Deals of the Hour

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

NORPAC to add teams in Great Falls, Whitefish

GREAT FALLS — The Helena Bighorns will soon have another natural rival. A Great Falls businessman said he's bringing junior hockey back to the city after an absence of almost a decade. Jim Keough said ... (Source: Independent Record 2010-07-31T06:52:53Z)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Daniel Hudson has mixed reaction to trade

NEW YORK - Daniel Hudson , Sunday's starter who was acquired in Friday's Edwin Jackson deal with the White Sox , seemed conflicted when talking about the trade. He said he was flattered that the Diamondbacks ... (Source: Tucson Citizen 2010-08-01T08:24:46Z)

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 2010-08-01T19:30:29Z)

Sam Bradford's Bonanza

In January 2009, Sam Bradford, the Oklahoma Sooners' Heisman-winning quarterback, rolled the dice when he announced that he'd come back for another year in school . It was the football equivalent of splitting tens in ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-01T17:07:19Z)

Houston Astros sign RHP Myers to multiyear contract extension

The Houston Astros signed starting pitcher Brett Myers to a two-year contract extension with a club option for a third year on Sunday. The guaranteed value of the two-year deal, including a buyout on the third ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-01T19:30:29Z)

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 2010-08-01T17:28:47Z)

St. Louis Rams ink deal with QB Sam Bradford

St. Louis (KSDK) -- The St. Louis Rams have come to terms with their first-round draft pick, NewsChannel 5's Frank Cusumano has learned. Details on the deal are limited, but the rookie quarterback out of Oklahoma ... (Source: KSDK 2010-07-31T01:59:24Z)

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 2010-08-01T05:32:58Z)

Dodgers trade Loons' Wallach to Cubs in deal for Lilly

Brett Wallach became the latest Great Lakes Loons' pitcher to depart when the Los Angeles Dodgers sent him to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday as part of a deal that brought pitcher Ted Lilly and infielder Ryan ... (Source: Midland Daily News 2010-08-01T13:11:06Z)

Westbook scratched, sign a trade to St Louis close

Netflix to stream movies in Canada later this year Online video subscription company Netflix Inc. said Monday it will start offering movies and TV shows for streaming in Canada later this year. This will mark ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-07-31T17:01:21Z)

Atlas Air signs leasing deal with British Airways

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. said its UK subsidiary has signed a five-year leasing agreement with British Airways to operate three Boeing 747-8 freighters on behalf of British Airways World Cargo starting ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-07-30T21:34:33Z)

Atlas Air signs 5-year leasing deal to operate 3 Boeing 747-8 freighters for British ...

PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. said its UK subsidiary has signed a five-year leasing agreement with British Airways to operate three Boeing 747-8 freighters on behalf of British ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-30T19:25:42Z)

Astros sign Myers to two-year extension with club option

HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros signed starting pitcher Brett Myers to a two-year contract extension with a club option for a third year on Sunday. The guaranteed value of the two-year deal, including a buyout on the third ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-01T20:06:16Z)

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)

Men Run Into Outfield Carrying Mexican Flags at Diamondbacks Game

NEW YORK - Two men carrying Mexican flags ran into the outfield during the seventh inning of the New York Mets' game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Citi Field. The men were apprehended by ... (Source: MyFox Phoenix 2010-08-01T05:11:29Z)

Dodgers make deadline deal for Ted Lilly, Ryan Theriot

The Dodgers traded Blake DeWitt and decent prospects Brett Wallach and Kyle Smit today for Ted Lilly, an inconsistent, 34-year-old pitcher in decline, and Ryan Theriot, a 30-year-old infielder who is more ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-31T20:07:28Z)

Chelsea Clinton Wedding Photos & Details Emerge (Photos and Video)

Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former President Bill Clinton and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton was married to Marc Mezvinsky last night in Rhinebeck, New York, and the wedding photos, as well as a few details ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-01T16:24:22Z)

Marc Mezvinsky Marries Chelsea Clinton

Administration. Edward Mezvinsky divorced his first wife and married Marc's mother, the TV journalist Marjorie Magolies, in 1976. The couple moved to the Philadelphia suburbs where they raised a family. Marc ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-01T15:55:44Z)

Arizona Diamondbacks acquire Daniel Hudson, David Holmberg

NEW YORK - The simultaneous dismantling and rebuilding of the Diamondbacks' starting rotation continued with Friday morning's trade of right-hander Edwin Jackson to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for a pair ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-31T06:52:53Z)

Soccer Capsules: Marquez leaves Barcelona, appears headed to N.Y.

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: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-01T10:55:05Z)

Iran: 3 Americans should stand trial

TEHRAN (AP) — Iran reiterated on Sunday that three Americans jailed a year ago should stand trial on charges of illegally crossing the country's borders. Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-08-01T14:01:12Z)

Arizona Diamondbacks Deal Edwin Jackson to Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox acquired Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Edwin Jackson on Friday in exchange for right-hander Daniel Hudson and southpaw David Holmberg, according to several reports. Despite ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-01T03:02:38Z)

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)

Economists offer midyear update on economy

Economists from the University of Montana will present a midyear economic update at a series of meetings planned in the coming weeks. Patrick Barkey and Paul Polzin of the university's Bureau of Business and ... (Source: Montana Standard 2010-07-25T15:42:34Z)

Billy Sims to Sam Bradford: NFL rookie pay is ridiculous

Imagine an accounting firm hiring a baby-faced newbie fresh from his graduation ceremony. The newbie reports for day one and introduces himself to his co-workers as the reason none of them will get raises this ... (Source: The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com (blog) 2010-08-01T19:51:57Z)

Chelsea Clinton And Marc Mezvinsky Marry

Chelsea Clinton is officially off the market. The former first daughter and only child of political power couple, ex-President Bill Clinton and secretary of state Hillary Clinton married her longtime boyfriend ... (Source: MTV 2010-08-01T15:48:35Z)

To get involved

The Summer Orientation Program is sponsored by the nonprofit Montana Association for the Blind, which funds the program through donations and fundraisers. Donations may be made to the MAB and designated for ... (Source: Missoulian 2010-08-01T04:50:01Z)

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 2010-07-31T05:48:28Z)

Who Is Blake DeWitt?

The Dodgers' main trade piece in return for Ted Lilly & Ryan Theriot is Blake DeWitt, a 24-year-old, left-handed batting second baseman selected by the Dodgers in the first-round of the 2004 amateur draft. He debuted ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-01T15:19:57Z)

Myers, Astros agree on contract extension

HOUSTON -- Brett Myers appears to have found a home in Houston, and now he and the Astros have agreed to a contract extension through 2013. Myers, who is 8-6 with a 3.10 ERA, signed a deal that is guaranteed to keep him ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-08-01T18:18:54Z)

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