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Deals of the Hour / September 7, 2010, 12:40 am

U.S. Open Capsules: Wozniacki wallops 2006 champ Sharapova at U.S. Open

NEW YORK (AP) — Grit was not ... 7-6 (4) on Monday to reach her first quarterfinal at Flushing Meadows. Her best Grand Slam result is reaching the semifinals at last year's French Open. The champion of that ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-09-07T05:24:52Z)

Wozniacki beats Sharapova; Federer tops Melzer at U.S. Open

NEW YORK - Forehands, backhands, big serves. Caroline Wozniacki got almost everything back Monday, frustrating Maria Sharapova in a 6-3, 6-4 victory to advance to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. Top ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-09-07T04:41:55Z)

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Wozniacki eliminates Sharapova at US Open

NEW YORK — Forehands, backhands, big serves. Caroline Wozniacki got almost everything back Monday, frustrating Maria Sharapova in a 6-3, 6-4 victory to advance to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. Top ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-09-06T22:58:20Z)

U.S. OPEN: Wozniacki eliminates Sharapova

Open runner-up Wozniacki over Sharapova, who has failed to make it to the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows since winning the 2006 ... thanks to her Grand Slam final debut in New York and, most recently, her 18-1 ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-07T04:56:14Z)

BHP, Rio Tinto Set to Pay Mining Tax in Australia as Gillard Clinches Deal

... Australia after Julia Gillard 's Labor party today won support ... Minister Gillard clinched a deal with two independent lawmakers Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor , paving the way for her to form a government. (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-07T06:43:37Z)

Air Products adds to its Airgas offer

NEW YORK — Air Products and Chemicals Inc. said ... to buy rival Airgas Inc. to $65.50 per share, but said it will walk away if Airgas shareholders don't elect its board slate and approve its bylaw proposals. (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-07T07:12:15Z)

'Woz' wows, and tops Maria Sharapova at Open

Open runner-up Wozniacki over Sharapova, who has failed to make it even as far as the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows since winning ... thanks to her Grand Slam final debut in New York and, most recently, (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-07T04:56:14Z)

Gillard Wins Support to Form Australia Government

Sept. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard clinched a deal with ... Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor, said they would back Gillard's Labor Party over Tony Abbott's opposition. Both lawmakers ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-07T05:53:30Z)

Reliance Communications, GTL Infra call off deal to create $11 billion telecom ...

MUMBAI, INDIA — A deal that would have more than ... Reliance Communications down 0.9 percent and GTL down 2.7 percent in midday trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange. (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-06T20:20:51Z)

Rex, Woody visit helped seal Revis deal for Jets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - Darrelle Revis and Rex Ryan looked at each other, huddled in a conference room in Florida, and immediately knew they had the same game plan. The New York Jets' star cornerback ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-09-07T07:19:24Z)

Houston Texans agree to one-year deal with Matt Leinart

HOUSTON—Matt Leinart has agreed to a one ... on Monday that Leinart had reached a deal with the Texans. The Texans were looking for insurance at backup quarterback after Dan Orlovsky threw two interceptions in ... (Source: KHOU 2010-09-06T22:29:42Z)

Matt Leinart agrees to one-year deal with Houston Texans

HOUSTON - Matt Leinart has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston ... The Texans were looking for insurance at backup quarterback after Dan Orlovsky threw two interceptions in Houston's last preseason game last ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-07T02:25:55Z)

Darrelle Revis returns to Jets

Darrelle Revis ... Rex Ryan said. Revis didn't practice, but was there in time to address the team and break down the practice huddle, with NFL Films cameras capturing the moment for HBO's "Hard Knocks" series. Some ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-09-07T03:58:59Z)

Lou Lamoriello and Devils chairman Jeff Vanderbeek meet with NHL execs over new Ilya Kovalchuk deal

An arbitrator earlier this month ruled that the league was within its rights to void Kovalchuk's $102 million contract, which at 17-years was the longest in NHL history. It is believed, the two sides were ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-24T08:26:07Z)

Caroline Wozniaki Takes Out Maria Sharapova

Making for quite the attractive match, Caroline Wozniacki took the court with Maria Sharapova at the US Open tennis tournament in New York City on Monday (September 6). Certainly two of the best looking ladies on ... (Source: The Gossip Girls 2010-09-07T04:27:36Z)

