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Deals of the Hour / October 16, 2010, 11:40 pm

UCONN MEN'S HOOPS: Calhoun, officials meet with NCAA over violations

INDIANAPOLIS — Coach Jim Calhoun and other University of Connecticut officials spent Friday behind closed doors with NCAA investigators, hoping to convince them that the school has done enough to punish itself for recruiting violations in the men's ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-10-17T05:13:14Z)

For second year, Social Security recipients won't see rate increase

President Obama will press Congress to send a one-time payment of $250 to senior citizens to help them get through another year without an increase in their Social Security benefits, White House officials said Friday. The renewed call for those payments ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-16T05:21:34Z)

Soldier: Ordered to delete Fort Hood videos

FORT HOOD — A soldier who recorded the terror of last year's deadly shooting rampage in Fort Hood using his cell phone was ordered by an officer to delete both videos, a military court heard Friday. Under cross examination, Pfc. Lance Aviles told an ... (Source: Cleveland Advocate 2010-10-17T06:10:30Z)

Sale of Liverpool soccer team another loss for Tom Hicks

Tom Hicks lost his soccer team Friday after pulling his own legal punches, allowing the Liverpool Football Club's board to sell the storied franchise out from under him. It's the latest humiliation in sports ownership for Hicks, who appears to be on his ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-16T04:52:56Z)

Jim Calhoun, Patrick Sellers, Beau Archibald, Kevin Ollie, Glen Miller

Jim Calhoun, Jeff Hathaway and university president Philip Austin were among the UConn representatives to appear before the NCAA committee on infractions Friday in Indianapolis. Former director of operations Beau Archibal and former assistant coach Patrick ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-10-16T21:27:56Z)

Ecuador: 4 miners trapped after tunnel collapses

Q UITO, Ecuador — A tunnel collapsed in a gold mine in southern Ecuador on Friday, trapping four miners 490 feet underground. Authorities said rescue efforts were under way. A miner who survived the cave-in told authorities that four of his colleagues ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-17T04:15:58Z)

China currency report delayed

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration announced Friday it will delay a scheduled report on whether China is manipulating its currency to gain trade advantages until after an upcoming meeting of the world's major economic nations next month. The Treasury ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-16T06:47:28Z)

Jim Calhoun, UConn Contingent Conclude 12 Hours Of Meetings With NCAA

INDIANAPOLIS - It took more than 12 hours for the NCAA to sort through the Connecticut men's basketball program's violations. Coach Jim Calhoun and other university officials met Friday behind closed doors with NCAA investigators, hoping to convince them ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-10-16T03:12:43Z)

Sharp scores twice to power Blackhawks past Sabres

CHICAGO -- Patrick Sharp scored his second goal of the game with 7:08 left in the third, powering the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Sharp rammed in a rebound off Tomas Kopecky's point-blank attempt, sending defending ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-17T03:18:42Z)

Liverpool completes sale to New England Sports Ventures

L ONDON — Liverpool says the club has been sold to the owners of the Boston Red Sox [ team stats ] . The 300 million pound ($476 million) takeover by New England Sports Ventures was completed Friday after a bitter court fight with the club's previous ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T15:59:51Z)

Saints RB Thomas will miss third consecutive game

The New Orleans Saints will be down at least two starters -- running back Pierre Thomas and cornerback Randall Gay -- when they play the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay on Sunday. Both were declared out of the NFC South matchup Friday, and defensive end Will Smith ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-16T06:11:41Z)

FIFA looks into bribery claims in World Cup

LONDON - FIFA said it will examine evidence from a British newspaper alleging that two executive committee members offered to sell their votes on World Cup hosts. The Sunday Times filmed Amos Adamu of Nigeria and Oceania Football Confederation president ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-10-17T06:17:39Z)

Soldier testifies to deleting video of Fort Hood attack

Fort Hood, Texas — A soldier who recorded the terror of last year's deadly shooting rampage in Fort Hood using his cell phone was ordered by an officer to delete both videos, a military court heard Friday. Under cross examination, Pfc. Lance Aviles told ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-15T16:35:38Z)

New Orleans Saints final injury report: RB Pierre Thomas is out Sunday

New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton delivered his final injury report Friday prior to Sunday's game with the Arizona Cardinals and while it contained few surprises Payton confirmed running back Pierre Thomas will not be active. Thomas, who suffered an ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-10-07T23:54:37Z)

FIFA looks into claims executive committee members offered to sell WCup votes

The Associated Press LONDON - FIFA said will examine evidence from a British newspaper alleging that two executive committee members offered to sell their votes on World Cup hosts. The Sunday Times filmed Amos Adamu of Nigeria and Oceania Football ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-10-17T06:24:49Z)

