Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 3, 2010, 10:11 pm

UFC 116 results: Brock Lesnar chokes Shane Carwin out, remains the baddest man on the planet

After a great preliminary card that featured several exciting fights , it was finally the moment that all MMA fans had been waiting for. It was time for the UFC Heavyweight Championship to be decided between Brock Lesnar ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-04T04:40:16Z)

Ultimate Fighter Pleads Guilty in Pacific Beach Bar Fights

SAN DIEGO - A bartender testified on June 15th that War Machine swept bottles and glasses off a bar -- sending broken glass onto her -- when she asked him for a second form of identification. Helen Geesman's testimony ... (Source: San Diego 6 2010-07-02T03:16:45Z)

I'm back talking MLB- Strasburg, NBA & NHL- Caps

It has been a few months since I decided to write an entry, a pause fueled by excessive work and disappointment by TSN (fantasy sport decision) and the Capitals playoff "performance." Well, I am taking a weekend off (sort of) and I have decided to put a toe back in the water...hope it is worth the ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-03T19:14:46Z)

Reports: Paul Pierce Reaches Deal With Celtics

It appears that Paul Pierce is staying with the Boston Celtics. The Boston Herald is reporting that Pierce has reached agreement with the Celtics on a new contract. According to Herald sources, the deal "is said to be for four years, with only the first three fully guaranteed." Jeff Goodman of FOX ... (Source: WBZ-TV 2010-07-03T01:21:01Z)

Pierce, Celtics have yet to seal the deal

The Celtics are close to resolving their most pressing offseason issue as talks with Paul Pierce on a long-term contract extension have progressed extensively, according to sources with firsthand knowledge of the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-03T21:52:15Z)

Deal being finalized in lawsuit over Gulf turtles

Associated Press Writer= NEW ORLEANS (AP) — BP and several wildlife protection groups are working out the final details of an agreement to resolve a lawsuit alleging turtles were being killed as BP burned oil from its blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico, attorneys said Friday. The deal under ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-02T19:30:16Z)

Irishman cleared of fraud charges in Ritz Hotel 'sale' scam

A LIMERICK man now living in England has been acquitted of conspiracy to defraud in an elaborate scam aimed at selling the world famous Ritz Hotel in London. Retired contracts manager Patrick Dolan (68), Philip Lane, Tottenham, north London, was cleared of the conspiracy charge at Southwark Crown ... (Source: Irish Times 2010-07-02T23:47:58Z)

BP aims to raise $9bn from sale of South American assets to China

Workers use a vacuum hose to clean up a beach in Louisiana polluted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images Russian management of the TNK-BP joint venture, based in Moscow, has also said that it would like to buy more assets from the beleaguered company in other parts ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

CB Bly returns to Detroit with two-year deal

DETROIT -- Former Pro Bowl cornerback Dre' Bly is returning to Detroit. The Lions said Friday that the unrestricted free agent has signed a two-year deal. Additional terms weren't released. Bly spent four seasons in Detroit after signing as an unrestricted free agent in 2003. He made the Pro Bowl ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-03T01:21:01Z)

Teddy Bear Sales Used in L.A. Money Laundering Scheme

LOS ANGELES -- Federal officials announced a drug-money laundering case here Friday with an unusual twist: the laundering was allegedly done through the sale of Teddy bears and other toys. An indictment was unsealed in ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-07-03T12:12:26Z)

Report says Chinese electronics workers end strike

BEIJING (AP) — Workers at a Japanese-owned electronics plant in northern China have ended a strike over pay and benefits after four days, Chinese state media said Saturday. Mitsumi Electric Co. said the plant in Tianjin resumed production Saturday, the official Xinhua News Agency reported. A ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-04T04:33:07Z)

War Machine, a former UFC fighter, sentenced to a year in jail

Ultimate Fighting Championship competitor War Machine has been sentenced to a year in jail for violating probation after he assaulted people at two San Diego bars. War Machine pleaded guilty Thursday to two felony counts of assault and to violating probation in a previous assault case. He has a ... (Source: Pbpulse 2010-07-02T16:24:09Z)

Pierce Agrees to Deal to Stay With Celtics

June 13: This photo shows Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce celebrating during Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics have agreed to terms with captain Paul Pierce on a deal that could keep the MVP of their 2008 title run with the team for ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-02T20:49:01Z)

Jury out in Ritz hotel sale trial

The jury trying three alleged conmen accused of trying to sell the Ritz hotel in London for £250 million has retired to consider its verdicts. The trio chose their marks well, finding victims who were interested in the ... (Source: Peterborough Evening Telegraph 2010-06-30T10:14:18Z)

Toy company accused of laundering drug money

Three executives at a stuffed toy manufacturer were arrested Friday on suspicion of laundering millions of dollars for Mexican and Colombian drug traffickers, authorities said. The arrests followed a two-year, multi ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-04T03:35:51Z)

