Deals of the Hour

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

UPDATE 2-Yahoo Japan to switch to Google's search engine

* Yahoo Japan: will also adopt Google search-linked ad system * Says moves should strengthen its No.1 position in Japan * U.S.-based Yahoo Inc has teamed up with Microsoft * Yahoo Japan: deal will not affect ties ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-27T10:25:13Z)

Giants report: Inside slant

LB Keith Bulluck signed his one-year, $2.25 million deal, saying to opportunity to come to New York to play for the Giants is "a big deal." He's expected to move from the weak side to the strong side to replace Antonio ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-27T04:27:19Z)

Former Oakland Raiders safety Jack Tatum dies

Jack Tatum, the former Oakland Raiders safety best known for his hit that paralyzed Darryl Stingley in 1978, has died in Oakland. He was 61. Tatum, known as "the Assassin" during his playing days, died of a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-27T19:36:25Z)

Maradona and Grondona in Showdown Over Argentina's Future

Diego Maradona needed some career advice. So he visited his friend Hugo Chávez last week to get a lesson in brinkmanship from the Venezuela president as Maradona considers whether to continue as coach of the ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-07-27T17:27:34Z)

European Commission approves United-Continental merger, US decision expected in ...

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission has approved the merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines , saying it will have only a small effect on the market share of the two carriers on lucrative ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-27T18:53:28Z)

EU Clears United Airlines, Continental To Merge

BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The European Commission Tuesday cleared the merger of UAL Corporation's (UAUA) U.S. airline United Airlines and U.S. airline Continental Airlines Inc. (CAL) The $3 billion dollar deal, initially ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-27T13:52:49Z)

Patriots strike deal with Spikes; McCourty only unsigned rookie

Guidelines: Fan feedback should be within the guidelines for the NFL community. These guidelines will be used to identify those comments that will be removed from display on ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-27T17:13:15Z)

Disney buying Playdom in $763 million deal

NEW YORK (AFP) – The Walt Disney Co. announced Tuesday it was buying online social game developer Playdom in a deal worth up to 763 million dollars. Disney said Playdom shareholders will receive up to 563.2 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-27T20:33:41Z)

Investigator Says Fraud May Have Occurred in Tribune Co. Deal

The Tribune Company's already-murky bankruptcy case just got murkier. Kenneth Klee, an independent examiner appointed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to investigate claims of "fraudulent conveyance" against the ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-07-27T20:05:03Z)

Pats sign rookie LB Spikes

The New England Patriots agreed to terms with rookie linebacker Brandon Spikes on a contract on Tuesday. Details were not disclosed, but the Boston Herald is reporting that the deal is for four years and worth ... (Source: Olympian 2010-07-27T19:14:56Z)

Tribune Deal Born Bankrupt

The examiner appointed by a Delaware bankruptcy court to evaluate claims that the sale of the Tribune Co. to a group headed by real-estate billionaire Sam Zell was conducted fraudulently appeared to be of two minds ... (Source: Contactmusic.com 2010-07-27T18:24:50Z)

Report: Examiner Finds Problems In Tribune Deal

July 27, 2010: A court-appointed bankruptcy examiner has reported evidence of "dishonesty" in the multibillion-dollar deal that took Tribune Co. private in 2007, Reuters reports. The development could cause problems for ... (Source: Radio Ink 2010-07-27T17:49:02Z)

Dad seeks money in missing boy case

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Kyron Horman's father has gone back to court in an expanding legal battle against the stepmother he believes is involved in the disappearance of the 7-year-old boy from his school last month. Kaine ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-27T08:02:04Z)

Giants sign LB Keith Bulluck to one-year deal

New York -- The Giants have agreed to terms with free-agent linebacker Keith Bulluck, who, at one time, was believed to be a potential target of the Lions. Agent Gary Wichard said Bulluck and the team came to ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-25T01:23:34Z)

'Inception' tops weekend box office with $60M, 'Sorcerer's Apprentice' finishes distant third

LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio and Christopher Nolan's "Inception" is anything but a sleeper as the thriller opened big with $60.4 million and a No. 1 finish at the weekend box office, according to studio ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-07-19T12:00:37Z)

