Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 1, 2010, 7:40 pm

Inter Milan to Offer $31 Million for Liverpool's Mascherano, Express Says

European and Italian champion Inter Milan is preparing to offer Liverpool about 20 million pounds ($31 million) for midfielder Javier Mascherano, the Daily Express said. Mascherano this week told new manager Roy Hodgson ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-31T11:17:45Z)

Madonna Isn't Smoking Again; Cigarette Was Prop

Madonna 's spokesperson has rebuked speculation the star has started smoking again after she was snapped holding a cigarette - insisting it was just a prop for her new movie project. The pop superstar has ... (Source: Starpulse.com 2010-08-01T22:00:48Z)

With Julius Peppers gone, Panthers have big questions on revamped defensive line

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 one to immediately sell out. Finding ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-01T21:25:01Z)

Green Bay Packers' Atari Bigby hopes to be back soon from ankle injury

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Atari Bigby's decision to wait until this week to sign his restricted free agent tender offer from the Green Bay Packers didn't accomplish its intended goal: getting a long-term contract ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-01T01:58:13Z)

NFL Football: Panthers-Replacing Peppers

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. Finding ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-08-01T19:01:51Z)

Track & field: OTC Elite's Simpson placed fifth at European Championships

BARCELONA, Spain — Jemma Simpson of Great Britain, who trains in Eugene as a member of Oregon Track Club Elite, placed fifth in the women's 800-meter final at the European Championships on Friday. Simpson ... (Source: Register-Guard 2010-07-31T04:29:43Z)

Liverpool Prepare Bid For Manchester United Target Steven Defour

Liverpool are all set to launch a 10 million pound bid for Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour to beat interest from Manchester United. Roy Hodgson regards Defour as an ideal replacement for Inter Milan bound ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T23:57:43Z)

Kara DioGuardi Fired From American Idol?

Kara DioGuardi has reportedly been fired from 'American Idol,' according to a TMZ source, with a reprieve possible only if a rumored deal with Jennifer Lopez falls through. This right after Ellen DeGeneres ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-07-31T01:09:18Z)

SJ Firefighters Make Last Minute Offer

The very day layoffs took effect at the San Jose fire department, union officials made a new offer they claim will save the city millions of dollars and could bring at least some of the force back to the fire stations ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-01T23:12:23Z)

Sunday, August 1

Liverpool are set to offer West Ham STG8million for Scott Parker, who Roy Hodgson wants as a replacement for Javier Mascherano, with the Argentine likely to move to Inter Milan, according to the Sunday Mirror. Manchester ... (Source: Setanta Sports 2010-08-01T16:31:32Z)

No deal, but Bigby committed to playing for Pack

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Atari Bigby's decision to wait until this week to sign his restricted free agent tender offer from the Green Bay Packers didn't accomplish its intended goal: getting a long-term contract from ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-01T05:18:39Z)

Lemaitre wins third sprint gold at European Championships

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- France's Christophe Lemaitre became the first sprinter to earn three golds at the European Championships after helping France win the 4x100 relay title on Sunday. Lemaitre ran the ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-01T20:06:16Z)

Jessica Simpson Tweets Make-Out Session Pictures

Jessica Simpson just tweeted a pictures of her make-out session with her new boyfrined Eric Johnson! @JessicaSimpson tweeted the phot above and wrote, "Romance 101..getting kissed by my Yalie...me not lookin' so smart ... (Source: Celebridoodle 2010-08-01T23:05:14Z)

Jessica Simpson Flaunts New Guy Pal

Serial dater Jessica Simpson has a new man on the hook, and she's got the awkward photo to prove it. Giving the paparazzi a day off, the "Dukes of Hazzard" starlet Jessica Simpson tweeted a pic of her sharing a new ... (Source: NBC Chicago 2010-08-01T17:57:25Z)

SJ firefighters union offers city new concessions

SAN JOSE, CA (KGO) -- Dozens of firefighters laid off in the South Bay this weekend are hoping they can get their jobs back. The union is proposing a last-ditch plan to save some of those positions, but is it too little ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-02T00:45:27Z)

