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Deals of the Hour / July 27, 2010, 12:40 am

Nuclear experts seek to advance ITER fusion project

Tractors working on the future International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) site in Cadarache, southern France, in 2008. An explosion in costs has cast a cloud over a multi-billion-dollar nuclear fusion ... (Source: PhysOrg 2010-07-27T06:57:38Z)

Dan Haren Traded To L.A. Angels: Great Short, Long-Term Move For Halos

The Angels made a great short and long-term move by acquiring Dan Haren from the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday for Angels starter Joe Saunders and three minor leaguers. Haren, 29, is the same age as Saunders—only ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-27T05:31:44Z)

Cowboys deal with Williams-Bryant flap

SAN ANTONIO -- The Dallas Cowboys discussed Dez Bryant 's refusal to carry Roy Williams ' shoulder pads during a Monday morning team meeting and declared it a nonissue following the afternoon practice. Bryant ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-26T23:33:49Z)

Orioles' Ty Wigginton accepts suspension

The New York Mets have put catcher Rod Barajas on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 25, because of a strain on his left side. Barajas was injured in the sixth inning of Saturday's game in Los ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-27T06:21:51Z)

HOLLYWOOD TEAMSTERS VOTE NOT TO STRIKE

A major strike that could have brought Hollywood to a near standstill in August has been averted - teamster driver union bosses have agreed to acc ept a new deal from the studios. Union leaders met in Burbank, California ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-26T00:39:26Z)

Taiwan Mobile Says Not Involved In Carlyle Cable TV Unit Deal

TAIPEI -(Dow Jones)- Taiwan Mobile Co. (3045.TW) said Monday it isn't involved in any deal by Carlyle Group LP to sell Taiwan cable TV unit Kbro Co. for NT$65 billion to the Tsai family, which controls Taiwan ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-26T05:47:14Z)

Bunches of faith that Brady, Pats will reach a deal

It would be catastrophic for the Patriots if Tom Brady decided to leave New England. But Nick Sharis isn't worried. "I definitely think he is going to re-sign," the Boston resident said outside South ... (Source: Metro International 2010-07-27T02:54:15Z)

Lee trade wasn't necessary

Ruben Amaro Jr. cut off the question in mid-sentence. Given your intense trade-deadline pursuit of pitching . . . Ruben Amaro Jr., the Phillies' GM, isn't talking about Cliff Lee. "Is this a Cliff Lee question?" the ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-22T19:56:39Z)

Dan Haren Traded To Angels; D-Backs Get Unimpressive Players In Return

Welcome to a playoff race, Dan Haren . The D-Backs ace was traded to the Angels on Sunday in exchange for Joe Saunders and minor leaguers Rafael Rodriguez and southpaw Patrick Corbin . They also get a player to be ... (Source: Phoenix New Times 2010-07-26T21:32:08Z)

AMC Quick Peeks: Week of July 26 Edition

Monday: (Episode #10423) -- A pact is made between David and Liza. Colby is comforted by Damon. Greenlee goes after David. (Rated: TVPG S) Tuesday: (Episode #10424) -- David decides to keep his distance from Greenlee ... (Source: SoapOpera Network 2010-07-26T03:59:52Z)

Tsai family eyes Carlyle's cable TV unit

Late on the afternoon of July 23rd, RTL Group confirmed that it had signed an agreement for the sale of Channel 5 to the Northern & Shell company owned by British publisher Richard Desmond, with the £103.5 million deal ... (Source: Advanced Television 2010-07-26T15:12:44Z)

Spikes, Pats have four-year deal

The New England Patriots and second-round draft choice Brandon Spikes reached agreement on a four-year, $3.21 million contract Monday night, according to Spikes' agent, Terry Watson. Spikes was en route to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-27T00:52:34Z)

Angels deal for Dan Haren

T he Los Angeles Angels acquired starter Dan Haren, a three-time All-Star, in a trade with the Diamondbacks yesterday, sending left-hander Joe Saunders, two minor league pitchers and a player to be named to ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-27T04:20:09Z)

Bengals Owner Mike Brown: We Are Talking To Terrell Owens

UPDATE (10:58 p.m.): The Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting the Bengals have extended an offer to Owens and that he and agent Drew Rosenhaus like the team's situation. The Bengals are hoping for an answer in the next 48 ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-27T03:15:44Z)

