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Deals of the Hour / September 26, 2010, 3:43 pm

Comcast COO Steve Burke to take top spot at NBC Universal

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Comcast Chief Operating Officer Steve Burke will succeed Jeff Zucker as the new CEO of NBC Universal later this year, when Comcast takes control of the broadcaster. Comcast Corp. and General Electric Co., which currently owns NBC ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-26T21:51:40Z)

Lehman stuff to be auctioned in UK

LONDON — For sale: it's a sign of the times. Christie's is auctioning off the 10 foot-long sign that adorned the European headquarters of Lehman Brothers, along with paintings, furniture and other objects from the offices of the collapsed investment ... (Source: Khaleej Times 2010-09-25T03:51:57Z)

Seattle Mariners (58-96) at Tampa Bay Rays (93-61), 1:40 p.m.

The Tampa Bay Rays try to pad their lead atop the American League East this afternoon, when they go for a sweep in the finale of their three-game series with the Seattle Mariners at Tropicana Field Tampa moved 1 1/2 games in front of the New York Yankees ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-09-26T15:03:38Z)

Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Columbus

Evgeni Malkin and Arron Asham scored third- period goals, and Pittsburgh got by Columbus, 3-1, in the back end of a home- and-home preseason set between the two clubs from CONSOL Energy Arena. Asham also assisted on a second-period tally by Pascal Dupuis ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-26T02:10:33Z)

NHL: PENGUINS 3, BLUE JACKETS 1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored his first goal of the exhibition season to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Saturday night. Malkin deflected a puck past Columbus goalie Steve Mason at 2:47 of the third period to ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-09-26T10:02:59Z)

West Bank construction freeze ends

Israel's partial moratorium on West Bank construction expired late Sunday without a compromise aimed at keeping Palestinians from quitting recently relaunched Mideast peace talks. But intense negotiations under American mediation continued Sunday night and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-26T22:20:18Z)

Matt Ryan throws for 2 TDs, Bryant kicks OT field goal as Falcons beat Saints 27-24

NEW ORLEANS - Matt Bryant did what Garrett Hartley could not, drilling a 46-yard field goal with 1:55 left in overtime to lift the Atlanta Falcons to a 27-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The Saints appeared to have a thrilling victory in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-26T20:40:05Z)

US official: Last-minute talks on settlement deal to rescue Israel-Palestinian talks

JERUSALEM (AP) — An official in Washington says urgent diplomatic efforts are underway to rescue Israeli-Palestinian peace talks hours before a West Bank settlement construction slowdown expires. Palestinians have threatened to walk out of the talks if ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-26T17:55:26Z)

Airmen in Panhandle eager for Heat to arrive

Serious people have serious jobs at Hurlburt Field, a U.S. Air Force installation in Florida's Panhandle that houses the 1st Special Operations Wing. For them, the next few days will be more about fun and games than usual. Taking training camp 650 miles ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-26T22:20:18Z)

The Cain Train Derails Rockies

Matt Cain pitched brilliantly, overwhelming the Rockies lineup as the Giants went on to beat Colorado, 4-2, Sunday afternoon at Coors Field. Cain took a no-hitter into the eighth inning, but Jay Payton reached on an infield single. Freddy Sanchez and Cody ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-26T22:13:08Z)

Blackhawks beat Red Wings in first home game as champs

Chicago -- Jack Skille, Marian Hossa and Duncan Keith each had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Saturday night in exhibition game, their first home game since winning the Stanley Cup in June at Philadelphia ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-26T06:28:14Z)

Roundup: Spezza, Foligno score 2 each for Senators

OTTAWA -- Jason Spezza had two goals and an assist and Nick Foligno also scored twice to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 6-2 preseason victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Chris Neil scored a power-play goal in the first, and Bobby Butler ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-26T11:07:25Z)

Sign of the times: Lehman Bros sign, artworks, up for UK auction as creditors sell off assets

LONDON (AP) — For sale: a sign of the times. Christie's is auctioning off the 10 foot-long (3 meter-long) sign that adorned the European headquarters of Lehman Brothers , along with paintings, furniture and other objects from the offices of the collapsed ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T19:02:14Z)

A different mission: Soldiers 'excited' about Miami Heat decision to hold camp at air bases

Serious people have serious jobs at Hurlburt Field, a U.S. Air Force installation in Florida's Panhandle that houses the 1st Special Operations Wing. For them, the next few days will be more about fun and games than usual. Taking training camp 650 miles ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-26T22:05:59Z)

Lehman sign, artworks at auction in UK

LONDON — For sale: a sign of the times. Christie's is auctioning off the 10 foot-long (3 meter-long) sign that adorned the European headquarters of Lehman Brothers, along with paintings, furniture and other objects from the offices of the collapsed ... (Source: Bradenton Herald 2010-09-25T03:59:06Z)

