Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 4, 2010, 8:43 am

Mideast leaders agree to continue talking

... first Middle East peace talks in nearly two years got off to a quick start Thursday, with Israeli ... Iranian leaders; Jewish settlers determined to expand their hold on the contested West Bank; and the Palestinian (Source: The Keene Sentinel 2010-09-04T12:30:46Z)

Across the sideline: Scouting the Pitt Panthers

No. 24 Utah match-up in Rice-Eccles Stadium. College football is ... The Panthers use a pro-style offense, one that the Utes don't see very often in the Mountain West Conference. Expect Pitt to line up, nose-to-nose, (Source: ksl.com 2010-08-31T17:57:38Z)

Devils tout 'good faith' in Ilya Kovalchuk deal

The New Jersey Devils say they acted in good faith during their contract negotiations with Ilya Kovalchuk. The NHL signed off on Kovalchuk's latest contract with the Devils on Friday, approving a revised 15-year, $ ... (Source: Salon 2010-09-04T15:15:25Z)

Tar Heels star subpoenaed in agent probe

... Tar Heels' star defensive tackle, Marvin Austin. Austin is one of 13 players who did not travel with the Tar Heels to Atlanta for today's opener against LSU because ... Austin and receiver Greg Little got ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-04T07:08:39Z)

Michigan man encounters alligator in corn field

BURR OAK, Mich. (AP) — A Burr Oak man simply wanted to gather some sweet corn for the family freezer. He didn't expect to have to deal with an alligator rushing at him. Jeff Adamski was in a corn field ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-09-04T10:14:46Z)

Iowa offensive lineman Hundertmark to leave Hawkeyes

Iowa junior offensive lineman Cody Hundertmark has left the football program to concentrate on academics. The announcement was made by Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4, 285-pounder lettered ... (Source: KGET TV 17 2010-09-01T22:42:47Z)

Frank McCourt delves into marriage at divorce trial

Frank McCourt delves into marriage at divorce trial ... nearly 30-year marriage between McCourt and his estranged wife, former Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt. (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-04T10:36:14Z)

Tony Blair Pelted With Eggs at Book Signing

Sept. 4) – Tony Blair ... barrier on Dublin's O'Connell Street, where Blair arrived this morning to sign copies of his book, "A Journey." Tram service in the area was suspended, and roads closed around the Eason's ... (Source: AOL News 2010-09-04T11:33:30Z)

Clinton: Now is the time for Mideast peace

... with Israeli and Palestinian television broadcasters a day after she presided over the launch of the first direct talks in two years, Clinton said the rise of Iranian-backed extremist ideology in the Middle East ... (Source: Jamestown Sun 2010-09-04T12:02:08Z)

Michigan man finds alligator in cornfield

A Burr Oak man simply wanted to gather some sweet corn for the family freezer. He didn't expect to have to deal with an alligator rushing at him. Jeff Adamski was in a cornfield on a recent evening when ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-09-03T13:43:32Z)

Protesters Hurl Eggs, Shoes At Tony Blair

Anti-war protesters hurled shoes and eggs at Tony Blair on Saturday as he arrived for the ... had "blood on his hands" as the former British prime minister arrived at a Dublin book store. A shoe, eggs and other ... (Source: WITN 2010-09-04T13:06:34Z)

Utah Utes football: Wynn day-to-day after spraining thumb

... day as the Utes look ahead to their final Mountain West Conference opener Sept. 11 against UNLV at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Wynn completed 21-of-36 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns against the Panthers. (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-03T19:34:18Z)

Brooks, Christopher fuel win

caught the ball just about on the big red U at midfield at Rice-Eccles Stadium, and couldn ... fourth-quarter touchdown that helped the Utes start their final season in the Mountain West Conference with an important ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-09-03T17:03:58Z)

12 to 15 Tar Heels to miss LSU game

... Marvin Austin and Robert Quinn, the team's leading receiver Greg Little, starting cornerbacks Kendric Burney and ... our team will be excited to face LSU ." "Moving forward, Dick Baddour, Butch Davis and I ... (Source: Daily Tar Heel 2010-09-04T14:32:28Z)

Dodgers Owner's Wife Didn't Think Team Deal Was Risky

(Updates with McCourt's testimony in third paragraph.) Sept. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Jamie McCourt, the estranged wife of Los Angeles Dodgers' owner Frank McCourt, testified in her divorce trial that she didn't ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-04T07:01:29Z)

