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Deals of the Hour / September 26, 2010, 11:41 am

VIDEO: Lions want to see improvement in secondary - and fast

ALLEN PARK — The way Jonathan Wade sees it, the Lions' secondary isn't playing badly the whole game. "It's a bad two or three plays. If we can eliminate those bad two or three plays wherever they come from — if it's a missed interception, if it's a ... (Source: Daily Tribune 2010-09-25T05:17:51Z)

Treaty simplifying arms deals moves closer to US approval

A treaty between Australia and the US that should free up the trade of arms and defence technology is set to pass one of its last hurdles. The treaty, signed by the former prime minister John Howard and former US president George W. Bush in Sydney in ... (Source: Sydney Morning Herald 2010-09-21T14:12:18Z)

Two-Minute Drill

The St. Cloud State University Student Athletic Advisory Council will be collecting school supplies before the home Huskies volleyball and football events today and Saturday as part of the Husky School Supply Drive. The Husky School Supply Drive is a ... (Source: St. Cloud Times 2010-09-25T00:24:21Z)

Red Bull New York

RBN: Richards (3) 37th minute. RBN: Angel (13) (PK) 60th minute. Carson, CA (Sports Network) - Red Bull New York moved into a tie atop the Eastern Conference in Major League Soccer on Friday with a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy at The Home Depot ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-25T05:25:00Z)

Los Angeles Galaxy 0-2 New York Red Bulls

David Beckham made his first start of the season for the Los Angeles Galaxy in a 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls on Friday night. Dane Richards and Juan Pablo Angel scored as the Red Bulls (13-8-5) moved into a first-place tie with Columbus in the ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-25T05:17:51Z)

Lions secondary needs to step up WITH VIDEO

ALLEN PARK -- The way Jonathan Wade sees it the Lions' secondary isn't playing badly the whole game. "It's a bad two or three plays. If we can eliminate those bad two or three plays wherever they come from -- if it's a missed interception, if it ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-09-24T10:12:31Z)

Beckham starts, but Galaxy fall 2-0 to Red Bulls

CARSON, California (AP) -- David Beckham made his first start of the season for the Los Angeles Galaxy in a 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls on Friday night. Dane Richards and Juan Pablo Angel scored as the Red Bulls (13-8-5) moved into a first-place tie ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-09-25T05:53:38Z)

Beckham makes first start of season

CARSON, Calif.—David Beckham made his first start of the season for the Los Angeles Galaxy on Friday night against the New York Red Bulls. Beckham started in his accustomed position on the right flank. The midfielder has played twice as a substitute for ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-25T02:47:31Z)

Astros extend coaches' deals; still waiting on Bagwell

The Astros extended the contracts of all their coaches through 2012 with the exception of Jeff Bagwell. Bagwell still plans to take until after the season to decide whether to return. Manager Brad Mills has expressed to Bagwell his desire to have the ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-25T20:41:16Z)

Lawsuit Follows Eddie Long Pictures -- Third Man Accuses Bishop in Megachurch Sex Scandal

Close on the heels of self-taken pictures posted of Atlanta megachurch leader Bishop Eddie Long, a third accuser announced a lawsuit alleging that Long had coerced him into a sexual relationship. According to WSB-TV in Atlanta , Jamal Parris, 23, joined ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-25T04:06:16Z)

Cummings gets 15 years

PALATKA -- Ronald Cummings will spend 15 years in prison for taking part in a string of drug deals selling prescription pills. Cummings, 26, was sentenced this morning in Palatka on three of five counts of dealing that were recorded in an undercover ... (Source: St. Augustine Record 2010-09-25T13:31:46Z)

MLB: PIRATES 6, ASTROS 4

PITTSBURGH — Pedro Alvarez is finishing his rookie season with a flourish. Alvarez hit a three-run homer and Zach Duke pitched into the seventh inning for the second consecutive start, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-4 victory over the Houston ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-09-26T05:38:08Z)

Bishop Eddie Long won't speak on sex scandal

Bishop Eddie Long is taking the advice of legal team and keeping quiet on allegations of sexual misconduct made against him. Bishop Eddie Long is taking the advice of legal team and keeping quiet on allegations of sexual misconduct made against him. Eddie ... (Source: S2Smagazine.com 2010-09-24T06:59:15Z)

Wild sign young defensemen Caron, Jobke, Spurgeon

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota Wild have signed three defensemen to entry-level contracts. The Wild signed Josh Caron, Colton Jobke and Jared Spurgeon on Wednesday. All three will help beef up the blue line in their minor-league affiliates. The 20-year ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-23T20:07:51Z)

Astros notes: Five coaches get extentions

The Astros ushered in a longer-than-usual period of stability with the coaching staff, signing five of their six major league coaches to two-year extensions and offering the sixth — hitting coach Jeff Bagwell - a two-year extension. Bagwell is still ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-26T05:38:08Z)

