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Deals of the Hour / November 1, 2010, 2:39 pm

Getting to know Iowa State

Iowa State snapped a five-game losing streak against Kansas with a 28-16 win Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. The Cyclones scored 21 points in the third quarter to rebound after a lackluster start in the wake of their 28-21 road win over Texas a ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-11-01T04:26:48Z)

2nd UPDATE: AIG Closes ALICO Sale; Treasury Seen Making Profit

The U.S. Treasury Department said Monday it expects to earn a profit on its loans to and investments in American International Group Inc. ( AIG ), the troubled insurer it helped bail out at the height of the financial crisis. Treasury's announcement ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-11-01T19:28:45Z)

Guantanamo jury: Canadian 'child soldier' should get 40 years, but plea deal caps at 8 years

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - A military jury in Guantanamo says a former teenage al-Qaida fighter should serve 40 years in prison for war crimes, a symbolic decision because a plea deal caps his sentence at eight years. Omar Khadr earlier pleaded ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-31T21:53:06Z)

Golden State Warriors Wiretap

Warriors news gathered from around the net. The Warriors will not offer a contract extension to Brandan Wright, according to a team source. "We'll be evaluating Brandan throughout the season," Larry Riley said via text message. "We have a good relationship ... (Source: RealGM 2010-11-01T08:08:43Z)

Curb those trades

Q What are trading curbs? — S.B., Fort Wayne, Ind. ATrading curbs on program trading were instituted by the New York Stock Exchange after the crash of 1987 to temporarily restrict all or some trading during periods of volatility. Program trading was ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-10-31T11:16:01Z)

After post-game rant, Randy Moss gone from Minnesota, Childress tells Vikings in team meeting

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Randy Moss 's reunion with the Minnesota Vikings lasted 25 days — and three disappointing losses. Vikings players confirmed Monday that coach Brad Childress informed them during a team meeting that Moss had been let go, a few ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-11-01T20:47:29Z)

Randy Moss cut by Vikings

Eden Prairie, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have waived receiver Randy Moss. Linebacker Ben Leber said coach Brad Childress informed the team that Moss had been let go during a team meeting Monday afternoon. The NFL Network first reported the Vikings ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-01T21:16:07Z)

Is Swift's 'Dear John' really Mayer?

A new Taylor Swift song called "Dear John" has fans wondering if it's about her friend John Mayer. The 20-year-old, known for frank lyrics addressing her love life, sings, "Don't you think I was too young to be messed with?" And later: "Maybe it's you and ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-20T09:05:54Z)

DeAndre Levy gets start for Lions at linebacker

Detroit Lions middle linebacker DeAndre Levy will start for just the second time this year today against the Washington Redskins. Levy, who's battled groin and ankle injuries most of the season, is active for the first time since a Week 3 game against ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-01T06:42:49Z)

AIG Closes Sale of Alico; Treasury Seen Making Profit

The Treasury Department said Monday that it expects to earn a profit on its loans to and investments in American International Group Inc., the insurer it helped bail out at the height of the financial crisis. The Treasury's announcement follows AIG's $16.2 ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-01T20:33:10Z)

Report: Tiago Splitter to Debut Tonight

It's official. The Tiago Splitter era begins tonight for the Spurs. Forty months after the Spurs made Splitter the 28th overall pick in the 2007 draft, and after he spent his entire first NBA preseason on the shelf with a strained calf muscle, the 6-foot ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-11-01T19:28:45Z)

Vikings waive goodbye to Moss after four games

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings have waived receiver Randy Moss . Linebacker Ben Leber says coach Brad Childress informed the team that Moss had been let go during a team meeting Monday afternoon. The NFL Network first reported the Vikings ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-01T20:47:29Z)

McKesson: S.F. company to acquire US Oncology in $2.16B deal

SAN FRANCISCO -- McKesson said Monday it will acquire US Oncology in an all-cash deal it valued at $2.16 billion. McKesson, a San Francisco medical company that specializes in pharmaceutical supplies, said it will buy all the outstanding shares of US ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-01T16:08:19Z)

Warriors Don't Make Extension Offer To B. Wright

The Warriors will not offer a contract extension to Brandan Wright, according to a team source. "We'll be evaluating Brandan throughout the season," Larry Riley said via text message. "We have a good relationship with both Brandan and his agent," who is ... (Source: RealGM 2010-11-01T08:08:43Z)

Ask The Fool

S.B., Fort Wayne, Ind. Trading curbs on program trading were instituted by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after the crash of 1987 to temporarily restrict all or some trading during periods of volatility. Program trading was blamed, at least in part ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-11-01T08:44:30Z)