Saints K Hartley focused on starting fresh

METAIRIE, La.—Garrett Hartley doesn't try to spin his two-week benching as some sort of lesson that might help him in the long run. "No, that was just something that ... was out of my control and whatever was on the plate I had to, I guess eat it ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-15T22:47:52Z)

Four miners trapped in Ecuador cave-in

QUITO — A cave-in at a small Ecuadorean gold mine trapped at least four workers on Friday and it was unclear if they were alive, authorities said. The accident happened with the international spotlight on mining in the continent after this week's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-15T20:17:33Z)

World Cup votes are 'on sale'

Two officials assigned to help choose the host country for the 2018 World Cup offered to sell their votes, a British newspaper reported yesterday. The Sunday Times of London wrote that it sent reporters posing as workers from an American company to meet ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-17T05:41:52Z)

Obama to seek $250 payment to Social Security recipients

WASHINGTON — President Obama will press Congress to send a one-time payment of $250 to senior citizens to help them get through another year without an increase in their Social Security benefits, White House officials said Friday. The renewed call for ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-10-15T23:23:39Z)

USC to announce 2 donations totaling $100 million

USC is set to announce two donations totaling $100 million that will fund a new institute for cancer research and a state-of-the-art building for journalism studies. The Los Angeles Times reports the university will announce the donations Friday during the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T05:37:04Z)

Soldier says ordered to delete Fort Hood cell phone videos

FORT HOOD, Texas -- A soldier who recorded the terror of last year's deadly shooting rampage in Fort Hood using his cell phone was ordered by an officer to delete both videos, a military court heard Friday. Under cross examination, Pfc. Lance Aviles told ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-16T10:36:32Z)

Sharp scores twice to lift Chicago Blackhawks past Buffalo Sabres 4-3

CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Sharp scored his second goal of the game with 7:08 left in the third, powering the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Sharp rammed in a rebound off Tomas Kopecky's point-blank attempt, sending ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-17T03:18:42Z)

U.S. delays report on China's currency

WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration announced Friday it will delay a scheduled report on whether China is manipulating its currency to gain trade advantages until after an upcoming meeting of the world's major economies next month. The Treasury ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-16T17:10:14Z)

Sharp leads Blackhawks past Sabres 4-3

CHICAGO—Patrick Sharp scored his second goal of the game with 7:08 left in the third, powering the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Sharp rammed in a rebound off Tomas Kopecky's point-blank attempt, sending defending ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-17T04:15:58Z)

Obama faces tough test on US-China relations with currency report due Friday

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama faces a deadline Friday that could test already fragile U.S.-China relations: He must decide whether to accuse Beijing formally of using its currency to gain unfair trade advantages against the United States. Labeling ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-15T12:03:37Z)

Nikias Inaugurated as USC's 11th President

C.L. Max Nikias was inaugurated as USC's 11th president Friday, more than two months after assuming the position. Nikias was named in March by the university's Board of Trustees to succeed Steven B. Sample, who retired from the post he had held since 1991 ... (Source: NBC Los Angeles 2010-10-15T20:46:11Z)

Gold Mine Collapses in Ecuador, Trapping 4 Underground

QUITO, Ecuador | A tunnel collapsed in a gold mine in southern Ecuador on Friday, trapping four miners 490 feet underground. A miner who survived the cave-in told authorities that four of his colleagues remain trapped in the mine, located near the city of ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-10-16T22:46:41Z)

Democrats push $250 bonus for Social Security recipients

WASHINGTON — Another year without an increase in Social Security retirement and disability benefits is creating a political backlash that has President Barack Obama and Democrats pushing to give a $250 bonus to each of the program's 58 million recipients ... (Source: Decatur Daily 2010-10-17T05:27:33Z)

Liverpool confirms sale of soccer team to Red Sox owner

LONDON - Liverpool confirmed on Friday that the club was bought by New England Sports Ventures (NESV) after Tom Hicks and George Gillett lost their legal battle to stop the takeover. Hicks and Gillett, though, have threatened to sue the club for one ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-16T22:03:44Z)

New USC president to be inaugurated Friday

If the incoming USC president needed a reminder that allegations involving the football team had damaged the university's broader reputation, he got one during a bicycle ride this summer. C.L. "Max" Nikias, who had not yet started his new job, was wearing ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-14T16:22:30Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 16, 2010, 10:40 pm

Liverpool sale complete

Red Sox owner John Henry stretched his sports empire across the Atlantic yesterday, completing what amounted to a hostile takeover of Liverpool FC, one of the cornerstone teams of the English Premier League. Team owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett gave up ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-16T15:30:02Z)

