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Deals of the Hour / October 17, 2010, 6:40 am

Tim Lincecum outduels Roy Halladay to give San Francisco Giants 1-0 lead in NLCS vs ...

PHILADELPHIA - All those derisive whistles sounded like cheers to Tim Lincecum. The Freak outdueled Roy Halladay, Cody Ross hit a pair of solo homers and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 Saturday night in the NL championship ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-17T07:36:24Z)

Devils can't line up a win

The Devils desperately need a do-over on their worst start since 1983, which hit a low point last night with a 4-1 loss to the Bruins in Newark. Rookie coach John MacLean must stop, take a deep breath, and decide that he has two types of excellent forwards ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-17T05:13:14Z)

Turkish club sets conditions for Iverson

ANKARA, Turkey - Turkish basketball team Besiktas Cola Turka says it is expecting a response shortly from former NBA scoring champion Allen Iverson on its conditions to sign a deal. Sanem Helvacikoylu, in charge of foreign relations for the team, said ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-10-15T13:00:53Z)

Fox, Cablevision Trying To Resolve Impasse

News Corp.'s Fox and Cablevision said Saturday they were returning to the negotiating table in an effort to end a programming deal impasse that could deprive some 3 million cable subscribers of baseball playoff and football games in the New York and ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-16T23:43:57Z)

Two lefties gives Ron Washington options

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Rangers manager Ron Washington said the front office staff and the coaches talked Thursday night and Friday morning about the roster decisions before deciding to go with both lefties Clay Rapada and Michael Kirkman . Washington said the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-15T20:39:01Z)

India: Ten killed in Bihar temple stampede

Banka, (Press Trust Of India): At least ten people were killed and as many injured in a stampede that broke out on Saturday night during a ritual at a Durga temple in Bihar's Banka district on the occasion of 'Navratri' festival. More than 45,000 devotees ... (Source: Muslim News 2010-10-17T09:02:18Z)

No. 18 Wisconsin topples No. 1 Ohio State one week after Buckeyes claim top spot

MADISON, Wis. - Ohio State is one and done as No. 1. John Clay ran for 104 yards and two touchdowns and James White darted in for the clinching score in the fourth quarter as No. 18 Wisconsin took down top-ranked Ohio State 31-18 Saturday night. For the ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-17T07:36:24Z)

Iverson's Decision On Turkish Deal Expected Soon

Turkey's Besiktas Cola Turka is expecting a response from former NBA guard Allen Iverson on its conditions to sign a contract. Sanem Helvacikoylu, the head of foreign relations for the team, said that Besiktas has conditions in the contract, including ... (Source: RealGM 2010-10-15T20:31:52Z)

Fox, Cablevision Returning to Table in Dispute

(NEW YORK) — News Corp.'s Fox and Cablevision said Saturday they were returning to the negotiating table in an effort to end a programming deal impasse that could deprive some 3 million cable subscribers of baseball playoff and football games in the New ... (Source: Time 2010-10-16T19:54:53Z)

Israel, Hamas discuss kidnapped soldier

JERUSALEM, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Talks between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas group about an Israeli soldier captured in 2006 have been renewed, an Israeli official said Sunday. Speaking on Israel's Army Radio, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said German ... (Source: United Press International 2010-10-17T12:51:21Z)

Tim Lincecum outduels Roy Halladay, Giants beat Phillies 4-3 for 1-0 lead

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tim Lincecum outdueled Roy Halladay, Cody Ross hit a pair of solo homers and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 in Game 1 of the NL championship series Saturday night. In a mega-hyped matchup between marquee ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-17T02:57:13Z)

Dodge City girl missing

Authorities issued an Amber Alert for a missing Dodge City girl just after 1 p.m. Saturday. Ana Caren Hernandez, age 14, was last seen at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City Friday night. She was wearing a T-shirt and blue jeans. The shirt had "Dodge City ... (Source: Topeka Capital-Journal 2010-10-16T18:28:59Z)

A-Rod returns to Texas in ALCS spotlight

When Alex Rodriguez takes the field in Arlington this weekend for the American League Championship Series, one could say he's come full circle. In fact, he's done a complete 252 degree turnaround since signing that mega- deal with the Texas Rangers ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-10-15T18:08:42Z)

Turkish team Besiktas Cola Turka sets conditions to sign former NBA star Allen Iverson

ANKARA, TURKEY — Turkish basketball team Besiktas Cola Turka says it is expecting a response shortly from former NBA scoring champion Allen Iverson on its conditions to sign a deal. Sanem Helvacikoylu, in charge of foreign relations for the team, said ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-10-15T15:31:13Z)

Israel, Hamas have resumed prisoner swap talks

JERUSALEM -- Israel said Sunday it had resumed talks with the Hamas rulers of Gaza on swapping about 1,000 Palestinian prisoners for an captive soldier held for more than four years. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the German mediator who has been ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-17T11:46:56Z)

