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Deals of the Hour / September 15, 2010, 6:40 pm

Source: Marc Colombo to miss opener

... Dallas Cowboys right tackle Marc Colombo did not practice Thursday and will not play in Sunday night's season ... Left guard Kyle Kosier is also expected to miss at least the season opener with a sprained MCL in ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-09T18:58:33Z)

Ruiz lifts Phillies past Marlins, 11-4

... Marlins 11-4 on Monday night. Ruiz, Jayson Werth, Chase Utley and Greg Dobbs all homered for the NL East-leading Phillies ... Marlins started Monday by shutting down ace right-hander Josh Johnson for the ... (Source: Times and Democrat 2010-09-15T03:35:10Z)

Big plays, defensive stand lead Chiefs over Chargers

Jamaal Charles broke off a 56-yard touchdown run for the Chiefs (1-0), who snapped a five-game skid against the Chargers. In soggy conditions, Philip Rivers led San Diego (0-1) from its own 33 to the Kansas City four ... (Source: Sports Network 2010-09-14T06:06:41Z)

Google joining the networking game?

Facebook Inc., operator of the world's most popular social-networking site ... Weekly traffic at Facebook exceeded Google's for the first time that month, according to data tracker Experian Hitwise. " (Source: Metro International 2010-09-15T16:35:25Z)

Giants allow one hit to Dodgers and lose 1-0; Matt Cain is on the mound tonight

... Juan Uribe, and the Giants fell 1-0 to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night ... San Diego held off Colorado 7-6 at Coors Field. The Rockies are 3½ games behind San Diego and two behind San Francisco in the ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-09-15T16:13:57Z)

Google to focus on social networking

... Google Inc., stepping up competition with Facebook Inc., will add a layer of social-networking features to its main products ... Weekly traffic at Facebook exceeded Google's for the first time in March, (Source: the Royal Gazette 2010-09-15T13:00:40Z)

O'Donnell Wins In Delaware As Tea Party Takes Key Republican Party Races

Tea party favorite Christine O'Donnell, a little-known underdog, Tuesday defeated veteran Delaware congressman Mike Castle for the state's Republican U.S. Senate nomination, the latest in a nationwide series of 2010 ... (Source: Free Internet Press 2010-09-15T20:10:10Z)

Eyak Technology, LLC Announces Cash Offer of $7.00 Per Share for GTSI Corp.

DULLES, Va. , Sept. 13 -- Eyak Technology, LLC (EyakTek) announced today that it has again made a proposal to the board of directors of GTSI Corp. (Nasdaq: GTSI) to acquire by merger all of the outstanding ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-13T10:54:12Z)

Pope seeks to remind Britain about God amid indifference to visit and disgust ...

VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI takes his campaign to revive ... paying 25 pounds for tickets and transport to the main event: the beatification Sunday of Cardinal John Henry Newman in Birmingham. Government ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-15T18:44:16Z)

Envoy: Pope protesters must be responsible

Sept. 15 (UPI) -- The British ambassador to the Vatican reminded would-be protesters during Pope Benedict XVI's visit ... scheduled to finish with the beatification of British Cardinal John Henry Newman, a Catholic ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-15T13:43:37Z)

Phillies Crush Marlins 11-4

... Marlins 11-4 on Monday night. Ruiz, Jayson Werth, Chase Utley and Greg Dobbs all homered for the NL East-leading Phillies ... Marlins started Monday by shutting down ace right-hander Josh Johnson for the ... (Source: justnews.com 2010-09-14T18:02:31Z)

Vols Suffer Wost Loss In Neyland Stadium History To Ducks

LaMichael James ran for 134 yards, including a 72-yard touchdown, in his first game back after a one-game suspension and No. 7 Oregon scored 45 consecutive points to beat Tennessee 48-13 on Saturday night ... (Source: WKSR.com 2010-09-13T16:52:07Z)

SEC coaches call - Week 3

... coach Bobby Petrino is keeping an eye on the newswire as he prepares to travel to Georgia this weekend. As the Bulldogs attempt to appeal the NCAA's decision to sit receiver AJ Green for four games for selling a ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-09-15T20:45:58Z)

Ducks Pin Worst-Ever Neyland Stadium Loss on Vols

... Seventh-ranked Oregon ... the Ducks…the Vols are back in action next week in their SEC opener as the Florida Gators visit Neyland Stadium. Kick-off is slated for 3:30 p.m. on CBS-TV. Rushing : LaMichael James (Source: TricitiesSports.com 2010-09-12T09:08:01Z)

Pope travels to Britain amid indifference, outrage

Pope Benedict XVI takes his campaign to revive Christianity ... paying 25 pounds for tickets and transport to the main event: the beatification Sunday of Cardinal John Henry Newman in Birmingham. Government officials ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-15T20:03:01Z)