Leona Helmsley's Connecticut. mansion goes for $35M, down from original asking price of $125M

GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — The late Leona Helmsley's mansion in Connecticut has sold for $35 million — $90 million below the original asking price. Property records show that the charitable trust for hotel and real estate magnates Harry and Leona Helmsley ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-15T01:26:32Z)

FedExField student ticket sale on Monday; Bus trip also available

University Park, Pa. — On Monday, Oct. 18, Penn State students will be able to secure their spot in one of two specially designated student sections for the Nittany Lions' game vs. Indiana at FedExField on Nov 20. The sale will begin at 10 a.m. at the ... (Source: Digital Collegian 2010-10-15T13:51:00Z)

CVS fined for problem in sales of meth ingredient

In order to comply with federal drug regulations, CVS Pharmacy Inc. employed a new automated system three years ago to keep tabs on the sale of one of methamphetamine's main ingredients, pseudoephedrine, that is often found in cough and cold remedies. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T09:47:37Z)

American Released from a Tehran Prison

WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran on Saturday set free an American businessman jailed in Tehran for more than two years on suspicion of having ties to an opposition group. The businessman, Reza Taghavi, 71, was never charged with a crime and denied knowingly ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-17T00:19:44Z)

O.C. Iranian American released from prison in Iran

An Orange County Iranian American businessman was released from prison Saturday after 30 months behind bars, family members have confirmed. Reza Taghavi, 71, left Tehran's notorious Evin Prison and reportedly plans to return to California within a week ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-17T01:31:19Z)

Knology Closes $165 Million Sunflower Acquisition - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Knology, Inc. (KNOL: News ) announced Friday that it closed its previously-announced $165 million cash acquisition of Sunflower Broadband, a provider of video, voice and data services in Douglas County, Lawrence, Kansas. Knology said it entered ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-15T17:04:16Z)

Liverpool confirms sale of soccer team to Red Sox owner

LONDON - Liverpool confirmed on Friday that the club was bought by New England Sports Ventures (NESV) after Tom Hicks and George Gillett lost their legal battle to stop the takeover. Hicks and Gillett, though, have threatened to sue the club for one ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-16T22:03:44Z)

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Jackass 3D is an upcoming eye popping 3D comedy film of the Jackass series. The movie will mark the 10th anniversary of the franchise, started in 2000 and is brought to us by Paramount Pictures and MTV films. Directed by Jeff Tremaine, the movie is the ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-16T14:25:36Z)

National Park Service decision deals another blow to St. Croix River bridge supporters

A proposed bridge over the St. Croix River south of Stillwater can't be built because it would hurt the scenic and recreational values of the river, the National Park Service announced Friday. That means the $668 million project won't move forward unless ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-16T06:33:09Z)

Feds reject new St. Croix River bridge on scenic grounds

STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) - The National Park Service has rejected a proposed bridge over the St. Croix River, saying it would hurt the scenic and recreational values of the river. Friday's decision means the $668 million project won't move forward unless ... (Source: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 2010-10-16T19:33:24Z)

CVS to pay $75M fine over meth ingredient sales

LOS ANGELES — CVS Pharmacy Inc. has agreed to pay $75 million in fines for allowing repeated purchases of a key ingredient in the making of methamphetamine in at least five states that also led to a spike in Southern California drug trafficking ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-10-15T07:10:08Z)

Keef's jabs at Mick Jagger

LONDON — British readers woke up today to exclusive revelations in The Times from Keith Richards' new autobiography, which is simply called Life . The book includes numerous slags against Jagger, including the size of his privates and Keef's ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-10-15T15:02:35Z)

No. 9 Penn State Outlasts No. 19 Minnesota

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The No. 9 Penn State women's volleyball team defeated No. 19 Minnesota, 3-1 (25-22, 25-14, 21-25, 25-16), Friday night in front of 3,111 raucous Nittany Lion fans. Penn State is now 35-7 all-time against the Gophers (14-5, 4-3 Big ... (Source: NCAA.com 2010-10-16T06:04:31Z)

CVS Pays For Repeat Sale Of Meth Ingredient

LOS ANGELES -- For more than a year, CVS Pharmacy Inc. was more than a neighborhood drug store in Southern California and at least four other states. Federal authorities say it was the place of choice for would-be criminals known as "smurfers" to buy a key ... (Source: Pittsburgh Channel 2010-10-15T03:35:23Z)

