q and A with New Orleans Saints punter Garrett Hartley, fighting words from defensive coach Gregg Williams, more on Albert Haynesworth, a new signee in Mark Bradley and words from Sean Payton: For a couple of years ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-08-06T13:40:57Z)

First-round pick DeShields Jr. signs with Astros

HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros have signed first-round draft pick Delino DeShields Jr. The 17-year-old DeShields is the son of former major league second baseman Delino DeShields. The Astros announced the move Thursday ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-05T23:07:39Z)

Galveston schools get $9.6M more for Ike recovery

GALVESTON, Texas — The Texas Education Agency has given Galveston schools $9.6 million more in Hurricane Ike disaster relief. Ike made landfall on Sept. 13, 2008, swamping parts of Galveston and forcing thousands of ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-08-06T12:50:51Z)

Astros sign 1st-round pick Delino DeShields Jr

(AP) — HOUSTON - The Houston Astros have signed first-round draft pick Delino DeShields Jr. The 17-year-old DeShields is the son of former major league second baseman Delino DeShields. The Astros announced ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-05T23:21:58Z)

Chelsea out of form, Man United worried by injuries ahead of Community Shield season ...

LONDON — Chelsea and Manchester United renew acquaintance in Sunday's Community Shield season opener with one team worried about its form and another concerned by injuries. Premier League and FA Cup champion ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-06T10:34:50Z)

Record ocean temperatures may mean above-normal hurricane season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration slightly lowered the outlook it released in May, but an above-normal season is still expected, said Gerry Bell, lead seasonal hurricane forecaster at NOAA's ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-06T09:37:34Z)

Asafa Powell withdraws from 100 race

STOCKHOLM -- Asafa Powell says he has been forced to withdraw from a race against Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay at the Diamond League meet in Stockholm due to injuries. In a statement at his management's website ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-05T12:01:55Z)

Track & field: Hyped 100 loses Powell to injury

STOCKHOLM — Asafa Powell's injury may have delayed the race of the season, but Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay said on Thursday that they still expect a fast 100 meters race at today's Diamond League meet. The ... (Source: Register-Guard 2010-08-06T06:52:56Z)

Tropical Storm Colin weakens slightly

Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say Tropical Storm Colin has weakened as it heads toward Bermuda. The center of the storm is located Friday about 400 miles south-southwest of Bermuda and is moving north ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-06T13:19:29Z)

Hurricane season to be busy

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration slightly lowered the outlook it released in May, but an above-normal season was still expected, said Gerry Bell, lead seasonal hurricane forecaster at NOAA's ... (Source: Hattiesburg American 2010-08-06T12:29:22Z)

Houston Astros sign first-round draft pick Delino DeShields Junior

HOUSTON - The Houston Astros have signed first-round draft pick Delino DeShields Jr. The 17-year-old DeShields is the son of former major league second baseman Delino DeShields. The Astros announced the move Thursday and ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-08-05T23:00:29Z)

DN Galan Samsung Diamond League Live Streaming Coverage

Watch Live Coverage of the IAAF DN Galan Samsung Diamond League meeting in Stockholm. Despite the withdrawal of Asafa Powell from the 100m clash that was supposed to see the world's three fastest sprinters ... (Source: World-Track and Field Website 2010-08-06T15:06:51Z)

Tropical Storm Colin meandering in the Atlantic as it heads toward Bermuda

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Colin is meandering in the Atlantic as it heads toward Bermuda. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say the center of the storm is located Friday about 380 miles (615 ... (Source: WDBJ7.com 2010-08-06T15:06:51Z)

RB White thankful for chance with Denver Broncos

ENGLEWOOD -- Chastened by his abrupt release in the spring by Seattle and a pending league-imposed suspension, running back LenDale White went out of his way Thursday to publicly thank coach Josh McDaniels and ... (Source: Daily Camera 2010-08-06T06:38:37Z)

Wyclef Jean's vision for Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — After the hip-hop party was over, the cheering supporters back in their tents and the speaker trucks parked for the night, newly minted presidential candidate Wyclef Jean sat down to ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-06T13:19:29Z)

Liverpool bid welcomed, say Investors

A China-based group of investors said Friday that Liverpool has welcomed its initial plans to take over the English Premier League club, stressing the proposal does not include any direct ownership by China's sovereign ... (Source: Indian Express 2010-08-06T10:56:19Z)

Paige: Pity isn't part of equation at Dove Valley

It would seem, under federal guidelines, cruel and unusual punishment. The Broncos signed Elvis Dumervil to a $58.3 million contract extension July 23. Less than two weeks later, in an ostensibly harmless one ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-06T09:44:44Z)

Singer Wyclef Jean announces bid for Haiti's presidency, 'bodysurfs' into crowd of ...

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Singer Wyclef Jean officially announced his bid to be president of Haiti to a roaring crowd of supporters on Thursday, thrusting himself into a contentious race to lead an impoverished ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-06T14:16:45Z)

Hurricane forecast downgraded, but busy season still expected

GULF OF MEXICO — Record high ocean temperatures and the development of a climate phenomenon known as La Nina will keep the Atlantic hurricane season on track to be the busiest since 2005, government ... (Source: Mississippi Business Journal 2010-08-06T11:39:16Z)

AP Interview: Wyclef Jean's vision for Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- After the hip-hop party was over, the cheering supporters back in their tents and the speaker trucks parked for the night, newly minted presidential candidate Wyclef Jean sat down to ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-06T14:09:35Z)

Chelsea, Man United meet in Community Shield

(AP) — LONDON - Chelsea and Manchester United renew acquaintance in Sunday's Community Shield season opener with one team worried about its form and another concerned by injuries. Premier League and FA Cup ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-06T11:03:28Z)

Broncos Insider: Knowshon Moreno's Hamstring Injury Appears To Be " Serious"

Since NFL training camps kicked off last week, the biggest news has been the constant injuries to the many stars the league has today. From Desean Jackson, Jared Gaither, and Percy Harvin, to Domonique Foxworth missing ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-01T22:07:58Z)

Program offers free GED training

Texas Education Agency reports show there were 43 public school dropouts in Matagorda County over the 2008-2009 school year and with grant money from Hurricane Ike funds, Brighter Futures, Inc. offers adults with no high ... (Source: Daily Tribune 2010-08-01T23:55:20Z)

Galveston: A check in the mail for GISD

GALVESTON, Texas — The Texas Education Agency suddenly sent Galveston Independent School District a check for $9.6 million Wednesday after months of haggling about a post-Hurricane Ike deal that had turned ... (Source: KHOU 2010-08-06T14:09:35Z)

Tropical Storm Colin weakens slightly in Atlantic with 45 mph winds as it heads ...

MIAMI - Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say Tropical Storm Colin has weakened as it heads toward Bermuda. The center of the storm is located Friday about 400 miles (645 kilometers) south-southwest ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-06T12:29:22Z)

New Orleans Saints 2010 NFL Schedule, Predictions & Superbowl Odds

New Orleans Saints 2010 NFL Schedule, 2010 NFL Predictions & 2011 Superbowl Odds: The defending Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints finished the NFL Season last year with a 13-3 record, which was first in the NFC ... (Source: Sports-odds.com 2010-08-06T14:23:54Z)

China-based investors say Liverpool bid welcomed

NEW YORK (AP) -- A China-based group of investors said Friday that Liverpool has welcomed its initial plans to take over the English Premier League club, stressing the proposal does not include any direct ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-06T14:59:42Z)

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