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Deals of the Hour / September 2, 2010, 5:39 pm

Florida Gator's 2010 Nike Pro Combat uniforms unveiled (photos included)

The 2010 Nike Pro Combat uniforms were unveiled yesterday for the ten participating college football programs which includes the University of Florida. It was announced that the Gators will don the non-traditional ... (Source: Examiner 2010-09-02T15:53:34Z)

Federal court rules against Ravens in logo dispute

AP) -- An amateur artist who designed the original logo used by the Baltimore Ravens won a partial victory ... The decision on the films is a win for amateur artist Frederick Bouchat, whose drawing of a shield with ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-09-02T23:17:23Z)

Fabio Cannavaro inspires Dubai club Al Ahli to 4-1 victory, its first of the season

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Former Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro ... Dubai-based Al Ahli football team in June, helped the club to its first victory in its home debut, a 4-1 win over cross-town rivals Al Wasl. (Source: Republic 2010-09-01T22:14:09Z)

Nike to outfit Gators football team with unique uniform design

the Gators' uniforms will be under operation by Nike's mad scientists. Florida is one of 10 college football programs selected to wear "uniquely designed" uniforms for one game during this season, (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-17T23:57:50Z)

North Carolina's reputation takes hit with NCAA probe

The NCAA investigation hovering over North Carolina's football program has frustrated everyone at the university from ... Coach Butch Davis is on the verge of reviving the downtrodden program. The No. 18 Tar Heels ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-02T23:31:42Z)

Burger King to Be Bought by 3G Capital Group in Deal Valued at $4 Billion

Burger King, which trails only McDonald's Corp. in the U.S., has seen a slower recovery than its larger rival as its clientele suffered more from the recession, said Tom Forte , an analyst at New York-based Telsey ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-02T13:37:34Z)

USC at Hawaii, College Football Preview

Lane Kiffin and his USC Trojans travel to the islands to take on the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors as both teams kick-off the 2010 season Thursday night. The Trojans come into the season knowing there is no bowl ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-31T21:03:45Z)

Nationals ax Rob Dibble after Stephen Strasburg criticism

Rob Dibble's duties with the Washington Nationals ... Nationals telecast since Aug. 25 following critical remarks he made about star rookie Stephen Strasburg on a Sirius XM radio show. Dibble lashed Strasburg for not ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-02T04:33:32Z)

North Carolina waiting on status of players for game vs. LSU

North Carolina is still waiting to find out who will play in Saturday's opener against LSU. Athletic director Dick Baddour says the 18th-ranked Tar Heels won't travel to Atlanta ... and coach Butch Davis will ... (Source: Houma Courier 2010-09-02T23:10:14Z)

Rumor mill: Cisco is crafting deal for Skype

Skype could be finding itself in the hands of Cisco (Nasdaq: CSCO ), which according to a report in TechCrunch , is making a bid to acquire the VoIP service provider. While neither company is talking, sources close ... (Source: FierceTelecom 2010-08-30T11:10:48Z)

Nationals Fire TV Analyst Rob Dibble For Strasburg Comments

... MLB pitcher Rob Dibble ... pitcher Stephen Strasburg, the Washington Post reported Thursday. Dibble had been absent from Nationals games since Aug. 25, when he made the comments about Strasburg on his Sirius XM ... (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2010-09-02T16:36:31Z)

Tar Heels UNCertain about eligibility of several football players for LSU game

... North Carolina football program is still awaiting word from the NCAA on how many players might be suspended for Saturday's opener against No. 16 LSU in Atlanta ... by football coach Butch Davis to work with his ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-02T20:54:13Z)

3G Capital Buyout: "Good Thing" for Burger King

analysts seem to think the $4 billion sale is a good deal for Burger King. BK, America's second-biggest burger chain after McDonald's, has been down this road before, having gone public in 2006, which is why some ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-02T16:07:53Z)

Nike unveils Bama version of special pro combat football uniform

Alabama will be one of 10 elite football programs to feature the Nike Pro Combat uniform this season. Alabama is joined by Boise State University, the University of Florida, the University of Miami, The Ohio State ... (Source: WSFA 2010-09-01T23:32:53Z)

Outstanding Florida prep LB wants to play RB in college

... No. 1 college football recruit in talent-rich Florida. The powerfully built 6-foot-2, 220-pound prospect from Plant High School — who's on The Associated Press South Region 25 list of top recruits — is ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-03T00:07:30Z)

Burger King agrees to buyout from 3G Capital

Burger King, with its 12,100 locations around the world, lags its far larger competitor McDonald's Corp., and has struggled to keep up with its rival during the economy's rollercoaster of the past two years. (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-02T18:45:22Z)

