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Deals of the Hour / November 2, 2010, 5:41 pm

Colts avenge earlier defeat to Texans

INDIANAPOLIS – Peyton Manning got Indianapolis' makeshift offense chugging like its old self Monday night. The four-time league MVP threw for two touchdowns, then watched Mike Hart run for a career-high 84 yards and University of Kentucky product Jacob ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-11-02T09:11:57Z)

Allied Irish Banks: Proposed Sale Of UK Business On Hold

DUBLIN -(Dow Jones)- Allied Irish Banks PLC's ( AIB , ALBK.DB) proposed sale of its U.K. business is on hold due to insufficient bids, new executive chairman David Hodgkinson said Monday. He also said he supports Irish Finance Minister Brian Lenihan's ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-11-01T13:45:09Z)

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

(Adds Treasury comments, details on government stake estimate and background.) 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 ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-01T19:21:35Z)

Woman shot in drive-by at Atlanta club dies

An Atlanta woman, one of four people injured during a drive-by shooting Saturday night at a local nightclub, has died, police say. Rachel Jones was just four days shy of her 41st birthday, Atlanta police spokesman Kim Jones said. She had been listed in ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-11-01T02:39:26Z)

3rd 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 2010-11-01T21:59:04Z)

No replay feed influenced Steelers' failure to challenge TD call

PITTSBURGH -- The Steelers apparently didn't challenge a possible touchdown run by Rashard Mendenhall against the Saints on Sunday night because their assistant coaches stationed in the press box couldn't see the same replays that were viewed by the ... (Source: NFL 2010-11-03T00:06:44Z)

With surprising deal done, time for Conley to show and prove

Mike Conley isn't apologizing for the $40-plus million extension offered before Monday's deadline by the Memphis Grizzlies. There's no need, considering the alternative would have been to say no. Conley's job isn't to worry about the others in the same ... (Source: NBA 2010-11-02T23:30:57Z)

AIG raises $37 billion from Alico sale and IPO in effort to repay U.S. bailout

In its ongoing effort to repay taxpayers , bailed-out insurance giant American International Group in recent days has raised nearly $37 billion through the sale of one of its premier subsidiaries and the initial public offering of another. AIG announced ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-02T07:31:44Z)

Halloween prank turns deadly; teen shot, killed after suspected egging

A suspect was being questioned by Atlanta police early Monday in the Sunday night death of a teenage boy shot repeatedly by a motorist whose car had just been egged. Atlanta Police Maj. Keith Meadows said investigators don't know if the victim was even ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-11-01T17:19:54Z)

NATION: Ohio elects GOP Portman Senator

7:30PM EDTUPDATE Former U.S. Rep. Rob Portman is headed to the Senate after winning an open seat in Ohio that had been held by fellow Republican George Voinovich. Portman defeated the state's lieutenant governor, Lee Fisher. There's a tighter contest in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-03T00:13:54Z)

Atlanta woman dies after nightclub shooting

ATLANTA — Police say a woman has died at a hospital after being shot in the face during a drive-by shooting at an Atlanta nightclub. Atlanta police spokeswoman Kim Jones says Rachel Jones, who was shot Saturday night during a Halloween party, died four ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-11-01T15:32:32Z)

Utah gets double-doubles from Millsap, Williams & Jefferson to beat Thunder 120-99

OKLAHOMA CITY - Paul Millsap had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Deron Williams added 16 points and 15 assists and the Utah Jazz avoided matching their worst start in 31 years by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-99 on Sunday night. Al Jefferson notched his ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-01T12:04:56Z)

Portman tops Fisher in Ohio Senate race

COLUMBUS, Ohio | Ohio voters elected former Republican Rep. Rob Portman to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday in the swing state where voters also were deciding hotly contested governor and congressional races in a key test of the GOP's revival. Portman beat Lt ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-11-02T23:59:35Z)

Lack of TV replay blocked Steelers challenge

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Steelers apparently didn't challenge a possible touchdown run by Rashard Mendenhall against the Saints because their assistant coaches stationed in the press box couldn't see the same replays that were viewed by the millions of fans ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-02T22:05:03Z)

Ohio: Rep. Portman wins open Senate seat according to exit polls

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Rob Portman 's strong support from middle age voters and those at retirement age helped him win Ohio 's open U.S. Senate seat. Preliminary exit poll results for The Associated Press find that the former congressman from ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-02T23:52:25Z)

