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Deals of the Hour / October 5, 2010, 6:43 pm

Steelers must address passing woes with Ben Roethlisberger back

PITTSBURGH — After a four-game NFL suspension, Ben Roethlisberger was back in black Monday at the Pittsburgh Steelers ' complex on this city's South Side. He did not return as a team captain. The two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback, a co-captain the ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-05T01:59:52Z)

'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps'' Gordon Gekko continues homage to Oliver Stone's father

Few movie characters were as "of their time" as Gordon Gekko . When he emerged, with his impeccable suits and slicked-back hair, in Oliver Stone 's 1987 drama " Wall Street ," the junk-bond wizard and corporate raider became a cultural touchstone, an ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-09-23T08:33:29Z)

Yankees at Red Sox LIVE: AL East crown comes down to season's last day »

After 161 games, the Yankees finish their regular season not knowing who they will play in the playoffs. The Bombers need a win and a loss by the Tampa Bay Rays to clinch the AL East. Otherwise they'll be packing their bags and hitting the road. Follow ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-10-03T20:46:05Z)

Shooter Now: Wally the Beer Man to get benefit? 'Yankee mystique' a reality?

Word is some Target Field vendors are planning a benefit for their fellow vendors, including legendary Wally 'The Beer Man' McNeil, who were suspended last week after being cited for selling beer to minors at a Twins-Toronto Blue Jays game. A possible site ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-05T03:40:05Z)

Reds-Phillies Preview

PHILADELPHIA -- Roy Halladay spent plenty of Octobers at home, wishing for this opportunity. The ace right-hander has been to seven All-Star games, won a Cy Young Award, pitched a perfect game and compiled an impressive resume over his 13-year career. But ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-05T21:05:12Z)

Tampa Bay Rays-Texas Rangers ALDS preview: major-league baseball playoffs on television

TBS will air all four AL and NL series in the first round and the American League Championship Series. Play-by-play announcer Don Orsillo, who calls Red Sox games for NESN during the regular season, and analyst Buck Martinez will call Rays-Rangers series ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-05T17:16:08Z)

Gardner dashes home in 10th, Yankees beat Red Sox 6-5 to extend lead in AL East

BOSTON - Brett Gardner raced home on an error by second baseman Bill Hall in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 Saturday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader to open a one-game lead in the AL East. The Yankees and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-03T04:39:43Z)

Rangers' Lee impresses, doesn't scare Rays

The Rangers' and Twins' nine-game postseason skids are tied with the Cubs for the longest active streak. David Price relies on his fastball as much as any starter in baseball, throwing it 74 percent of the time. Opponents hit just .220 against it this ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-05T23:14:03Z)

Dover-Sherborn forgets about Saturday blunder, tops No. 11 Hopkinton

High school coaches do their best to keep their players focused on just one game at a time. Sometimes, it's impossible, especially when defending Tri-Valley League champion and the Globe's No. 11 ranked Hopkinton is looming on the schedule. The boys on ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-03T23:59:22Z)

Rangers-Rays Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are impressed with, though not intimidated by Cliff Lee 's glittering postseason resume. The AL East champions beat the Texas Rangers ace three times during the regular season and will send 19-game winner David Price to the mound against ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-05T22:52:34Z)

Phillies boast three aces in Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt and Cole Hamels

PHILADELPHIA - For the better part of a decade, they traveled in concentric orbits, two brilliant satellites circling the same moon, but rarely crossing paths. Then suddenly, a little more than two months ago, fate - plus a lot of money and effort ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-06T01:15:44Z)

Texans open 3-1 without top players

The Houston Texans are off to the best start in franchise history, and they've done it without some of their top players.Now, they're getting back linebacker Brian Cushing, who rejoined the team Monday after serving a four-game drug suspension. Coach Gary ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-04T23:43:52Z)

A capsule look at Reds-Phillies playoff series

A look at the best-of-five National League division series between the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies:Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Wednesday, at Philadelphia (5:07 p.m.); Game 2, Friday, at Philadelphia (6:07 p.m.); Game 3, Sunday, at ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-06T00:39:57Z)

Foster's 2 TDs lead Texans past Raiders 31-24

OAKLAND, Calif.—Arian Foster needed about a half to join some illustrious company. Foster bounced back from an early game benching for disciplinary reasons to rush for 131 yards and score two second-half touchdowns, helping the Houston Texans beat the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-04T09:39:11Z)

Source: A.J Burnett out of rotation

Girardi plans to use CC Sabathia for Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins and on short rest in Game 4. Andy Pettitte will be scheduled for Game 2 and would on regular rest because of the off days prior to Game 5. Phil Hughes will start Game 3 when the series ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-05T19:46:27Z)

