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Iran launches free entertainment channel in Arabic Iran has launched a 24-hour satellite television entertainment channel to broadcast serials and films to audiences in the Arab world, media reported on Friday.

Shields sidelined with tight elbow According to The Sports Xchange , RHP Scot Shields (right elbow tightness) left the Sept. 7 game against Cleveland, and he did not pitch Sept. 8. He is day to day. Shields is 0-3 this season with a 5.28 ERA in 46 innings. Scot Shields - Cleveland - Sports - Shopping - People

Wisconsin riding 14-game home opener win streak Wisconsin wants to shoot down the No. 1 comparison that's sure to be made Saturday when the 11th-ranked Badgers take on San Jose State: How would Wisconsin fare against Alabama? The Spartans lost 48-3 to the top-ranked Crimson Tide last Saturday and San Jose State coach Mike MacIntyre believes Wisconsin and Alabama are similar in style.

Wisconsin Badgers Vs. San Jose State Spartans Preview Wisconsin Badgers Vs. San Jose State Spartans Day: Saturday Date: September 11, 2010 Location: Camp Randall Stadium—Madison, WI Time: 11:00 AM CST Television: ESPN Series History: Wisconsin Leads the All-Time Series 1-0 9/13/1997 (San Jose, CA) Wisconsin - 56     San Jose State - 10 RECAP: Badgers running back Ron Dayne rushed for 254 yards and three touchdowns as the Badgers scored 42 ...

Wisconsin Economist Pitches New College Savings Plan Wisconsin's chief labor economist wants the state to save $1,000 every year for every public school student to help pay for college.