Solution is patched up for pumpkin sale

LOXAHATCHEE, Fla., Sep 25, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- A Florida church has found a place to sell its pumpkins at last. Jim Sims, pastor of Grace Fellowship's Acreage campus, had planned to hold the church's pumpkin patch sale on three acres it owns in ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-09-25T21:02:44Z)

Grace Fellowship's pastor gets site to sell pumpkins

Pastor Jim Sims has found a patch for his pumpkins. Sims, the pastor of Grace Fellowship's Acreage campus, planned to set up the church's second annual pumpkin patch sale on three acres the church owns in Loxahatchee. But county administrators this week ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-25T01:50:15Z)

Red Wings lose preseason game at Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — Jack Skille, Marian Hossa and Duncan Keith each had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Saturday night in exhibition player in their first home game since winning the Stanley Cup in June at ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-09-26T10:17:18Z)

Acreage pastor gets site to sell pumpkins

Pastor Jim Sims has found a patch for his pumpkins. Sims, the pastor of Grace Fellowship's Acreage campus, planned to set up the church's second annual pumpkin patch sale on three acres the church owns in Loxahatchee. But county administrators this week ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-25T02:18:53Z)

In Panhandle, soldiers eager for Heat to arrive

Serious people have serious jobs at Hurlburt Field, a U.S. Air Force installation in Florida's Panhandle that houses the 1st Special Operations Wing. For them, the next few days will be more about fun and games than usual. Taking training camp 650 miles ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-26T20:11:27Z)

Cain takes no-no into 8th, Giants top Rockies 4-2

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider) DENVER (AP) - Matt Cain carried a no-hitter into the ... (Source: MyNorthwest.com 2010-09-26T22:20:18Z)

Panthers rally to top Seguin, Bruins in shootout

Tyler Seguin scored in his first game at TD Garden. Nathan Horton got on the board against his former team. But the visiting Florida Panthers still got the last laugh against the Boston Bruins. Mike Santorelli and Cory Stillman netted shootout goals and ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-09-26T04:40:52Z)

Rays pound Mariners to extend AL East lead

Matt Joyce hit a two-run homer and B.J. Upton added two hits, including a solo shot, and two RBI as Tampa Bay rode a four-run first inning to down Seattle, 9-1, in the middle test of a three-game set from Tropicana Field. St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network ... (Source: WKYC 2010-09-26T02:03:23Z)

Jeff Zucker to leave NBC Universal when Comcast deal closes

The meeting was amicable and cordial, but Comcast Corp. executive Stephen Burke got his point across: "Steve made it clear that they wanted me to go at close," said Jeff Zucker of NBC Universal Inc. So it's official. NBC Universal's top executive, Jeffrey ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-26T08:15:37Z)

Bryant lifts Falcons to win after Saints' Hartley misses

NEW ORLEANS -- Matt Bryant did what Garrett Hartley could not, drilling a 46-yard field goal with 1:55 left in overtime to lift the Atlanta Falcons to a 27-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The Saints appeared to have a thrilling victory in ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-26T22:13:08Z)

Israeli building slowdown ends; Jewish settlers celebrate

REVAVA, West Bank - Jewish settlers released balloons and broke ground on a kindergarten in celebration Sunday as a 10-month construction slowdown expired, while U.S. and Israeli leaders tried to figure out how to keep Palestinians from walking out of ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-26T22:27:27Z)

Umps monitoring balls at Coors Field after Giants raise concern about 'juiced' balls with MLB

DENVER – Umpires are keeping a close eye on game balls at Coors Field after the San Francisco Giants expressed concern to the commissioner's office that the Colorado Rockies might be using "juiced" balls when they're batting. Major League Baseball ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-26T00:51:48Z)

Bryant's OT Kick Lifts Falcons Over Saints

WDSU .com Matt Bryant did what Garrett Hartley could not, drilling a 46-yard field goal with 1:55 left in overtime to lift the Atlanta Falcons to a 27-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The Saints appeared to have a thrilling victory in hand ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-26T22:13:08Z)

AL East-leading Rays eye sweep of Mariners

The Tampa Bay Rays try to pad their lead atop the American League East this afternoon, when they go for a sweep in the finale of their three-game series with the Seattle Mariners at Tropicana Field (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Rays try to pad their ... (Source: WKYC 2010-09-26T15:46:35Z)

Comcast names Burke to run NBCU

Steve Burke, like his father before him, is going to run a TV network. Burke, the No. 2 executive at Comcast Corp., was named on Sunday to run NBC Universal Inc. when the cable giant acquires 51 percent of the entertainment and news giant, which could be ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-26T22:13:08Z)

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