Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 1, 2010, 9:40 pm

Disney reaches deal for Miramax

At long last, the Walt Disney Co. has reached a deal to sell Miramax Films to an investor group led by construction magnate Ron Tutor and Colony Capital. Deal calls for the Filmyard Holdings to pay more than $ ... (Source: Variety 2010-07-30T06:03:58Z)

Mathews gets $15M guaranteed in deal

SAN DIEGO -- 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 ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-01T20:49:13Z)

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)

Dodgers' pickups excited to join team

Ted Lilly and Octavio Dotel have played for Torre, and Ryan Theriot said he couldn't wait for the chance, which he would get in a few hours as the Dodgers' new starting second baseman, taking the job of Blake ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-08-02T02:18:30Z)

DUNN DEAL: Climber gets 500th Rainier summit

At 6:10 this morning George Dunn stepped onto the 14,411-foot summit of Mount Rainier and into the record books. The 56-year-old guide and director of Ashford's International Mountain Guides became the first ... (Source: TheNewsTribune.com (blog) 2010-07-31T19:24:31Z)

He's halfway to 1,000 summits

At 6:10 a.m., Dunn became the first person to reach the 14,411-foot summit of Mount Rainier 500 times. "It was a little spicy," said International Mountain Guides' Tye Chapman, relaying a satellite phone message ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-01T07:06:01Z)

1 day after signing contract, rookie safety Eric Berry is in Chiefs camp

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. The kid wore a "KC Chiefs" logo on his cap and a worshipful look on his face. "Wow! Eric Berry can do anything!" he exclaimed, so excited his dad reached over to make sure he wouldn't fall out ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-31T20:36:06Z)

Done deal? Jaguars, agent for DT Alualu disagree to whether player agreed to 5-year ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars believe they have an agreement for a contract with first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu. His agent says not so fast. The Jaguars announced Sunday night that they and ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-02T03:44:24Z)

Rob Lowe an investor in Miramax deal

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Actor Rob Lowe has confirmed that he is involved with the acquisition of Miramax Films from Walt Disney Co. by construction magnate Ronald Tutor, investment firm Colony ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-31T03:25:18Z)

AP source: Jets sign 1st-round pick Kyle Wilson

NEW YORK (AP) - The Jets signed cornerback Kyle Wilson, the team's first-round draft pick, to a five-year, $13 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday night. The person ... (Source: Wrcbtv.com 2010-08-01T16:02:54Z)

Blake DeWitt comes up big in opener with Cubs

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS)-Sikeston native Blake DeWitt wasted little time making a good impression on his new team. DeWitt started at 2nd base for the Chicago Cubs Sunday and went 3-4 driving in one run in an 8-7 loss at ... (Source: KFVS12 2010-08-02T01:06:55Z)

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)

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)

Jets sign top pick Wilson

The Jets signed cornerback Kyle Wilson, the team's first-round draft pick, to a five-year, $13 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday night. The person ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-01T15:55:44Z)

Smoak sent down, Bradley put on DL

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Mariners made some roster moves on Saturday, but it had nothing to do with the non-waiver Trade Deadline. While several other Major League organizations were busy making trades, the Mariners ... (Source: Seattle Mariners 2010-08-01T05:32:58Z)

Dodgers trying to get Ted Lilly from Cubs

SAN FRANCISCO - On the eve of the non-waiver trade deadline, the Los Angeles Dodgers remained in conversations with the Chicago Cubs about a potential deal for left-hander Ted Lilly, according to multiple ... (Source: Victoria Advocate 2010-07-31T04:36:53Z)

500 times on top of Rainier

George Dunn climbs Mount Rainier for the 498th time as he leads a group of scouts and their fathers on July 8. The group is on a switchback climbing Panorama Point on the way to Camp Muir. Dunn has been a ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-08-01T16:38:41Z)

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 terms (Source: Forbes 2010-07-31T02:56:40Z)

Report: Former Boise State star Wilson, Jets reach agreement

The Jets signed cornerback Kyle Wilson, the team's first-round draft pick, to a five-year, $13 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday night. The person ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-01T05:54:26Z)

Disney sells Miramax for $660M to Ron Tutor/Colony Capital-led investor group

LOS ANGELES/BANGALORE--Walt Disney Co said on Friday it had sold film studio Miramax for about $660 million to an investor group, ending months of talks between the media group and various bidders. The sale of Miramax ... (Source: New York Post 2010-07-30T07:22:43Z)

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)

Cubs trade Lilly, Theriot to Dodgers

ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine had reported earlier Saturday that the deal was in place but that money was a concern for the Dodgers, who were reluctant to take on significant additional salary. The Cubs are ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-31T23:35:03Z)

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)

Mariners make no trades, but plenty of moves

Unable to pull off a trade deadline deal, the Seattle Mariners made a four-player trade with themselves today - recalling Matt Tuiasosopo and Sean White from Tacoma, sending Justin Smoak to the Rainiers and ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-31T23:49:22Z)

Tyson Alualu's agent say deal not done

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars believe they have an agreement for a contract with first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu . His agent says not so fast. The Jaguars announced Sunday night that they ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-02T03:37:15Z)

Mathews gets US$25M deal from Chargers

SAN DIEGO - A person familiar with the deal says running back Ryan Mathews has signed a five-year, US$25.65 million contract with the San Diego Chargers, with just more than $15 million in guaranteed money. The person ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-08-01T20:42:04Z)

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)

Torre expects Dodgers deal before deadline

SAN DIEGO -- From Roy Oswalt to Ted Lilly, the Dodgers have been linked in trade talks to just about every pitcher known to be on the market. No deal appears imminent, although manager Joe Torre is convinced ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-07-28T02:31:36Z)

Mariners send first baseman Justin Smoak to Tacoma Rainiers

Unable to pull off a trade deadline deal, the Seattle Mariners made a four-player trade with themselves today - recalling Matt Tuiasosopo and Sean White from Tacoma, sending Justin Smoak to the Rainiers and ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-31T21:40:31Z)

Jaguars, Alualu's agent disagree on whether deal done

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars believe they have an agreement for a contract with first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu . His agent says not so fast. The Jaguars announced Sunday night that they and Alualu ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-02T03:37:15Z)

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