Navy Midshipmen Vs. University of Maryland Terrapins Highlights

Despite outgaining Maryland by 200 yards and keeping the ball 19 minutes longer than the Terrapins, the Naval Academy Midshipmen were not able to achieve a fourth quarter comeback against the Terrapins ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-07T02:47:24Z)

Darrelle Revis covers all angles for Jets

Darrelle Revis has that distinction. He is one of those special players. That's why Jets coach Rex Ryan hauled his butt down to Florida over the weekend and parked himself on Revis' doorstep and wouldn't leave ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-07T04:41:55Z)

Devils tout 'good faith' in Ilya Kovalchuk deal

... Devils say they acted in good faith during their contract negotiations with Ilya Kovalchuk.The NHL signed off on Kovalchuk ... General manager Lou Lamoriello said in a statement Saturday the team is pleased with ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-04T19:11:38Z)

Maryland 17, Navy 14

The Midshipmen (0-1) held the ball for nearly 19 minutes longer than Maryland (0-1) and outgained the Terrapins by more than 200 yards. But in a game influenced by untimely turnovers and huge penalties, the outcome ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-06T23:26:58Z)

India's Reliance Communications, GTL scrap tower deal

India's second-largest wireless carrier ... and neither side is extending the deadline," GTL said in a regulatory filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange. "Consequently, the process of merger as originally contemplated ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-06T11:52:36Z)

Caroline Wozniacki romps past Maria Sharapova

Another quarterfinal will pit No. 5 Robin Soderling, a two-time French Open finalist, against No. 2 Roger Federer or No. 13 Jurgen Melzer. Sweden's Soderling hit 15 aces and did not face a single break point after ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-07T07:26:34Z)

Air Products boosts Airgas buyout offer to $5.48 billion, or $65.50 per share

Air Products & Chemicals Inc. now wants Airgas Inc. shareholders to elect its three nominees to its board and approve some bylaw proposals at a September 15 meeting. Air Products says it will end its offer if ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-06T21:10:57Z)

Sensex up marginally; Asian cues mixed

MUMBAI: Indian markets opened marginally higher Tuesday ... The Bombay Stock Exchange rose to trade at 18,586.10, up 26.05 points or 0.14 per cent. The 30-share index touched a high of 18,601.70 versus a low of ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-09-07T03:58:59Z)

Australia PM Gillard handed power by independents

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard ... Tony Windsor both backed Gillard while a third "kingmaker", cowboy hat-wearing maverick Bob Katter, broke from their informal grouping to support conservative leader Tony ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-07T06:14:59Z)

Consistent Caroline Wozniacki ousts erring Maria Sharapova in fourth round of U.S ...

Roger Federer reached the quarterfinals at a 26th major in a row by beating No. 13 Jurgen Melzer of Austria 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in Monday night's last match. Sweden's Robin Soderling, the No. 5 seed, hit 15 aces and ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-09-07T04:27:36Z)

NHL approves Devils' contract to Kovalchuk

A statement today from New Jersey Devils President/CEO/general manager Lou Lamoriello: "We have been advised today that the NHL has approved the contract between Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils. We are ... (Source: Albany Times Union (blog) 2010-09-04T14:53:56Z)

Federer tops Melzer in straight sets

NEW YORK -- With another straight-set victory out of the way at the U.S. Open, Roger Federer can start thinking about a rematch with Robin Soderling. Five-time champion Federer beat 13th-seeded Jurgen ... (Source: Daily Camera 2010-09-07T06:43:37Z)

Air Products boosts Airgas acquisition offer

Air Products and Chemicals Inc. said Monday it has boosted its offer to buy rival Airgas Inc. to $65.50 per share, but said it will walk away if Airgas shareholders don't elect its board slate and approve its bylaw ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-06T23:19:48Z)

Matt Leinart agrees to one-year deal with Texans

Houston -- Matt Leinart ... the Houston Texans, according to agent Tom Condon. Leinart was cut by Arizona on Saturday. The Texans were looking for insurance at backup quarterback after former Lion Dan Orlovsky threw ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-06T17:07:34Z)

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