GOP celebrates first fruits of expected big night

Washington — Political newcomer and tea party champion Rand Paul won the Kentucky Senate race Tuesday, spearheading a likely cadre of libertarian-leaning Republicans who will press party leaders to be more adamant about lower taxes, less spending and ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-03T00:21:03Z)

2nd UPDATE: Allied Irish Banks: Sale Of UK Business On Hold

DUBLIN (Dow Jones)--Allied Irish Banks PLC's (AIB, ALBK.DB) proposed sale of its U.K. business is on hold due to insufficient bids, new executive Chairman David Hodgkinson said Monday, making it more likely that the government will end up with an even ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-01T16:44:06Z)

NBA AM: No Deal For Taylor Yet

Nothing With Jermaine Yet: The Houston Rockets have a verbal deal in place with center Erick Dampier and are trying to trigger a trade to open up a roster spot to add him. Sources close to the situation have pegged Jermaine Taylor as the odd man out, and ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-11-02T10:59:19Z)

Saints 20, Steelers 10

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Drew Brees passed for 305 yards and two touchdowns and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-10 on Sunday night. Brees was 20 of 22 for 191 yards in the second half, breaking open a defensive struggle in which no ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-01T03:36:42Z)

Grizzlies sign PG Mike Conley to extension

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed point guard Mike Conley to a contract extension. They agreed to terms before a Monday night deadline and waited for the NBA to approve the contract Tuesday before announcing what the Grizzlies call a multi-year deal. The ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-02T22:19:22Z)

Millsap: 30 points, 16 boards as Jazz rips Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Paul Millsap had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Deron Williams added 16 points and 15 assists and the Utah Jazz avoided matching their worst start in 31 years by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-99 on Sunday night. Al Jefferson notched ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-01T01:49:19Z)

Back on top: Colts take over AFC South lead with 30-17 victory over Houston

INDIANAPOLIS - Peyton Manning got Indianapolis' makeshift offense chugging like its old self Monday night. The four-time league MVP threw for two touchdowns, then watched Mike Hart run for a career-high 84 yards and Jacob Tamme score his first career TD to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-02T11:35:07Z)

Mo Williams returns to Cavs lineup, but Jamison out

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams was set to make his season debut Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks . Williams missed most of training camp and didn't play in Cleveland's first three games because of a groin injury. Williams was due ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-02T22:33:41Z)

Mo Williams comes off bench in debut

Williams missed most of training camp and didn't play in Cleveland's first three games because of a groin injury. Williams was due to come off the bench against Atlanta, but is expected to return to the starting lineup for Friday night's game in ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-02T23:09:28Z)

Cavaliers' Mo Williams returns, Jamison out

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams was set to make his season debut Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks . Williams missed most of training camp and didn't play in Cleveland's first three games because of a groin injury. Williams was due ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-02T22:26:31Z)

Ohio elects Portman, keeps Senate seat in GOP hands

COLUMBUS , Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters elected former Republican Rep. Rob Portman to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday in the swing state where voters also were deciding hotly contested governor and congressional races in a key test of the GOP's revival. Portman ... (Source: Morning Journal 2010-11-02T23:59:35Z)

AIB shelves sale of UK units

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Allied Irish Banks ( ALBK.I ) has put the sale of its businesses on hold after failing to get any decent bids, its new chairman said on Monday, meaning the state may end up owning around 95 percent of the lender. Ireland, already set to ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-01T18:17:10Z)

Ohio Senate: Republican Rob Portman Routs Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher

Republican Rob Portman, a rising GOP star who served as former President George W. Bush's budget chief and trade representative, defeated Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher in the U.S. Senate race in the Buckeye State Tuesday as voters brushed aside Democratic ... (Source: Politics Daily 2010-11-02T23:52:25Z)

NBA: Utah Jazz manages its first win, knocks off Oklahoma City Thunder

Paul Millsap had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Deron Williams added 16 points and 15 assists and the Utah Jazz avoided matching its worst start in 31 years by beating the host Oklahoma City Thunder 120-99 on Sunday night. Al Jefferson notched his first double ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-01T03:36:42Z)

Colts-Texans Score Restores Order in AFC South

The Colts-Texans score in Week 1 made history by favoring Houston. If the second Colts-Texans score last night turned out the same, it would officially form a new order for the AFC South. Houston had only beaten Indianapolis once in their history, and ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-02T15:31:20Z)

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