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Deals of the Hour / July 31, 2010, 10:39 pm

Chelsea Clinton marries investment banker Marc Mezvinsky

RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Chelsea Clinton wed her longtime boyfriend under extraordinary security at an elegant Hudson River estate late Saturday. Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton announced in a statement that their ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-01T01:29:35Z)

Sanofi Aventis Board Votes To Make a Formal Offer to Genzyme

French drug maker Sanofi Aventis intends to continue its project on Genzyme after the failure of its informal approach to U.S. biotech company Genzyme (NASDAQ stock symbol:GENZ), Reuters learned Wednesday from a source ... (Source: HULIQ.com 2010-07-29T03:13:21Z)

Dodgers need stimulus plan

LOS ANGELES - Fox wants to own a baseball team again. No, seriously. The company that paid Frank McCourt to take the Los Angeles Dodgers off its hands now covets the Texas Rangers. Never mind the Rangers, Fox ... (Source: Victoria Advocate 2010-08-01T04:28:32Z)

Jefferies analyst raises price target for Genzyme on reports of Sanofi acquisition ...

INDIANAPOLIS — A Jefferies & Co. analyst raised her price target Thursday for shares of Genzyme Corp., citing media reports that French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis SA will make an offer to buy the biotechnology drugmaker ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-29T12:38:52Z)

Early draft choices Gerald McCoy, Joe Haden agree to terms with teams | NFL

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and also reached a six-year deal with left tackle Donald Penn, a restricted free agent ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-01T02:19:41Z)

One Year Since Hikers Detained Along Iran and Iraq Border

Today marks one year since the American hikers were detained in Iran.Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar joined a small rally at the state capitol urging the release of three Americans arrested along the Iran-Iraq border ... (Source: KEYC 2010-08-01T04:57:10Z)

Trenches Talk: Chargers Start Working On Keeping LT Marcus McNeill

The Chargers have begun preliminary contract discussions with the representatives of holdout LT Marcus McNeill, NFL.com reported. McNeill is the blind-side protector of QB Philip Rivers, and the Chargers could see their ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-01T05:18:39Z)

New York Jets (386)

Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman decided to join teammates Vincent Jackson and Marcus McNeill as training camp holdouts. Merriman, who hasn't signed his $3.3 million tender offer, says he is unhappy about his name popping up ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-29T23:58:54Z)

Rafael Marquez to leave Barcelona, can sign with NY's Red Bulls

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Marquez was released Saturday from the final two seasons of his contract with Barcelona, a move that allows the 31-year-old Mexican defender to sign with Major League Soccer's New York ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-07-31T20:43:15Z)

Bill Clinton hits the scene on Chelsea's wedding eve

RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Bill Clinton made a long-anticipated appearance in the upstate New York village where his daughter is getting married, drawing crowds of onlookers Friday afternoon as preparations continued largely ... (Source: Times-Argus 2010-07-31T07:00:03Z)

Sanofi readies deal for Genzyme

The biotech reportedly rejected an informal takeover offer from Sanofi-Aventis (SNY), prompting expectations of a higher bid from the French drugmaker or from rivals GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-07-29T22:33:00Z)

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)

Soccer great Marquez leaves Barcelona, appears headed to NY Red Bulls

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Marquez was released Saturday from the final two seasons of his contract with Barcelona, a move that allowed the 31-year-old Mexican defender to join former teammate Thierry ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-07-31T21:11:53Z)

Lawrence: Oswalt could be Phillies' golden fleece

Maybe Ruben Amaro Jr. promised Ed Wade he would get him a World Series share, or even a timeshare in Bermuda. Or that he would hook him up in their next trade. There has to be something else going from ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-08-01T04:07:04Z)

Clinton wedding: Bill, Hillary emerge in Rhinebeck, NY on eve Chelsea's wedding

RHINEBECK, N.Y. (AP) — Bill Clinton made a long-anticipated appearance in the upstate New York village where his daughter is getting married, drawing crowds of onlookers Friday afternoon as preparations ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-07-31T17:51:27Z)

Chelsea Clinton getting married today

RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Bill Clinton made a long-anticipated appearance in the upstate New York village where his daughter is getting married, drawing crowds of onlookers Friday afternoon as preparations continued ... (Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-07-31T19:24:31Z)

Mexican star Rafael Marquez released from deal with Barcelona; could join Thierry ...

FILE-This June 11, 2010 file photo shows South Africa's Steven Pienaar, right, being tackled by Mexico's Rafael Marquez, left, during the World Cup group A soccer match between South Africa and Mexico at ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-01T00:46:38Z)

Clinton renews appeal to Iran to free US hikers

A picture obtained from Iran's state-run English-language Press TV shows detained US hikers (from left) Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal in Tehran in May 2010. Amnesty International called on Iranian authorities ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-01T03:31:16Z)

McCoy, Penn agree to terma with Buccaneers

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn. General manager ... (Source: Tahlequah Daily Press 2010-07-31T20:28:56Z)

Flurry of Deadline deals shakes up game

The Padres gave notice they're on the offensive to take their turnaround all the way to October. The Astros officially turned the page on perhaps the greatest era of their history, dealing away two icons. The ... (Source: Boston Red Sox 2010-08-01T02:05:22Z)

Rhinebeck, NY Prepares For The Wedding Of Chelsea Clinton & Marc Mezvinsky

RHINEBECK, NY - JULY 31: A guest walks towards a limo heading to the wedding of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky on July 31, 2010 in Rhinebeck, New York. Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former U.S. President Bill ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-01T01:51:03Z)

UPDATED: The big day: Chelsea Clinton weds in Rhinebeck

UPDATED 10:22 p.m. RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Chelsea Clinton has married her longtime boyfriend at an exclusive estate along New York's Hudson River. Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton announced in a statement ... (Source: WRGB 2010-08-01T02:34:00Z)

Trenches Talk: Merriman Joins Chargers Holdouts

—> —>Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman (notes) decided to join teammates Vincent Jackson (notes) and Marcus McNeill (notes) as training camp holdouts. Merriman, who hasn't signed his $3.3 million tender offer ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-29T23:58:54Z)

Dodgers could use a stimulus plan

But it also is unfortunate that the general manager who pursued pitching all season had to offer this honest explanation for why the Dodgers could not land Dan Haren or Roy Oswalt : "Two of the starting pitchers that got ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-01T05:18:39Z)

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)

Obama urges Iran to 'immediately release' three US hikers

A picture obtained from Iran's state-run English-language Press TV shows detained US hikers (from left) Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal in Tehran in May 2010. President Barack Obama called on Iran Friday to ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-01T03:31:16Z)

Buccaneers reach deals with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy, left tackle Donald ...

TAMPA, Fla. The Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and also reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn. General manager Mark ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-31T16:11:14Z)

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