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Deals of the Hour / November 7, 2010, 5:40 pm

Racener likes chances of $8.94M win at World Series of Poker despite being down 6-1 in chips

LAS VEGAS - Florida poker professional John Racener said Sunday he still likes his chances to win the World Series of Poker title despite his 6-1 chip disadvantage to Canadian pro Jonathan Duhamel as they begin their heads-up showdown Monday night. Racener ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-07T23:53:39Z)

Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson dead at 76 - Associated Press

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Sparky who? Reds fans were taken aback when Sparky Anderson showed up for his first day as a big league manager, an unknown taking over baseball's first professional team. Most had never heard of him. By the time he was done, he was an ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-11-05T18:26:44Z)

Loss to Ravens leave Dolphins spitting mad

Frustration bubbled Sunday. It was bound to happen. When you lose in a manner you rarely do – outmuscled, out-thought, possibly even out-spat – everyone's angry. "He spit in my face,'' linebacker Channing Crowder said of Baltimore fullback Le'Ron ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-11-08T00:36:36Z)

Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress feeling the heat, just like the old days

MINNEAPOLIS -- The boss is furious. The team is struggling. The fans want his head on a spear. Brad Childress has become the working symbol of sideline ineptitude in the NFL and could lose his job if the Vikings don't beat the Cardinals Sunday. But don't ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-07T07:11:29Z)

Fans root on 9 finalists at World Series of Poker in Las Vegas with $8.94M prize in sight

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Eight poker players in their 20s and a 37-year-old amateur are set to begin a final table run toward $8.94 million at the World Series of Poker. The no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament was resuming Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas, 111 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-06T19:01:21Z)

Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson dead at 76

CINCINNATI – Sparky who? Reds fans were taken aback when Sparky Anderson showed up for his first day as a big league manager, an unknown taking over baseball's first professional team. Most had never heard of him. By the time he was done, he was an icon ... (Source: FOX News 2010-11-05T23:56:01Z)

Chiefs vs Raiders: Jacoby Ford Fantasy, Raiders Win 23-20 In Overtime

The Oakland Raiders were able to edge out the Kansas City Chiefs in their AFC West showdown with a 23-20 overtime victory, giving the black and silver a three-game winning streak. Once again, the Raiders played as a cohesive unit as all phases of their ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-11-08T01:19:33Z)

Lindsay Lohan Gets a Little Retail Therapy During Betty Ford Stay

Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic. Lindsay Lohan caught a much needed break from the Betty Ford clinic this weekend, when she was allowed to go on a shopping excursion to Forever 21 in ... (Source: Starzlife 2010-11-05T19:52:38Z)

Last Pieces Of Defunct Kansas Theme Park Being Sold

PARK CITY, Kan. (AP) _ A 100-foot-tall neon cowboy sign goes on the auction block Saturday near Wichita, along with 31 buildings and 200 trees. An auction company is selling off everything that remains of the now-defunct Wild West World theme park, located ... (Source: WIBW 2010-11-05T22:15:48Z)

REPORT: Lindsay Lohan Out On A Shopping & Movie 'Date'

Lindsay Lohan had another field trip back into the real world, RadarOnline.com has learned. Accompanied by at least two other women from the Betty Ford Center, Lilo went to a book store and the movies, reports Hollyscoop.com . Trying her best to be low-key ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2010-11-08T00:43:45Z)

Grambling shuts down Concordia for homecoming victory

Saturday was homecoming for Grambling, but one of the happiest fans at Eddie Robinson Stadium might have been a visitor attending her first game of the season. The Concordia Hornets showed early they should not be taken as lightly as the 82-7 rout in the ... (Source: News-Star 2010-11-06T23:33:21Z)

Lindsay Lohan leaves rehab for shopping trip

Lindsay Lohan has been freed from her court-ordered rehab stint for a day-long shopping trip. The "Mean Girls" star is currently serving three-months at the Betty Ford clinic in California after failing two mandatory drug tests, but she was given a break ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-11-05T22:01:29Z)

Two remain at World Series of Poker

LAS VEGAS -- Poker professionals Jonathan Duhamel and John Racener have outlasted 7,317 players at the World Series of Poker main event and will play heads-up Monday night to determine the $8.94 million crown. Duhamel, 23, of Boucherville, Quebec, took an ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-07T16:29:50Z)

Microsoft's Ballmer sells 12 percent of his stake in company

Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer sold $1.3 billion worth of shares in the company, cutting his stake by about 12 percent, but said his first stock sale in seven years should not be taken as a lack of confidence in the world's largest software ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-06T15:33:45Z)

Vermont Yankee nuclear plant begins unplanned shutdown after leak in pipe leading to reactor

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont Yankee nuclear plant has begun an unscheduled shutdown so technicians can fix a leak where radioactive water is seeping from a pipe leading to the reactor. Plant spokesman Larry Smith says the reactor was taken out of ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-08T01:05:14Z)

