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Deals of the Hour / October 10, 2010, 9:40 pm

Michigan State suspends starting DB

Michigan State has suspended starting cornerback Chris L. Rucker for at least one game for an unspecified violation of team rules. Coach Mark Dantonio announced the suspension Sunday night. Rucker had an interception in the 13th-ranked Spartans' 34-17 win ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-11T00:19:42Z)

Last-play Redskins beat Packers 16-13 on FG in OT

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) รข€" Graham Gano kicked a 33-yard field goal 6:54 into overtime Sunday, giving the Washington Redskins a 16-13 win over the Green Bay Packers . The winning score was set up by LaRon Landry 's diving interception of Aaron Rodgers at ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-10T23:08:07Z)

Bucs surprise Bengals with FG to win in final seconds

CINCINNATI (AP) — Second-year quarterback Josh Freeman led the baby Bucs to a signature win. Freeman threw a tying touchdown pass with 1:26 to go, then moved Tampa Bay in range for a winning field goal after Carson Palmer threw his third interception of ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-10T22:53:48Z)

Ill-advised antics cost Cowboys in loss to Titans

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Jason Witten scored a touchdown and handed the football to Marc Colombo so the burly offensive lineman could spike it. Then they leaped and bumped chests, with Colombo losing his balance on the landing and tumbling across the end zone ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-11T03:47:17Z)

Feeble Eagles lose 3rd straight

R ALEIGH, N.C. - This has the makings of a very long season. Boston College lost its third consecutive game yesterday and, for the third straight week, the contest was over before the fourth quarter began. North Carolina State, which BC crushed last year ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-10T17:45:59Z)

Running game overcomes Collins' woes; Peppers, Bears beat winless Panthers 23-6

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Julius Peppers batted the pass into the air, darted to his left and made a diving interception. It was the kind of acrobatic, freakishly athletic play Carolina fans routinely witnessed in his eight years with the Panthers. Only this time ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-11T02:50:01Z)

Cowboys self-destruct in loss to Titans

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas made one mistake too many, by an offensive lineman, no less. It was enough for the Tennessee Titans to finally put away the Cowboys. The Cowboys overcame defensive flubs that got them down by 14 early. They even bounced back ... (Source: Biloxi Sun Herald 2010-10-11T04:01:36Z)

North Korean heir apparent Kim Jong Un appears with father at parade signaling succession

PYONGYANG, North Korea - The next leader of North Korea from the only ruling family the isolated nation has ever known made his public debut Sunday, clapping and smiling as tanks and rocket launchers rolled past in what was said to be the largest military ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-10T20:37:47Z)

Peppers' pick reminds Panthers of his freakish ability

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There is not much to talk about when it comes to the Carolina Panthers—nothing good at least. So with the Bears coming to town, the hot topic of the week was a guy who used to be a Panther—Julius Peppers. When Peppers, an incredibly ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-11T04:08:46Z)

Mike Mastovich | Defense helps Rangers thrive

To the average observer, it might be easy to overlook the Forest Hills defense. After all, the Rangers offense has scored 41 or more points in four of its five games. Veteran coach Don Bailey's undefeated squad posted a "mere" 36 points in the other ... (Source: Tribune-Democrat 2010-10-07T04:13:30Z)

Cowboys bench Leonard Davis in loss

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys right guard Leonard Davis, who was selected to the last three Pro Bowls and is the highest-paid offensive lineman in franchise history, is in danger of losing his starting job after being benched during Sunday's loss ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-11T01:52:45Z)

Wilson, Wolfpack roll past Eagles

RALEIGH, N.C. — Russell Wilson threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns to help North Carolina State beat Boston College, 44-17, yesterday, giving Tom O'Brien his first win against his former program. Owen Spencer, Darrell Davis and Jarvis Williams had ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-10-10T08:41:58Z)

Michigan State DB Chris L. Rucker suspended one game for violating team rules

East Lansing -- Michigan State senior defensive back Chris L. Rucker has been suspended at least one game for violating team rules, coach Mark Dantonio said Sunday. Rucker, who had an interception in Saturday's victory over Michigan, has started 30 games ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-10T23:43:54Z)

Buccaneers rally to stun Bengals

CINCINNATI -- Second-year quarterback Josh Freeman led the baby Bucs to a signature win. Freeman threw a tying touchdown pass with 1:26 to go, then moved Tampa Bay in range for a winning field goal after Carson Palmer threw his third interception of the ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-11T03:54:27Z)

Kim Jong-un makes public debut at lavish North Korean parade

PYONGYANG, North Korea | Clapping, waving and even cracking a smile, the youngest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il joined his father Sunday at a massive military parade in his most public appearance since being unveiled as the nation's next leader ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-10-10T22:18:00Z)

