Deals of the Hour

Trying to find out what's the deal with the world, tracking what's on sale and who's talking about it on Twitter. Update hourly.

Deals of the Hour / July 15, 2010, 4:22 am

Drew Brees wins 4 ESPY Awards

LOS ANGELES -- Drew Brees was the big winner at the ESPY Awards, collecting four trophies, including male athlete of the year on Wednesday night. The New Orleans Saints quarterback also won best championship performance ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-15T04:27:14Z)

WWE Smackdown Recap and Review: Ankle Locks and Forgiveness

Opening Segment: The show starts with Drew McIntyre in the ring. General Manager Teddy Long joined him soon thereafter. McIntyre said that his "citizenship issues" have been resolved. McIntyre advised Long that he ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-11T08:28:12Z)

Ernst rallies to advance at Public Links

Medalist John-Tyler Griffin played 18 holes advanced through the first round of match play in the U.S. Amateur Public Links on Wednesday. Griffin, a Georgia Tech golfer from Wilson, N.C., defeated Andrew Perez of Oxnard ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-15T06:36:04Z)

NBTY to Be Bought by Carlyle Group for $3.8 Billion

BANGALORE (Reuters) - U.S. nutritional supplements maker NBTY Inc said it agreed to be bought by private-equity firm Carlyle Group for $3.8 billion. The PE firm's $55.00 a share cash offer represents a 47 percent premium ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-15T10:53:46Z)

Brees wins big at ESPY Awards

Entertainment: Drew Brees is the big winner at the ESPY Awards, collecting four trophies, including male athlete of the year. The New Orleans Saints quarterback also won best championship performance, NFL player and ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-07-15T06:57:33Z)

Bobcats deal Chandler to Mavs, not Raptors

The Charlotte Bobcats completed a wild 24 hours of trade discussions with a deal on Tuesday that does include center Tyson Chandler after all. He's just not heading to the team he thought he was headed to a day earlier ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-07-14T02:26:43Z)

Medalist, NCAA Champions advance at 2010 US Publinks

GREENSBORO. - Stroke-play medalist John-Tyler Griffin advanced with a 1-up victory in his first-round match Wednesday at the 2010 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. Griffin, 23, of Wilson, will be joined in the ... (Source: iHigh 2010-07-15T10:46:37Z)

Carlyle Group To Acquire NBTY In $3.8 Billion Deal

LONDON -- Private-equity firm The Carlyle Group will acquire nutritional supplements company NBTY Inc. in a deal valued at $3.8 billion, NBTY announced Thursday. Under the terms of the agreement, Carlyle will acquire all ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-15T10:46:37Z)

Ohio woman pays $5 for LeBron James pendant at yard sale, finds out its worth nearly ...

AKRON, Ohio - An Ohio woman paid $5 for a LeBron James pendant at a yard sale, thinking it was costume jewelry. But the International Gemological Institute said Vaneisha Robinson's find is the real deal, ringing in at ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-15T01:06:48Z)

Drew Brees wins bit at ESPY Awards

L OS ANGELES — Drew Brees was the big winner at the ESPY Awards, collecting four trophies, including male athlete of the year on Wednesday night. The New Orleans Saints quarterback also won best championship ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-15T05:38:48Z)

Deal with Dallas gives Bobcats financial flexibility

Think of Erick Dampier's $13 million, unguaranteed salary as a "Get out of Cap Jail Free" card. Tuesday the Charlotte Bobcats traded big men Tyson Chandler and Alexis Ajinca to the Dallas Mavericks. The Bobcats acquired ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-07-13T23:06:17Z)

Lawmakers want better disclosure of airline fees

WASHINGTON — Finding the best deal on a flight has become a lot more difficult, thanks to hefty baggage and service fees that consumers often don't know about until they show up at the airline counter, congressional ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-15T10:53:46Z)

John Stamos' Accuser Says 'Used to Have' Photo of Him Doing Cocaine: Liar, Liar ...

The Woman Accusing Actor John Stamos of Doing Cocaine and Acting Inappropriately with a Minor Doesn't Have Any Photographs - Suprise, Surprise According to Yahoo News , the conspiracy and extortion case against two John ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-15T05:53:07Z)

Ad Watch: Whitman attack on Brown's record stretches truth

The California Nurses Association, one of the most aggressive labor groups in the state, has never encountered a foe like Meg Whitman, the billionaire former chief executive of eBay who spent more than $90 million ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-15T10:03:40Z)

Airline fees make it hard to shop for deals

WASHINGTON -- Finding the best deal on a flight has become a lot more difficult, thanks to hefty baggage and service fees that consumers often don't know about until they show up at the airline counter, congressional ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-07-15T04:27:14Z)

