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Deals of the Hour / July 29, 2010, 7:40 pm

Person familiar with trade: First-place Padres get Tejada from Orioles

A person familiar with the deal says the NL West-leading San Diego Padres have traded for Baltimore infielder Miguel Tejada. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-29T22:11:31Z)

Diamondbacks-Phillies Preview

The injuries keep piling up for the Philadelphia Phillies , but lately, so have the victories. Philadelphia has won a season-best seven in a row and its resurgent offense now looks to spoil Joe Saunders ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-29T03:41:59Z)

Philadelphia Phillies acquire pitcher Roy Oswalt in trade with Houston Astros

Having revived their season and closed in on a playoff spot in recent days, the Philadelphia Phillies moved aggressively on Thursday to give themselves every chance to finish the job, acquiring veteran right ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-30T00:49:00Z)

Toronto Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo rips his former player, the Miami Heat's Chris ...

When LeBron James announced his decision - the decision - to join the Heat, his former boss shredded him. Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert called James selfish and disloyal and said he quit on his team in the ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-07-28T23:38:36Z)

Vt. top corrections trainer gets probation in DUI

RUTLAND (AP) - The top trainer for the Vermont Department of Corrections is going to spend four to 18 months on probation after being convicted on charges stemming from a drunken driving case. Forty-nine-year-old Barry ... (Source: Brattleboro Reformer 2010-07-29T13:21:49Z)

Ellen DeGeneres Resigns As "American Idol" Judge

Comic Ellen DeGeneres, who joined "American Idol" this past season as a judge, has decided to bow out from that role for the forthcoming ninth season of the hit Fox singing competition. In a statement DeGeneres said, "A ... (Source: Playbill 2010-07-30T00:41:51Z)

Tim Tebow Signs With Denver Broncos [NFL]

Tim Tebow is officially a member of the Denver Broncos. Tebow who was the 25th pick in the NFL draft has agreed to a 5-year, $11 million deal with $8 million guaranteed. This leaves 22nd pick Demaryius Thomas ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-30T00:06:03Z)

Ellen DeGeneres is out as 'American Idol' judge

After days of furious rumors, Fox just made it official: Ellen DeGeneres' much-criticized tenure as the fourth judge on "American Idol" has sputtered to an end after just one season, with the show in the midst ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-30T00:34:41Z)

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)

Cincinnati Bengals sign cornerback Brandon Ghee to four-year deal

The Cincinnati Bengals have reached a deal with third-round pick Brandon Ghee, according to Aaron Wilson of NationalFootballPost.com. The four-year deal makes Ghee the fifth rookie from this year's class to sign with ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-23T15:59:15Z)

Philadelphia vs. Arizona

The injuries keep piling up for the Philadelphia Phillies, but lately, so have the victories. Philadelphia has won a season-best seven in a row and its resurgent offense now looks to spoil Joe Saunders' debut ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-29T15:02:02Z)

Kansas City Wizards sell 700 season tix after beating Manchester United

The Kansas City Wizards say they sold 700 season tickets after their exhibition win over Manchester United. The Wizards beat the English power 2-1 Sunday on goals by Davy Arnaud and Kei Kamara before 52,342 at ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-28T03:57:29Z)

Dunlap inks deal with Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals signed second-round pick Carlos Dunlap, a defensive end from Florida, and receiver Jordan Shipley, a third-round choice from Texas, shortly after the rest of the team reported Wednesday. That left Gresham, a ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-07-29T17:53:49Z)

Veteran Rep. Charles Rangel accused of 13 ethics violations; plea deal may be too ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — House investigators accused veteran New York Rep. Charles Rangel of 13 violations of congressional ethics standards on Thursday, throwing a cloud over his four-decade political career and ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-29T20:09:50Z)

Report: O's Trade Tejada

A person familiar with the deal says the NL West-leading San Diego Padres have traded for Miguel Tejada. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither club had made an announcement ... (Source: WBAL Radio 2010-07-29T22:25:50Z)