Lions' secondary still has room for improvement

ALLEN PARK — The way Jonathan Wade sees it, the Lions' secondary isn't playing badly the whole game. "It's a bad two or three plays. If we can eliminate those bad two or three plays wherever they come from — if it's a missed interception, if it's a ... (Source: Morning Sun 2010-09-25T09:42:42Z)

Bishop Eddie Long | Transcript of 8 a.m. sermon

Good morning New Birth. And good morning to all our other guests. And I would be remiss not to say good morning to the world. You all may be seated in the presence of the Lord. I do want to remind folk that we're here at 8 every Sunday morning. Every ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-09-26T16:58:10Z)

Ronald Cummings to spend 15 years in prison

PALATKA — Ronald Cummings will spend 15 years in prison for taking part in a string of drug deals selling prescription pills. Cummings, 26, was sentenced this morning in Palatka on three of five counts of dealing that were recorded in an undercover ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-09-24T15:06:01Z)

Grizzlies sign first-round picks Xavier Henry, Greivis Vasquez

The signings were completed just in time for camp, which starts Tuesday. The rookie contract talks took longer than usual because the team had tried the unconventional strategy of including performance bonuses in their deals to avoid guaranteeing the ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-24T23:55:43Z)

Georgia megachurch pastor pledges to fight accusations

Lithonia, Ga. - The pastor of a Georgia megachurch says that he will fight allegations that he lured young men into sexual relationships and that he is not the man being portrayed in the media. Bishop Eddie Long told a congregation of thousands on Sunday ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-26T15:46:35Z)

Los Angeles 0 - 2 New York Red Bulls

David Beckham's return from a torn Achilles continued as the midfielder played all 90 minutes in Los Angeles Galaxy's 2-0 loss to New York Red Bulls at the Home Depot Center in Carson. Beckham's first start in the Major League season since he picked up the ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-09-25T06:58:04Z)

Haleigh's father Ronald Cummings sent to prison for 15 years

PALATKA — Ronald Cummings, whose daughter Haleigh disappeared in February 2009, was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison and fined $250,000 for taking part in a string of drug deals selling prescription pills. Cummings had pleaded guilty to three of ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-09-23T23:56:54Z)

Senate to vote on keeping jobs in US

The US Senate will vote next week on a bill to prevent manufacturing jobs from moving overseas, in a bid to lower the high US unemployment rate. On Tuesday the chamber will hold a first vote to decide whether to allow debate to go forward on the bill ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-25T16:02:05Z)

Lawsuit accuses Georgia pastor Bishop Eddie Long of coercing young men

ATLANTA – As a Christian author, gospel singer and leader of one of the nation's best-known black megachurches, Bishop Eddie Long finds a wide audience for messages such as that marriage is "between one man and one woman." Those words hung heavy ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-09-23T16:04:28Z)

Red Bulls Topple MLS Leading Los Angeles Galaxy, 2-0

CARSON, CA (Sept. 24, 2010) - A stout defensive effort and goals from Dane Richards and Juan Pablo Angel gave the New York Red Bulls a 2-0 shutout road win over the MLS-best Los Angeles Galaxy Friday night at The Home Depot Center. With the victory, the ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-09-25T07:26:42Z)

Henry officially signs with Grizzlies

Memphis, Tenn. — The Grizzlies signed first-round draft picks Xavier Henry and Greivis Vasquez on Friday, getting the deals done just four days before the start of training camp. The signings were completed just in time for camp, which starts Tuesday ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-09-26T02:24:52Z)

Wild signs three to entry-level deals

The Minnesota Wild have signed three defensemen to entry-level contracts. The Wild signed Josh Caron, Colton Jobke and Jared Spurgeon on Wednesday. All three will help beef up the blue line in their minor league affiliates. The 20-year-old Spurgeon had ... (Source: West Central Tribune 2010-09-24T05:54:49Z)

Grizzlies finally sign rookies

Memphis, TN-The Memphis Grizzlies signed first round picks Xavier Henry and Greivis Vasquez to multi-year contracts, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal ... (Source: WREG 2010-09-25T03:01:50Z)

Accused megachurch head Eddie Long pledges to fight accusations

L ITHONIA, Ga. — The famed pastor of a Georgia megachurch said Sunday that he will fight allegations that he lured young men into sexual relationships, stressing that he'd be back to lead the church the next week. Addressing a New Birth Missionary ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-26T14:56:29Z)

Corrections and clarifications

• A story said that Barack Obama had been alone in the US Senate in opposing the Iraq war. Obama was some way from reaching the senate when, in October 2002, it voted on whether to authorise President George W Bush to use military force against Iraq ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-09-23T23:06:48Z)

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