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Deals of the Hour / July 26, 2010, 7:40 pm

Detroit Pistons Links: Chris Paul trade will never happen, but David West and Josh ...

AP File Photo Any team hoping to acquire Chris Paul (above) will have to take Emeka Okafor's contract. To match that $26 million in contracts the Pistons would probably have to offer a package centering around ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-26T19:08:58Z)

DFL gubernatorial candidates duke it out on radio debate

With the primary election three weeks out, the Minnesota Public Radio debate was a chance for Mark Dayton, Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Matt Entenza to display differences to a mass audience. As they did in a ... (Source: St. Cloud Times 2010-07-22T03:35:58Z)

Toronto officially signs Kleiza

The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Linas Kleiza to a multi-year contract. Per team policy, no details of the deal were announced. The Raptors had signed Kleiza to an offer sheet that was not matched by ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-26T20:20:33Z)

Patriots sign 2 second-round picks

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have signed two of their three second-round draft choices, reaching deals with tight end Rob Gronkowski of Arizona and defensive lineman Jermaine Cunningham of Florida ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-26T06:01:33Z)

Israel, US sign deal to develop 'Arrow 3' missiles

The Defense Ministry and US Department of Defense have signed a deal to develop an "Arrow 3" type missile and incorporate it in Israel's missile defense systems. The contract will provide Israel with the ability to ... (Source: YNET News 2010-07-25T16:54:09Z)

Titans Vet Keith Bulluck Signs With Giants

NEW YORK -- The New York Giants have agreed to terms with free agent linebacker Keith Bulluck. Agent Gary Wichard said Bulluck and the team came to an agreement Saturday. Media reports said the deal was for one year and ... (Source: WSMV 2010-07-25T09:23:10Z)

Israel and U.S. sign deal to upgrade Arrow missile shield

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel and the United States have signed an agreement to make the Arrow II ballistic shield capable of shooting down missiles at a higher altitude, the Israeli Defense Ministry said on ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-26T09:29:09Z)

Woman Sentenced To Jail For Faking Breast Cancer

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) A Tennessee woman who faked breast cancer to get donations of sick leave, money and support services has been sentenced to jail time. A judge on Monday sentenced 39-year-old Keele (KEE'-lee ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-27T00:09:37Z)

Packers sign second-round pick Neal; Bulaga still without deal

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Packers signed second-round draft pick Mike Neal on Monday, leaving first-rounder Bryan Bulaga as the team's only 2010 selection without a contract. Terms of Neal's deal weren't ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-27T01:14:02Z)

Bulls eye McGrady, sign former Spur

Seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady worked out for the Chicago Bulls on Monday, but there are big questions surrounding his health. The two-time scoring champ had microfracture surgery on his left knee in ... (Source: MySanAntonio 2010-07-27T01:56:59Z)

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GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Packers signed second-round pick Mike Neal on Monday, leaving only first-rounder Bryan Bulaga unsigned from April's draft. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Neal is a defensive end who ... (Source: WJFW-TV 2010-07-26T23:33:49Z)

An Interesting Note on the McCourty Negotiations

The Patriots got 2nd round draft pick Rob Gronkowski under contract yesterday, while linebacker Brandon Spikes is also reportedly getting closer to reaching a deal.  That leaves just first round draft pick Devin ... (Source: PatsFans.com 2010-07-26T16:02:51Z)

Israel, US sign deal for Arrow 3 development

After a successful conclusion to the testing of Iron Dome, Israel and the US signed an agreement Sunday on the development of the Arrow 3, a defense system that will be designed to protect against ballistic missiles. The ... (Source: YNET News 2010-07-26T07:41:46Z)

All quiet on the Pistons' free-agency front, but Hornets, Hawks could offer help

From glancing at many e-mails and message board posts, panic appears to be the mood of Pistons nation. While the league has witnessed a pretty active summer, all the Pistons have to show for the first three ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-24T23:57:40Z)

Sentencing set for woman who faked breast cancer

A Chattanooga woman who faked breast cancer for donations, duping City Hall co-workers, support groups and even members of a church, has a plea deal as she goes before a judge to be sentenced Monday. Instead of prison ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-25T17:29:56Z)

