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Deals of the Hour / October 23, 2010, 3:39 pm

NFL Needs To Protect Its League Before It's Too Late

At last, the richest enterprise in sports has become medically aware of head injuries, a health issue that can risk long-term dangers to the brain. If an athlete suffers a concussion from a helmet-to-helmet blow, the league should respond proactively and ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-23T22:31:13Z)

To sea or not to sea

probably with a boat sometime late last week and has spent a full week terrorizing carp and perch," said Tony LaCasse, a spokesman for New England Aquarium. The slippery interloper finally was cornered yesterday in the Charles River Dam's boat locks ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-23T22:31:13Z)

Brady volunteers the Hoosier card

Figures released last week showed that Tennessee's unemployment rate had fallen to 9.4 percent. That's lower than the national rate of 9.6 percent. Illinois' dropped slightly to 9.9 percent and Indiana's dipped to 10.1 percent. Comparing the broad range of ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-23T22:31:13Z)

Missouri vs. Oklahoma

The Tigers had seven sacks in last Saturday's 30-9 win over Texas A&M, which came in averaging 35.0 points, and they expect to have top pass rusher Aldon Smith back for this contest. Smith, the Big 12 freshman the year last season after setting a school ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-23T22:38:23Z)

Iowa State becomes latest to upset Longhorns in Texas

Many figured that playing five of their last six games at home would be a good thing for Texas. The Longhorns had talked about redeeming themselves after a 34-12 home loss against UCLA on Sept. 25. But just like UCLA did, the Cyclones (4-4, 2-2) jumped on ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-23T22:31:13Z)

Leaked Iraq war files portray weak, divided nation

Iraq's security forces are going to be much less capable in December 2011 — when the last U.S. troops are scheduled to depart — than was planned when the Bush administration negotiated the withdrawal agreement just two years ago. AP National Security ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-23T22:31:13Z)

Jerry Stackhouse Inks Deal With Miami Heat

Stackhouse was in Miami to workout Friday, and the team liked what it saw from the 15-year veteran. He has averaged 18 ppg during his career, but hasn't averaged more than 13 ppg a season during his last five years in the league. Stackhouse spent last ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-23T22:31:13Z)

Washington Wizards center Kevin Seraphin waiting for instincts to kick in

And while Andray Blatche and Hilton Armstrong have tried to assist him and offer advice, Seraphin said that it has helped to have another French-speaking teammate in fellow rookie Hamady Ndiaye for the times when he gets really lost. "With guys like that, (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-23T22:38:23Z)

Chelsea moves five points clear at top of English Premier League -- Sky Sports

which only secured promotion to the EPL at the end of last season, climbed to fourth in the table as it hit back from a goal down to secure a 2-1 home success over Fulham. Zoltan Gera's low drive from the edge of the box was tipped onto the post by Scott ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-23T22:31:13Z)

G.O.P. Is Poised to Seize House, if Not Senate

But Republicans have placed enough seats into play that Democrats now seem likely to give up many of the gains they made in the last two election cycles, leaving Washington on the brink of a substantial shift in the balance of power. The final nine days of ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-23T22:31:13Z)

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