Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 31, 2010, 11:39 am

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 ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-31T16:11:14Z)

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)

Movie review: Steve Carell and Paul Rudd make 'Dinner for Schmucks' lovable

"Dinner for Schmucks" has already raised hackles in the Yiddish-speaking community for the breathtakingly offensive epithet in its title (and it's not "dinner"). But it turns out that this comedy of ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-30T05:13:52Z)

Baseball notebook: New York Yankees trading for Lance Berkman and Austin Kearns ...

Lance Berkman is headed to the New York Yankees, who plan to complete a deal to acquire the former All-Star from the Houston Astros on Saturday, a day after the World Series champions obtained outfielder ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-31T04:51:12Z)

Most familiar Eagles now long gone

BETHLEHEM, Pa. Donovan McNabb wears different colors. Brian Westbrook is job-hunting. Sheldon Brown and other veterans are gone, too. These aren't the same Philadelphia Eagles who dominated the NFC East for ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-07-31T04:58:21Z)

Yankees complete Berkman deal

NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Yankees have completed their trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros . The World Series champions sent reliever Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-31T18:05:46Z)

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 2010-07-31T17:22:49Z)

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)

Reid ready to work

Andy Reid signed his three-year contract extension months before the Eagles got rid of aging stars Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook, fired the special teams coach, and re-stocked the roster with 13 draft ... (Source: Main Line Media News 2010-07-31T16:47:02Z)

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)

BP hiring former FEMA head for Gulf recovery

BP says it's hiring a former Clinton-era emergency management official and his consulting firm to help with the recovery from the massive Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is in Biloxi, Miss., to outline his ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-30T15:00:50Z)

Facebook to put off IPO

SAN FRANCISCO -- Facebook will probably put off its initial public offering until 2012, giving Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg more time to gain users and boost sales, three people familiar with the ... (Source: St. Augustine Record 2010-07-30T20:37:17Z)

Bucs agree with McCoy, Penn

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay 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. (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-31T16:25:33Z)

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)

China Criticizes Clinton Comments on Disputes

(BEIJING) — China's military on Friday criticized remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that Washington had a strong interest in seeing territorial disputes in the South China Sea resolved peacefully ... (Source: Time 2010-07-30T05:56:49Z)

North Korea, U.S. Face Off at Asia Summit

(CBS/AP) Speaking at a Southeast Asian regional security forum in Vietnam, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton warned North Korea Friday that it must reverse a "campaign of provocative, dangerous ... (Source: CBS News 2010-07-23T12:17:21Z)

Deals wrap: No timeline for Facebook IPO

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg did not tip his hand about when the social networking giant would go public, when he sat down recently for an exclusive interview with ABC News' Diane Sawyer . "When it makes sense, right ... (Source: Reuters Blogs 2010-07-22T19:35:11Z)

Family of Iran Captive Speaks in Duluth

It has been one year since three American hikers were imprisoned in Iran. Saturday the family of Shane Bauer came to Duluth to ask for help and support from the community. They also came to once again cry out ... (Source: WDIO-TV 2010-07-31T18:12:56Z)

Most familiar Eagles are long gone now

Donovan McNabb wears different colors. Brian Westbrook is job-hunting. Sheldon Brown and other veterans are gone, too. These aren't the same Philadelphia Eagles who dominated the NFC East for much of the past decade. A ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-31T13:12:17Z)

Indians deal Austin Kearns to Yankees

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians dealt outfielder Austin Kearns to the New York Yankees on Friday night in exchange for a player to be named or cash. Kearns hit .272 with the Indians this season with 18 doubles, one ... (Source: Middletown Journal 2010-07-31T06:38:34Z)

Facebook said to put off IPO until 2012

Facebook will probably put off its initial public offering until 2012, giving CEO Mark Zuckerberg more time to gain users and boost sales, three people familiar with the matter said. Palo Alto-based Facebook ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-31T04:01:06Z)

'Dinner for Schmucks' Sets a Table for Idiots

Schmuck is not a nice word in Yiddish. Paul Rudd and Steve Carell want to take you to dinner. Except this is no ordinary meal. No, this is a Dinner for Schmucks, where the strangest, dumbest people around gather to out ... (Source: Limelife 2010-07-31T15:13:58Z)

Dinner For Schmucks, Inception Battle for Box Office Glory

It's looking like another big weekend at the box office as "Inception" continues to hold the number one spot, but will definitely be getting a run for its money. Based on early box office estimates, the newly ... (Source: GossipCenter.com 2010-07-31T18:12:56Z)

Witt to help with Gulf recovery for BP

BILOXI — BP announced Friday that it is hiring a former Clinton-era emergency management official and his consulting firm to help with the recovery from the Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley was in ... (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-07-30T15:36:38Z)

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 2010-07-31T09:16:03Z)

BP hiring former FEMA head for Gulf

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) - BP says it's hiring a former Clinton-era emergency management official and his consulting firm to help with the recovery from the massive Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is in Biloxi, Miss ... (Source: WTNH.com 2010-07-30T15:08:00Z)

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 2010-07-31T17:22:49Z)

First-round pick McCoy agrees to contract with Bucs

TAMPA, Fla. — 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 Mark ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-31T18:12:56Z)

JETS FOOTBALL: Jets extend contracts for coach, general manager

The Jets handed out a pair of contract extensions Friday. Just not to Darrelle Revis or Nick Mangold. The team announced extensions for Rex Ryan and general manager Mike Tannenbaum, new deals that will have ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-07-31T04:58:21Z)

China criticizes Clinton comments on island chains

China's military on Friday criticized remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that Washington had a strong interest in seeing territorial disputes in the South China Sea resolved peacefully. Ministry spokesman ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-30T05:21:01Z)

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