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Deals of the Hour / August 1, 2010, 4:39 pm

Boyd Gaming gives up on Station Casinos deal

Boyd Gaming Corp. said Friday it is no longer interested in buying certain assets of its rival regional casino operator, Station Casinos Inc. Boyd spent 18 months pursuing Station, but Station rejected its ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-07-30T23:00:27Z)

Struggle to break casino logjam

The move: Negotiators said that they had instructed their staffs to begin work drafting a final casino bill even though they've yet to reach a deal on the most critical issues dividing the two legislative bodies. The ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-07-30T04:45:14Z)

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 2010-08-01T20:49:13Z)

Bills' Gailey mandating O-linemen wear knee braces

(AP) PITTSFORD, N.Y. - Despite recovering from a severely broken leg, Buffalo Bills starting right guard Eric Wood had no intention of wearing any type of protective brace this season. Too bulky, awkward and ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-08-01T23:12:23Z)

Ryan Mathews Gets $25M Deal From Chargers

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17px; ">A person familiar with the deal says running back Ryan Mathews has signed a five-year, $25.65 million contract ... (Source: KNx 1070 2010-08-01T20:27:45Z)

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)

Mass. House approves casino gambling bill

The Massachusetts House voted Saturday for a compromise bill that would create the most sweeping expansion of gambling in the state in four decades, even as Gov. Deval Patrick vowed not to sign the measure ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-31T19:53:09Z)

Chiefs top pick Berry tweets his deal is done

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- After being told safety Eric Berry had tweeted that he had come to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs , coach Todd Haley's only comment was that he hoped it was true. Typically, the Chiefs never ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-31T02:56:40Z)

Massachusetts legislative leaders OK deal on casino bill

Boston - Massachusetts House and Senate leaders agreed Friday on a bill to legalize the most sweeping expansion of gambling in the state in four decades - drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick who ... (Source: TheDay 2010-07-31T10:06:10Z)

Bills agree to deal with 2nd-round pick DT Troup

Buffalo Bills' Arthur Moats arrives for NFL football training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Wednesday, July 28, 2010. ( David Duprey / AP) Buffalo Bills coach Chan Gailey arrives for NFL football training camp in Pittsford, N ... (Source: Times Union 2010-07-28T22:34:11Z)

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)

Cleveland Browns Sign First-Round Draft Pick Joe Haden

According to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora, the Cleveland Browns and rookie first round pick Joe Haden have agreed to terms on a five-year deal worth upwards of $50 million, with $26 million guaranteed. The signing ends ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-31T22:23:28Z)

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)

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)

AP Source: Mathews gets $25M deal from Chargers

SAN DIEGO—A person familiar with the deal says running back Ryan Mathews has signed a five-year, $25.65 million contract with the San Diego Chargers, with just more than $15 million in guaranteed money. The ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-01T19:51:57Z)

Gailey mandating offensive linemen to wear knee braces through camp in bid to prevent ...

PITTSFORD, N.Y. Despite recovering from a severely broken leg, Buffalo Bills starting right guard Eric Wood had no intention of wearing any type of protective brace this season. Too bulky, awkward and ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-01T22:58:04Z)

First-round draft pick Joe Haden goes through the paces at cornerback for Cleveland ...

Joe Haden is the newest No. 23 in Cleveland. The first-round draft pick, taken seventh overall, worked out at cornerback as the Browns went through their second day of camp on a hot Sunday before around 3,000 ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-01T22:15:07Z)

Broncos reach deal with first draft pick

ENGLEWOOD - 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 guarantees on ... (Source: Coloradoan 2010-08-01T11:23:43Z)

Mass. legislative leaders OK deal on casino bill; Patrick vows veto

BOSTON — Massachusetts House and Senate leaders agreed Friday to the state's most sweeping expansion of gambling in four decades — drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick, who said he can't ... (Source: Daily Item 2010-07-31T07:21:31Z)

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

Broncos Buzz: Crowds jam Denver's first day of camp to catch glimpse of rookie ...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — No insubordination. No contract consternation. No split locker room. No more bad karma — just a bit of bad luck. The Denver Broncos kicked off training camp without the negativity ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-01T22:00:48Z)

Mass. legislative leaders OK deal on casino bill

Massachusetts House and Senate leaders Friday agreed on a bill to legalize casino gambling in the state — drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick who threatened to veto the measure. The bill would authorize ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-30T23:43:24Z)

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)

Browns reach agreement with top pick Haden

The Browns have come to terms with first-round pick CB Joe Haden on a five-year deal worth a maximum of $50 million, with $26 million guaranteed, including a $12 million signing bonus, according to reports by ... (Source: Pro Football Weekly 2010-08-01T01:51:03Z)

Townhall News Mathews gets $25M deal from Chargers

Running back Ryan Mathews signed a five-year, $25.65 million contract with the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, with just more than $15 million in guaranteed money. The heir apparent to LaDainian Tomlinson ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-01T20:49:13Z)

Fans in camp helping Chiefs train

ST. JOSEPH, Mo.—Even for the NFL, a league that's famous for change, the Kansas City Chiefs seem saturated with newness. From their relocated training camp, to their $375 million stadium makeover to the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-01T20:56:23Z)

Broncos' Moreno carted off, Buckhalter injured too

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 guarantees on Saturday ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-01T17:57:25Z)

NFL Notebook: Overall top pick arrives at camp

Sam Bradford is doing his best to ignore the big contract numbers. Sighting a handful of Oklahoma jerseys in the crowd watching his first practice with the St. Louis Rams helped keep him grounded. "That's ... (Source: York Dispatch Online 2010-08-01T23:05:14Z)

Berry agrees to six-year, $60M contract, but Chiefs stay mum

After being told safety Eric Berry had tweeted that he had come to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs , coach Todd Haley's only comment was he hoped it was true. Typically, the Chiefs never announce signings or ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-31T01:23:37Z)

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)

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