Lions still have plenty to play for this season

Allen Park — The Lions are in the cellar of the NFC North at 1-5, but they're only 21/2 games back from the division-leading Bears (4-3) and Packers (4-3). The NFC as a whole is pretty weak, meaning teams that are 9-7 or 8-8 could qualify for the ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-26T08:08:40Z)

McKesson to buy U.S. Oncology in $2.16B deal

McKesson Corp., a health care services and health IT giant based in San Francisco, said Monday it's set to buy U.S. Oncology, which provides management to oncology practices, for $2.16 billion in cash. McKesson (NYSE:MCK) and The Woodlands, Texas-based ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-01T17:34:13Z)

Halfway decent: Bad half dooms Kansas

Ames, Iowa — In every way but the final score, Kansas University's football team competed during its 28-16 loss to Iowa State on Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium. These days, the effort probably seemed as good as a victory to most people. But KU coach ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-11-01T07:32:55Z)

Live from Jack Trice Stadium: Newell Post

Like what you see here? Log into your KUsports.com account to start commenting on this game. Don't have an account? Sign up for one and you'll be part of the conversation in a matter of seconds. Branstetter pushes it through from 42 yards against the wind ... (Source: KU Sports 2010-10-30T18:12:23Z)

Matthew Stafford shows old strength in Lions practice; 18 sit out

Allen Park — There was a laundry list of absentees from Lions practice Wednesday. In all, 18 players missed practice: RB Jahvid Best, RB Kevin Smith, TE Will Heller, TE Brandon Pettigrew, G Stephen Peterman, QB Shaun Hill, DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, CB Nate ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-20T20:11:37Z)

Rhoads dimisses talk of Cyclones and Big 12 North title

Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads is sticking with a practice plan designed to give his players enough rest. Rhoads continues to give the Cyclones Sunday and Monday off and he hopes it will lead to fresh legs for this week's matchup at home against Nebraska ... (Source: Radio Iowa 2010-11-01T19:43:04Z)

Canadian pleads guilty in Guantanamo trial

GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba (Reuters) - Canadian captive Omar Khadr pleaded guilty on Monday to all five terrorism charges against him in the U.S. war crimes tribunal at the Guantanamo Bay naval base as part of a deal that could send him home to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-25T15:55:09Z)

Gaming industry hoping Congress will offer help

Casino companies are finally starting to see online gaming as a possible growth engine for the industry and are talking with members of Congress about four different bills floating through the House and Senate. The November elections may result in a more ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-10-31T06:51:09Z)

Bitch-Back! Dear Taylor Swift, What's the Deal?

Dear Ted: I don't know if you have heard this or not, but I hear that Taylor Swift 's "Dear John" song is about her relationship with John Mayer . I had an idea that she sort of had a thing with him, but what sort of relationship did they have? After hours ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-10-20T17:12:39Z)

John Mayer? Jake Gyllenhaal? Ellen DeGeneres Does Her Best to Break Taylor Swift

Oh, that Taylor Swift . So annoyingly coy! She puts her love life out for the world to speculate on (and bop to in the privacy of their own cars), and then flat out refuses to confirm whether or not she's dating Jake Gyllenhaal or penned "Dear John" about ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-10-29T15:28:55Z)

Kansas 16, Iowa State 28

Ames, IA (Sports Network) - Alexander Robinson ran for 117 yards and a touchdown, as the Iowa State Cyclones overcame a slow start to pull out a 28-16 win over the Kansas Jayhawks in Big 12 action at Jack Trice Stadium. Austen Arnaud threw for 168 yards ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-10-30T22:22:55Z)

McKesson to buy US Oncology in $2.16 billion deal

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pharmaceutical distributor McKesson Corp ( MCK.N ) plans to buy privately held US Oncology Inc ONCOLO.UL in a deal valued at about $2.16 billion to expand its services in the fast-growing area of cancer care. McKesson, one of the three ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-01T14:56:44Z)

Factbox: Canadian captive's Guantanamo trial ends with deal

GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba (Reuters) - Canadian captive Omar Khadr was sentenced on Sunday to 40 years in prison at the Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Base in Cuba but a plea deal means he will serve only eight years in addition to the eight years he ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-31T22:14:34Z)

Kansas Jayhawks lose 11th straight Big 12 game

AMES, Iowa | For any Jayhawks fan who has already endured more than a few blowouts this season, Kansas' 28-16 loss to Iowa State today at Jack Trice Stadium should have left them with one positive thought: at least this one didn't get ugly in the first ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-10-30T21:04:11Z)

CORRECT: 2nd UPDATE: AIG Closes Alico Sale; Treasury Seen Making Profit

(The update and 2nd update to " AIG 's Sale Of Alico To MetLife Complete; Price Tag $16.2B," published at 12:37 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. EDT, incorrectly referred to MetLife getting securities. A corrected version of the second update follows.) (Adds Treasury ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-11-01T20:11:42Z)

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