They drove a Mean bargain for Leona Helmsley's estate

A n unidentified buyer has bought late hotel magnate Leona Helmsley's Connecticut estate for $35 million - less than a third of the home's original $125 million asking price. The 40-acre Greenwich, Conn., spread features a 28-room mansion, a carriage ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T04:11:10Z)

Despite Added Dimension, "Jackass 3D" Falls Flat

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - For fans of the franchise, the potential was undeniably potent -- have Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O and their fellow Jackasses thrust themselves against a 3D canvas, then stand back and watch what sticks. But ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-15T00:57:54Z)

City man gets 12 years in murder plot

TRENTON — A Camden man who admitted his role in a conspiracy to kill another member of a street gang has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Dionicio Adams, 29, pleaded guilty in June to a first-degree charge of conspiracy to commit murder. He must ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-10-16T16:05:49Z)

'Jackass 3D' Cast Says Injuries 'Just Part Of It'

As much fun as it is to watch the "Jackass" guys perform their seemingly never-ending multitude of crazy, unbelievably dangerous stunts, there have been serious repercussions. Namely: injuries. " ['Jackass 3D'] was pretty competitive," Steve-O said ... (Source: MTV 2010-10-14T21:01:41Z)

Camden man is sentenced to 12 years in prison for conspiracy to kill gang member

CAMDEN — A Camden man who admitted his role in a conspiracy to kill another member of a New Jersey street gang has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Twenty-nine-year-old Dionicio Adams pleaded guilty in June to a first-degree charge of conspiracy to ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-10-15T18:30:10Z)

Sale of Liverpool soccer team another loss for Tom Hicks

Tom Hicks lost his soccer team Friday after pulling his own legal punches, allowing the Liverpool Football Club's board to sell the storied franchise out from under him. It's the latest humiliation in sports ownership for Hicks, who appears to be on his ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-16T04:52:56Z)

Jerry Hall to let go of her past with £2m art sale

London, Oct 2 : Mode-cum-actress Jerry Hall is set to let go of her past by auctioning off her modern art collection, which is expected to fetch more than 2 million pounds. Hall, 54, will be auctioning off the 14 works, by artists including Andy Warhol ... (Source: New Kerala 2010-10-02T14:42:12Z)

Knology Closes Sunflower Deal

West Point, Georgia-based overbuilder Knology Inc. said Friday that it has closed its acquisition of Sunflower Broadband for $165 million in cash. Knology announced it would purchase Sunflower, which has about 105,000 revenue generating units in Douglas ... (Source: Broadcasting Cable 2010-10-16T02:01:08Z)

Iran frees jailed American after two years

A family spokesman says an American businessman jailed in Iran for more than two years has been released. Reza Taghavi is out of Tehran's Evin prison and is expected to be escorted from Iran soon. Iran had accused Taghavi of passing $200 in cash to an ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-16T18:43:18Z)

Sale of Helmsley estate nets town $78,755 in conveyance taxes

To the tabloids, she was the "queen of mean." But in the town where her Round Hill Road manor recently fetched eight figures -- a steep discount from its original $125 million asking price -- the late hotelier and philanthropist Leona Helmsley is the queen ... (Source: Greenwich Time 2010-10-13T02:54:48Z)

Sale of Sunflower Broadband complete

After more than 40 years of family ownership, Sunflower Broadband has a new public parent. Knology of Kansas Inc., part of a Georgia-based communications company, formally acquired Lawrence-based Sunflower on Friday in a deal valued at $165 million. The sa ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-10-16T14:11:17Z)

Camden man gets 12 years in gang plot

A Camden man who admitted his role in a conspiracy to kill another member of a New Jersey street gang has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Dionicio Adams, 29, pleaded guilty in June to a first-degree charge of conspiracy to commit murder. He must ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-16T07:59:03Z)

Jerry Hall's art fetches $A3.71 million

A collection of artwork owned by American supermodel Jerry Hall fetched more than STG2.3 million ($A3.71 million) at auction in London, Sotheby's says. Five pieces of art, including Andy Warhol's Dollar Sign, sold for a total of STG2,336,650 ($A3.77 ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-10-15T23:30:49Z)

Penn State basketball student ticket sale set for Thursday

University Park, Pa. — Penn State students eager to see the final campaign of two-time All-Big Ten point-guard Talor Battle and a senior-laden Nittany Lion basketball team or the 2010-11 edition of the Lady Lions coming off a 2010 WNIT berth will have ... (Source: Digital Collegian 2010-10-06T13:47:21Z)

National Park Service says no to St. Croix River bridge

St. Paul, Minn. — The National Park Service on Friday said a proposed bridge over the St. Croix River near Stillwater can't be built. In a letter to the Federal Highway Administration, the park service said constructing the bridge would "fundamentally ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2010-10-15T19:34:36Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 16, 2010, 8:40 pm

