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Deals of the Hour / November 2, 2010, 11:40 pm

Giants in the World Series

The prize that eluded Willie and Barry at long last belongs to the San Francisco Giants, thanks to a band of self-described castoffs and misfits and their shaggy-haired ace. Tim Lincecum, Edgar Renteria and Giants won the World Series on Monday night ... (Source: KRON4 2010-11-02T06:13:00Z)

LAPD: Gang feud prompted shot that killed 5-year-old

LOS ANGELES ---- Police detectives on Tuesday sought the public's help in finding a pair of suspects who opened fire into a backyard caught in a gang turf war, killing a 5-year-old boy as he showed off his Halloween costume. The suspects believed members ... (Source: North County Times 2010-11-03T04:02:58Z)

Costa Rica to meet with OAS to deal with alleged incursion by Nicaraguan troops

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - Costa Rican officials are preparing to go before the Organization of American States on Wednesday to seek support in a dispute with Nicaragua over the river dividing the two countries — continuing a lengthy feud between the Central ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-02T17:40:11Z)

Renteria again a World Series hero

Flash back to October 26, 1997. It was Game 7 of the World Series between the Florida Marlins and Cleveland Indians , one trying to win their first World Series, the other trying to snap a long drought without one. With two outs and the bases loaded ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-03T05:28:51Z)

Costa Rica denounces alleged Nicaraguan incursion

Costa Rican officials are preparing to go before the Organization of American States on Wednesday to seek support in a dispute with Nicaragua over the river dividing the two countries — continuing a lengthy feud between the Central American neighbors ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-03T03:48:39Z)

TV gig lets Gruden feed his passion for football

Jon Gruden won 100 NFL games during his 11 years as a head coach with the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including Super Bowl XLVII XXXVII after the 2002 season. He's an analyst with ESPN on their "Monday Night Football" telecasts, and ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-10-29T23:57:10Z)

Canada says no decision yet on BHP-Potash deal

By Euan Rocha and David Ljunggren TORONTO/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada insisted on Tuesday it made no decision on BHP's $39 billion offer to buy Potash Corp, even as two newspapers reported that bureaucrats were advising that the bid should go ahead and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-02T17:40:11Z)

Report: Randy Moss' treatment of caterers factored in decision

Yahoo! Sports reported Tuesday that Vikings coach Brad Childress told his players Monday afternoon Randy Moss would be released because: "We want good people that are good football players, and this just doesn't fit." The article cited as an example an ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-03T05:50:20Z)

Vikings coach Brad Childress fumbles Randy Moss deal

RC : There are probably 25 teams out there who would take talented Moss in a heartbeat. But some of them will do it with a blindfold and a nose plug to keep from seeing and smelling evil. Moss can win you games, but he can also break your heart. Moss maybe ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-02T23:16:38Z)

Wall Says Province to Sue Canada If BHP Bid Approved

Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Saskatchewan is poised to sue the federal government if Canada approves BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile takeover offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., Premier Brad Wall said. "We've made a well-rounded, compelling ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-03T01:54:07Z)

Jim Irsay: Indy has new contract proposal for Peyton Manning

I NDIANAPOLIS — Jim Irsay insists Peyton Manning will be the NFL's highest-paid player next season. He'll just have to wait until after this season to close the deal. The Colts owner said Monday he was prepared to make a contract offer to Manning ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-01T18:17:10Z)

Mathieu Garon sparkles in Jackets' 3-0 win

C OLUMBUS, Ohio — Mathieu Garon stopped 29 shots for his 17th career shutout, extending his strong play at home in leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Rick Nash, Derick Brassard and Kyle Wilson ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-03T06:04:39Z)

Saskatchewan Rejects $40 Billion BHP Billiton Offer For Potash Corp.

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada (AHN) - Saskatchewan has turned down a $40 billion offer from Australian mining giant BHP Billiton to purchase Potash Corporation because of BHP's refusal to meet the province's demands regarding loss of potential tax ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-10-20T14:35:10Z)

Costa Rica asks OAS for urgent meeting to deal with alleged incursion by Nicaraguan troops

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA — Costa Rica on Monday asked the Organization of American States to call an urgent meeting to address an alleged incursion by Nicaraguan troops onto Costa Rican soil. Security Minister Jose Tijerino said more police had been sent to ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-11-02T13:43:58Z)

Car buyers likelier to find deals later this year

If you're holding out for a bargain on a car, you could be rewarded this month or next. Automakers are more likely to offer promotions on certain makes and models — particularly luxury cars, SUVs and trucks — to clear out their older models and improve ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-01T23:46:27Z)

