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Deals of the Hour / October 25, 2010, 7:40 am

Sharks update: Players drawn in by Giants' postseason run

CALGARY, Alberta -- The locker room mood was considerably lighter before Sunday night's loss to the Calgary Flames, but even then Ryane Clowe wasn't sure he should admit it. But, yes, he said, he and some of his teammates were keeping track of the Giants ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-25T13:03:21Z)

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)

DMC doctors join march toward accountable care

Detroit Medical Center has formed its first ever physician-hospital organization and has applied for the physician group incentive program with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan . More than 500 doctors, including private physicians on the DMC medical ... (Source: Crain's Detroit Business 2010-10-25T01:00:22Z)

Colorado Rapids 2-2 Real Salt Lake

Alvero Saborio scored goals in the 90th minute and in added time, and Real Salt Lake extended its unbeaten streak to 14 with a 2-2 tie against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night. Real Salt Lake (15-4-11) appeared headed for defeat before Saborio sent a ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-24T09:44:06Z)

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)

Oprah Endorses 'Rally To Restore Sanity And/Or Fear' (VIDEO)

Last night on "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart was paid a surprise visit by Stephen Colbert who convinced him to combine the " Rally To Restore Sanity " with his "March To Keep Fear Alive" into one epic event now dubbed "The Rally To Restore Sanity And/Or ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-15T13:51:00Z)

Are Phillies over the hill or just out of alignment?

The window is still wide open. The window is closing fast. Half-full, half-empty, there doesn't seem to be much middle ground over what Saturday night's NLCS loss to the San Francisco Giants signifies. The Phillies likely will return six of the seven All ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-25T13:03:21Z)

De Rosario brace spoils Jaime Moreno's swan song; Toronto beats D.C. United 3-2 [Video ...

Thanks to a Dwayne De Rosario brace, Saturday's 3-2 final result at RFK Stadium belonged to Toronto FC. But no one could deny that the night belonged to Jaime Moreno. While his team ended an abysmal campaign with one last disappointing loss, D.C. United ... (Source: Potomac Soccer Wire 2010-10-25T01:50:28Z)

Recap: D.C. vs. Toronto FC

Washington, D.C. (Sports Network) - Jaime Moreno scored his 133rd career goal to retire from Major League Soccer as the all-time leading scorer, but Dwayne De Rosario's two second-half goals gave Toronto FC a 3-2 win over D.C. United on Saturday night at ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-24T02:48:55Z)

D.C. United 2-3 Toronto FC

Dwayne De Rosario scored twice after halftime to spoil Jaime Moreno's farewell and propel Toronto F.C. to a 3-2 victory over D.C. United on Saturday in both teams' season finale. Moreno put United up 2-1 on a 39th-minute penalty kick for his 133rd career ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-24T09:15:28Z)

Bruce Bochy's decisions a big reason why San Francisco Giants made the World Series

SAN FRANCISCO - Bruce Bochy mixed and matched the San Francisco Giants all the way to the World Series. From Game 1 of the division series against Atlanta to the NL pennant clincher Saturday night in Philly, Bochy's moves have been right on this October ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-25T14:07:46Z)

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 to sign trade, investment deal

The leaders of India and Japan were set to sign a sweeping agreement Monday on boosting trade while the visiting Indian prime minister pushed for a nuclear energy deal — a touchy issue for Tokyo because of India's past atomic test blasts. With its ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-25T12:49:02Z)

Favre throws 3 INTs, Packers beat Vikings 28-24

GREEN BAY, Wis. — 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: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-25T03:45:00Z)

Saborio scores twice, Real Salt Lake extends unbeaten streak to 14, ties Colorado 2-2

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - Alvero Saborio scored goals in the 90th minute and in added time, and Real Salt Lake extended its unbeaten streak to 14 with a 2-2 tie against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night. Real Salt Lake (15-4-11) appeared headed for defeat ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-24T03:31:52Z)

About (Late) Last Night: Stephen Colbert, Oprah crash 'The Daily Show' [video]

There isn't a much more exciting surprise guest for a "Daily Show" audience than when Stephen Colbert stops by unannounced, as he did last night. For him to be upstaged takes a monumental celebrity appearance like, say, Oprah Winfrey, who not only showed ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-15T18:37:20Z)

The Surge in Afghanistan: Successful or Not?

