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Deals of the Hour / October 25, 2010, 6:40 am

Sony retiring cassette Walkman in Japan

TOKYO—Sony is sending its cassette tape Walkman into retirement in Japan as demand for a music player that was ground-breaking in its day dwindles to a tiny niche in the era of digital technology. Sony stopped Japanese production of the portable music ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-25T12:49:02Z)

Magic Johnson Supports Idea of Contraction

Owners are throwing the contraction issue out on the table during Collective Bargaining Agreement talks. Players almost to a man oppose contraction because it means fewer jobs. Johnson took the owners side when asked by the Naples News at a charity event ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-10-25T13:03:21Z)

Monta Ellis scores 41, but Golden State Warriors fall to Los Angeles Lakers in OT

The Warriors got an NBA preseason high 41 points from Monta Ellis but blew a nine-point lead in the final 2 minutes of regulation on the way to a 105-102 overtime road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Ontario on Friday night. Golden State closed out a 3-5 ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-10-23T06:03:23Z)

Governors' races offer some heated skirmishes

WASHINGTON (AP) – Some of the sharpest bare-knuckle skirmishes this election season are the races for governor, especially in states shouldering the highest unemployment rates and largest tax increases. Many also are important in presidential elections ... (Source: Sauk Valley Daily Gazette 2010-10-25T06:08:10Z)

Lakers 105, Warriors 102, OT

ONTARIO, Calif. -- Kobe Bryant scored 22 points, Shannon Brown hit the go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Monta Ellis ' NBA preseason-high 41 points in a 105-102 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Ron ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-23T05:06:07Z)

Singapore Bourse to Buy Australian Exchange Firm

Singapore Exchange will buy Australia's main stock exchange operator, ASX , for about 8.4 billion Australian dollars ($8.3 billion), the companies said Monday. The merger aims to ward off the threat of alternative trading systems, to line up new avenues ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-25T05:53:51Z)

Governors' races offer some of sharpest skirmishes

Some of the sharpest bare-knuckle skirmishes this election season are the races for governor, especially in states shouldering the highest unemployment rates and largest tax increases. Many also are important in presidential elections, and both parties are ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-25T12:41:52Z)

Rangers, Giants extend World Series' inclusive trend

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jay-Z and Stephen King don't come to their games. The Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants are not cool enough to lure A-list celebrities into their sanctum, let alone write songs or books about them. The Rangers and Giants, who will ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-25T04:49:25Z)

Lakers top Warriors in OT despite Ellis' 41 points

ONTARIO, Calif. -- Kobe Bryant scored 22 points, Shannon Brown hit the go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Monta Ellis' NBA preseason-high 41 points in a 105-102 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Reggie ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-23T05:13:16Z)

2010 MLB World Series Set - ALCS Texas Rangers Vs NLCS San Francisco Giants

The 2010 World Series is ready to go - the Texas Rangers are playing the San Francisco Giants, after the Giants beat the Phillies 3-2 tonight to move on. The Rangers closed out the New York Yankees on Friday night to become the American League ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-24T04:36:18Z)

UFC 121: Cain Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar

Undefeated Cain Velasquez pounded champion Brock Lesnar with strikes to capture the heavyweight championship at UFC 121 in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday night. The American Kickboxing Academy standout used quickness and technique to scramble to his feet ... (Source: CBS News 2010-10-24T14:16:07Z)

Packers 28, Vikings 24

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Brett Favre threw three second-half interceptions to his former team and the Green Bay Packers held on to beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-24 on Sunday night. Favre appeared to deliver another signature comeback win with an apparent ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-25T03:37:50Z)

Pistons' Tracy McGrady says he'll practice Sunday

Tracy McGrady has said throughout the preseason that he will be ready for opening night Wednesday at New Jersey. But Pistons coach John Kuester said he needs to see McGrady go through a full practice before putting him on the floor. "He has not been in a ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-22T23:58:18Z)

Cain Velasquez pummels Brock Lesnar

C alif. - Cain Velasquez stopped Brock Lesnar late in the first round with a relentless flurry of punches, claiming Lesnar's UFC heavyweight title at UFC 121 last night at Honda Center. Velasquez (9-0) remained unbeaten by outpunching the fearsome Lesnar ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-25T06:58:16Z)

Sveum passes on Bucs, signs with Brewers

After dropping off the list of candidates to be the next Pirates manager, Dale Sveum signed a two-year contract to return as Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach. The Pirates told Sveum over the weekend he was no longer being considered for the job. Sveum has ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-24T20:42:40Z)