Lawyers for Rep. Charles Rangel, House ethics committee reach plea deal; no committee ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — People familiar with the talks say representatives of New York Democrat Charles Rangel and lawyers for the House ethics committee have reached a plea deal in his ethics case. However ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-07-29T20:09:50Z)

Kansas City Wizards beat Manchester United in exhibition

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Davy Arnaud and Kei Kamara scored first-half goals and the Kansas City Wizards beat Manchester United, 2-1, Sunday in front of the largest crowd to see a soccer match in Kansas City. A crowd of ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-07-26T15:19:54Z)

Bengals wrap up deal with Carlos Dunlap

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed second-round rookie defensive end Carlos Dunlap (notes) . Last season, Dunlap recorded 38 tackles, 13 1/2 for losses and nine sacks. He was named first-team All-Southeastern ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-28T19:35:14Z)

Carthage-area man sentenced to prison term

A rural Carthage man who was facing multiple felony counts took a plea deal convicting him of manufacturing methamphetamine and receiving stolen property, and was sentenced to five years in prison. John R. Kyte, 43 ... (Source: Joplin Globe 2010-07-28T04:47:36Z)

Rangers Acquire Jorge Cantu From Marlins

SAN FRANCISCO -- Jorge Cantu saw the light blinking on his cell phone when he got to his locker and knew it might finally be time. Then, he read the text message from his agent: He was headed for Texas. The ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-07-30T01:03:19Z)

Kansas City Wizards upset Manchester United

The Kansas City Wizards made history by upsetting English Premier League power house Manchester United 2-1 Sunday in front of 52,424 fans — and did so with a man down for the majority of the game. The ... (Source: U-Wire.com 2010-07-27T20:26:31Z)

Plea deal reached in sexual assault case

ASPEN – An Aspen man indicted on sexual assault charges by a grand jury last year copped a plea Friday that will send him to the Department of Corrections for five years. As part of an agreement with the District ... (Source: Aspen Times 2010-07-24T07:15:31Z)

Oswalt traded to Phillies; Tejada, Cantu also move

(AP) - Roy Oswalt granted his own wish: He's now part of a pennant race. Miguel Tejada and Jorge Cantu joined the mix, too. The trade wheel of fortune kept spinning Thursday with veterans-for-prospects deals that ... (Source: WTOP 2010-07-29T23:51:44Z)

Denver Broncos 2010 Preview: Tim Tebow Overrated or Second Coming?

The Denver Broncos had a busy offseason leading into the 2010 NFL season. They acquired embattled quarterback Brady Quinn from Cleveland then in the NFL Draft moved up to take Tim Tebow. Now, heading into camp, Denver ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T00:49:00Z)

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 ... (Source: Birmingham News 2010-07-30T02:07:45Z)

Republicans: No Deal on Rangel's Ethics Charges

Lawyers for House Democrat Charles Rangel say a deal has been reached with representatives of a bi-partisan ethics committee looking into a series of charges against him -- yet Republicans on the panel say it might be ... (Source: Christian Broadcasting Network 2010-07-29T22:54:28Z)

Ellen DeGeneres won't return as 'American Idol' judge

UPDATED: American Idol judge Ellen DeGeneres won't return for the show's 10th season . The revelation comes on the heels of the departure in May of judge Simon Cowell. The popular Fox reality singing ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-30T01:24:48Z)

Raptors official: Bosh quit

Chris Bosh's former general manager said the player "checked out" late last season and chose not to play some of the Toronto Raptors' final games. Talking on radio station FAN 590 in Toronto, Bryan ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-07-29T19:05:24Z)

Raptors officially sign F Linas Kleiza, who spent last season in Greece

TORONTO (AP) — 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 played ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-07-26T21:24:58Z)

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: San Francisco Giants 2010-07-29T22:33:00Z)

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