Soap Opera Scoreboard

ALL MY CHILDREN: Tad finds his own adoption papers from 1978 and shows them to his son. Tad asks Liza if she can see herself as a mother to Damon. Colby is shocked and upset when she realizes the kiss she saw ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-07-26T17:50:13Z)

Spikes signs 4-year deal with Pats

The Patriots and second-round draft choice Brandon Spikes reached agreement on a four-year, $3.21 million contract tonight, according to Spikes' agent, Terry Watson. Spikes was en route to Gillette Stadium to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-27T00:45:24Z)

Bengals and Owens Discuss Deal

The Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown said Monday that the team has discussed a contract with the free-agent receiver Terrell Owens and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The Bengals passed on the chance to sign ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-27T04:55:57Z)

Breakthrough in Teamsters Talks; Deal Ratified

A strike by the Teamsters was averted. In a surprising reversal, Teamsters members have agreed to the last offer from studios, averting a strike by Hollywood transportation workers. Teamsters president Leo ... (Source: BackStage.com 2010-07-26T05:25:46Z)

Bill Conlin: Is there a deal Werth making for Phillies?

IF RUBEN AMARO JR. becomes a buyer by the non-waiver trade deadline Saturday, it will not be for the sake of "doing something." It figures to be a reaLee big something if the beLeeguered GM goes Full Monty ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-27T07:04:48Z)

'All My Children' Liza makes a deal with David

Time to catch up and look ahead this week: Monday- Damon turns to Tad for advice on Colby while Colby turns to her Liza. Colby questions how to tell if a guy is cheating on you. Damon finds Colby in the park and ... (Source: Radio Business Report 2010-07-25T11:39:11Z)

Cincinnati Bengals owner wants to sign Terrell Owens

In this July 25, 2009, photo, Buffalo Bills' Terrell Owens pauses during NFL football training camp in Pittsford, N.Y. Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown is trying to bring receiver Terrell Owens aboard ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-07-27T07:11:57Z)

Cubs' Zambrano apologizes

CHICAGO – Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano apologized for his dugout tirade last month during a television interview. Zambrano went off after allowing four runs in the first inning against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-07-27T06:57:38Z)

MLB Trade Rumors: For Met Rod Barajas, Red Sox Offer Ramon Ramirez

The Boston Red Sox had tendered a trade offer to the New York Mets that would have sent Boston reliever Ramon Ramirez to the Big Apple in exchange for veteran catcher Rod Barajas, but the deal was at least temporarily ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-27T05:17:25Z)

Deals Spur Asia Higher

SINGAPORE—Asian stock markets were mostly higher Tuesday, inspired by a spate of deal-making around the region, while Wall Street's rise helped the Australian market tap a fresh four-week high. "Markets are ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-07-27T05:10:16Z)

Carlyle in talks to sidestep Kbro sale hurdle

Carlyle Group is in talks to sell Taiwan's biggest cable television operator to the Tsai family, one of the island's wealthiest, in a deal that could be worth up to T$70bn (US$2.2bn). The deal, which would ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-07-27T06:21:51Z)

Cowboys' Roy Williams: Dez Bryant refusing to carry pads is 'not a big deal'

Dallas Cowboys WR Roy Williams on Monday dismissed the controversy surrounding rookie wideout Dez Bryant and his refusal to carry the veteran's shoulder pads. "If he doesn't want to take the pads, he doesn't ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-27T00:16:46Z)

Asia Rises Slightly on Bank Test

Most Asian stock markets advanced Monday as investors reacted with relief to the results of the European bank-stress tests released Friday, but the gains were modest as doubts remained over the health of the ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-07-27T05:38:54Z)

Hollywood Drivers Ratify Labor Deal, Avert Strike

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The union blinked -- but for the right reasons. In a surprising reversal, Teamsters members agreed Sunday morning to the "last, best and final" offer from studios, averting a ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-27T03:15:44Z)

If Phillies make a move, prospects will have to move

Ruben Amaro Jr. cut off the question in mid-sentence. "Given your intense trade-deadline pursuit of pitching . . . "Is this a Cliff Lee question?" the Phillies' general manager asked, bristling at a reporter ... (Source: Victoria Advocate 2010-07-22T02:31:33Z)

Roy Williams says Dez Bryant dustup "not a big deal"

SAN ANTONIO — Dallas Cowboys receiver Roy Williams can't even get his 4-year-old son to carry his shoulder pads. "Man, I can't get anybody to carry them," Williams joked Monday. "I'm mad at him, too." A day after the ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-27T04:27:19Z)

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