Amber Alert issued for Dodge City teen

An Amber Alert has been issued for Ana Caren Hernandez. The 14-year-old Dodge City teen was last seen Friday night around ten o'clock at Memorial Stadium. Hernandez is 5'6" tall, approx 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She is white. She was last ... (Source: KWCH.com 2010-10-16T19:11:56Z)

Sports Fans Caught In Fox, Cablevision Rate Duel

Negotiators for Cablevision and Fox parent News Corp. planned to meet again Sunday to resolve a dispute over rates that could force subscribers to make alternate arrangements to watch the New York Giants take on the Detroit Lions. Cablevision, the service ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-17T11:18:18Z)

Navratri: 10 killed in Bihar temple stampede

BANKA (Bihar): At least ten persons were killed and as many injured in a stampede that broke out on Saturday night during a ritual at a Durga temple in Bihar's Banka district on the occasion of 'Navratri' festival. More than 45,000 devotees had thronged ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-10-17T01:59:57Z)

Tim Lincecum outduels Roy Halladay, Giants take 1-0 lead

P HILADELPHIA — Tim Lincecum outdueled Roy Halladay, Cody Ross hit a pair of solo homers and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 in Game 1 of the NL championship series Saturday night. In a mega-hyped matchup between marquee ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-17T03:11:32Z)

Badgers run over top-rated Buckeyes

MADISON, Wis. • Ohio State is one and done as No. 1. John Clay ran for 104 yards and two touchdowns and James White darted in for the clinching score in the fourth quarter as No. 18 Wisconsin took down top-ranked Ohio State 31-18 Saturday night. For the ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-17T04:58:55Z)

Holland determined to fulfill potential in Texas

ST. PETERSBURG -- Rangers pitcher Cliff Lee pitched seven terrific innings in a 5-1 victory over the Rays on Wednesday. Later that night, Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay threw a no-hitter against the Reds in Philadelphia. Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux ... (Source: Seattle Mariners 2010-10-06T23:55:48Z)

Amber Alert issued for 14-year-old Dodge City girl

Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for a 14-year-old Dodge City girl who disappeared last night. Ana Caren Hernandez was last seen by friends around 10 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City. Ana is five feet six inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. She ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-16T18:57:37Z)

Bihar: Four killed in temple stampede in Banka district

At least five persons were killed and 16 others injured, seven seriously, in a stampede on Saturday night that broke out during a ritual at a Durga temple in Bihar's Banka district on the occasion of 'Navratri' festival. Around 30,000 devotees had thronged ... (Source: Indian Express 2010-10-16T17:38:52Z)

'German mediator visited Gaza to discuss Schalit deal'

'Al-Hayat' newspaper quotes senior Hamas official's assertion that Gerhard Konrad visited Gaza in last two weeks, but that Hamas's position on a prisoner exchange has not changed. Gerhard Konrad, the German mediator working for the release of kidnapped ... (Source: Jerusalem Post 2010-10-16T09:10:38Z)

Bruins/Devils: 5 from the Third

NEWARK – Here are five thoughts from the third period with the Bruins licking the Devils by a 4-1 score during Boston's first North American regular season game at the Prudential Center in Newark. 1) Blake Wheeler had a decent start to his night, but ... (Source: NECN 2010-10-17T01:17:00Z)

Venezuela inks oil deal with Belarus

MINSK (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez agreed on Saturday to supply the former Soviet republic of Belarus with 30 million metric tones of oil over three years from 2011 in a deal worth as much as $19.4 billion. Belarus has slashed imports of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-16T18:28:59Z)

Wisconsin knocks off No. 1 Buckeyes

MADISON, Wis. – Ohio State is one and done as No. 1. John Clay ran for 104 yards and two touchdowns and James White darted in for the clinching score in the fourth quarter as No. 18 Wisconsin took down top-ranked Ohio State 31-18 Saturday night. For the ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-10-17T03:33:01Z)

Venezuela inks oil deal with Belarus-Chavez

MINSK Oct 16 (Reuters) - Venezuela signed a deal on Saturday to supply the former Soviet republic of Belarus with 30 million tonnes of oil in 2011-2013, President Hugo Chavez said. "You are allowing us to create new routes to sell our oil," Chavez told his ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-16T17:17:24Z)

Jersey always a trap;Campbell, B's ready for crush

WILMINGTON - Bruins center Gregory Campbell has immersed himself in the stifling methodology of the Devils and now must implement the strategies learned in practice when the Bruins face them in their North American opener tonight at 7 in Newark, N.J. ''You ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-17T01:02:41Z)

UPDATE 2-Venezuela inks oil deal with Belarus--Chavez

MINSK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez agreed on Saturday to supply the former Soviet republic of Belarus with 30 million tonnes of oil over three years from 2011 in a deal worth as much as $19.4 billion. Belarus has slashed imports of ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-16T19:11:56Z)

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