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Deals of the Hour / September 19, 2010, 4:41 pm

First and Ten: Eagles need caution with Vick

1. Most national pundits thought the Eagles should have started Michael Vick over Kevin Kolb if both quarterbacks were healthy heading into Week 2. Now almost everyone is going to be pushing for Vick after ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-09-19T21:24:10Z)

Michigan St coach has heart attack after win

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio had a mild heart attack and was hospitalized Sunday morning ... The Spartans defeated Notre Dame 34-31 in a game that ended just before midnight Saturday night. After Michigan State ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-19T22:28:36Z)

Cleanup continues after NYC tornados

NEW YORK (AP) — The storm that roared through Brooklyn and Queens and spawned two tornados Thursday did most of its damage in a New York minute. But it will take a lot longer to clean up the mess. The city parks ... (Source: KMOV 2010-09-19T01:00:06Z)

Michigan State HC Mark Dantonio Suffers Heart Attack After Win Over Notre Dame

It may have been the biggest play of the college football year, Michigan State's Coach Mark Dantonio calling a play he had dubbed "Little Giants." In an overtime game with his team down by three points, Dantonio ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-09-19T17:20:47Z)

Mark Sanchez leads the New York Jets Past the New England Patriots

New York's cornerback Darrelle Revis stated that Patriots wide receiver, Randy Moss, was a slouch. The Patriots drew blood first scoring on a 6 yard pass from Tom Brady to Wes Welker in the second quarter. (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-19T23:18:42Z)

It's official: twisters slammed NY

NEW YORK (AP) — The storm that churned through New York City spawned two destructive tornadoes and a fierce macroburst with wind speeds up to 125 mph that barreled across a large swath of Brooklyn and Queens ... (Source: Los Alamos Monitor 2010-09-19T21:52:48Z)

Paris Hilton gets year probation in plea deal

LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton will serve a year of ... was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as she reached for a tube of ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-19T05:53:36Z)

$how Dems the Money - The Alaska $enate Race

So, in Alaska politics, is it all about the money? Would Joe Miller have beaten Lisa Murkowski if they ran against each other in a general election? Most people say no. The ability of this particular primary to call ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-10T20:37:35Z)

Johnson & Johnson consumer boss retires

NEW YORK - Johnson & Johnson has announced the retirement of its long-time head of consumer ... The diversified healthcare company said Colleen Goggins, 56, who has headed its McNeil consumer healthcare group for ... (Source: Business Spectator 2010-09-17T02:06:54Z)

Paris Hilton cuts plea deal on drug charges

LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton will serve a year of ... was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as she reached for a tube of ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-09-18T16:24:42Z)

Opponent: Murkowski Disrespecting Vote

Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) says she is "disrespecting the will of the Alaskan voter" by running as a write-in candidate in the upcoming midterm elections, Fox News Channel reported Saturday. Tea-Party backed Joe ... (Source: MyFox Philadelphia 2010-09-19T17:56:35Z)

Murkowski says Alaskans support her write-in bid to hold Senate seat

Joe Miller, to do away with Medicare, Social Security and the Education Department are too radical for most Alaskans. She acknowledges, however, that a write-in campaign is going to be tough. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-19T19:22:29Z)

Cleanup continues after NYC tornadoes

NEW YORK (AP) — The storm that spawned two tornadoes and roared through Brooklyn and Queens on Thursday did most of its damage in a New York minute. It will take a lot longer than that to clean up the damage. In ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-09-18T22:01:09Z)

J&J Consumer Drug Head Retiring Amid Recall Probe

The head of the Johnson & Johnson division responsible for most of the company's 11 product recalls announced ... said Colleen Goggins will retire on March 1 after almost 30 "successful and distinguished" years with ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-17T13:34:06Z)

Titans commit 7 turnovers, fall to Steelers 19-11

Dennis Dixon ... the Titans (1-1) to come up with four sacks and force the most turnovers by Tennessee since 2000. Jeff Reed kicked four field goals off those turnovers. The Titans even tried pulling Vince Young ... (Source: WVLT 2010-09-19T21:17:01Z)