Messalonskee strikes early, often in win

TOPSHAM -- The ball floated toward the near sideline, and Messalonskee High School junior Sam Dexter rushed to his right and scooped it up on a bounce. And then ... "I looked up and saw a seam," he said. "I saw a seam and then I got great blocking. Once it ... (Source: Morning Sentinel 2010-10-10T04:02:47Z)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Bucs Surprising Cincy 14-13 in 3rd

On the road, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are leading late in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals, leading 14-10 thanks to a decent game from quarterback Josh Freeman and an interception of Carson Palmer returned for a touchdown. Palmer threw a ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-10T20:02:00Z)

Peppers wins in return, Bears beat Panthers 23-6

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Matt Forte rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns, Julius Peppers had an acrobatic interception against his former team and the Chicago Bears overcame four interceptions by backup quarterback Todd Collins to beat the winless ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-10T20:44:57Z)

Freehold survives RBC

FREEHOLD — Enjoying the ride on senior Mike Hembling's roller coaster for a second straight week, Freehold stunned previously undefeated Red Bank Catholic in overtime on Saturday, with Hembling's extra-point giving the Colonials a 26-25 victory in the ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-10-10T00:20:53Z)

NKorea's heir apparent Kim Jong Un appears with father at lavish parade signaling succession

PYONGYANG , North Korea (AP) — Clapping, waving and even cracking a smile, Kim Jong Il 's heir apparent joined his father Sunday at a massive military parade in his most public appearance since being unveiled as North Korea's next leader. Kim Jong Un ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-10T12:38:11Z)

Michigan State suspends starting CB Rucker

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State has suspended starting cornerback Chris L. Rucker for at least one game for an unspecified violation of team rules. Coach Mark Dantonio announced the suspension Sunday night. Rucker had an interception in the 13th ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-11T01:02:39Z)

Wolfpack trounce Eagles

RALEIGH — Russell Wilson threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns to help N.C. State beat Boston College 44-17 on Saturday, giving Tom O'Brien his first win against his former program. Owen Spencer, Darrell Davis and Jarvis Williams had TD catches for ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-10-10T04:17:06Z)

An older, tamer Jerry Brown seeks to show voters he's a regular guy, not 'Governor Moonbeam'

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - As he campaigns for governor, Jerry Brown sees himself as a regular guy who buys his suits on sale, drives around in a Ford Crown Victoria and enjoys dinner at home with his wife. What he wants Californians to see past is the Jerry ... (Source: Canada East 2010-10-10T00:28:02Z)

N.C. State 44, Boston College 17

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Russell Wilson threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns to help North Carolina State beat Boston College 44-17 on Saturday, giving Tom O'Brien his first win against his former program. Owen Spencer, Darrell Davis and Jarvis Williams ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-09T19:41:43Z)

LaRon Landry epitomizes the Redskins' new defensive style with an interception and forced ...

Washington Redskins safety LaRon Landry had seen the same play develop countless times during Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. Sitting back in a two-high safety formation with responsibility for half the field, Landry watched it unfold again ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-11T00:19:42Z)

Wilson keys Wolfpack to win over BC

RALEIGH, N.C. - Russell Wilson threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns to help North Carolina State beat Boston College 44-17 on Saturday, giving Tom O'Brien his first win against his former program. Owen Spencer, Darrell Davis and Jarvis Williams had TD ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-10-10T06:18:48Z)

Jerry Brown reinvents himself as elder statesman

Jerry Brown sees himself as a regular guy who buys his suits on sale, drives around in a Ford Crown Victoria and enjoys dinner at home with his wife. What he wants Californians to see past is the Jerry Brown of three decades ago who was derisively dubbed ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-09T22:04:52Z)

Americas News AT 0500 Gmt, AP

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile After more than two harrowing months trapped deep in a Chilean mine, 33 men are tantalizingly close to rescue. Drillers have completed an escape shaft, and Chile's mining minister says a video inspection shows the hole is strong enough ... (Source: WNCT 2010-10-10T08:06:10Z)

Wilson, Wolfpack roll past BC 44-17

R ALEIGH, N.C. — Russell Wilson threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns to help North Carolina State beat Boston College 44-17 on Saturday, giving Tom O'Brien his first win against his former program. Owen Spencer, Darrell Davis and Jarvis Williams ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-09T20:10:21Z)

Shorthanded Packers let lead slip away in fourth quarter

Satisfy your Green Bay Packers fix on the go with the exclusive Packers 2010 iPhone app from JSOnline and the Journal Sentinel. Landover, Md. — For three quarters Sunday at FedEx Field, it looked like this would be a triumph of the system for Mike ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-11T04:23:05Z)

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