Palin starts three-day California tour, helps rally GOP

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sarah Palin began a three-day swing through California on Thursday that promises to be equal parts promotional and political in a state that has been slow to embrace her conservative star power. The former Alaska governor and vice ... (Source: WRAL 2010-10-15T17:40:04Z)

Obama stumps for Deval Patrick in Boston

President Barack Obama stepped into the Massachusetts gubernatorial race yesterday to rally for friend and political ally Deval Patrick, who is struggling to overcome the anti-incumbent mood that has swept across the country during this election season ... (Source: MetroWest Daily News 2010-10-17T02:57:13Z)

Palin to rally Republicans in California stronghold

A NAHEIM, Calif. — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will rally Republicans in a conservative stronghold in Southern California even though a recent poll showed she is unpopular in the state. The former vice presidential candidate will address supporters at ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-16T17:53:11Z)

Sarah Palin to Stump for Republicans in Orange County

When former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin takes the stage Saturday at the Anaheim Marriott to rally Republicans for the Nov. 2 election, the state's top two GOP candidates won't be there. Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman and Senate candidate Carly ... (Source: NBC Los Angeles 2010-10-14T23:53:29Z)

Obama stumps for Patrick at Boston rally

President Barack Obama renewed his criticisms of the Republicans this afternoon, saying their economic plan would be bad for the country, in a rousing speech at a joint rally with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick that drew thousands of fired-up ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-16T22:25:12Z)

Recap: Montreal vs. Ottawa

Tomas Plekanec scored with just under four minutes remaining in the third period to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over division rival Ottawa at the Bell Centre. Plekanec added an assist, while Andrei Kostitsyn also had a goal and an assist ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-17T02:07:07Z)

U.S. presses China on clean tech

The Obama administration, facing increasing political pressure to address complaints about China's economic policies, said Friday that it was investigating whether China was illegally subsidizing its clean-tech industry — even as officials put off a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-17T03:11:32Z)

Celebration stops with mine blast in China

BEIJING | China joined the world in breathless coverage of the Chilean mine rescue, but when a gas blast killed 21 Chinese miners and trapped 16 Saturday, the national TV evening news didn't say a word. Rescuers said they were fighting tons of coal dust ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-17T03:11:32Z)

So Carolina 28, Kentucky 31

Lexington, KY (Sports Network) - Mike Hartline threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Randall Cobb with 1:15 remaining and Anthony Mosley intercepted a pass in the end zone to cap a huge rally, as the Kentucky Wildcats stunned the 10th- ranked South Carolina ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-10-17T02:28:35Z)

Canadiens rally from early deficit

Tomas Plekanec scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:59 remaining to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. Plekanec put a rebound of Andrei Kostitsyn 's shot past Brian Elliott as Montreal rallied from a 3-1 deficit ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-17T02:07:07Z)

Tide homecoming features pep rally, step show, parade

The University of Alabama's Homecoming Week culminates this weekend in tonight's pep rally, and Saturday's parade and, finally, the game with Ole Miss at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The pep rally, with its raging bonfire, will begin at 7 tonight on the UA ... (Source: Tuscaloosa News 2010-10-15T16:35:38Z)

Thousands in China, Japan rally over island claims

Thousands of Chinese marched in the streets in sometimes violent protests Saturday against Japan and its claim to disputed islands, a show of anger far larger than past protests over the competing territorial claims. The Chinese government said the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-17T01:52:48Z)

Yankees rally back to beat Rangers 6-5 in ALCS opener

ARLINGTON -- The Texas Rangers were close enough to touch it and taste it and feel it. They were about to show the world this team wasn't like all those other teams, and this season wasn't like all those others. C.C. Sabathia was terrible, C.J. Wilson ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-16T04:02:50Z)

Obama steps into Mass. governor's race to aid ally

P resident Barack Obama stepped into the Massachusetts gubernatorial race Saturday to rally for friend and political ally Deval Patrick , who is struggling to overcome the anti-incumbent mood that has swept across the country during this election season ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-17T03:18:42Z)

UA luminaries rally the faithful for tonight's game

"I don't need to tell you, homecoming is a very special time at the University of Alabama," said Gold, the pep rally's master of ceremonies and play-by-play announcer for Crimson Tide football games. "Coming back for homecoming weekend is a ... (Source: TideSports.com 2010-10-16T11:12:20Z)

