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Deals of the Hour / July 30, 2010, 5:40 pm

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)

US lawmakers urge probe of China Ansteel's deal

A group of US legislators has urged President Barack Obama to investigate a plan by a top Chinese steelmaker to invest in an American firm, saying Washington failed to heed an earlier call. A steel worker tosses coal ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-07-30T23:29:05Z)

Yankees working to get Astros' Berkman (AP)

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 familiar with the ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-07-30T23:36:14Z)

Jets extend Ryan's contract, give Tannenbaum new deal

NEW YORK — The Jets have signed coach Rex Ryan to a two-year contract extension and have signed general manager Mike Tannenbaum to a new five-year deal — keeping both with the franchise through the 2014 ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-07-30T19:11:23Z)

Hong Kong prepares for life after the tycoons

Beijing (AFP) July 20, 2010 - China on Tuesday urged the United States not to "politicise" a Chinese steelmaker's plan to invest in an American firm, after US lawmakers strongly objected to the deal. Earlier this month ... (Source: Terra Daily 2010-07-19T23:56:26Z)

Cowboys' Bryant out 4-6 weeks with ankle sprain

SAN ANTONIO — Cowboys rookie receiver Dez Bryant could miss the rest of training camp after the first-round draft pick suffered a high right ankle sprain near the end of practice Friday. The team said he ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-31T00:33:30Z)

Ljungberg traded from Seattle to Chicago

RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Sounders traded two-time MLS All-Star Freddie Ljungberg to the Chicago Fire on Friday for a conditional pick in the 2011 or 2012 SuperDraft. The Sounders announced the departure of ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-30T23:43:24Z)

Source: Rangers agree to trade for Cristian Guzman, pending his agreement

According to a major league source, the Rangers have agreed to a deal with Washington that would bring them Cristian Guzman to fill the hole created by Ian Kinsler's groin injury. The trade, first reported by MLB.com's ... (Source: Dallas Morning News (blog) 2010-07-30T23:43:24Z)

Aide: Gov. Patrick likely won't sign casino bill

Governor Deval Patrick will likely not sign a gambling deal being hashed out by lawmakers and their staffs this afternoon, a close aide said. Two legislative officials have confirmed that the House and Senate ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-30T19:40:01Z)

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)

Jets Bring Wide Receiver Laveranues Coles Back to New York for NFL Season

The New York Jets signed free-agent wide receiver Laveranues Coles , who has played seven of his 10 National Football League seasons with the team, General Manager Mike Tannenbaum said. Terms of the deal weren ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-31T00:12:02Z)

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)

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)

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)

Mass. legislative leaders OK deal on casino bill

Massachusetts House and Senate leaders Friday agreed on a bill to legalize casino gambling in the state — drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick who threatened to veto the measure. The bill would authorize ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-30T23:43:24Z)

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)

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)

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)

WR Laveranues Coles a member of Jets for third time after signing 1-year deal

Laveranues Coles is back with the Jets for the third time. The veteran wide receiver signed a one-year contract Friday with the team he played with in two previous stints from 2000-02 and 2005-08. The 32-year ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-30T22:17:30Z)

Mass. House, Senate leaders agree to compromise on casino bill; Gov. Patrick ...

BOSTON (AP) — House and Senate leaders have agreed on a bill to legalize casino gambling in Massachusetts — drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick who threatened to veto the bill. The bill ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-30T23:36:14Z)

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)

China urges US not to 'politicise' steel deal

AFP - China on Tuesday urged the United States not to "politicise" a Chinese steelmaker's plan to invest in an American firm, after US lawmakers strongly objected to the deal. Earlier this month, 50 US ... (Source: France 24 2010-07-20T07:27:25Z)

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)

Ljungberg traded from Seattle to Chicago Fire

RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Sounders FC traded designated player and two-time MLS All-Star Freddie Ljungberg to the Chicago Fire on Friday for a conditional pick in either the 2011 or 2012 SuperDraft. The Sounders ... (Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald 2010-07-31T00:12:02Z)

Seattle deals Ljungberg to Chicago for conditional pick

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Sounders FC traded designated player and two-time MLS All-Star Freddie Ljungberg to the Chicago Fire on Friday for a conditional pick in either the 2011 or 2012 SuperDraft ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-30T23:57:43Z)

Roy, Oh, Roy: Five Reasons Roy Oswalt Needed To Leave Houston Astros

Like a relationship that had reached the point of no return, the Astros were left with no choice but to part ways with Roy Oswalt on Thursday, trading their ace to the Phillies for pitcher J.A. Happ and a pair of minor ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T23:36:14Z)

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)

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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