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Deals of the Hour / July 27, 2010, 1:40 am

What is WikiLeaks? A group on a mission to root out secrets

WikiLeaks is a bare-bones organization on a mission to root out the secrets of the high and mighty, from Sarah Palin to the Church of Scientology. Its founder, Julian Assange, said his group's biggest coup so ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-07-27T07:11:57Z)

London counts down to 2012 Games

LONDON — London marks the two-year countdown to the 2012 Summer Games on Tuesday by throwing open venues to star athletes, issuing a call for 70,000 volunteers and opening the first official Olympic store for sale of ... (Source: Norman Transcript 2010-07-27T08:09:13Z)

Griz to play at Tennessee in 2011

MISSOULA — The Montana Grizzlies will open the 2011 football season at Tennessee, UM athletic director Jim O'Day announced. The agreement, first reported by billingsgazette.com , is a one-game deal. The ... (Source: Billings Gazette 2010-07-27T07:04:48Z)

Man pleads not guilty in Beverly Hills stabbing

A man accused of fatally stabbing a movie producer's son at a Beverly Hills home has pleaded not guilty to murder. Scott Barker entered the plea on Monday in Superior Court. He faces up to life in prison if convicted ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-26T22:00:46Z)

Could Ilya Kovalchuk saga bite Red Wings's long-term deals?

The NHL has been abuzz for the past week regarding Ilya Kovalchuk's $102-million, 17-year deal with the New Jersey Devils, which promptly was rejected by the league. The NHL says nyet to the monster contract ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-27T08:09:13Z)

Countdown to London starts today

LONDON — With today marking the two-year countdown to the London Olympics, organizers are determined to prove the multibillion-dollar project offers good value for money at a time of economic austerity ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-07-27T07:04:48Z)

Defense paints Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino as willing to make deal

LOUISVILLE - Karen Cunigan Sypher's defense attorney painted University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino as having been a willing participant in negotiating a settlement with Sypher as the first ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-07-27T01:42:40Z)

London Olympics Offer $1 Billion Opportunity for U.K.'s Small Businesses

With two years to go to the London 2012 Olympic Games , about 700 million pounds ($1.1 billion) of contracts are available for small companies, Lloyds Banking Group Plc said. "Down the supply chain, there ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-26T23:40:59Z)

West Springfield Man Pleads Not Guilty in Hollywood Murder

Scott Barker, originally from West Springfield, entered the plea Monday in Superior Court. He could face the death penalty if convicted. Prosecutors say Barker stabbed 21-year-old Katsutoshi "Tony" Takazato last week at ... (Source: CBS 3 Springfield 2010-07-27T01:28:21Z)

NHL rejects Ilya Kovalchuk's 17-year deal with the New Jersey Devils

View full size AP Photo/ Mel Evans New Jersey Devils star forward Ilya Kovalchuk, of Russia, listens to a reporters question during a news conference in Newark, N.J. NEWARK, N.J. — The NHL rejected Ilya ... (Source: Patriot-News Blogs 2010-07-21T02:47:03Z)

Western Union to offer pre-paid money transfer service at Family Dollar stores

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Western Union Co. said Monday it will offer a new service that allows customers to buy pre-paid money transfer cards at Family Dollar store locations. The payment services company ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-26T20:34:52Z)

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)

NHL rejects Ilya Kovalchuk's 17-year deal with New Jersey Devils

NHL NHL rejects Kovalchuk's 17-year deal: The NHL rejected Ilya Kovalchuk's landmark 17-year, $102 million contract with the New Jersey... NHL rejects Kovalchuk's 17-year deal: The NHL rejected Ilya Kovalchuk ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-21T03:37:10Z)

BMW deal with USOC becomes official

A 6-year deal that will make German automaker BMW the sponsor for the U.S. Olympic Committee was made official yesterday in New York. A person familiar with the contract has told the Associated Press that it ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-27T07:11:57Z)

Cincinnati Bengals president Mike Brown would like to sign receiver Terrell Owens ...

CINCINNATI — Team president Mike Brown confirmed Monday the Cincinnati Bengals are interested in signing Terrell Owens, a six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, and have extended an offer. "He's a good player. He ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-27T03:30:03Z)

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)

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)

Vols, Montana Agree to 2011 Football Date

Tennessee and Montana announced Monday a one-game deal to open the 2011 football season in Knoxville. The contest is scheduled for Sept. 3 at Neyland Stadium and marks the first gridiron matchup between the two schools ... (Source: TricitiesSports.com 2010-07-27T06:29:00Z)

Prosecutors: Woman in Pitino case had pattern

LOUISVILLE, KY (AP) - Federal prosecutors say a Louisville woman had at least once tried to extort money from a man before using a similar alleged scheme on coach Rick Pitino. In a brief filed Wednesday in U.S. District ... (Source: 14 WFIE 2010-07-27T07:33:26Z)

Prosecutors paint Pitino's accuser as liar

Louisville, Ky. — A Kentucky woman lied repeatedly in an attempt to extort millions from the University of Louisville's basketball coach, then traded sexual favors and lied again to cover up her crime ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-07-27T07:47:45Z)

Woman pleads not guilty in the fatal stabbing of her former boyfriend, Katsutoshi Tony Takazato

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- A woman has pleaded not guilty in the fatal Beverly Hills stabbing of her former boyfriend, who was the son of a movie producer. Chie (chee) Coggins Johnson entered her plea Friday. Her current ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-24T15:29:26Z)

German automaker BMW, US Olympic Committee make 6-year sponsorship deal official

BMW and U.S. Olympic Committee officials say there's nothing contradictory about a German automaker sponsoring American athletes. The two organizations made the six-year deal official Monday at a news conference at a BMW ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-26T17:07:16Z)

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)

BC-OLY--USOC-Sponsor, 2nd Ld-Writethru,0490 BMW, USOC make 6-year sponsorship deal ...

NEW YORK — A German automaker sponsoring American athletes? BMW and U.S. Olympic Committee officials see nothing contradictory about that. The two organizations made their six-year deal official t a news ... (Source: Abilene Reporter-News 2010-07-27T03:30:03Z)

Western Union to offer money transfer service at Family Dollar

ENGLEWOOD, COLO. — The Western Union Co. said Monday it will offer a new service that allows customers to transfer money while in the check-out lanes at Family Dollar store locations. The payment services company and ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-26T17:50:13Z)

WikiLeaks founder says he's helping the vulnerable

LONDON — It has no headquarters and its public face — a wiry, silver-haired Australian with a physics Ph.D. —carries his desktop computer in a backpack as he moves from place to place. WikiLeaks is a ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-07-27T05:31:44Z)

Tennessee to host Griz in 2011

Tennessee will host Montana in the 2011 season opener at Neyland Stadium. The Volunteers announced the one-game deal on Monday. Tennessee was scheduled to host North Texas on Sept. 3, 2011, but the Mean Green decided it ... (Source: Bozeman Daily Chronicle 2010-07-27T07:54:54Z)

BRIEF-Western Union signs deal to offer Western Union's goCASH service to Family ...

July 26 (Reuters) - Western Union Co: * Western Union and Family Dollar sign agreement to offer Western Union gocashsm service * Says deal to offer the gocash(sm)service across 6,500 Family Dollar store locations ... (Source: CNBC 2010-07-26T14:15:29Z)

WikiLeaks boss vows to expose more documents

LONDON: It has no headquarters and its public face — a wiry, silver-haired Australian with a physics Ph.D. — carries his desktop computer in a backpack as he moves from place to place. WikiLeaks is a bare ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-07-27T07:26:16Z)

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)

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