Wildcats' huge rally stuns Gamecocks

LEXINGTON, Ky. — South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier spent all week cautioning his players not to get too high after upsetting defending national champion Alabama a week ago. Whoops. Randall Cobb caught a 24-yard touchdown with 1:15 left then added the ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-17T02:35:45Z)

Canadiens 4, Senators 3

MONTREAL -- Tomas Plekanec scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:59 remaining to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. Plekanec put a rebound of Andrei Kostitsyn 's shot past Brian Elliott as Montreal rallied from a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-17T02:07:07Z)

Liverpool confirms sale of soccer team to Red Sox owner

LONDON - Liverpool confirmed on Friday that the club was bought by New England Sports Ventures (NESV) after Tom Hicks and George Gillett lost their legal battle to stop the takeover. Hicks and Gillett, though, have threatened to sue the club for one ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-16T22:03:44Z)

New Liverpool owners: We'll 'try not to create a lot of expectations'

LONDON -- Liverpool players met John Henry and New England Sports Ventures executives on Saturday, a day after the group won a courtroom fight for ownership of the relegation-threatened team. Fellow Americans Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. gave up their ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T19:04:46Z)

UPDATE 2-Venezuela inks oil deal with Belarus--Chavez

Russia agreed on Friday to help build Venezuela's first nuclear power plant, sell it tanks and buy $1.6 billion of oil assets, reinforcing ties with Chavez, who shares Moscow's opposition to U.S. global dominance. [ID:nLDE69E22G] Belarus's Mozyr refinery ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-16T19:11:56Z)

ALCS Game 1: Yankees 6, Rangers 5

Game 1 of the 2010 American League Championship Series took storybook form early. The Texas Rangers, competing in their first-ever ALCS took an early 5-0 lead off Yankee starter C. C. Sabathia, forcing Sabathia out of the game after only four innings. Josh ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-16T23:15:19Z)

Fox-Cablevision dispute threatens MLB broadcasts

The blackout affects Fox 5 and My9 in New York and Fox29 in Philadelphia. Subscribers also lose access to cable channels Fox Business Network , NatGeo Wild and Fox Deportes. The channels went dark when the programming deal expired just after midnight ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-17T03:11:32Z)

Microsoft acts to protect advocacy groups with free software licenses

MOSCOW — Microsoft is vastly expanding its efforts to prevent governments from using software-piracy inquiries as a pretext to suppress dissent. The company plans to provide free software licenses to more than 500,000 advocacy groups, independent media ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-17T01:45:38Z)

Fox, Cablevision Suspend Negotiations

Cablevision and Fox parent News Corp. left the negotiating table without a deal Saturday, giving 3 million customers in the New York metropolitan area little hope of watching the first game of baseball's National League Championship Series from their couch ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-17T00:19:44Z)

Fox, Cablevision Trying To Resolve Impasse

News Corp.'s Fox and Cablevision said Saturday they were returning to the negotiating table in an effort to end a programming deal impasse that could deprive some 3 million cable subscribers of baseball playoff and football games in the New York and ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-16T23:43:57Z)

Kentucky takes down 10th-ranked South Carolina

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky 's Randall Cobb caught a 24-yard touchdown pass with 1:15 remaining then added the two-point conversion to cap a furious second-half rally and give Wildcats a 31-28 win over No. 10 South Carolina on Saturday night. Mike Hartline ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-17T03:04:23Z)

UA luminaries rally the faithful for tonight's game

"I don't need to tell you, homecoming is a very special time at the University of Alabama," said Gold, the pep rally's master of ceremonies and play-by-play announcer for Crimson Tide football games. "Coming back for homecoming weekend is a ... (Source: Tuscaloosa News 2010-10-16T12:45:23Z)

ALCS 2010: Texas Rangers Game 2 Lineup

David Murphy gets the start in the outfield in place of right-handed Jeff Francouer, while lefty Mitch Moreland takes his turn as part of the similar first base platoon he shares with Jorge Cantu. Rangers hitters, in albeit a very small sampling of at-bats ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-16T20:02:02Z)

Angry Hicks claims Liverpool 'swindle'

Former Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks is "devastated" about the sale of the club and says it was "swindled away from me in an epic swindle". On Friday, New England Sports Ventures completed the £300million takeover of the club following a frenetic week that ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-16T10:22:13Z)

Venezuela inks oil deal with Belarus

MINSK (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez agreed on Saturday to supply the former Soviet republic of Belarus with 30 million metric tones of oil over three years from 2011 in a deal worth as much as $19.4 billion. Belarus has slashed imports of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-16T18:28:59Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 16, 2010, 7:40 pm

