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Deals of the Hour / October 9, 2010, 9:41 pm

'For sale' sign posted outside closed clinic of murdered Kan. late-term abortion doctor

WICHITA, Kan. - A "for sale" sign has been posted outside the Kansas medical clinic formerly operated by murdered abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. Tiller was among the few late-term abortion providers in the U.S. before he was fatally shot in his ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-07T23:54:37Z)

Yankees finish sweep of Twins

NEW YORK — The Yankees made it look easy on Saturday. No dramatic comeback. No late-inning heroics. Just their youngest pitcher further establishing himself as a big-game starter, and sending the Yankees on to the next round of the playoffs. Phil Hughes ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-10-10T04:02:47Z)

Relegation could doom Liverpool sale

LONDON -- Liverpool's takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox will not go ahead if the English club is forced to enter a form bankruptcy protection and gets penalized in the Premier League standings, people with knowledge of the negotiations said ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-10T02:29:44Z)

Rangers' Stepan has hat trick in debut

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Derek Stepan became the fourth player to score three times in his NHL debut and led the New York Rangers to a season-opening 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. After being credited with the opening goal, which caromed off ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-10T02:15:25Z)

No. 8 Auburn escapes UK 37-34

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Cam Newton drove Auburn into position for Wes Byrum's 24-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the eighth-ranked Tigers past Kentucky 37-34 Saturday. Newton ran for a career-high 198 yards and four touchdowns and deftly guided the ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-10-10T03:27:00Z)

Alex Ovechkin scores two goals as Capitals rout Devils, 7-2, in home opener

Since Alex Ovechkin 's arrival six years ago, home openers in Washington have had two things in common: No. 8 scores at least once and the Capitals earn two points. It was no different Saturday night at Verizon Center, where Ovechkin scored a pair of ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-10T03:19:50Z)

Yankees sweep Twins to advance to ALCS

NEW YORK -- Come October, the New York Yankees speed past the Minnesota Twins with ease. Phil Hughes pitched seven shutout innings, Marcus Thames and Nick Swisher homered and the Yankees beat the Twins 6-1 Saturday night to complete yet another three-game ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-10T04:17:06Z)

Doctors among Kansas' top-paying jobs

Positions in the health care field continue to top the list of highest-paid jobs in Kansas. Doctors hold the 10 highest-paying occupations, according to the Kansas Department of Labor 's 2010 wage survey. Surgeons top the list, earning an average of $ ... (Source: Wichita Business Journal 2010-09-29T22:23:54Z)

Newton Helps No. 8 Auburn Escape Kentucky 37-34, Fbc

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Cam Newton drove Auburn into position for Wes Byrum's 24-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the eighth-ranked Tigers past Kentucky 37-34 on Saturday. Newton ran for a career-high 198 yards and four touchdowns and deftly guided the ... (Source: News Channel 7 2010-10-10T03:55:38Z)

Stepan scores 3 in NHL debut in Rangers 6-3 win

New York Rangers rookie Derek Stepan had difficulty determining which was more impressive: joining elite company in scoring three goals in his NHL debut or doing it against Vezina Trophy winner Ryan Miller.Either way, Stepan didn't complain after he became ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-10T03:41:19Z)

ALDS: Yankees sweep Twins

NEW YORK – Phil Hughes pitched seven shutout innings, Marcus Thames hit a two-run homer and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 Saturday night to complete a three-game sweep and return to the AL championship series. Robinson Cano tripled ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-10-10T04:02:47Z)

Cammalleri has 2 goals and Canadiens score twice in final 2:12 to shock Penguins 3-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Cammalleri and Scott Gomez scored in a 24-second span over the final 2:12 and the Montreal Canadiens came back for a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday night, keeping the Penguins winless through two games at brand new Consol ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-10T02:29:44Z)

Derek Jeter: For a Yankees icon, the beginning of the end

Derek Jeter knows what they're thinking the thousands of adoring fans who fill Yankee Stadium every night, the dozens of news media representatives in the New York   Yankees locker room before and after every game, even his teammates who will put on the ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-07T02:26:08Z)

NHL roundup: Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals beat Devils

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Alex Ovechkin beat Martin Brodeur on a penalty shot to complete Washington's four-goal second period, and the Capitals got 31 saves from Michal Neuvirth in a 7-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils last night. Ovechkin finished with two ... (Source: HometownAnnapolis.com 2010-10-10T04:24:16Z)

Sullivan scores PP goal; Predators down Ducks 4-1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Steve Sullivan scored a power-play goal and had an assist in the second period, and the Nashville Predators opened the season by beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Saturday night. Marcel Goc, Patric Hornqvist and David Legwand added ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-10T02:44:03Z)