Yahoo! Japan adopts Google search engine

Japan's top Internet portal Yahoo! Japan on Tuesday announced a search alliance with Google, in a deal that would see both giants dominate the Japanese market in a possible blow to Microsoft. Yahoo! Japan will ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-07-27T12:19:45Z)

Disney Purchases Playdom, a Social Game Start-Up

LOS ANGELES –- The Walt Disney Company became Hollywood's leading player in the booming social gaming business on Tuesday with the purchase of Playdom in a deal valued at $763.2 million. Playdom is one of ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-07-27T20:26:31Z)

Hard-Hitting Former Raider Jack Tatum Dies At 61

This photo taken Oct. 25, 2009 shows former Oakland Raider Jack Tatum before an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif. Tatum, the All-Pro safety for the Oakland Raiders ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-27T19:29:15Z)

Yahoo Downplays, Microsoft Blasts Yahoo Japan Deal With Google

SAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) said plans to roll out its global search alliance with Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) would not be affected by affiliate Yahoo Japan Corp.'s (4689.TO) decision Tuesday to team up ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-27T18:39:09Z)

Summer Movie Preview - JULY - 'Inception,' 'Salt,' 'The Last Airbender,' 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice'

Leonardo DiCaprio plays a dream thief in "Inception," director Christopher Nolan's follow-up to "The Dark Knight. PHOTO: Warner Brothers JULY is the year's most lucrative movie-going month since almost every major ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-20T07:34:34Z)

Maradona meets with AFA leader, future in doubt

B UENOS AIRES, Argentina — Diego Maradona met Monday with the Argentine Football Association's president, with no word yet on whether he will stay on as national team coach. AFA spokesman Cherquis Bialo says Maradona ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-27T18:53:28Z)

Disney to buy social gaming site Playdom for $563.2 million

BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Disney says it is buying online social gaming company Playdom for more than $560 million. It's the latest sign the company is becoming a formidable player in the video game industry. The Walt ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-07-27T20:33:41Z)

EU approves planned merger of United, Continental

The proposed merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines cleared its first regulatory hurdle Tuesday when the European Union said it would approve the deal. But the merger, which would create the ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-07-27T18:24:50Z)

Giants fill need for MLB with signing of former Titans LB Keith Bulluck

The New York Giants have agreed to terms with free agent linebacker Keith Bulluck. Agent Gary Wichard says Bulluck and the team came to an agreement Saturday. Media reports said the deal was for one year and $ ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-25T00:26:18Z)

Argentina to drop Maradona as coach - reports

BUENOS AIRES (AFP) – Argentina were set to drop Diego Maradona as national coach, media reports said on Tuesday, as the Argentine Football Association (AFA) mulled potential successors. Maradona had said ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-27T18:31:59Z)

Pats ink two more rookies

FOXBORO (AP) -- The New England Patriots have signed two of their three second-round draft choices, reaching deals with tight end Rob Gronkowski and defensive lineman Jermaine Cunningham. The Patriots drafted ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-27T14:35:46Z)

Dad wants his half of money

PORTLAND – Kyron Horman's father has gone back to court in an expanding legal battle against the stepmother he believes is involved in the disappearance of the 7-year-old boy from his school last month ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-27T07:33:26Z)

OSU, Oakland Raider great Jack Tatum dead at 61

COLUMBUS (AP) — Jack Tatum, the All-Pro safety for the Oakland Raiders best known for his hit that paralyzed Darryl Stingley in an NFL preseason game in 1978, has died. He was 61. Nicknamed "The Assassin ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-07-27T19:14:56Z)

Deal reached: Terri Horman to move out of family home

PORTLAND, Ore. - Terri Horman, the stepmother of missing 7-year-old Kyron Horman, will move out of the family's home by 3 p.m. Saturday, according to a source. Kaine and Terri settled their dispute out of ... (Source: Katu.com 2010-07-17T02:08:51Z)

Box Office: 'Inception' is Leonardo DiCaprio's biggest opening ever with $60.4 million

Will America take a dark thriller seriously in the summer? After "Inception's" $60.4 million opening weekend, the answer in 2010 appears to be "yes." The Christopher Nolan epic is officially star Leonardo DiCaprio's ... (Source: HitFix 2010-07-19T03:46:41Z)

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