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Deals of the Hour / August 1, 2010, 11:40 pm

Iraqi Shiites Refuse Premier's Bid for a Second Term

United States (TML) - Iraq's Shiite Islamist coalition led by Sayyed Ammar Al-Hakim has suspended its negotiations with Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki's State of Law Alliance, demanding an alternative candidate to Al ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-01T14:08:22Z)

Gerald McCoy Signs $63M Deal 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. ESPN is reporting that ... (Source: KOCO 2010-08-01T16:10:03Z)

Rangers sale could put Ryan, Cuban in bid war

FORT WORTH - More than two months after the Texas Rangers filed for bankruptcy, the team now leading the American League West finds itself in an unusual and unexpected place: on the auction block. Instead of ... (Source: Temple Daily Telegram 2010-08-02T04:48:50Z)

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)

Diamondbacks-Pirates complete five-player deal, pending Commissioner office's ...

The Arizona Diamondbacks have completed their deal with Pittsburgh that will send catcher Chris Snyder and minor-league shortstop Pedro Ciriaco to the Pirates for reliever D.J. Carrasco, infielder Bobby Crosby ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-31T16:18:24Z)

BP may sell German gas stations for $2.6 billion

BP Plc is seeking to sell its German petrol station chain Aral for around 2 billion euros ($2.6 billion), German magazine Wirtschaftswoche reported on Saturday, citing investment bankers familiar with BP's plans ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-02T05:31:47Z)

Phillies land Astros' ace Roy Oswalt for J.A.Happ, prospects

Roy Oswalt was dealt from the Astros to the Phillies today for left-hander J.A. Happ and two prospects. (AP PHOTO) PHILADELPHIA — Ruben Amaro Jr. is nothing if not persistent. In his pursuit for pitching a ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-07-30T05:28:11Z)

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)

Former UNM assistant football coach sues Locksley, school over altercation last year

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A former assistant football coach has sued the University of New Mexico and coach Mike Locksley over an altercation between the two men last year. J.B. Gerald filed the lawsuit Friday in U.S ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-01T18:33:13Z)

Two Kansas men killed in Ellsworth county crash

Two men are killed in a deadly crash in Ellsworth County. The accident happened shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday about two miles north of K4 Highway. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 52-year old Charles Bone of Lorraine was ... (Source: KWCH.com 2010-08-01T19:16:10Z)

Good morning: Bucs sign Gerald McCoy and Donald Penn to monster deals

Gerald McCoy, No. 3 overall pick of the 2010 draft, has agreed to terms. Oh, and the Bucs also signed their left tackle Donald Penn to a six-year deal this morning. Who says the Glazers are cheap? Stephen Holder of the ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-31T15:13:58Z)

Former UNM asst. coach sues over altercation

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A former assistant football coach has sued the University of New Mexico and coach Mike Locksley over an altercation between the two men last year. J.B. Gerald filed the lawsuit Friday in U ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-31T21:47:41Z)

Two men killed in Ellsworth County crash

Two men are dead after a car accident that occured shortly before 6 o'clock Saturday evening two Miles North of K4 Highway in Ellsworth County. 52-year-old Charles Bone of Lorraine, KS, was heading northbound in a Ford ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-02T04:13:02Z)

MLB approval would take extra time if Ryan/Greenberg bid falls short

Pressure mounts as Tuesday night's deadline draws closer for initial bids required to challenge Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg's $520 million starting offer at a Wednesday morning auction for the Rangers ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-08-02T05:53:15Z)

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)

2 Kan. men killed in collision in Ellsworth County

SALINA, Kan. (AP) — Two men have been killed in a collision in central Kansas. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 52-year-old Charles Bone of Lorraine, and 35-year-old Andrew Child of Valley Center, died Saturday evening ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-08-01T22:22:17Z)

Continued: Buccaneers reach deals with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy, left ...

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 restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn on the opening ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-01T10:26:27Z)

Iraq's main political bloc rejects Al-Maliki as PM

BAGHDAD: One of Iraq's main Shiite political blocs has rejected Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki's claim to a second term and halted government formation talks until his party nominates a new candidate ... (Source: Arab News 2010-08-01T19:37:38Z)

Search on in Carolina to Find Peppers' Replacement, Fbn

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) When the remaining individual game tickets for the Carolina Panthers went on sale Saturday, the return of Julius Peppers with the Chicago Bears was the only game to immediately sell out ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-01T19:30:29Z)

Search for Peppers' replacement in Carolina

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - When the remaining individual game tickets for the Carolina Panthers went on sale Saturday, the return of Julius Peppers (notes) with the Chicago Bears was the only one to immediately sell out ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-29T23:58:54Z)

China approves Geely acquisition of Volvo from Ford

BEIJING — Geely Holding Group has received final Chinese government approval to acquire Volvo Cars from Ford Motor Co., the Commerce Ministry said today. Commerce officials approved the $1.8 billion deal ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-07-29T16:35:05Z)

College Sports Capsules: Former UNM asst. coach sues over altercation

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A former assistant football coach has sued the University of New Mexico and coach Mike Locksley over an altercation between the two men last year. J.B. Gerald filed the lawsuit ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-01T10:55:05Z)

Search on in Carolina to find Peppers' replacement

Carolina Panthers' Tyler Brayton (96) works on a drill during practice at the Panthers' training camp in Spartanburg, S.C. SPARTANBURG, S.C. — When the remaining individual game tickets for the Carolina ... (Source: Asheboro Courier-Tribune 2010-08-02T05:38:56Z)

MLB trade deadline busy as normal

Former All-Stars Jake Westbrook, Ted Lilly, Ryan Ludwick and Kerry Wood were traded Saturday as pennant contenders played a game of beat-the-clock. Lance Berkman went to the World Series champion New York ... (Source: News-Herald.com 2010-08-02T04:20:12Z)

BP May Sell Its German Gas Stations for $2.6 Billion, Wirtschaftwoche Says

BP Plc wants to sell its German gas station unit Aral to finance expenses related to the Gulf of Mexico disaster, Wirtschaftswoche reported, citing unidentified bankers involved in the sale. Aral, Germany's ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-31T17:44:18Z)

No deals yet to break Iraq's political impasse

Iraq's two top vote-getters met Tuesday to discuss forming a new government Neither man won a majority in the March elections The political uncertainty comes at a critical time in Iraq Baghdad, Iraq (CNN ... (Source: CNN 2010-07-21T13:09:49Z)

Deciding game near in Texas Rangers sale drama

(MCT) FORT WORTH, Texas - Pressure mounts as Tuesday night's deadline draws closer for initial bids required to challenge Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg's $520 million starting offer at a Wednesday morning ... (Source: Victoria Advocate 2010-08-02T03:51:34Z)

Ford said to complete Volvo sale to China's Geely next week

Ford Motor Co. plans to complete its sale of Volvo Cars to China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Co. next week, finishing the U.S. automaker's exit from European luxury brands, according to two people familiar ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-07-28T17:19:13Z)

Ex-All-Stars shipped in deadline baseball deals

In other deals: _NL East-leading Atlanta acquired outfielder Rick Ankiel , reliever Kyle Farnsworth and cash from Kansas City for pitchers Tim Collins and Jesse Chavez and outfielder Gregor Blanco. _AL West ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-08-02T02:11:21Z)

BP eyes sale of German retail unit: report

FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- U.K. oil-major BP Plc (NYSE:BP) is looking to sell its German petrol station business Aral as part of its divestment program to raise money to cover the cost of the Gulf of Mexico ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-08-01T14:08:22Z)

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