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Deals of the Hour / September 19, 2010, 6:40 pm

Path to Postseason III: After Michigan

Every week on the blog this football season, I'll project each UMass game based on expectations and how it affects the Minutemen's chances of reaching the postseason. * A projected win (W) means - based on ... (Source: Daily Hampshire Gazette 2010-09-19T16:59:19Z)

San Francisco Giants defeat Milwaukee Brewers 9-2

Barry Zito won for the first time in two months and the San Francisco Giants regained first place in the NL West with a 9-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. After a loss Saturday to fall behind San Diego in ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-09-20T00:58:55Z)

Texans Top Redskins 30-27 in OT

... Matt Schaub's 497 set a franchise record Sunday as the Houston Texans improved to 2-0 with a 30-27 win over the Washington Redskins ... Andre Johnson had 158 yards receiving and tied a career high with 12 catches, (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2010-09-20T01:20:24Z)

Recap: Oakland vs. St. Louis

Bruce Gradkowski replaced Jason Campbell after halftime and led Oakland to the go-ahead touchdown, as the Raiders held off the St. Louis Rams, 16-14, in their home opener. Gradkowski completed 11-of-22 ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-09-19T23:40:11Z)

Demaryius Thomas helps Broncos to 31-14 win vs. Seahawks

... Demaryius Thomas caught eight passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in the Denver Broncos' 31-14 rout of the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Kyle Orton threw for 307 yards and two TD passes, including one to Eddie ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-19T23:40:11Z)

Gradkowski guides Raiders to win over Rams

Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - Bruce Gradkowski replaced Jason Campbell after halftime and led Oakland to the go-ahead touchdown, as the Raiders held off the St. Louis Rams, 16-14, in their home opener. Gradkowski ... (Source: Sports Network 2010-09-20T00:08:49Z)

Michigan State coach has likely heart attack after win over Notre Dame

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio was hospitalized with symptoms consistent with a heart attack shortly after an overtime victory against Notre Dame. The school, which called a news ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-09-19T19:51:07Z)

NFL: San Diego 38, Jacksonville 13

Sept. 19 (UPI) -- Antoine Cason picked off a pair of passes -- among a half-dozen Jacksonville turnovers Sunday -- in the San Diego Chargers ... interceptions off Jaguars quarterback David Garrard. He ended up ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-20T00:23:08Z)

Castroneves wins Indy Japan; Power's title on hold

... Helio Castroneves of Brazil won the Indy Japan 300 on Sunday ... Defending series champion Dario Franchitti of Scotland was second, followed by series points leader Will Power of Australia. The result means ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-09-19T16:23:31Z)

Michigan State coach has heart attack after OT win over Notre Dame

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio suffered a heart attack after the Spartans' overtime victory over Notre Dame on Saturday and underwent a procedure in which a stent was inserted to bypass a blocked artery. Hours ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-19T17:27:57Z)

Chargers outclass Jaguars with commanding home win

... San Diego Chargers wiped out memories of their season-opening defeat six days ago as Philip Rivers led the defending AFC West champions to a crushing 38-13 win against the Jacksonville ... Jaguars quarterback ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-20T00:30:17Z)

Story, photos: Zito ends losing streak as Giants beat Brewers

SAN FRANCISCO - Jose Guillen hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, Barry Zito won for the first time in two months and the San Francisco Giants regained first place in the NL West with a 9-2 win over the ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-09-20T00:58:55Z)

Cubs Beat Marlins 13-3 To Complete Sweep

MIAMI -- Welington Castillo homered and drove in three runs to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Florida Marlins 13-3 on Sunday despite losing rookie outfielder Tyler Colvin to a strange injury. Colvin was ... (Source: justnews.com 2010-09-20T00:37:27Z)

Giants regain first place with win over Brewers

SAN FRANCISCO -- Jose Guillen hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, Barry Zito won for the first time in two months and the San Francisco Giants regained first place in the NL West with a 9-2 win over ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-19T23:18:42Z)

Michigan State coach hospitalized after win over Notre Dame

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio was hospitalized with symptoms consistent with a heart attack shortly after an overtime victory against Notre Dame. The school, which called a ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-19T17:35:06Z)