2010 College Football Predictions: 10 Things You Need to Know About UT M

Expect a couple turnovers and the most ambitious Tennessee blitz packages since John Chavis packed his bags for Baton Rouge. The UT Martin Skyhawks are mystery even in their own state. Here are some fun facts and ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-09-02T00:15:50Z)

Al Ahli closes on 'multi-million' Toshiba sponsor deal

Al Ahli Football Club is close to finalising ... against Al Wasl and at the Rashid Stadium in Dubai, also marked the debut performance of the club's new Italian signing Fabio Cannavaro. The former World Player of ... (Source: ArabianBusiness.com 2010-09-02T09:48:30Z)

Cisco: Ripe for a Deal With Skype?

Merger mania is definitely back in the Tech sector. HP ( HPQ ) and Dell ( DELL ) are still seriously locking horns over 3PAR (as of this writing.) Intel's ( INTC ) acquiring Infineon's ( IFNNY.PK ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-08-31T20:20:48Z)

Federal appeals court rules against Ravens, NFL in logo dispute

A federal appeals court has ruled against the Baltimore Ravens and the National Football ... the "Flying B" logo in old game films infringes on amateur artist Frederick Bouchat's copyright. The panel sent the case ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-02T21:58:39Z)

Appeals court rules against Ravens in logo dispute

A federal appeals court has ruled against the Baltimore Ravens and the National Football ... the "Flying B" logo in old game films infringes on amateur artist Frederick Bouchat's copyright. The panel sent the case ... (Source: Salon 2010-09-02T20:18:26Z)

Football Vols Welcome Return Of Justin Hunter

DOOLEY EXPECTS SKYHAWKS' BEST SHOT Saturday's 2010 season kickoff against UT Martin is Tennessee's first game against a member of the Football Championship Subdivision, formerly Division I-AA, since 1983. (Source: Chattanoogan 2010-09-01T01:07:08Z)

VIDEO: Fabio Cannavaro's Brilliant Backheel Assist On His Al Ahli Home Debut In Dubai

Legendary Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro had a fine home debut in the United Arab Emirates as the former Real Madrid centre-half managed to set up his side's second goal in a 4-1 rout of Al Wasl with a superb flick ... (Source: goal.com 2010-09-02T11:28:43Z)

Florida Gators quarterback commitment Jeff Driskel embraces Tim Tebow comparisons

who is on The Associated Press South Region 25 list of top recruits. "The expectations at Florida are to win titles every season, and the pressure is on the quarterback even more these days." Driskel threw for 1,427 ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-02T22:27:17Z)

USC Trojans' miserable off-season over; football kicks off in Hawaii

... USC football team's long and miserable off-season comes to a welcome end Thursday night. The Trojans play the University of Hawaii in Honolulu ... Patt Morrison that with new coach Lane Kiffin and new athletic ... (Source: 89.3 KPCC 2010-09-02T12:54:37Z)

College Football Predictions: USC Trojans vs Hawaii Week 1 Odds

Lane Kiffin will begin his new stint as the USC head coach. Kiffin was a top assistant for Carroll before striking out ... Vegas odds at the Hilton sportsbook have the USC Trojans -21 vs the Hawaii Warriors with a total of 51 (Source: vegassports-odds 2010-09-02T23:03:04Z)

Another Tim from Fla. bound for college stardom?

is on The Associated Press South Region 25 list of top recruits. He is considering Alabama, Florida, Florida State, LSU and Michigan. It's clear why so many top programs would be interested in him, too. Jernigan ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-02T22:55:55Z)

Cisco Offers $5 Billion for Skype

Networking gear maker Cisco Systems ( CSCO ) has offered $5 billion for the Internet telephony company Skype, TechCrunch, a leading Silicon Valley blog, reported recently. The deal, if successful, would ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-09-02T14:34:50Z)

Rob Dibble away from booth after criticism of Stephen Strasburg

... Rob Dibble will take two days off following his criticism of injured Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg (notes) , according to The Baltimore Sun. Speaking on Sirius XM Radio on Monday ... MASN spokesman Todd ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-24T23:56:42Z)

2010 College Football Tour: Young Skyhawks must grow up fast

Tennessee-Martin coach Jason Simpson hasn't had ... A CLOSER LOOK AT: UT-Martin Rewind: Led by all-Ohio Valley Conference quarterback Cade Thompson, the Skyhawks were picked to finish second in the OVC last season. (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2010-08-25T04:28:43Z)

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