Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 2, 2010, 10:39 am

Colts owner still prepared to give Manning richest deal in NFL

ANDERSON, Ind. Colts owner Jim Irsay says he still plans to make Peyton Manning the NFL's highest-paid player, even if that requires putting the franchise tag on the four-time league MVP next season. Manning has one more ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

Home fans a big boost for Chiefs at camp

St. Joseph -- 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 -- relatively ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-02T11:29:41Z)

Blackhawks sign goalie Turco, expected to cut Niemi

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran goaltender Marty Turco, a move that means Stanley Cup hero Antti Niemi is gone. General manager Stan Bowman says the team expects "immediate ... (Source: Rockford Register-Star 2010-08-02T16:58:58Z)

Jags, Alualu's agent disagree on whether deal done

(AP) 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 ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-08-02T06:43:22Z)

Fire sweeps old age home in South Africa, 18 dead

Eighteen elderly people died in their when a fire swept through their old age and frail care center outside of Johannesburg, South African emergency services said Monday, as investigators began digging through the rubble ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-02T15:25:55Z)

Blackhawks sign goaltender Marty Turco

CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran goaltender Marty Turco (notes) , a move that means Stanley Cup hero Antti Niemi (notes) is gone. General manager Stan Bowman says the team ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-02T16:51:49Z)

Red Sea ports of Eilat, Aqaba hit by rocket fire

At least five rockets were on Monday fired towards the southern Israeli beach resort of Eilat, causing no casualties in Israel but injuring four in the Jordanian port of Aqaba, officials said. Israeli police ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-02T08:23:35Z)

With fans able to come to training camp, Chiefs getting big boost in Haley's second ...

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: Washington Examiner 2010-08-02T14:07:10Z)

Jaguars, top pick finally agree to 5-year deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu have finally agreed on a five-year contract worth $28 million, ending the defensive tackle's brief holdout and getting him on his way to training camp. The ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

Colts still plan to reward Peyton Manning

ANDERSON, Ind. -- Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay says he still plans to make Peyton Manning the NFL's highest-paid player, even if that requires putting the franchise tag on the four-time league MVP next ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-02T17:06:08Z)

Colts arrive at training camp

ANDERSON — Reigning MVP Peyton Manning is ready to get back to work. He still would have preferred one more lighthearted moment with his old buddy, Reggie Wayne, before focusing on football. Manning ... (Source: Star-Press 2010-08-02T14:57:17Z)

18 die in fire at old age home in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Emergency services in South Africa say 18 elderly people died when a fire swept through their old age and frail care centre outside of Johannesburg. Paramedics say another 84 people were ... (Source: CTV 2010-08-02T12:12:38Z)

Firefighters taking food donations

Fire stations in 12 Connecticut communities will be the collection centers for a statewide "Day of Caring & Compassion" on Saturday to help replenish the state's two main food banks. Gov. M. Jodi Rell is asking residents ... (Source: TheDay 2010-08-01T07:56:08Z)

Soccer great Marquez leaves Barcelona appears headed to NY Red Bulls

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: Morris County Daily Record 2010-07-31T20:43:15Z)

Rocket Aimed at Israel Kills Taxi Driver in Jordan

(Aug. 2) -- A rocket thought to have been aimed at the southernmost Israeli city of Eilat smashed into Jordan's Red Sea port of Aqaba today, killing a taxi driver and injuring four others, according to Jordanian and ... (Source: AOL News 2010-08-02T14:07:10Z)

Reed rips Steelers over contract

The Steelers told Reed earlier in the year they wanted to work out an extended contract. Any chance that deal would get done apparently ended when right tackle Willie Colon was injured in June and Flozell Adams signed ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-08-02T16:01:42Z)

Clausen gets $2.53M in guarantees in deal with Panthers

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- The Carolina Panthers have come to terms with quarterback Jimmy Clausen on a four-year contract that includes $2.53 million in guarantees, ensuring they'll have no rookie holdouts at the start of ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-29T10:08:32Z)

NFL: Panthers, Clausen reach deal

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Carolina Panthers signed quarterback Jimmy Clausen to a four-year contract that includes $2.53 million in guarantees on Wednesday, ensuring they'll have no rookie holdouts for the start of ... (Source: Salisbury Post 2010-07-29T04:17:47Z)

18 die when fire sweeps old age home in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG -- Emergency services in South Africa say 18 elderly people died when a fire swept through their old age and frail care center outside of Johannesburg. Paramedics say another 84 people were ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-02T10:46:45Z)

Chicago Blackhawks sign G Turco to one-year deal as overhaul of Stanley Cup champs ...

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran goaltender Marty Turco, a move that means Stanley Cup hero Antti Niemi (AN'-tee nee-YEH'-mee) is gone. General manager Stan Bowman says the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp: Opening Weekend Camp Report

A hot July afternoon driving down Route 30 toward Latrobe can mean only one thing: Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. It is a journey that thousands of Steelers fans from around the country make each summer. Some, in ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

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 2010-08-02T05:03:09Z)

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)

Firefighters across the state taking in donations for food banks

HARTFORD (AP) — Firefighters across Connecticut are taking in donations to help replenish the state's two main food banks. Fire stations in 12 communities are serving as collection centers for Saturday's ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-08-01T05:11:29Z)

Steelers Reportedly Sign Flozell Adams

The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly signed five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Flozell Adams to a two-year deal. Adams is needed on the offensive line after starting right tackle Willie Colon was lost for the season with ... (Source: KDKA 2010-07-30T01:46:16Z)

One killed as as rockets strike Aqaba, Eilat (Roundup)

Tel Aviv/Aqaba, Jordan - Five rockets struck the Jordanian port of Aqaba and the vicinity of the neighbouring Israeli city of Eilat Monday morning, fatally injuring one person and wounding five others in Aqaba, but ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-08-02T14:50:07Z)

Mexican defender Rafael Marquez leaves Barcelona, appears headed to Red Bulls

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 Soccer City in ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-02T08:30:44Z)

Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez to join Thierry Henry at New York Red Bulls on four-year deal

Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez is to join Thierry Henry at New York Red Bulls on a four-year contract, Goal.com can exclusively reveal. The 31-year old defender had eyed a move to Major League Soccer before playing at ... (Source: goal.com 2010-07-23T22:04:19Z)

Panthers reach deal with 2nd-round pick Clausen

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Firefighters taking in donations for food banks

HARTFORD (AP) -- Firefighters across Connecticut are taking in donations to help replenish the state's two main food banks. Fire stations in 12 communities are serving as collection centers for Saturday's statewide "Day ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-01T02:12:32Z)

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