Helio Castroneves wins Indy Japan ahead of Dario Franchitti

... Helio Castroneves won the Indy Japan 300 on Sunday and Dario Franchitti finished second to set ... Castroneves gained the lead from Team Penske teammate Ryan Briscoe on a lap-118 pit stop and held on through the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-20T00:01:39Z)

Cubs win sixth straight, sweeping Marlins away

MIAMI -- Welington Castillo homered and drove in three runs to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Florida Marlins 13-3 on Sunday despite losing rookie outfielder Tyler Colvin to a strange injury. Colvin was standing on ... (Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald 2010-09-19T20:41:13Z)

Cubs player impaled by splintered bat at Marlins game

Cubs outfielder Tyler Colvin was rounding third base when his teammate Welington Castillo hit a hard ground ball to left field. Castillo's bat broke in half, sending a large piece of splintered wood soaring. (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-19T21:17:01Z)

Rackers FG gives Texans OT win over Redskins

... Matt Schaub's 497 set a franchise record Sunday as the Houston Texans improved to 2-0 with a 30-27 win over the Washington Redskins ... Andre Johnson had 158 yards receiving and tied a career high with 12 catches, (Source: Pro Football Weekly 2010-09-20T00:15:58Z)

Minutemen hang tough

A NN ARBOR, Mich. - After a performance that was far more than credible yesterday, UMass nearly pulled off a result that bordered on the incredible. The Minutemen stung Michigan for a 10-point lead late in the first ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-19T14:36:09Z)

NFL Game Summary - St. Louis at Oakland

Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - Bruce Gradkowski replaced Jason Campbell after halftime and led Oakland to the go-ahead touchdown, as the Raiders held off the St. Louis Rams, 16-14, in their home opener. Gradkowski ... (Source: KSDK 2010-09-19T23:33:01Z)

Cowboys' Jenkins, Witten exit with injuries in loss to Bears

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins will have an MRI on his right knee Monday, though he believes everything is OK. "He tried to block me and I tried to throw him off," Jenkins said. "We ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-20T00:01:39Z)

Three Downs from the District: Redskins Fall in Overtime to the Houston Texans, 30-27

The Redskins opened up a 20-7 halftime lead over the Houston Texans only to fall short ... Against the high-powered Texans, quarterback Matt Schaub and receiver Andre Johnson shredded Washington's pass defense. (Source: Afro American Newspaper 2010-09-20T00:51:46Z)

San Diego Chargers rout Jaguars 38-13, force six turnovers

... San Diego Chargers' defense was even better. The Chargers intercepted Jaguars quarterback David Garrard four times and forced two fumbles to ... Jacksonville got its only touchdown with 37 seconds to play, (Source: News 8 KFMB 2010-09-20T00:44:36Z)

Michigan's Roh says defense was terrible vs UMass

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan linebacker Craig Roh says he and his teammates on defense were terrible in a 42-37 win over Massachusetts. It's hard to argue. The Minutemen created holes for their running game and had ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-09-19T22:50:04Z)

Castroneves wins Indy Japan 300

... Helio Castroneves won the Indy Japan 300 on Sunday to ensure the IndyCar series championship will come down to the final race of the year. The Brazilian took the lead from Penske teammate Ryan Briscoe ... Dario ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-19T13:24:34Z)

Jay Cutler leads Bears to 27-20 victory over Dallas Cowboys

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Jay Cutler can't lose. Tony Romo can't win. What a surprise for both the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys. Cutler threw three touchdown passes and Romo wasn't able to respond, lifting ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-19T22:28:36Z)

Bears 27, Cowboys 20

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Jay Cutler can't lose. Tony Romo can't win. What a surprise for both the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys . Cutler threw three touchdown passes and Romo wasn't able to respond, lifting ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-19T20:19:45Z)

Rookie has great debut in Broncos' 31-14 win

... two TD passes and top draft pick Demaryius Thomas caught eight passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in the Denver Broncos' 31-14 rout of the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Orton also threw one to Eddie Royal — his ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-19T23:18:42Z)

Rookie Demaryius Thomas has smashing debut in Broncos' 31-14 win

... Demaryius Thomas caught eight passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in the Denver Broncos' 31-14 rout of the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Kyle Orton threw for 307 yards and two TD passes, including one to Eddie ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-20T00:01:39Z)

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