Giants give up one hit, lose to Dodgers

... Juan Uribe, and the Giants fell 1-0 to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night ... San Diego held off Colorado 7-6 at Coors Field. The Rockies are 3½ games behind San Diego and two behind San Francisco in the ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-09-15T07:52:52Z)

Report: Georgia WR A.J. Green under investigation over sale of game-worn jersey

Georgia wide receiver A.J. Green, a junior who has 14 touchdowns to his credit during his Bulldogs career, has yet to take the field for coach Mark Richt this season. The reason, according to ESPN.com, is ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-08T18:16:47Z)

GTSI Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan

HERNDON, Va. - (Business Wire) GTSI Corp. (NASDAQ: GTSI), a systems integrator, solutions and services provider to the government, today announced its Board of Directors has adopted a Shareholder Rights ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-14T12:33:14Z)

Facebook says Google may offer site

HONG KONG — Facebook Inc., operator of the world's most popular social networking website ... Weekly traffic at Facebook exceeded Google's for the first time that month, according to data tracker Experian Hitwise. (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-15T13:22:09Z)

FRC Action Congratulates Christine O'Donnell; Says GOP Establishment is the Problem

... Family Research Council Action President Tony Perkins released the following statement regarding Christine O'Donnell's victory over liberal Republican Rep. Mike Castle in the Delaware Senate primary: "This is ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-15T21:21:45Z)

Chief's Monday night upset gives team early AFC West lead

Jamaal Charles ... Chiefs held San Diego on four downs inside the 6-yard line in the final minute to win, 21-14, late Monday night. Philip Rivers thoroughly outplayed Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel and drove the ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-15T15:38:09Z)

Giants allow one hit to Dodgers and lose 1-0

... Juan Uribe, and the Giants fell 1-0 to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night ... San Diego held off Colorado 7-6 at Coors Field. The Rockies are 3 1/2 games behind San Diego and two behind San Francisco in ... (Source: Nevada Appeal 2010-09-15T18:44:16Z)

Dallas Cowboys' quest for the Super Bowl starts in Washington

The Dallas Cowboys are celebrating their 50th-anniversary season ... The Cowboys will be without starting right tackle Marc Colombo and left guard Kyle Kosier Sunday night, but everything seems to be in place this ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-12T07:27:48Z)

Ruiz matches career-best with 4 RBIs, and NL East-leading Phillies easily beat ...

... Marlins 11-4 on Monday night. Ruiz, Jayson Werth, Chase Utley and Greg Dobbs all homered for the NL East-leading Phillies ... Marlins started Monday by shutting down ace right-hander Josh Johnson for the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-14T02:10:27Z)

Ex-N.H. AG Kelly Ayotte wins GOP primary; Christine O'Donnell ousts Mike Castle ...

Former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte was certified the winner of the Republican Senate primary ... primary winner Christine O'Donnell defeated Rep. Mike Castle in Delaware Tuesday night despite being ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-09-15T18:22:48Z)

Oregon Ducks comment of the day: LaMichael James and Kenjon Barner could make all the difference

... Neyland Stadium on Saturday, flyduckfly said the giant cluster that was the Oregon offense that night (and that hasn't returned since ... LaMichael James (2 carries, 22 yards) seemed much more effective. (Source: Oregonian 2010-09-10T17:45:47Z)

Dallas linemen Colombo, Kosier back at practice

Tony Romo has taken a snap behind the guys he's counting on to be the front wall of the Dallas Cowboys ' offense. Right tackle Marc Colombo and left guard Kyle Kosier returned to practice Wednesday, replacing the ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-16T00:06:24Z)

Chiefs Stun Chargers on Opening Night

AP) - Jamaal Charles' 56-yard touchdown run and Dexter McCluster ... Philip Rivers thoroughly outplayed Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel and drove the Chargers to a first-and-goal from the 4. But a pass was incomplete, (Source: KOLO TV Reno 2010-09-14T05:30:53Z)

GTSI's Board Of Directors Rejects Unsolicited Proposal From Eyak Technology, LLC

GTSI Corp. (NASDAQ:GTSI), a systems integrator, solutions and services provider to the government, today announced that its Board of Directors reviewed, with the assistance of financial and legal advisors ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-09-13T22:35:43Z)

Georgia star receiver A.J. Green suspended 4 games for selling bowl jersey for $1,000

We're still Georgia. We're still going to come to play. One guy doesn't make or break this team." Still, the harshness of the penalty appeared to catch the Bulldogs off guard. The school plans to appeal, but the case ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-09T07:59:59Z)

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