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Deals of the Hour / May 29, 2011, 10:43 pm

Gators blank Vandy for championship

Relievers Greg Larson, Nick Maronde and closer Austin Maddox kept Vandy from scoring. "If we had to go to the bullpen early in the game, we were probably going to find ourselves in some trouble," O'Sullivan said. Florida found unconventional ways to score. (Source: Athens Banner-Herald 2011-05-30T04:49:46Z)

Afghan officials say NATO strike killed 14 in residential area

Human rights groups say night raids, mainly executed by special operations troops, carry an unacceptably high risk of civilian casualties because Afghans surprised after dark by the arrival of armed men often believe they are under attack by insurgents or bandits. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-05-30T04:13:59Z)

Mark Addy On 'Game Of Thrones': 'The Fight For Power Hasn't Even Started Yet'

The real "Game of Thrones" is about to begin. On Sunday, HBO's new fantasy drama, based on the books by George R. R. Martin, lost its first "good" guy – King Robert Baratheon — who mysteriously came back from hunting boars, impaled by one of ... (Source: Access Hollywood 2011-05-30T05:11:15Z)

Florida shuts out Vanderbilt to win SEC Tournament

Relievers Greg Larson, Nick Maronde and closer Austin Maddox kept Vandy from scoring. "If we had to go to the bullpen early in the game, we were probably going to find ourselves in some trouble," O'Sullivan said. Florida found unconventional ways to score. (Source: Biloxi Sun Herald 2011-05-30T03:52:30Z)

North Carolina firm to install solar panels at Boeing

The low-glare dark blue photovoltaic panels will be able to pump out enough power for about 250 homes. "This single project will be the equivalent to twice the solar that has currently been installed in the state of South Carolina," said Jason Epstein ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2011-05-30T03:52:30Z)

Watson wins Senior PGA Championship

Nick Price shot a 72 and to finish another stroke back. The 59-year-old Eger has played the Champions Tour full-time for a decade. But he's perhaps best known as a top rules official for the PGA Tour and U.S. Golf Association from 1982-95. He never ... (Source: Topeka Capital-Journal 2011-05-30T05:11:15Z)

Playoff win makes Donald new No. 1

Donald closed with a 1-under 70 to match Westwood (68) at 6-under 278 on Wentworth's West Course. Donald joined Westwood and Nick Faldo as the only Englishmen to hold the No. 1 spot since the ranking was introduced in 1986. The victory was Donald's second ... (Source: Times Union 2011-05-30T04:21:08Z)

Senior PGA 2011: Four players tied at 8-under at Valhalla

The pushed both back toe 8-under par and into a tie with David Eger and Tom Watson. Trevor Dodds is at 7-under and Nick Price at 6-under. Irwin hit his second shot on No. 6 into the rough and his third into a greenside bunker. (Source: Courier-Journal 2011-05-29T19:09:57Z)

Senator wants FIFA to pay back World Cup bid costs

Independent Sen. Nick Xenophon released a statement Monday, under the heading "Red Card for FIFA," saying "not one more cent" should be spent on any further World Cup bids until the corruption scandal is resolved. Former English Football Association chief ... (Source: AP - NBC Sports 2011-05-30T05:04:05Z)

Corruption Inquiry Leads FIFA to Bar Two More Officials

Even with a stirring 3-1 victory by Barcelona over Manchester United on Saturday in the European Champions League final, a match that displayed why soccer is known as the beautiful game, the sport finds itself covered by dark clouds of corruption. (Source: New York Times 2011-05-30T04:35:27Z)

Bradley captures Byron Nelson in one-hole playoff with Palmer

Donald closed with a 1-under 70 to match Westwood (68) at 6-under 278 on Wentworth's West Course. Donald joined Westwood and Nick Faldo as the only Englishmen to hold the No. 1 spot since the ranking was introduced in 1986. The victory was Donald's second ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2011-05-30T05:18:24Z)

Pitcher Nick Bradley makes Rochester baseball tough to beat

Rochester right-hander Nick Bradley is hoping to end the season the way he started it. Bradley, a 6-foot-1 senior, was the hottest pitcher in the area when the season started, not allowing an earned run his first 321/3 innings. His first loss came to ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-05-30T05:04:05Z)

Texas A&M wins Big 12 tourney

"And then he's the one that's the hero today." Nick Fleece (6-1) gave up two runs over the final 2 2-3 innings for A&M, stranding three runners in scoring position. The early deficit hardly rattled Texas A&M, which had trailed 5-0 in two of its ... (Source: Topeka Capital-Journal 2011-05-30T05:04:05Z)

Florida shuts out Vanderbilt for SEC baseball tournament title

Relievers Greg Larson, Nick Maronde and closer Austin Maddox kept Vandy from scoring. "If we had to go to the bullpen early in the game, we were probably going to find ourselves in some trouble," O'Sullivan said. Florida found unconventional ways to score. (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2011-05-30T04:49:46Z)

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