Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 31, 2010, 7:40 pm

Saints sign rookie CB Patrick Robinson to 5-year deal

M ETAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints have signed their first-round draft choice. Saints spokesman Greg Bensel says Patrick Robinson has agreed to a five-year contract and is expected to report for ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-30T12:01:53Z)

Syrian, Saudi leaders tackle tension in Lebanon

Hariri's 2005 assassination set off a huge political tremor in Lebanon, where the repercussions are still playing out five years later. The dramatic joint Saudi-Syrian visit to Beirut demonstrated urgent Arab concern to ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-07-31T23:42:12Z)

Tim Tebow Signs With Denver Broncos [NFL]

Tim Tebow is officially a member of the Denver Broncos. Tebow who was the 25th pick in the NFL draft has agreed to a 5-year, $11 million deal with $8 million guaranteed. This leaves 22nd pick Demaryius Thomas ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-30T00:06:03Z)

Ex-Tennessee Vol Eric Berry, Chiefs agree to deal

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Eric Berry's tweet was true. The Kansas City Chiefs confirmed Friday they signed the star safety from Tennessee, about nine hours after he said on his Twitter account that he'd come to ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-07-31T07:07:12Z)

Indians deal Austin Kearns to Yankees

(AP) — 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 ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-31T02:28:02Z)

American Italian Pasta Co. changes leaders following sale

American Italian Pasta Co. CEO Jack Kelly has decided to leave following the $1.2 billion sale of the Kansas City-based pasta maker. AIPC's acquirer, St. Louis-based Ralcorp Holdings Inc. (NYSE: RAH), on ... (Source: Kansas City Business Journal 2010-07-30T15:50:57Z)

Ursuline College to join Division II of NCAA: College Newswatch

Upon becoming a full member, Ursuline will join Ashland, Central State, Findlay, Lake Erie College, Tiffin and Urbana as Ohio schools in Division II. Notre Dame College in South Euclid also is in the process ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-31T06:31:25Z)

Saints agree to terms with Robinson

METAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints have come to terms with first-round draft pick Patrick Robinson, a cornerback from Florida State, as the Saints opened training camp on Friday. Robinson agreed to a five-year deal ... (Source: Biloxi Sun Herald 2010-07-30T14:32:12Z)

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)

Churchill dentures sell for $23,723

LONDON -- A partial set of dentures used by former British leader Winston Churchill -- described as the teeth that saved the world -- sold at auction Thursday for $23,723. The upper dentures, one of several ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-30T09:02:56Z)

Winston Churchill's false teeth go on sale

LONDON – Part of a set of dentures used by Winston Churchill to disguise a lisp is going on sale. The partial dentures are being put on auction with an estimated value of 4,000 pounds to 5,000 pounds ($6,200 ... (Source: Olympian 2010-07-27T23:54:07Z)

Report: Chiefs, Eric Berry 'Close' To A Deal

Jim Wogan of WATE in Knoxville, TN spoke last night with Chad Speck, agent for Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry , and he reports that Speck says the two sides are " close " to a deal as of late last night. It's an ... (Source: Arrowhead Pride 2010-07-29T16:20:46Z)

NCAA, FSU pick up $325K tab

Florida State and the NCAA are paying $325,000 in legal fees to compensate the attorneys of news media companies that sued to force the release of documents in the Seminoles' academic cheating scandal. The ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-07-31T11:39:13Z)

Quick Hits / Leddy signs 3-year deal

Former University of Minnesota defenseman Nick Leddy of Eden Prairie signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. Taken with the 16th pick in the 2009 draft by the Wild, Leddy was traded ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-31T05:12:40Z)

American Italian Pasta CEO to leave Ralcorp

American Italian Pasta Co. CEO Jack Kelly has decided to leave following the $1.2 billion sale of the Kansas City-based pasta maker to Ralcorp Holdings of St. Louis. Ralcorp (NYSE: RAH) said Friday it appointed Walt ... (Source: St. Louis Business Journal 2010-07-30T16:55:22Z)

Winston Churchill's Choppers Sold at Auction in England

Sarah Prior holds a partial set of dentures used by former British leader Winston Churchill - described as the teeth that saved the world - after they were sold at auction in Aylesdham, England, Thursday for 15,200 ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-07-30T14:53:41Z)

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)

Saints ink Patrick Robinson to five-year deal

The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a five-year deal with cornerback Patrick Robinson (notes) , a league source confirmed. Robinson is the final pick of the first round and is expected to contribute depth ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-30T03:05:01Z)

Syria, Saudi Arabia Brace For Strife In Lebanon

The leaders of Syria and Saudi Arabia wrapped up a visit to Lebanon Friday, seeking to cool tensions over an imminent move to indict members of a Shiite militia for the 2005 assassination of Prime Minister ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-31T21:33:22Z)

New York Yankees acquire pitcher Kerry Wood from Cleveland Indians

NEW YORK - The New York Yankees acquired pitcher Kerry Wood from the Cleveland Indians on Saturday, the third deal in less than 24 hours for the World Series champions as they beefed up for the stretch run ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-31T21:19:03Z)

Denver Broncos: A Dynasty in the Making With Tim Tebow at the Helm

Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels has created a ferociously competitive atmosphere, which has intrigued fans who are anticipating various outcomes of the roster spot battle's in training camp. JJ Arrington has become yet ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-01T01:36:44Z)

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)

Broncos, Thomas agree to terms on five-year, $15.5 million deal

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos will kick off training camp Sunday without any holdouts. First-round draft pick Demaryius "Bay-Bay" Thomas agreed to a five-year deal with more than $9 million in ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-01T01:22:25Z)

Chiefs, first-round pick Berry agree on deal

Eric Berry's tweet was true. The Kansas City Chiefs confirmed Friday they signed the star safety from Tennessee, about nine hours after he said on his Twitter account that he'd come to terms. The Chiefs did ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-31T04:36:53Z)

Speculation in Lebanon on a deal over STL

Lebanese President Michel Suleiman(R) Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz (C) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (L) . Standing behind them are PM Saad Hariri and Speaker Nabih Berri Hezbollah MP Nawaf al Mousawi ... (Source: Ya Libnan 2010-07-31T23:56:31Z)

Official: NY Yankees acquire Houston Astros Lance Berkman for two prospects

NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees announced Saturday that they acquired first baseman Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros. The Astros, who will send the Yankees $4 million in the deal, will receive pitching prospect ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-07-31T19:10:12Z)

Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. Appoints Walt George as Corporate Vice President and President ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RAH) announced today the appointment of Walt George as Corporate Vice President and President of American Italian Pasta Company ("AIPC ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-30T14:17:53Z)

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)

Yankees acquire Lance Berkman, Kerry Wood

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have completed their trade for Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros, and have acquired pitcher Kerry Wood from the Cleveland Indians. The World Series champions sent reliever ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-07-31T23:13:34Z)

Lance Berkman, Houston Astros Part Ways: Deal Sends Slugger to Yankees

It's a sad day for the city of Houston, Texas and the Astros franchise. On Saturday, July 31—the final day of the trade deadline—the Houston Astros ended the Lance Berkman era when they sent the All-Star slugger to ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-31T18:48:43Z)

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