Pistons 98, Wizards 92

TOLEDO, Ohio -- Rodney Stuckey scored 34 points -- the most by any player this NBA preseason for about an hour -- and Charlie Villanueva added 19 to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 98-92 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. LeBron James ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-20T05:31:09Z)

Japan, India sign deal to boost trade, investment

TOKYO (AP) â€" The leaders of Japan and India were set to sign a broad economic partnership agreement Monday, seeking to slash import taxes on a range of goods from auto parts to bonsai plants and boost investment between the two major Asian economies ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-25T11:30:17Z)

Vikings' bad mood rising after loss

Premium: Photo gallery: Vikings at Packers, first half Premium: Photo gallery: Vikings at Packers: second half GREEN BAY, WIS. - Brad Childress was upset by Brett Favre's decision-making on Sunday night as the now-injured quarterback threw three ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-25T12:56:11Z)

All these years after Giants & Rangers played 1st interleague game, they meet in World Series

When the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants met the first time, it was a novelty. Now they're set to tangle for much, much more. Tim Lincecum and the Giants take on Cliff Lee and the Rangers in the World Series starting Wednesday night, a matchup of ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-24T04:14:49Z)

Governors' races offer some of the sharpest skirmishes

WASHINGTON -- Some of the sharpest bare-knuckle skirmishes this election season are the races for governor, especially in states shouldering the highest unemployment rates and largest tax increases. Many also are important in presidential elections, and ... (Source: Newark Advocate 2010-10-25T11:01:39Z)

Japan, India sign trade, investment pact and agree to speed up talks on nuclear energy deal

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, left, gestures during a meeting with his Japanese counterpart Naoto Kan, right, at the latter's official residence in Tokyo Monday, Oct. 25, 2010. The leaders were set to sign a sweeping agreement Monday on boosting ... (Source: Republic 2010-10-25T12:27:33Z)

Newsmaker: SGX's Bocker belies marathon-man status in ASX deal

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Magnus Bocker runs marathons for pleasure, but as CEO of Singapore Exchange, he is sprinting ahead. Just 10 months after taking the top job at SGX, the slim, 49-year-old Swede has negotiated an audacious $8.3 billion offer to buy ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-25T12:49:02Z)

Japan, India to sign trade, investment deal

The leaders of Japan and India were set to sign a broad economic partnership agreement Monday, seeking to slash import taxes on a range of goods from auto parts to bonsai plants and boost investment between the two major Asian economies. Indian Prime ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-25T06:15:19Z)

Sveum will return as hitting coach

The Milwaukee Brewers don't have a manager in place yet but they know who their hitting coach will be for next two seasons. The Brewers announced Saturday night that Dale Sveum has agreed to a two-year deal to remain the team's hitting coach. In five years ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-24T03:39:02Z)

Singapore's Offer for ASX Misses Mark

Afraid of losing its relevance, Singapore Exchange is offering to pay $8.3 billion for its Australian counterpart, ASX. Not only an expensive proposition, it's one that might not even work. True, the bid offers SGX access to Australia's $1 trillion pool of ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-25T09:50:04Z)

Sveum out of Brewers, Pirates manager races

The Brewers announced Saturday night that Dale Sveum has agreed to a two-year deal to remain the team's hitting coach -- that means he won't be the manager in Milwaukee or Pittsburgh. Sveum was interviewed by the Pirates and in signing his new deal with ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-24T16:10:39Z)

To finally beat Vikings, Packers must sack Brett Favre

G REEN BAY, Wis. — He used to be the face of the franchise. Now the Green Bay Packers would like nothing more than to see Brett Favre get a face full of turf at Lambeau Field on Sunday night — within the rules, of course, under heightened NFL scrutiny ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-25T04:49:25Z)

Leaders of Japan, India endorse deals to boost trade ties

TOKYO, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh endorsed a bilateral free trade agreement Monday, local media reported. The two leaders confirmed the end of the negotiations that began in 2007, Kyodo ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-10-25T13:17:40Z)

Cain Velasquez wrecks Brock Lesnar to capture UFC heavyweight belt

Four minutes later, Velasquez also was the UFC heavyweight champion. Velasquez stopped Lesnar late in the first round with a relentless flurry of punches Saturday night, claiming the title belt from the UFC's biggest star. "It's a great feeling to have the ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-10-25T12:06:05Z)

Japan, India sign deal to increase trade

TOKYO -- The leaders of India and Japan signed a sweeping agreement Monday to increase trade and agreed to speed up talks toward a civilian nuclear energy deal - despite sensitivity in Japan over India's past atomic test blasts. Indian Prime Minister ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-25T12:27:33Z)

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