Car Buyers Likely To Find Deals Later This Year

DETROIT (AP) -- If you're holding out for a bargain on a car, you could be rewarded this month or next. Automakers are more likely to offer promotions on certain makes and models -- particularly luxury cars, SUVs and trucks -- to clear out their older ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-11-02T14:05:26Z)

Car buyers likely to soon find deals

DETROIT -- If you're holding out for a bargain on a car, you could be rewarded later this year. Automakers are more likely to offer promotions on certain makes and models -- particularly luxury cars, sport utility vehicles and trucks -- to clear out their ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-11-02T06:13:00Z)

Niklas Backstrom, Wild shut out Sharks

St. Paul, Minn. — Since putting Joe Thornton, Dany Heatley and Patrick Marleau together on the top line last week, the San Jose Sharks have been nearly unstoppable. It took Niklas Backstrom to cool them off. Backstrom stopped 36 shots, Andrew Brunette ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-03T06:04:39Z)

Derek Jeter, Cliff Lee on list of 142 free agents

N EW YORK — Derek Jeter, Carl Crawford and Jayson Werth head a list of 142 players who have become free agents following the World Series. Ace pitcher Cliff Lee also joins the group Monday night after he and the Texas Rangers lost to San Francisco in ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-03T05:00:13Z)

Giants fans flood San Francisco's streets to celebrate city's first World Series win

SAN FRANCISCO - Thousands of orange and black-clad Giants fans hugged and high-fived one other Monday night as the club clinched its first World Series title since moving west more than a half century ago. As the final out of the 3-1 win was recorded, the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-02T16:50:05Z)

San Jose Sharks are sharp but come up empty against Minnesota Wild, falling 1-0

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- This one wasn't a stinker. But a hot goalie in the opposing net and two ill-timed penalties that gave the Minnesota Wild a five-on-three advantage for a full two minutes Tuesday night were too much to overcome as the Sharks dropped a 1-0 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-03T06:11:48Z)

Giants fans cheer San Francisco's first Series win

SAN FRANCISCO—Thousands of orange and black-clad Giants fans hugged and high-fived one other Monday night as the club clinched its first World Series title since moving west more than a half century ago. As the final out of the 3-1 win was recorded, the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-02T17:33:02Z)

Jim Irsay: Colts holding off in contract talks for Peyton Manning

He'll just have to wait until after this season to close the deal. The Colts owner said Monday he was prepared to make a contract offer to Manning during the team's off week, but Manning and his agent wanted to wait until after the season. "Any negotiation ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-01T18:24:19Z)

Boy, 5, in Halloween costume shot dead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 5-year-old boy died Monday after he was shot in the head by suspected gang members while showing off his Halloween costume in the backyard of his South Los Angeles home, family members said. Aaron Shannon Jr. died about 10 p.m ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-11-03T05:43:10Z)

Randy Moss is no longer a Viking, so let's watch funny videos! »

Randy Moss is out in Minnesota - again. Is anyone surprised his petulance got him punted off two teams in the same season? Well, his rambling after the Vikings' loss to the Patriots on Sunday - where he all but threw coach Brad Childress in front of a ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-11-02T23:02:19Z)

SJU's Jim Smith: Back where it all began

COLLEGEVILLE — Jim Smith always enjoys returning to his alma matter. But this weekend's trip will be more special than most. The longtime St. John's basketball coach — who played at Marquette for head coach Tex Winter from 1952-56, and was an ... (Source: St. Cloud Times 2010-11-03T05:36:01Z)

Colts get payback, beat Texans in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning threw for two touchdowns and Mike Hart ran for a career-high 84 yards as the Colts held on for a 30-17 victory over Houston on Monday night. Indianapolis has won three straight and the defending AFC champs have sole ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-11-03T04:02:58Z)

Birkel, Burich spark Bison women's basketball team to exhibition victory

The leader, all-conference first teamer and on-floor assistant coach with the North Dakota State women's basketball team is Katie Birkel. The junior point guard began her third season as a starter Tuesday night at the Bison Sports Arena. The leader, all ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-11-03T05:50:20Z)

Great Pitching Lifts Giants To World Series Win

November 2, 2010 - STEVE INSKEEP, host: We don't know the winners of today's elections. We do know the winners of the World Series. The San Francisco Giants beat Texas in last night's deciding game, three to one. And the final tally in the series was four ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-02T19:49:02Z)

Family: Boy, 5, shot in head on Halloween, dies

LOS ANGELES—A 5-year-old boy died Monday after he was shot in the head by suspected gang members while showing off his Halloween costume in the backyard of his South Los Angeles home, family members said. Aaron Shannon Jr. died about 10 p.m. Monday night ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-02T14:55:33Z)

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