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Deals of the Hour / October 18, 2010, 12:40 am

Eagles WR DeSean Jackson suffers head injury, will not return

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson suffered a head injury against the Falcons and will not return to the game. Jackson took a violent hit from Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson. Both players remained on the field for a prolonged period of ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-18T06:52:15Z)

FIFA's Temarii acknowledges he made a 'mistake' to talk of World Cup deals

ZURICH - FIFA executive committee member Reynald Temarii has acknowledged he made a mistake talking to undercover reporters about deals for his World Cup hosting vote. Temarii tells The Associated Press that he met FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Sunday to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-17T20:00:51Z)

Boise State chasing Oklahoma, Oregon in BCS standings

Most national college football powers have always fattened up their nonconference schedules with marshmallows and cream puffs, the perfect recipe for a fat record to attract pollsters. Meanwhile, Oklahoma quietly schedules the likes of Oregon, Texas ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-18T06:59:25Z)

FIFA's Temarii: Mistake to talk about WCup deals

ZURICH -- FIFA executive committee member Reynald Temarii has acknowledged he made a mistake talking to undercover reporters about deals for his World Cup hosting vote. Temarii tells The Associated Press that he met FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Sunday to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-17T19:53:42Z)

Sec. of State Clinton says US committed to ending Mexico's drug violence

SAN FRANCISCO - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton reiterated her support Friday for ending Mexico's drug violence, saying it was in the United States' interest to crack down on drug cartels that have begun behaving more like terrorists and ... (Source: Canada East 2010-10-16T08:20:32Z)

Are you ready for red celery?

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Is America ready for red celery? A Florida produce company thinks so and has bet consumers will bite on the colorful crunch of its new product. Red celery will hit selected supermarkets Dec. 1 — in time to add some eye-catching color ... (Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle 2010-10-17T11:54:05Z)

Roy Oswalt, Jimmy Rollins lead Phillies to 6-1 win over Giants, evening NLCS at 1-1

PHILADELPHIA - This Roy was an ace, and he sparked a big inning with a daring dash around the bases. Roy Oswalt pitched eight dominant innings, Jimmy Rollins drove in four runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 Sunday night to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-18T05:12:02Z)

Florida company unveils red celery

A Florida-based U.S. produce company is looking to titillate the eye and the taste buds by offering a new red-colored celery to give a "colorful crunch" to salads and dips. Celery producer Duda Farm Fresh Foods unveiled the celery variety, to be sold under ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-16T15:58:40Z)

Nighthawks Again Rally To Beat Hartford 19-14

The Nighthawks intercepted Josh McCown twice and rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit to beat the Colonials 19-14 Saturday afternoon in Hartford. The Nighthawks intercepted Josh McCown twice and rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit to beat ... (Source: WOWT 2010-10-17T01:45:38Z)

Fifa Members Shown Selling World Cup Votes

FIFA's president, Sepp Blatter, promised an "in-depth investigation" into allegations by a British newspaper, The Sunday Times, that two FIFA executive committee members offered to sell their votes in World Cup bidding. Voting for the 2018 and 2022 ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-18T06:45:06Z)

Oklahoma, Oregon ahead of Boise State in BCS

The first BCS standings are out and Boise State is already chasing a couple of teams from the power conferences. Oklahoma was first and Oregon was second Sunday, with Boise State in third place and in need of plenty of help to become the first team from a ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-18T06:09:18Z)

Obama seeks to rekindle enthusiasm of 2008 campaign

President Barack Obama sought to recapture the magic of his 2008 campaign, holding a large open-air rally in Ohio to help struggling Democratic candidates in the Midwestern state. Amid voter anger over the sluggish economy and 9.6 percent unemployment ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T01:58:46Z)

Barack Obama\u002c Michelle Obama

With only two weeks till critical midterm elections\u002c President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama muster support for Democratic candidates during a rally at Ohio State University in Columbus\u002c Ohio\u002c Sunday\u002c Oct\u002e 17\u002c ... (Source: Idaho State Journal 2010-10-18T06:52:15Z)

As 'Mad Men' season ends, its creator feels great

With "Mad Men" airing its fourth-season finale Sunday night, its creator, Matthew Weiner, is willing to admit to feeling great. Mind you, satisfaction is not a routine state of mind for Weiner, despite the acclaim and cultural heat his show enjoys year ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-16T19:33:24Z)

Clinton: U.S. working to end threat of Mexico drug violence, its border trouble

SAN FRANCISCO — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton reiterated her support Friday for ending Mexico's drug violence, saying it was in the United States' interest to crack down on drug cartels that have begun behaving more like terrorists and ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-10-18T03:38:59Z)