Mavs finally deal Dampier to Bobcats for Chandler

As reported by Ken Berger of CBSSports.com, all they got for it was a backup big man. The Mavericks consider that oversimplification. To club president Donnie Nelson, the three-for-two deal with Charlotte that brought ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-12T23:57:35Z)

Ohio woman pays $5 at yard sale for LeBron James pendant worth nearly $10K

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman paid $5 for a LeBron James pendant at a yard sale, thinking it was costume jewelry. But the International Gemological Institute says Vaneisha Robinson's find is the real deal, ringing ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-07-15T00:38:10Z)

SMACKDOWN PREVIEW (NON-SPOILER); SHOW VS. SWAGGER, MCINTYRE RETURNS AND MORE

Taped for tonight on Smackdown: - Big Show vs. Jack Swagger. - Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston vs. Drew McIntyre (non-title). - Chavo Guerrero vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. MVP. - Matt Hardy & Christian vs. Curt Hawkins ... (Source: Pro Wrestling Insider 2010-07-09T09:56:28Z)

Trial of Mich. couple accused of trying to bilk actor John Stamos out of $680,000 ...

MARQUETTE, Mich. (AP) — Federal jurors are preparing to consider whether a small-town Michigan couple tried to swindle actor John Stamos out of $680,000 by falsely claiming to have photos showing the "Full House" and ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-07-15T10:25:08Z)

Airline fees make deal-hunts harder

Finding the best deal on a flight has become a lot more difficult, thanks to hefty baggage and service fees that consumers often don't know about until they show up at the airline counter, congressional investigators say ... (Source: Florida Today 2010-07-15T10:46:37Z)

Drew Brees, Saints are big winners at ESPYs; Los Angeles has good showing

LOS ANGELES — As the 2010 ESPY Awards began at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, host Seth Meyers' jokes were falling flat. After one lack of response, Meyers told the crowd, "You may not care for that joke, but all the ... (Source: The State 2010-07-15T08:01:58Z)

Smackdown: Drew McIntyre is back and he's money

As a Drew McIntyre fan, I'm happy that his visa issues were resolved quickly and that he was back on Smackdown Friday night after just a one-week absence. I'm even happier that McIntyre defeated Kofi Kingston to earn ... (Source: Weblogs.baltimoresun.com 2010-07-11T09:54:05Z)

Tyson Chandler traded to Dallas Mavericks in a deal that sends Eduardo Najera to ...

He's just not heading to the team he thought a day earlier. After a potential trade with Toronto fell apart, the Bobcats sent Chandler and fellow center Alexis Ajinca to the Dallas Mavericks for center Erick Dampier ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-13T21:40:23Z)

Bobcats send Tyson Chandler to Dallas in 5-player deal

C HARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Bobcats completed a wild 24 hours of trade discussions with a deal on Tuesday that does include center Tyson Chandler after all. He's just not heading to the team he thought a day ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-14T08:31:48Z)

NBTY (NTY) Agrees To Be Acquired by Carlyle for $3.8 Billion, or $55/Share

NBTY, Inc. (NYSE: NTY ) entered a definitive merger agreement under which The Carlyle Group will acquire NBTY in a transaction valued at $3.8 billion. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Carlyle will acquire all of ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-15T10:46:37Z)

EBay shareholders seek details of Meg Whitman deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Two eBay shareholders have asked the online auction company to release details of a confidential settlement it paid to a staffer who accused then-CEO Meg Whitman of pushing her. The Republican ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-07-14T00:53:40Z)

Mavs' long-awaited deal for Dampier nets Chandler

The Dallas Mavericks played their offseason trump card Tuesday, dealing Erick Dampier and his juicy contract. All they got for it was a backup big man. The Mavericks consider that oversimplification. To club president ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-14T00:10:43Z)

EBay shareholders seek details of Whitman deal

Two eBay shareholders have asked the online auction company to release details of a confidential settlement it paid to a staffer who accused then-CEO Meg Whitman of pushing her. The Republican gubernatorial nominee has ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-13T21:11:45Z)

Prosecution rests in John Stamos extortion trial

Marquette -- Prosecutors have rested their case in the trial of two people accused of plotting to extort $680,000 from actor John Stamos. Six FBI agents testified Wednesday, including specialists in computers and cell ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-15T10:46:37Z)

Former Wilson Fike golfer leads U.S. Publinx

GREENSBORO - Former Wilson Fike golfer John-Tyler Griffin shot 67 Tuesday to finish at 9-under-par 133 after 36 holes to earn stroke-play medalist honors at the 2010 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship at the 7,218 ... (Source: iHigh 2010-07-15T09:49:21Z)

Blog Archive