AP: Liverpool sale to Boston Red Sox owners in jeopardy

LONDON (AP) — Liverpool 's takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox will not go ahead if the English club is forced to enter a form bankruptcy protection and gets penalized in the Premier League standings, people with knowledge of the negotiations ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-10T03:34:09Z)

Murdered Kansas abortion doctor's clinic for sale

A "for sale" sign has been posted outside the Kansas medical clinic formerly operated by murdered abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. Tiller was among the few late-term abortion providers in the U.S. before he was fatally shot in his church last year by ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T12:54:52Z)

Caps Postgame - 7-2 win over Devils

A nice rebound win for the Caps (1-1) after Friday's bummer of an effort against the Thrashers in Atlanta. Alex Ovechkin scored two goals – one on a penalty shot against Martin Brodeur he's sure to remember for a while – and added an assist. Rookie ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-10T04:17:06Z)

Ribeiro's SO goal lifts Stars over Islanders

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Mike Ribeiro beat goalie Rick DiPietro with a strong backhand-to-forehand move in the final round of a shootout to lift the Dallas Stars to a 5-4 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday night. Brenden Morrow scored twice, and Jamie ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-10T02:08:15Z)

Rangers 6, Sabres 3

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Derek Stepan became the fourth player to score three times in his NHL debut and led the New York Rangers to a season-opening 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. After being credited with the opening goal, which caromed off ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-10T01:53:56Z)

Liverpool sale to Red Sox owners in jeopardy

LONDON -- Liverpool's takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox will not go ahead if the English club is forced to enter a form bankruptcy protection and gets penalized in the Premier League standings, people with knowledge of the negotiations said ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-10T03:05:31Z)

Recap: Nashville vs. Anaheim

Steve Sullivan notched the go-ahead goal, as Nashville opened its 2010-11 season with a 4-1 win over Anaheim at Bridgestone Arena. Marcel Goc, Patric Hornqvist and David Legwand added goals, and Pekka Rinne turned aside 29 shots to earn the win for the ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-10-10T03:48:28Z)

Yankees enjoy a little levity during workout

NEW YORK -- Golf is usually reserved for the offseason, but some Yankees took a little chipping practice at the end of their workout on Friday. Following an extra session with hitting coach Kevin Long, Nick Swisher, Francisco Cervelli, Ramiro Pena and ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-10-09T01:33:39Z)

Penguins: Loss a blip on radar as Montreal goals deflate Fleury lateCFB WEEK 6 2010 CFB ...

Six months from now, when the regular season is winding down, this game will have been forgotten. Perhaps people will recall some of the more gory details but odds are only a few will. For now, with their come-from-ahead 3-2 loss to Montreal at the Consol ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-10-10T04:24:16Z)

Stars win shootout, 5-4; Benn OK after big hit

Stars gave up a 4-3 lead when Stephane Robidas took two delay of game penalties in the third period. Matt Moulson with a nice rebound and manipulate play to tie it. Spirited overtime then led to shootout, and Mike Ribeiro came through with the only goal ... (Source: Dallas Morning News (blog) 2010-10-10T03:41:19Z)

Roundup: Stamkos helps new Lightning coach win NHL debut

TAMPA, Fla. -- Steven Stamkos had two goals and an assist to help new Tampa Bay coach Guy Boucher win his NHL debut in the Lightning's 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday. Stamkos had 51 goals last season to tie Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-10T02:44:03Z)

Two quick goals overcome Pens

PITTSBURGH —  Mike Cammalleri and Scott Gomez scored in a 24-second span over the final 2:12 and the Montreal Canadiens came back for a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday night, keeping the Penguins winless through two games at brand new Consol Energy ... (Source: Tribune-Democrat 2010-10-10T03:55:38Z)

Yankees say Mo won't slow

Every time a fastball misbehaves or drops a mile on the speed gun, voices rise up and declare Mariano Rivera on the way out. And then October arrives and Rivera dominates. Going into tonight's Game 3 of the ALDS against the Twins at Yankee Stadium, Rivera ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-09T15:45:29Z)

Ducks' problems continue to show in 4-1 loss to Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Steve Sullivan scored a power-play goal and had an assist in the second period, and the Nashville Predators opened the season by beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Saturday night. Marcel Goc, Patric Hornqvist and David Legwand added goals ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-10T02:51:12Z)

Recap: Kentucky vs. Auburn

Newton helps No. 8 Auburn escape Kentucky 37-34 Wes Byrum's 24-yard field goal as time expired gave eighth-ranked Auburn a 37-34 win over Kentucky in a SEC battle at Commonwealth Stadium. Auburn started the winning drive at its own seven-yard line ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-10-10T03:48:28Z)

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