Tampa Bay Rays-Texas Rangers ALDS preview: Comparing 2008 and 2010 Rays

David Price Price emerged in his first full season as the potential ace the Rays expected with a tremendous 19-win performance that saw him start the All-Star Game and could net him a Cy Young Award as he ranked in the top three in wins and ERA. He was ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-05T20:43:43Z)

Suspension Over: Smiling Ben Roethlisberger Returns To Steelers

THE PITTSBURGH CHANNEL.com PITTSBURGH -- Starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is on the job again with the Pittsburgh Steelers after serving a four-game NFL suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Channel 4 Action Sports' John ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-04T18:14:35Z)

Phillies, Reds mirror images of '76 -- in reverse

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies roared to 101 victories in 1976, almost drowned in champagne after a gasping 4-1 win in Montreal on Sept. 26, and went to the postseason for the first time since 1950. Exorcising the Ghost of 1964 was so important to them that ... (Source: Seattle Mariners 2010-10-06T01:01:25Z)

Ben Roethlisberger rejoins Steelers Monday

PITTSBURGH -- Steelers starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will rejoin his team on Monday following the completion of his four-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. Pittsburgh confirmed that Roethlisberger will be at the team ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-04T01:32:25Z)

Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn., Charley Walters column

Word is some Target Field vendors are planning a benefit for their fellow vendors, including legendary Wally "The Beer Man" McNeil, who were suspended last week after being cited for selling beer to minors at a Minnesota Twins-Toronto Blue Jays game. A ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-10-04T20:01:57Z)

Lancers receive a scare

NORTON - The Norton High football Lancers needed some rugged yards on offense and just enough stops on defense to come away from Adams Field Friday with a 27-15 victory over Dover-Sherborn in a Tri-Valley League game. Junior tailback Zach Schwieger rushed ... (Source: Sun Chronicle 2010-09-25T05:46:29Z)

A capsule look at Braves-Giants playoff series

A look at the best-of-five National League division series between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants: Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Thursday, at San Francisco (9:37 p.m.); Game 2, Friday, at San Francisco (9:37 p.m.); Game 3, Sunday, at ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-06T00:32:47Z)

Raiders vs. Texans: Oakland braces for AFC Player of Month Arian Foster

In one of those NFL scheduling quirks, the Raiders play the Houston Texans today for the fifth straight season and sixth time in the Texans' nine-year existence. The game between teams smarting from tough losses a week ago is at the Coliseum, though it won ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-03T21:36:12Z)

Andy Pettitte to start Game 2 for Yankees, Phil Hughes goes in Game 3

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have bumped struggling starter A.J. Burnett to the bullpen for the AL playoffs against Minnesota. Game 1 starter CC Sabathia would start on three days' rest if a Game 4 is necessary. Andy Pettitte will follow Sabathia ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-05T23:35:31Z)

South Park Surprise for New York Comic Con (A Top Story)

South Park Surprise for New York Comic Con was a top story. Here it is again: Comedy Central will have a presence at New York Comic Con again this year. The schedule includes an Ugly Americans panel on Saturday, October 9, from 6:15 - 7:15pm, a Nick ... (Source: antiMUSIC 2010-10-05T08:33:34Z)

CC will pitch twice, Burnett left out of rotation

The New York Yankees bumped struggling starter A.J. Burnett to the bullpen for the AL playoffs against Minnesota. Game 1 starter CC Sabathia would pitch on three days' rest if a Game 4 is necessary. Andy Pettitte will follow Sabathia and start Game 2, with ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-06T01:30:03Z)

1-800-FLOWERS.COM Wishes Happy Birthday to Over 950,000 Americans on October 5th

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Oct 05, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- If it seems like October 5th is a popular date for celebrating a birthday, that's because it is! With October 5th falling approximately nine months after New Year's Eve, it's no wonder that the ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-10-05T13:27:04Z)

Do Rays Have Cliff Lee's Number?

The Tampa Bay Rays are impressed with, though not intimidated by Cliff Lee's glittering postseason resume. The AL East champions beat the Texas Rangers ace three times during the regular season and will send 19-game winner David Price to the mound against ... (Source: MyFox Dallas 2010-10-05T22:59:44Z)

A capsule look at the Reds-Phillies playoff series

A look at the best-of-five National League division series between the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies: Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Wednesday, at Philadelphia (5:07 p.m.); Game 2, Friday, at Philadelphia (6:07 p.m.); Game 3, Sunday, at ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-10-06T00:54:16Z)

Soccer: Dover-Sherborn girls edge Millis

Senior captain Alyssa D'Arcy scored what proved to be the game-winner off an assist from Catherine Oglevee as the Dover-Sherborn girls topped Tri-Valley League rival Millis, 2-1. Perry Oasis also scored for D-S (2-2-3 overall, TVL) who dominated the second ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-09-30T11:59:56Z)

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