Tar Heels limp into LSU game

But for the 18th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, who play No. 21 LSU tonight in the ... star receiver Greg Little was suspended for the game. On Wednesday, star defensive tackle Marvin Austin was suspended for the ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-09-04T07:51:36Z)

Knicks Turned Down Deal For Fernandez

Knicks president Donnie Walsh recently rejected a three-team deal that would have sent Anthony Randolph to Indiana, a first-round pick to Portland and Rudy Fernandez to New York, according to a team source. The ... (Source: RealGM 2010-09-03T20:24:24Z)

Time Warner Cable, Disney reach program deal

including the new Disney Junior basic cable channel and ESPN Networks, via the Web for Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks customers. It also features more video-on-demand on cable, including ABC On Demand ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-02T23:24:33Z)

Sports digest: NHL approves Ilya Kovalchuk's new deal with New Jersey Devils

The NHL has signed off on left wing Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils. Five weeks after rejecting the Russian's landmark 17-year, $102 million contract with the Devils, the league ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-04T04:52:38Z)

Tony Blair Gets Egged By Protesters

Tony Blair gets egged by protesters. About 200 protesters threw eggs and shoes at Tony Blair in Dublin, Ireland. The former prime minister arrived at Eason's bookstore in the Irish capital, despite heavy ... (Source: Newsoxy.com 2010-09-04T12:09:18Z)

Ferentz, Mason: Hawkeyes, UIHC face challenges

Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz said there is plenty of excitement on campus for the upcoming football season. "We're moving forward and we're excited to get on the field," he said at his annual ... (Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen 2010-09-01T20:48:15Z)

Source: Walsh recently nixed Rudy deal

Rudy Fernandez continues to lobby for a trade to New ... Knicks president Donnie Walsh recently rejected a three-team deal that would have sent Anthony Randolph to Indiana, a first-round pick to Portland and ... (Source: ProBasketballNews.com 2010-09-03T09:33:00Z)

Iowa Hawkeyes 2010 College Football Predictions

Iowa Hawkeyes 2010 College Football Predictions: The Iowa Hawkeyes have won 20 games over the past two seasons under head coach Kirk Ferentz. This includes an 11–2 mark last season and the program's first ever ... (Source: Bet on Horses 2010-08-23T16:34:04Z)

Burr Oak man kills 34-inch gator while picking corn

Burr Oak -- A man simply wanted to gather some sweet corn for the family freezer. He didn't expect to have to deal with a 34-inch alligator rushing at him. Jeff Adamski of St. Joseph County was in a corn ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-04T05:14:07Z)

Time Warner Strikes Long-Term Carriage Deal with Disney/ABC, ESPN

BURBANK: Time Warner Cable and Disney/ABC Television Group have reached an agreement that will keep such channels as ABC, ESPN and Disney on the cable platform. Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks will also ... (Source: World Screen News 2010-09-03T14:26:29Z)

Devils pleased with Ilya Kovalchuk decision

NEWARK, N.J. -- The New Jersey Devils say they acted in good faith during their contract negotiations with Ilya Kovalchuk . The NHL signed off on Kovalchuk's latest contract with the Devils on Friday ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-04T15:22:34Z)

Rumor: Knicks passing on Rudy Fernandez to

Knicks president Donnie Walsh recently rejected a three-team deal that would have sent Anthony Randolph to Indiana, a first-round pick to Portland and Rudy Fernandez to New York, according to a team source. HoopsVibe ... (Source: Hoop Vibes 2010-09-04T03:12:25Z)

Jamie McCourt takes stand in divorce trial

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jamie McCourt has begun testifying in a divorce trial that could determine ... testified that she favored buying the Dodgers and didn't feel the transaction was risky. Frank McCourt contends that a ... (Source: News 8 KFMB 2010-09-03T23:09:03Z)

Clinton, citing Iran, says time is short for Mideast peace deal

... with Israeli and Palestinian television broadcasters a day after she presided over the launch of the first direct talks in two years, Clinton said the rise of Iranian-backed extremist ideology in the Middle East ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-09-04T09:31:49Z)

Disney, Time Warner Cable Strike New Deal - Update

which was developed by Disney with Time Warner Cable, will be available only to Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks sports tier subscribers from September 4. The super-highlight channel will take fans around ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-03T05:22:28Z)

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