J&J product division chief retiring amid recall probe

NEW YORK — The head of the Johnson & Johnson division responsible for most of the company's 11 product recalls ... said Colleen Goggins will retire on March 1 after almost 30 "successful and distinguished" years ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-17T04:30:04Z)

Toyota settles lawsuit

Calif. (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. has settled a lawsuit brought by relatives of four family members ... It was first reported on the Los Angeles Times' Web site Friday night. The company would not specify the ... (Source: Morning Sun 2010-09-19T12:12:59Z)

Michael Vick Offers Most Upside as Philadelphia Eagles Starting Quarterback

Stop the presses -- there's a quarterback controversy in the City of Brotherly Love, but this time it doesn't involve Donovan McNabb . The latest debate raging in Philadelphia involves Kevin Kolb , who ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-09-19T22:35:45Z)

Jets CB Darrelle Revis out for game with injured left hamstring

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Darrelle Revis is out for the rest of the New York Jets' game against the New England Patriots after injuring his left hamstring when beaten on a touchdown by Randy Moss before ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-19T22:42:55Z)

Eagles need caution with Vick

1. Most national pundits thought the Eagles should have started Michael Vick over Kevin Kolb if both quarterbacks were healthy heading into Week 2. Now almost everyone is going to be pushing for Vick after ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-09-19T21:02:42Z)

Michigan State's Mark Dantonio: Notre Dame rivalry respectful

EAST LANSING -- Some rivalries are based on mutual dislike. Others have a history of mutual respect. For Mark Dantonio, the Notre Dame rivalry exemplifies the latter. During his news conference this week ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-19T02:04:32Z)

Steelers 19, Titans 11: Defense, specials teams overcome offensive troubles

Dennis Dixon ... the Titans (1-1) to come up with four sacks and force the most turnovers by Tennessee since 2000. Jeff Reed kicked four field goals off those turnovers. The Titans even tried pulling Vince Young ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-09-19T21:02:42Z)

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio suffered heart attack after OT victory against ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A person with knowledge of the situation says Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio had a heart attack after his team's overtime victory against Notre Dame. The person spoke to The ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-09-19T16:52:09Z)

Paris Hilton to Avoid Felony in Vegas Arrest

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Paris Hilton will serve a year of ... was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as she reached for a tube ... (Source: WLTX.com 2010-09-19T18:46:41Z)

Spartans coach Mark Dantonio hospitalized after heart attack following dramatic ...

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio had a mild heart attack and was hospitalized Sunday morning ... The Spartans defeated Notre Dame 34-31 in a game that ended just before midnight Saturday night. After Michigan State ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-19T21:24:10Z)

Jets rule Darrelle Revis out vs. Patriots with sore hamstring

... pro CB Darrelle Revis ... England Patriots with a tight hamstring. Revis missed practice time with the injury last week but started on Sunday. He surrendered a go-ahead 34-yard touchdown to New England WR Randy ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-19T22:14:17Z)

Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh

who hope to back young quarterback Dennis Dixon with another strong defensive effort and snap Johnson ... I was waiting on it," quarterback Vince Young said of Johnson's big run. "Offensive coordinators and our ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-19T20:48:23Z)

BC-World Briefly

... Calif. crash that spurred recalls SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. has settled what is widely regarded as the most ... the Los Angeles Times said in a story posted on its website Friday night. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-18T10:12:29Z)

Michigan State coach has heart attack after OT win over Notre Dame

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio suffered a heart attack after the Spartans' overtime victory over Notre Dame on Saturday and underwent a procedure in which a stent was inserted to bypass a blocked artery. Hours ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-19T17:27:57Z)

Toyota settles suit over high-profile US crash

California (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. has settled what is widely regarded as the most serious lawsuit of the ... the Los Angeles Times said in a story posted on its website Friday night. The August 2009 crash killed ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-09-14T23:53:16Z)

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