Money Laundering Scheme Uses Teddy Bears

(NewsCore) - Federal officials announced a drug-money laundering case in Los Angeles Friday with an unusual twist: the laundering was allegedly done through the sale of teddy bears and other toys. An indictment was ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2010-07-03T15:11:23Z)

MMA Round Up: WWE Stars Brock Lesnar & Batista in the Cage

Probably the biggest story doing the rounds this week in the MMA world was an interview with consensus number one heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko, who said that he thinks about retirement more and more these days. At the ... (Source: Ringside Report 2010-06-28T04:33:04Z)

Brock Lesnar rallies to beat Shane Carwin in second round to retain UFC title

LAS VEGAS — Brock Lesnar rallied from a horrific first-round beating to stop Shane Carwin with a choke in the second round, defending his heavyweight title at UFC 116 on Saturday night. Lesnar won his first fight in ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-04T04:33:07Z)

Detroit signs former Lions cornerback and unrestricted free agent Dre Bly to 2-year deal

DETROIT (AP) — Former Pro Bowl cornerback Dre' Bly is returning to Detroit. The Lions said Friday that the unrestricted free agent has signed a two-year deal. Additional terms weren't released. Bly spent four seasons in Detroit after signing as an unrestricted free agent in 2003. He made the Pro ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-02T17:57:13Z)

Wild Sign Prospects Peters, Bagnall

The deals were announced Friday. Peters gets a two-year deal and Bagnall gets a one-year deal. Both players signed two-way contracts, meaning they make less money when they're in the minors. The Minnesota Wild have signed a pair of prospects, center Warren Peters and defenseman Drew Bagnall. The ... (Source: WCCO 2010-07-02T23:33:39Z)

Detroit Lions sign Dre' Bly to two-year deal

DETROIT (AP) — Former Pro Bowl cornerback Dre' Bly is returning to Detroit. The Lions said Friday that the unrestricted free agent has signed a two-year deal. Additional terms weren't released. Bly spent four ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-07-03T18:31:49Z)

'Whale' Called In To Help Tackle Gulf Oil Spill

Gulf of Mexico cleanup crews working to block millions of gallons of oil from reaching land may soon have a giant on their side, if a weekend test of a new skimmer goes well. The Taiwanese vessel dubbed "A Whale," which ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-04T04:11:38Z)

NBA Free Agency 2010: Top Destinations for Jermaine O'Neal

With free agency in full force and some of the top names are off the board, NBA teams are starting to look at role players that can anchor their team. No one wants to be the Cavaliers. While some franchises have tons of cap space to sign the LeBrons and Wades, many are strapped for cash and have to ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-02T17:50:03Z)

China electronics strike over

Workers at a Japanese-owned electronics plant in northern China have ended a strike over pay and benefits after four days, Chinese state media said Saturday. Mitsumi Electric Co. said the plant in Tianjin resumed production Saturday, the official Xinhua News Agency reported. A Mitsumi Electric ... (Source: Skynews.com 2010-07-03T14:57:04Z)

Brock Lesnar rallies to beat Shane Carwin, keeps heavyweight title at UFC 116

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brock Lesnar rallied from a horrific first-round beating to stop Shane Carwin with a choke in the second round, defending his heavyweight title at UFC 116 on Saturday night. Lesnar won his first fight ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-04T04:25:57Z)

Willie Mitchell update; Jersey numbers; Minor-league signings

Good afternoon from balmy Minny. The Wild had a couple depth, two-way signings today, inking center Warren Peters to a two-year deal and defenseman Drew Bagnall to a one-year deal. They were signed for Houston and are injury callup candidates. From the press release: Peters, 27 (7/10/82), split time ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-03T00:09:27Z)

OIL SPILL: Giant oil skimmer being tested in Gulf of Mexico

The Taiwanese vessel dubbed "A Whale," which its owners describe as the largest oil skimmer in the world, began showing its capabilities on Saturday just north of the Macondo Deepwater well site. An April 20 explosion on ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2010-07-04T04:18:48Z)

Hawks expect Johnson to accept contract offer

The person said the Hawks expect Johnson to accept their six-year contract offer, which is expected to be worth about $121 million when the NBA sets the salary cap next week. The person did not want to be identified because the Hawks are not commenting on the details of their negotiations with ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Minnesota Sports

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have signed a pair of prospects, center Warren Peters and defenseman Drew Bagnall. The deals were announced on Friday. Peters gets a two-year deal and Bagnall gets a one-year ... (Source: Marshall Independent 2010-07-03T21:52:15Z)

CONMAN GUILTY OF RITZ SALE SCHEME

A penniless conman faces a substantial jail sentence after being convicted of an ambitious scam to sell The Ritz hotel for £250 million. Jobless lorry driver Anthony Lee, 49, found victims who were interested in the high-stakes world of trophy properties and sucking them in with false promises ... (Source: Daily Star 2010-07-02T23:47:58Z)

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