General Motors sets initial sale price of Volt at $41,000

DETROIT -- General Motors Co. said Tuesday the price of its Chevrolet Volt electric car will start at $41,000 when it goes on sale in November. While that is about $8,000 more than its closest rival, the Nissan Leaf, GM ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-07-27T23:54:07Z)

Top 10 Free-Kick Takers Still on the Transfer Market

With all of the major European clubs now just around a month away from starting off their season, many of these will be looking to get a player who could take some major free kicks throughout the season as they look to ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-25T02:20:50Z)

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson: Smoochin' Sweeties

Happily showing off her new main squeeze, Jessica Simpson has taken to Twitter to post a shot of herself and boyfriend Eric Johnson sharing a sweet smooch. Not afraid of displaying a little PDA now and then, the "Dukes ... (Source: The Gossip Girls 2010-08-01T16:38:41Z)

Comparing Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt electric cars

NEW YORK – Nissan's new electric car will cost just over $25,000 when it goes on sale in the U.S. in December, aiming to bring gasoline-free technology within reach of mainstream drivers. The Leaf, a four ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-27T22:42:32Z)

Goodson Becomes Latest Panthers RB to Get Hurt, Fbn

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers are running out of backs. Mike Goodson became the latest casualty when he limped off the field groaning in pain with a left ankle injury following a carry during a ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-01T23:48:11Z)

Puyol wants to help Spain defend European title

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has decided to keep playing for World Cup champion Spain for at least another two years. Puyol says on his Web site that he wants to help Spain defend ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-01T21:53:39Z)

Packers open training camp

GREEN BAY (AP) - Atari Bigby's decision to wait until this week to sign his restricted free agent tender offer from the Green Bay Packers didn't accomplish its intended goal: getting a long-term contract from the team ... (Source: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 2010-08-01T14:01:12Z)

Ticket sales lagging for Inter Milan-Manchester City 'friendly'

A year after more than 72,000 soccer fans packed M&T Bank Stadium to watch Chelsea play AC Milan, ticket sales for a July 31 "friendly" between two other high-profile European teams have been slow, officials ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-22T00:44:11Z)

Biz Break: Leaf vs. Chevy Volt: Nissan, GM in electric-car battle

Today: GM and Nissan reveal more sales and price details for the electric Leaf and Volt. Solar upstart Solyndra replaces its CEO. Apple unveils new Macs and other products. Leaf vs. Volt General Motors today ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-27T20:12:12Z)

Madonna turns film-maker for Wallis Simpson movie

Madonna has been seen 'barking orders' at a film crew as she works on her feature film directorial debut, W.E., according to reports. Pop Queen Madonna was pictured leaving the Central London nightclub just after 1 am ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-07-21T12:48:21Z)

First round of laid off SJ firefighters turn in gear

SAN JOSE, CA (KGO) -- It's a somber day in the history of San Jose. For the first time ever San Jose firefighters are turning in their gear. They are the first casualties of dozens of layoffs taking place through the ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-30T18:28:26Z)

Jessica Simpson Replacing Kara DioGuardi On 'American Idol'?

Idol 's Simpson pick looking very possible. Jessica Simpson's the hottest search of the morning with rumors pinging that she's about to step on as the new judge of American Idol . Here's the question: with Kara DioGuardi ... (Source: Limelife 2010-07-28T23:52:55Z)

Critic's Notebook: Rearranging 'American Idol' -- and losing Kara DioGuardi's ...

In recent days, "American Idol" came to resemble one of those 1970s disaster movies in which half the horror — and, let's face it, most of the fun — came from betting on which star would be picked off next. The ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-01T22:58:04Z)

Madonna's Gang Hits Up A Paris Fair

Madonna 's four children, daughter Lourdes , 13, Rocco , almost 10, David , 5, and Mercy , 4, spent the day yesterday (July 31) at the fair in Paris' Jardin des Tuileres. The childrens' nannies, along with ... (Source: celebritybabyscoop 2010-08-02T00:45:27Z)

Inter Milan brass taking massive gamble with Balotelli sale

With reports surfacing that Inter Milan are prepared to transfer Mario Balotelli to Manchester City for a fee in the range of 30 million Euros, the young star's tumultuous time with the club seems to be at an ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-07-26T20:13:23Z)

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