Closed Kansas Theme Park Up For Sale

KMBC.com A 100-foot-tall neon cowboy sign goes on the auction block Saturday near Wichita, along with 31 buildings and 200 trees. An auction company is selling off everything that remains of the now-defunct Wild West World theme park, located in Park City ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-07T15:39:44Z)

REFILE-Microsoft CEO sells 12 pct of his stake, says committed

SEATTLE, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp ( MSFT.O ) Chief Executive Steve Ballmer sold $1.3 billion worth of shares in the company, cutting his stake by about 12 percent, but said his first stock sale in seven years should not be taken as a lack of ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-06T16:09:33Z)

Chiefs vs. Raiders: Jacoby Ford Lifts Oakland to OT Win

The Oakland Raiders closed the gap in the AFC West, defeating the division-leading Kansas City Chiefs 23-20 in overtime Sunday on Sebastian Janikowski 's 33-yard field goal. The score was set up by a 47-yard completion from Jason Campbell to rookie wide ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-11-08T00:36:36Z)

SWAC: Walker, Warren pace Grambling

GRAMBLING — Cornelius Walker and Frank Warren combined for 189 yards rushing and each scored a touchdown Saturday as Grambling State shut out Concordia College 35-0. Warren ran for 92 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown, and Walker had 97 yards with a 4 ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-11-07T08:58:52Z)

Microsoft CEO sells $1.3B of shares

Associated Press - November 6, 2010 1:55 PM ET Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer has sold about $1.3 billion worth of his company shares recently, the first time he's done so in seven years. Ballmer confirmed the stock sales Friday and said they were for ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-06T18:11:14Z)

Wilf won't address Childress status; fans fed up

MINNEAPOLIS -- Like voters flocking to the polls, Minnesota Vikings fans loudly called for a change in leadership to save a fast-sinking season that started with Super Bowl aspirations. The signs said it all - "Fire Chilly" - and there were thousands of ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-07T21:01:51Z)

Mike Preston: Dolphins had no answer for Ravens running back Ray Rice

Miami receiver Brandon Marshall said this game would be a defining moment for the Dolphins , and he was right. The Dolphins are still a year away from being serious contenders. On a day when the Ravens had some red-zone issues in the first half, the Ravens ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-08T00:22:17Z)

Raiders beat Chiefs 23-20 in overtime

The Oakland Raiders gave their fans who came out for the first sellout in more than a year plenty to celebrate. Jason Campbell threw a 47-yard pass to rookie Jacoby Ford in overtime to set up a 33-yard field goal by Sebastian Janikowski that gave the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-08T01:19:33Z)

Ravens end Miami???s road run, 26-10

BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Ravens emphatically shut down the Miami Dolphins' highly successful road show. Billy Cundiff kicked four field goals, and the Ravens forced three turnovers in a 26-10 victory Sunday that ended the Dolphins' unbeaten run on the ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-08T00:29:26Z)

Vermont Yankee shuts down due to water pipe leak

VERNON — The Vermont Yankee nuclear plant began an unscheduled shutdown Sunday night so technicians can fix a leak where radioactive water is seeping from a pipe leading to the reactor. Plant spokesman Larry Smith said the reactor was taken out of ... (Source: Burlington Free Press 2010-11-08T01:12:23Z)

Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson dead at 76 (AP)

AP - Sparky who? Reds fans were taken aback when Sparky Anderson showed up for his first day as a big league manager, an unknown taking over baseball s first professional team. Most had never heard of him. » Full Story on Yahoo! News (Source: Buzz Log (blog) 2010-11-05T13:47:34Z)

Exama leads Grambling to 35-0 homecoming win

GRAMBLING — Saturday was homecoming for Grambling, but one of the happiest fans at Eddie Robinson Stadium might have been a visitor attending her first game of the season. The Concordia Hornets showed early they should not be taken as lightly as the 82-7 ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-11-07T07:47:17Z)

The fans have spoken, but Vikes' Wilf mum on Childress' future

MINNEAPOLIS -- Like voters flocking to the polls, Minnesota Vikings fans loudly called for a change in leadership to save a fast-sinking season that started with Super Bowl aspirations. The signs said it all -- "Fire Chilly" -- and there were thousands of ... (Source: NFL 2010-11-08T01:26:42Z)

What was left of Wild West World sold off

The last pieces of the failed Wild West World amusement park went up for sale at a public auction Saturday — the buildings, including the Johnny Western Theatre, the 100-foot neon sign along I- 135, all the fencing and even the trees. AEG Group, the ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-11-07T05:02:38Z)

Vermont Yankee owner expected to announce sale plan

MONTPELIER — Entergy Corp. will announce this week that it plans to sell the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant, confirming months of speculation and perhaps beginning a new chapter in the contentious relationship between the facility and the state ... (Source: Burlington Free Press 2010-11-04T15:07:30Z)

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