Roy Oswalt, Jimmy Rollins help Philadelphia Phillies even NLCS at 1-1 with San Francisco Giants

PHILADELPHIA - This Roy was an ace, and he sparked a big inning with a daring dash around the bases. Roy Oswalt pitched eight dominant innings, Jimmy Rollins drove in four runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 Sunday night to ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-18T06:23:37Z)

Nighthawks move to 3-1 with win over Colonials

Yes, it's time for another quick mention of the UFL. Which should result in several comments complaining about it. Complain away. Until the labor situation in the NFL is resolved, we're going to periodically point one eye in the general direction of a ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-10-17T13:48:37Z)

Series creator satisfied as Mad Men concludes season 4

NEW YORK — With "Mad Men" airing its fourth-season finale Sunday night, its creator, Matthew Weiner, is willing to admit to feeling great. Mind you, satisfaction is not a routine state of mind for Weiner, despite the acclaim and cultural heat his show ... (Source: CTV 2010-10-17T02:14:16Z)

Eagles beat Falcons; concern rises after head injury to DeSean Jackson

PHILADELPHIA — Jeremy Maclin spoke to his Philadelphia Eagles teammate DeSean Jackson as the star wideout was helped off the field after a devastating helmet-to-helmet blow from Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson at the start of the second quarter ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-18T00:32:52Z)

Even without gay marriage on state ballots, the issue is a part of races across the country

NEW YORK (AP) — This election will be the first since the 1990s without a measure to ban gay marriage on any state ballot, yet the divisive issue is roiling races across the country during a time of tumult for the gay rights movement. In Iowa , voters ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-10-17T18:34:57Z)

On the Field: Jackson helped Eagles beat Falcons even after leaving game

On the official game summary, the biggest play in Sunday's game began with 6 minutes, 23 seconds left in the third quarter. But in reality, it had started far earlier. It went back to the first quarter when Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson ran an end ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-18T06:59:25Z)

BCS rankings - Oklahoma, Oregon ahead of Boise State

Oklahoma and Oregon are in the top spots of the first BCS standings of the season, leaving Boise State chasing a spot in the national championship game. The Sooners took first place by grading out No. 1 in the computer ratings. Oklahoma, coming off a 52-0 ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-18T06:23:37Z)

Gay marriage surfaces as an election issue in state races

New York — This election will be the first since the 1990s without a measure to ban gay marriage on any state ballot, yet the divisive issue is roiling races across the country during a time of tumult for the gay rights movement. In Minnesota, New ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-18T04:57:44Z)

Mad Men fans awash in speculation over finale's surprises

VANCOUVER — Those were not the days. That's Mad Men's underlying message, and has been ever since its inception. As the high-flying, Emmy Award-winning drama reaches the end of its fourth, finest season this weekend, though, it's hard not to feel a ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2010-10-15T23:16:30Z)

Oswalt helps Phillies beat Giants in Game 2 to even series

IF YOU WERE looking for a sense of urgency, a telltale sign that the Phillies took their early deficit in this series to heart, you could not have left Game 2 disappointed. Break it down any number of ways, from the dominant pitching of Roy Oswalt to the ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-18T06:59:25Z)

UPDATE: Obama pumps up largest crowd since inauguration in Columbus

Speaking before a lively crowd of 35,000 during a Sunday night rally on the campus of Ohio State University, President Barack Obama sought to recapture the enthusiasm of his presidential campaign, urging Democrats not to give up in the face of polls ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-10-18T01:58:46Z)

Sec. of State Clinton, speaking in Calif., says US committed to ending Mexico's drug violence

SAN FRANCISCO - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton reiterated her support Friday for ending Mexico's drug violence, saying it was in the United States' interest to crack down on drug cartels that have begun behaving more like terrorists and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-16T11:05:10Z)

Omaha Nighthawks Come From Behind To Defeat Hartford Colonials 19-14

HARTFORD, CT - Saturday, October 16, 2010 - For the second time this season, the Omaha Nighthawks rallied to beat the Hartford Colonials. The Nighthawks intercepted Hartford quarterback Josh McCown twice and rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit to ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-10-16T23:51:06Z)

Gay marriage surfaces as an issue in state races - Cadillac News (MI)

NEW YORK (AP) -- This election will be the first since the 1990s without a measure to ban gay marriage on any state ballot, yet the divisive issue is roiling races across the country during a time of tumult for the gay rights movement. In Minnesota, New ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-10-18T05:19:12Z)

Florida firm unveils new, red celery

MINNEAPOLIS - Is America ready for red celery? A Florida produce company thinks so and has bet consumers will bite on the colorful crunch of its new product. Red celery will hit selected supermarkets Dec. 1 - in time to add some eye-catching color to ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-17T23:21:17Z)

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