The timing of the current surge is critical, for multiple reasons. As the typically harsh Afghan winter approaches, NATO forces are trying to cripple the Taliban insurgency in a way that they have not been able to achieve to date. If the current surge of ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-25T14:14:56Z)

Police: Gunmen kill 9 Afghans guarding NATO convoy; 4 Taliban die in coalition airstrike

KABUL, Afghanistan - Gunmen killed nine Afghan workers who were guarding a NATO supply convoy in the south of the country, police said Monday. The attack in Gereshk district happened on Sunday night, said the deputy police chief for Helmand province ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-18T11:52:54Z)

NBA Game of the Week Miami Heat at Boston Celtics

number of intriguing matchups including an October 29 contest between the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. The biggest game of the week however, is the opening night matchup between the new-look Miami Heat and the Eastern Conference Champion Boston Celtics ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-25T01:57:37Z)

2010-11 Celtics roster rundown

Four months after a painful walk off the confetti-covered floor at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the Boston Celtics begin their quest to get back to the NBA Finals Tuesday night against the Miami Heat . To kick off our season preview, we take a player ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-24T21:47:05Z)

Mich. AG's review of DMC-Vanguard deal ongoing

DETROIT (AP) - The state attorney general's office says there's no timetable for signing off on the proposed sale of the nonprofit Detroit Medical Center to for-profit Vanguard Health Systems Inc. Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox's spokeswoman Joy ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-10-24T02:56:05Z)

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)

Afghanistan: Taliban Attack NATO Fuel Convoy, Killing 3

Taliban fighters attacked a NATO convoy and killed three drivers before setting 13 fuel tankers ablaze in southeastern Afghanistan , an Afghan official said Friday. The attack occurred Thursday night in Zabul Province, according to the provincial governor ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-23T04:08:51Z)

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)

Recap: Colorado vs. Real Salt Lake

Alvaro Saborio scored twice in stoppage time as Real Salt Lake tied the Colorado Rapids, 2-2, on Saturday night to end the regular season in Major League Soccer on a 14-game unbeaten streak. Omar Cummings and Conor Casey scored on each side of halftime for ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-24T04:36:18Z)

Postgame: Vikings livid after loss to Packers

GREEN BAY, WIS. -- Wow, where to begin? The Vikings fell to 2-4 with a 28-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers in a game that had numerous twists and turns. Brett Favre threw three interceptions in the second half and the Vikings had three touchdowns ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-25T13:46:18Z)

DMC purchase still awaits OK

Vanguard Health System's $1.5 billion purchase of the Detroit Medical Center still awaits state and federal approval, and at least one analyst believes the deal could be delayed without the setup for Medicare reimbursements in place. Vanguard and the DMC ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-23T05:06:07Z)

Miami Heat visit Celtics in much-anticipated NBA betting opener

The 2010-11 NBA betting campaign tips with a bang Tuesday night when the Boston Celtics host LeBron James making his debut with the Miami Heat. Tuesday's opening-night slate in the NBA tips off with a much-anticipated clash between the Miami Heat and ... (Source: Sbrforum.com 2010-10-25T13:03:21Z)

Leaders of Japan, India endorse deals to boost trade ties

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 News reported. They also ... (Source: People's Daily Online 2010-10-25T13:53:27Z)

Video: Oprah Makes Surprise Appearance on "Daily Show"; Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert Combine Rallies

Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance on last night's Daily Show via satellite to announce that she was going to fly the audience to Washington, D.C., for Stewart's October 30 "Rally to Restore Sanity." "We need a bit more sanity in the world," the ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-15T12:03:37Z)

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