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Deals of the Hour / July 29, 2010, 4:40 pm

Done Deal! Tebow, Broncos Agree On Contract

Tim Tebow is now officially a Denver Bronco. The all-everything college quarterback agreed to terms with the Broncos on Thursday, three days before the team begins full-squad training camp practices. Officially, the ... (Source: News 4 2010-07-29T22:54:28Z)

Carolina Panthers reach deal with Clausen

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Carolina Panthers signed quarterback Jimmy Clausen to a four-year contract that includes $2.53 million in guarantees on Wednesday, ensuring they'll have no rookie holdouts for the ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-07-29T10:22:51Z)

Patriots sign top pick

AP FILE PHOTO New England Patriots cornerback and first-round draft choice Devin McCourty speaks with reporters after a June 16 practice in Foxborough. McCourty signed a five-year, $13.2 million contract with ... (Source: Sentinel & Enterprise 2010-07-29T10:58:39Z)

ConocoPhillips selling all of Lukoil, proift up

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Oil major ConocoPhillips said Wednesday its second-quarter net profit climbed sharply on the sale of units and better results in its refining operations. The firm intends to raise an additional ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-07-28T19:56:42Z)

Pats sign McCourty to 5-year, $13.2M deal

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — First-round draft choice Devin McCourty signed a five-year deal with the New England Patriots on Wednesday as the team reached its goal of having all 12 picks under contract by the ... (Source: Sun-Journal 2010-07-29T04:46:25Z)

Marlins trade Cantu to Rangers for prospects

In Larry Beinfest's estimation, the trade was finalized about 30 seconds before the Marlins Get your Marlins Tickets now! completed their 5-0 win over the Giants on Thursday. Jorge Cantu knew he was gone well ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-29T23:15:57Z)

A-Rod Takes Issue With Rangers Ch. 11 Plan

Law360, New York (July 29, 2010) -- New York Yankees third baseman and former Texas Ranger Alex Rodriguez has lodged an objection to the bankrupt Rangers' game plan for reorganization, citing "potential uncertainties" in ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-07-29T22:47:19Z)

ConocoPhillips selling Lukoil stake; profit up sharply

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Oil major ConocoPhillips said Wednesday its second-quarter net profit climbed sharply on the sale of units and better results in its refining operations. The firm intends to raise an ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-07-28T13:30:09Z)

Rio Tinto, Chinalco Unit Ink Binding Deal For Simandou Iron Ore Project JV - Quick ...

(RTTNews) - Rio Tinto (RTP: News ,RIO.L: News ,RTPPF.PK: News ) and Chinalco's subsidiary Chalco signed a binding agreement to establish a joint venture or JV covering the development and operation of the Simandou iron ... (Source: RTT News 2010-07-29T08:28:19Z)

Panthers Reach Deal with Jimmy Clausen

The Carolina Panthers have come to terms with quarterback Jimmy Clausen on a four-year contract that includes $2.53 million in guarantees, ensuring they'll have no rookie holdouts at the start of training camp ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-29T19:41:12Z)

Philadelphia Eagles Sign Second-Round Pick Nate Allen To Four-Year Deal

Just one piece of the puzzle remains to be unsigned after the Philadelphia Eagles announced second round pick S Nate Allen has agreed to a four year deal. The move comes one day after Bleacher Reports own Bob Cunningham ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-28T11:42:47Z)

Florida Marlins reportedly close to dealing Jorge Cantu to Rangers

The Texas Rangers are reportedly close to getting Jorge Cantu in a deal that would give the Marlins Class AA right-handers Evan Reed and Omar Poveda. Cantu is playing third base right now for the Marlins in ... (Source: Palm Beach Post (blog) 2010-07-29T20:52:47Z)

ColonialWebb Contractors in Henrico sold to Houston firm

Henrico County-based ColonialWebb Contractors Co. has been sold to Houston-based Comfort Systems USA . Comfort Systems completed the purchase of the local mechanical and electrical contract company yesterday ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-07-29T04:03:28Z)

Tim Tebow Agrees To 5 Year, $33 million Broncos Deal

Denver -- Tim Tebow has agreed to a 5 year, $33 million deal with the Denver Broncos, the NFL Network's Adam Schefter reported Thursday. The two-time national champion from Florida and 25th pick in the NFL ... (Source: Denver Channel 2010-07-29T22:54:28Z)

Report: Rookie Linebacker Rolando McClain Agrees To Deal With Raiders

Rookie linebacker Rolando McClain agreed to a deal with the Oakland Raiders late last night. This happened hours before the team started their first training camp practice. McClain was the eighth overall pick in the 2010 ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-29T17:10:52Z)