Feds reject new St. Croix River bridge on scenic grounds

STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) - The National Park Service has rejected a proposed bridge over the St. Croix River, saying it would hurt the scenic and recreational values of the river. Friday's decision means the $668 million project won't move forward unless ... (Source: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 2010-10-16T19:33:24Z)

GM to set aside 5% of IPO offering

Detroit — General Motors Co. has asked banks underwriting its initial public stock offering to set aside 5 percent of common stock shares for sale to more than 600,000 U.S. and Canadian workers, retirees and dealers, according to a Securities and ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-15T13:15:12Z)

National Park Service decision deals another blow to St. Croix River bridge supporters

A proposed bridge over the St. Croix River south of Stillwater can't be built because it would hurt the scenic and recreational values of the river, the National Park Service announced Friday. That means the $668 million project won't move forward unless ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-16T06:33:09Z)

College hoops kicks off with first night of practice

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach John Calipari raised his hand, calling for silence from the 22,000 who packed Rupp Arena on Friday night for Big Blue Madness. He gave a brief rundown of his dizzying first season with the Wildcats, when Kentucky won ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-16T05:00:06Z)

Machinists' union rejects contract with Hawker Beechcraft

Machinists from Hawker Beechcraft rejected the company's contract offer today in Kansas, casting doubt on the company's future in Wichita, The Wichita Eagle reported, raising the question whether that keeps Louisiana in contention for the company's ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-10-17T01:02:41Z)

No. 9 Penn State Outlasts No. 19 Minnesota

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The No. 9 Penn State women's volleyball team defeated No. 19 Minnesota, 3-1 (25-22, 25-14, 21-25, 25-16), Friday night in front of 3,111 raucous Nittany Lion fans. Penn State is now 35-7 all-time against the Gophers (14-5, 4-3 Big ... (Source: NCAA.com 2010-10-16T06:04:31Z)

Report: World Cup votes offered for sale

LONDON, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Two FIFA officials offered to sell their votes in the competition to host the 2018 World Cup, The Sunday Times of London reported. The newspaper said it had video of Nigerian Amos Adamu, a FIFA executive committee member ... (Source: United Press International 2010-10-16T23:01:00Z)

Seagate Receives Buyout Offer

Several private equity firms, including TPG , have made an offer to take over the hard drive maker Seagate Technology , a person briefed on the matter told DealBook on Thursday, in what would be the largest leveraged buyout this year. The bid comes just ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-14T23:10:32Z)

TPG and K.K.R. Approach Seagate for Potential Deal

12:09 a.m. | Updated The private equity firms TPG and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts have made a preliminary approach to take over the hard drive maker Seagate Technology , people briefed on the matter said Thursday, in what would be the largest leveraged buyout ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-15T11:34:59Z)

Russia, Venezuela sign nuke deal

MOSCOW: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reached a deal with Russia on Friday to build the South American country's first nuclear plant, as questions arose why a nation rich in oil and gas would feel the need to venture into atomic energy. The two nations ... (Source: Arab News 2010-10-15T19:48:55Z)

MLB notebook: Baylor won't return as Rockies hitting coach

Don Baylor is being replaced as the Colorado Rockies` hitting coach by former major league infielder Carney Lansford. Baylor has been offered a special assistant role in the organization, and the club said he is considering that offer. Baylor, 61, was the ... (Source: Daily Camera 2010-10-16T06:11:41Z)

FedExField student ticket sale on Monday; Bus trip also available

University Park, Pa. — On Monday, Oct. 18, Penn State students will be able to secure their spot in one of two specially designated student sections for the Nittany Lions' game vs. Indiana at FedExField on Nov 20. The sale will begin at 10 a.m. at the ... (Source: Digital Collegian 2010-10-15T13:51:00Z)

Wichita Mayor reacts to vote outcome

Wichita mayor, Carol Brewer, says he's disappointed with the outcome of the machinist's union vote. Fifty-five percent of the union voted against a contract offered to them by Hawker-Beechcraft. He hoped the workers would accept the offer. He thought they ... (Source: KWCH.com 2010-10-17T02:14:16Z)

Russia agrees to build nuclear plant in Venezuela

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reached a deal with Russia on Friday to build the South American country's first nuclear plant, as questions arose why a nation rich in oil and gas would feel the need to venture into atomic energy. The two nations also ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T18:23:01Z)

TPG Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Seagate With KKR

(Adds investor's comment in fourth paragraph.) Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) -- TPG Capital and KKR & Co. are in talks to acquire Seagate Technology Plc, a deal that would mark the disk-drive maker's second leveraged buyout in a decade, according to people with ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-15T05:29:55Z)

