Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 30, 2010, 4:40 pm

Jets extend coach Rex Ryan 2 years, give GM Mike Tannenbaum new deal

The team announced both deals Friday, two days before it reports for training camp in Cortland, N.Y. Tannenbaum's deal was signed last month. The bold and brash Ryan receives his extension after just one season ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-07-30T20:08:39Z)

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)

Reports: Rangers get Guzman

Texas has been looking for infield help because they dealt first baseman Justin Smoak to the Mariners in the Cliff Lee deal and then Ian Kinsler went on the disabled list. The Rangers acquired Jorge Cantu ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-30T19:32:51Z)

WR Coles signs with Jets for third tour

The 32-year-old Coles, drafted by the Jets in 2000, spent last season with Cincinnati after leaving New York as a free agent. He struggled after signing a four-year, US$28 million deal with the Bengals, catching 43 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-30T22:03:11Z)

Source: Yankees working to acquire Berkman

N EW YORK - The Yankees are working on a trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros. The deal was gaining momentum Friday and was likely to happen before Saturday's trade deadline, a baseball executive ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-30T22:03:11Z)

Laveranues Coles signs with Jets

The 32-year-old Coles, drafted by the Jets in 2000, spent last season with Cincinnati after leaving New York as a free agent. He struggled after signing a four-year, $28 million deal with the Bengals, catching ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-07-30T22:46:08Z)

Tim Tebow: Ranking The Top Left-Handed QB's Of The NFL.

There has been a lot hype regarding Tim Tebow. Drafted in the first round by the Denver Broncos with the overall 25 th pick in this year's draft, his selection was much lower than some people expected, yet higher than ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-17T19:12:29Z)

Roy Oswalt agrees to trade to Phillies

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: Seattle Times 2010-07-30T04:16:36Z)

INF Cristian Guzman OKs trade from last-place Nationals to first-place Rangers

Infielder Cristian Guzman is heading to the first-place Rangers from the last-place Nationals in a deal that sends two minor league pitchers to Washington. "It's not an official trade until the paperwork goes ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-30T22:31:49Z)

Ethics Panel Accuses Rep. Charles Rangel of 13 Violations

WASHINGTON – A House investigatory panel is alleging 13 violations of congressional ethics and federal law statutes by veteran New York Rep. Charles Rangel. It came despite efforts by Rangel's attorneys to ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-07-29T18:36:46Z)

MAC declines to comment on Beijing's military overtures

Taipei, July 30 (CNA) The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) declined to comment Friday on remarks made by China's defense spokesman, who said the Chinese mainland would discuss the removal of guided missiles targeting ... (Source: Global Security 2010-07-30T22:31:49Z)

New round of ammo

PHILADELPHIA -- After weeks of rumors and posturing, Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. finally got his man. The Phillies added right-hander Roy Oswalt on Thursday, sending starter J.A. Happ and two ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-07-30T20:08:39Z)

Lawyers for Rep. Charles Rangel, House ethics committee reach deal, but panel itself ...

LARRY MARGASAK and LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press Writers WASHINGTON -- People familiar with the talks say representatives of New York Democrat Charles Rangel and lawyers for the House ethics committee have ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-29T19:34:02Z)

UPDATE: Lawyers for Rangel, ethics committee reach deal

WASHINGTON -- 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, committee members have ... (Source: WRGB 2010-07-29T19:12:34Z)

China 2013

In the euphoric Beijing of 2013, Starbucks is Chinese-owned and called "Starbucks Wangwang." Its trademark drink is Longjing Latté, named for a famed Chinese tea. It is a place where Mr. Chen, an immigrant ... (Source: Foreign Policy 2010-07-30T22:24:39Z)

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: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-29T20:02:40Z)

Yankees working to acquire Lance Berkman

The deal was gaining momentum Friday and was likely to happen before Saturday's trade deadline, a baseball executive familiar with the discussions said. The executive spoke on condition of anonymity because ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-07-30T22:10:20Z)

Coles signs on for third tour with Jets

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Laveranues Coles signed on for a third tour of duty with the New York Jets, agreeing to a one-year contract, the NFL team said Friday. Selected by the Jets ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-30T23:21:55Z)

New York Democrat Charles Rangel says no deal yet in his ethics case

WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Democrat Charles Rangel says there's no deal yet to settle his ethics case and avoid a trial on charges of violating standards of conduct. Rangel told reporters outside his office, "Until ... (Source: WQAD 2010-07-29T17:10:52Z)

Jets extend Ryan, give Tannenbaum new deal

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Jets have signed coach Rex Ryan to a two-year contract extension and inked general manager Mike Tannenbaum to a new five-year deal. The team announced both deals Friday, two days before the start of ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-30T19:32:51Z)

British official: India agrees to buy 57 Hawk jets worth about $800 million from Britain

NEW DELHI (AP) - A British official says India has agreed to buy 57 more Hawk training jets from Britain in a deal worth about $800 million. The agreement was signed during a three-day visit to India by ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-28T10:52:40Z)

British official: India to buy 57 Hawk jets

A British official says India has agreed to buy 57 more Hawk training jets from Britain in a deal worth about $800 million. The agreement was signed during a three-day visit to India by British Prime Minister David ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-28T10:45:31Z)

Rangers, ChiSox, Jays make deals as deadline looms

The Texas Rangers have added some depth on the infield, acquiring Washington Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman, and the Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays also made moves Friday as Saturday's trade deadline ... (Source: Covers.com 2010-07-30T22:38:58Z)

China OKs Volvo sale to Geely

BEIJING (AP) — Geely Holding Group has Chinese government approval to acquire Volvo Cars from Ford Motor Co., the Commerce Ministry said yesterday. Commerce officials approved the $1.8 billion deal Monday ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-07-30T19:25:42Z)

Houston Astros Trade Roy Oswalt to Philadelphia Phillies: Fantasy Impact

In one of the most anticipated deals of the summer, the Houston Astros traded pitcher Roy Oswalt to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday in exchange for J.A. Happ and two minor league prospects. Oswalt will make his ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T19:40:01Z)

Tim Tebow signs five-year deal with the Denver Broncos

Heading into the 2010 NFL Draft, the future of arguably the best college football player of all-time was very uncertain and no one knew which team would take a chance on former Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow (Florida ... (Source: Belmont Sports News 2010-07-30T21:13:04Z)

AP Reports Yankees Talking To Astros About Lance Berkman

The Yankees are working on a trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros. The deal was gaining momentum Friday and was likely to happen before Saturday's trade deadline, a baseball executive ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-07-30T21:56:01Z)

India inks Hawk deal with Britain

NEW DELHI, July 30 (UPI) -- Britain's biggest defense manufacturer, BAE Systems, has inked a $784 million deal for the sale of 57 Hawk jet trainers to India. The deal was announced by British Prime Minister David Cameron ... (Source: United Press International 2010-07-30T21:20:14Z)

Jets extend Rex Ryan 2 years, give GM Mike Tannenbaum new deal

NEW YORK — Rex Ryan and Mike Tannenbaum will be together at least five more years, hoping to deliver the New York Jets a Super Bowl. The Jets signed the bold and brash Ryan to a two-year contract extension ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-07-30T20:37:17Z)

From the News-Sentinel

Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., gets on the elevator to leave his office for a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday. WASHINGTON — A jury of Rep. Charles Rangel's congressional peers is ready to publicly ... (Source: FortWayne.com 2010-07-29T14:11:55Z)

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