YANKEES BASEBALL: A-Rod worried about payments to ex-Rangers players

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Alex Rodriguez has filed an objection to next week's auction of the Texas Rangers. The New York Yankees star says bidders aren't required to pay money still owed to him and some other ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-07-29T17:18:02Z)

Chinalco, Rio Tinto Ink Deal on Iron-Ore Project

BEIJING—Chinese state-owned company Aluminum Corp. of China, or Chinalco, and Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto PLC sealed a deal on the joint development of an iron-ore project in Guinea. Under the deal ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-07-29T18:51:05Z)

Raiders sign first-round pick Rolando McClain

NAPA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders have signed first-round pick Rolando McClain hours before the start of their first training camp practice. The team announced the deal with the middle linebacker late ... (Source: Findlaw.com 2010-07-29T15:02:02Z)

Eagles sign safety Allen signs four-year deal

Eagles draft pick Nate Allen returns an interception while playing for South Florida last season. BETHLEHEM — Rookie second-round pick Nate Allen agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Eagles ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-07-28T18:16:29Z)

Alex Rodriguez files objection to Texas Rangers sale

An attorney for New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has filed an objection to the bankruptcy plan proposed for the Texas Rangers, saying Rodriguez is unsure he'll receive $24.9 million in deferred ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-29T13:07:30Z)

WRAPUP 1-ConocoPhillips selling out of LUKOIL

HOUSTON/MOSCOW (Reuters) - ConocoPhillips, the third-largest U.S. oil company, said Wednesday it would sell its entire stake in Russian oil major LUKOIL and use the funds to buy back shares. The Houston company, in the ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-28T19:49:33Z)

Raiders sign first-round pick Rolando McClain hours before start of practice

NAPA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders have signed first-round pick Rolando McClain hours before the start of their first training camp practice. The team announced the deal with the middle linebacker late Wednesday night ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-29T22:11:31Z)

Harris Williams & Co. Advises ColonialWebb Contractors in its Sale to Strategic Buyer ...

BusinessWire - Harris Williams & Co. is pleased to announce that ColonialWebb Contractors (ColonialWebb) has been acquired by Comfort Systems USA (CSUSA; NYSE:FIX), the nation's second largest provider of mechanical ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-28T19:13:45Z)

Rangers get Cantu from Marlins

ARLINGTON -- The Rangers have completed a deal with the Florida Marlins for infielder Jorge Cantu. The Rangers are sending Minor League pitchers Evan Reed (currently at Double-A Frisco) and Omar Poveda ... (Source: Boston Red Sox 2010-07-29T22:33:00Z)

ColonialWebb sold to Texas company

ColonialWebb has been sold. The Richmond-based mechanical and electrical contractor yesterday became the 41st subsidiary of Comfort Systems USA. The publicly traded giant from Texas has had its eye on this ... (Source: RichmondBizSense 2010-07-29T10:44:20Z)

Rough start for Eagles' Nate Allen

(MCT) BETHLEHEM, Pa. - It wasn't exactly a smooth start for Eagles safety Nate Allen. Allen missed the first day of training camp Tuesday while contract negotiations dragged out. Then, with a deal close, last ... (Source: Victoria Advocate 2010-07-29T03:06:12Z)

All 12 Pats picks will be in camp after McCourty signs deal

First-round draft pick Devin McCourty signed a five-year contract with the New England Patriots on Wednesday as the team reached its goal of having all 12 choices under contract by the start of training camp ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-29T02:37:34Z)

Rio Tinto and Chinalco sign iron ore deal

LONDON (AP) -- Anglo-Australian mining company Rio Tinto PLC and China's state-owned Chinalco have set aside recent tensions and agreed Thursday to establish a joint venture to operate an iron ore project in Guinea, in ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-29T12:10:14Z)

Broncos agree to deal with first-round pick Tim Tebow

(AP Photo/Phil Sandlin) Two-time national champion Tim Tebow agreed to a contract with the Denver Broncos on Thursday and is expected to practice Friday. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Tim Tebow has agreed to a contract with the ... (Source: Birmingham News 2010-07-29T23:08:47Z)

Carolina Panthers sign rookie QB Jimmy Clausen to four-year deal

Last season the Carolina Panthers went through some tough times as they really couldn't get anything going until season's end and saw the end of the Jake Delhomme era after failing to reach the playoffs. Not only did ... (Source: Belmont Sports News 2010-07-29T14:11:55Z)

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