Entenza plows $4M into Minn. governor bid in 2010

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Democrat Matt Entenza has eclipsed $4 million in personal investment in his Minnesota gubernatorial campaign since January. Entenza reported Monday that the candidate accounted for most of the ... (Source: KSFY.com 2010-07-26T22:50:52Z)

Steelers extend contract for coach Mike Tomlin

(TSN) The Pittsburgh Steelers extended the contract of head coach Mike Tomlin through at least 2012, the team announced on Friday. In addition, the deal calls for an option year for 2013. "Mike Tomlin has proven to be ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-24T06:46:53Z)

McGrady hoping to join Bulls

Seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady worked out for the Chicago Bulls on Monday with hopes of landing with the team he turned down a decade earlier. McGrady could be a low-risk addition for a reconfigured team coming off ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-07-26T23:26:40Z)

Raptors finalize deal for Kleiza

Linas Kleiza, left, seen during the 2009-10 season, was originally drafted by Portland but was then traded to Denver. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press) The Toronto Raptors have finally landed Lithuanian forward Linas ... (Source: CBC Olympics 2010-07-26T20:20:33Z)

DFL gov candidates to square off on Midmorning on Tuesday

The three DFL candidates for governor, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Mark Dayton and Matt Entenza, are all scheduled to appear on MPR's Midmorning with Kerri Miller on Tuesday morning at 9am. All three candidates are vying ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2010-07-18T18:21:11Z)

Merrillville grad Neal signs contract with Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. | The Green Bay Packers signed second-round pick Mike Neal, a Merrillville grad, on Monday, leaving only first-rounder Bryan Bulaga unsigned from April's draft. Terms of the deal were not ... (Source: NWI.com 2010-07-26T23:26:40Z)

Sentencing set for breast cancer faking that paid off for Chattanooga woman

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Chattanooga woman who faked breast cancer for donations, duping City Hall co-workers, support groups and even members of a church, has a plea deal as she goes before a judge to be sentenced ... (Source: WREG 2010-07-25T17:29:56Z)

Hawks ink free agent Josh Powell

The Atlanta Hawks bolstered their forward position on Monday by signing free agent forward/center Josh Powell. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not announced. "I look forward to joining a franchise ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-07-27T00:59:43Z)

Ex-Tennessee Titan Keith Bulluck's agent says team never called

Longtime Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck is moving on to the New York Giants. Bulluck reached a deal Saturday with the Giants, ending his 10-year run with the team that drafted him in the first round in 2000 ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-07-25T09:44:39Z)

NFL -- Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Coach Mike Tomlin to Two-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going through a small rough patch. With the off the field distractions of QB Ben Roethlisberger, and coming off a very sub par season for Steelers expectations, at least the front ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-23T21:35:41Z)

Raptors sign Kleiza to multiyear deal

TORONTO -- Toronto has signed free agent Linas Kleiza to a multiyear contract. The Raptors acquired the rights to Kleiza nine days ago when the Denver Nuggets opted not to match Toronto's offer sheet. Kleiza ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-26T22:00:46Z)

Keith Bulluck reaches deal with Giants

NASHVILLE — Longtime Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck is moving on to the New York Giants. Bulluck on Saturday reached a deal with Giants, ending his 10-year run with the team that drafted him in the first ... (Source: Daily News Journal 2010-07-25T07:57:16Z)

Steelers Sign Mike Tomlin to Contract Extension

PITTSBURGH ─ The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced that Head Coach Mike Tomlin's contract has been extended for two new years through at least the 2012 season. The deal includes an option year which could ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-07-23T18:51:03Z)

McGrady works out for Bulls in search of deal

NBA veteran Tracy McGrady worked out for the Chicago Bulls on Monday, the two-time scoring champion hopeful of landing a free agent deal with the club. McGrady, a seven-time NBA All-Star, underwent microfracture surgery ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-07-26T20:06:14Z)

Patriots agree on Rob Gronkowski deal

T he Patriots [ team stats ] want to be more proficient scoring in the red zone, and one of the potential keys to making that happen this season, rookie tight end Rob Gronkowski, came to terms on a deal yesterday ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-26T09:07:40Z)

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