Big doings in Kentucky's Blue Madness

LEXINGTON, Ky -- LEXINGTON, Ky. - Something old: the five first-round picks in June's NBA Draft. Something new: The promise of freshmen like Brandon Knight, Doron Lamb and Terrence Jones. Something borrowed: The DJ of the Washington Wizards, who goes by ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-10-16T10:00:45Z)

GM stock set aside for workers, dealers

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. and its Wall Street bankers are setting aside 5 percent of the shares to be sold in next month's initial sale of stock for GM's employees, car dealers and retirees. That detail was included in a regulatory filing ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-10-15T21:21:58Z)

Calipari talks to UK fans at Midnight Madness

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky coach John Calipari raised his hand, calling for silence from the 22,000 who packed Rupp Arena on Friday night for Big Blue Madness. He gave a brief rundown of his dizzying first season with the Wildcats, when Kentucky won 35 ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T04:52:56Z)

Liverpool confirms sale of soccer team to Red Sox owner

LONDON - Liverpool confirmed on Friday that the club was bought by New England Sports Ventures (NESV) after Tom Hicks and George Gillett lost their legal battle to stop the takeover. Hicks and Gillett, though, have threatened to sue the club for one ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-16T22:03:44Z)

FIFA looks into bribery claims in World Cup

LONDON - FIFA said it will examine evidence from a British newspaper alleging that two executive committee members offered to sell their votes on World Cup hosts. The Sunday Times filmed Amos Adamu of Nigeria and Oceania Football Confederation president ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-10-17T02:07:07Z)

Don Baylor won't return as Rockies hitting coach

D ENVER — Don Baylor is being replaced as the Colorado Rockies hitting coach by former major league infielder Carney Lansford. Baylor has been offered a special assistant role in the organization, and the club said he is considering that offer. Baylor ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-16T11:26:39Z)

Rockies remove Baylor as hitting coach

DENVER ? Don Baylor is being replaced as the Colorado Rockies hitting coach by former major league infielder Carney Lansford. Baylor has been offered a special assistant role in the organization, and the club said he is considering that offer. Baylor, 61 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-15T22:12:05Z)

Hawker Beechcraft contract offer seeks pay cut to keep most jobs in Kansas

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Airplane-maker Hawker Beechcraft is offering its machinists a seven-year contract that includes a 10 percent pay cut and other concessions in a move to keep the majority of its 6,000 jobs in Kansas . The machinists union early ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-16T20:23:31Z)

Liverpool sale complete

Red Sox owner John Henry stretched his sports empire across the Atlantic yesterday, completing what amounted to a hostile takeover of Liverpool FC, one of the cornerstone teams of the English Premier League. Team owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett gave up ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-16T15:30:02Z)

Sale of Liverpool soccer team another loss for Tom Hicks

Tom Hicks lost his soccer team Friday after pulling his own legal punches, allowing the Liverpool Football Club's board to sell the storied franchise out from under him. It's the latest humiliation in sports ownership for Hicks, who appears to be on his ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-16T04:52:56Z)

Chavez clinches energy, nuclear deals on Russia visit

AFP - Venezuela's maverick President Hugo Chavez clinched a host of deals Friday to boost a burgeoning relationship with Russia, including an accord to build the first nuclear power plant in his country. As well as the accord for Russia to build and ... (Source: France 24 2010-10-15T16:49:57Z)

Penn State basketball student ticket sale set for Thursday

University Park, Pa. — Penn State students eager to see the final campaign of two-time All-Big Ten point-guard Talor Battle and a senior-laden Nittany Lion basketball team or the 2010-11 edition of the Lady Lions coming off a 2010 WNIT berth will have ... (Source: Digital Collegian 2010-10-06T13:47:21Z)

National Park Service says no to St. Croix River bridge

St. Paul, Minn. — The National Park Service on Friday said a proposed bridge over the St. Croix River near Stillwater can't be built. In a letter to the Federal Highway Administration, the park service said constructing the bridge would "fundamentally ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2010-10-15T19:34:36Z)

GM, bankers set aside 5 pct of common stock to be sold in IPO for employees, retirees, dealers

FILE - This April 21, 2009 file photo shows General Motors world headquarters in Detroit. Five percent of General Motors' common shares are being set aside for employees and dealers to buy in the company's initial stock sale. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file ... (Source: Republic 2010-10-15T03:28:14Z)

FIFA to investigate bribery claims for World Cup vote

LONDON, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- FIFA will examine evidence from a British newspaper alleging that two FIFA officials offered to sell their votes on which country will host the 2018 World Cup, said the world football's governing body on Sunday. LONDON, Oct. 17 ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-10-17T01:52:48Z)

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