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Deals of the Hour / August 2, 2010, 11:40 am

Ex-All-Stars shipped in baseball's deadline deals

Former All-Stars Jake Westbrook, Ted Lilly, Ryan Ludwick and Kerry Wood were traded Saturday as pennant contenders played a game of beat-the-clock. Lance Berkman went to the World Series champion New York ... (Source: The State 2010-07-31T23:49:22Z)

Pat Caputo: Each practice Suh misses, not only hurts the Lions, but himself (with ...

Hey, it's just a couple days. But make no mistake about it,.if first-round draft pick Ndamukong Suh misses much of the Lions' training camp - especially if he misses all of it - there will be a tremendous ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-02T16:16:01Z)

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

Aug. 2 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0900 GMT on Monday. (For Reuters columns on deals, click on [DEALTALK/] ** BP Plc ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-02T09:13:41Z)

Oswalt's Philly debut a dud; Berkman headed to NYY

Former All-Stars Jake Westbrook, Ted Lilly and Ryan Ludwick got traded Saturday as pennant contenders played a game of beat-the-clock, while the New York Yankees completed their big deal for slugger Lance ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-31T19:17:21Z)

New York Giants sign top two draft picks

The Giants announced late Saturday night that first-round choice Jason Pierre-Paul signed a multi-year contract just hours after second-round choice Linval Joseph signed his contract. The deals came less than ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-08-02T09:20:51Z)

China's Geely now owns Swedish carmaker Volvo

BEIJING — Geely Holding Group completed its acquisition of Ford Motor Co .'s Volvo unit Monday in a $1.5 billion deal that gives the small but ambitious Chinese automaker a global brand and huge management ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-02T13:24:13Z)

Lions rookie Ndamukong Suh won't demand more than Sam Bradford

ALLEN PARK -- It appears a deal might be worked out soon between the Detroit Lions and Ndamukong Suh, the second overall pick in the draft. After several reports that Suh's agent, Eugene Parker, wanted more ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-08-01T19:30:29Z)

Steelers K Reed won't get multiyear deal (AP)

Steelers kicker Jeff Reed isn't happy after learning he won't be signed to the multiyear contract he expected after being designated as the team's franchise player. The Steelers told Reed earlier in the year they wanted ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-08-02T02:18:30Z)

Blackhawks sign Turco to replace Niemi

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: Peoria Journal Star 2010-08-02T17:41:55Z)

Colts' Wayne, Mathis show up to camp before deadline

ANDERSON, Ind. -- Reggie Wayne ditched the flashy training-camp entrance and sneaked in without saying a word. Just like the Indianapolis Colts wanted it. Wayne, Peyton Manning 's favorite receiver, and Pro ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-02T18:17:43Z)

Seattle Seahawks agree to deal with No. 14 pick Earl Thomas

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have reached an agreement with safety Earl Thomas, one of their two first-round draft picks. A person familiar with the deal says it's a five-year contract worth $21.1 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-01T05:25:48Z)

Ndamukong Suh's Agent Concedes Deal Will Be Worth Less Than Sam Bradford's

The hot topic since last night has been the rumor that Ndamukong Suh wants to get paid more than Sam Bradford did and that that is the cause of Suh's holdout. The rumor first came onto the scene when Tom Kowalski wrote ... (Source: Pride of Detroit 2010-08-01T16:31:32Z)

Ford and Geely Close Volvo Deal

Ford Motor said Monday that it had completed the sale of its Swedish unit Volvo to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group . Geely paid $1.3 billion cash for the carmaker, issued a $200 million note payable to Ford, and further ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-02T11:15:22Z)

Seahawks reach deal with 14th overall pick Earl Thomas with $12.3M guaranteed

The Seattle Seahawks reached contract terms with first-round pick Earl Thomas late Saturday night. Thomas, a safety selected 14th overall, was the second of the Seahawks' two first-round choices. OT Russell ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-02T01:21:14Z)

Blackhawks reach deal with G Turco, lose G Niemi as overhaul of Stanley Cup champs ...

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a one-year deal with Marty Turco on Monday, settling on a veteran goaltender to replace Stanley Cup hero Antti Niemi. General manager Stan Bowman said the team ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-02T17:56:14Z)

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)

Deadline deals: Westbrook to Cardinals, Ludwick to Padres, Lilly to Dodgers, Berkman ...

Former All-Stars Jake Westbrook, Ted Lilly and Ryan Ludwick got traded Saturday as pennant contenders played a game of beat-the-clock, while the New York Yankees completed their big deal for slugger Lance Berkman. Chad ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-07-31T19:10:12Z)

Rookie Jerry Hughes signs 5-year deal with Colts

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a five-year deal with first-round draft pick Jerry Hughes. The agent for the defensive end from TCU confirmed the deal through an e-mail to The Associated Press ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-02T17:56:14Z)

Colts, first-round pick Jerry Hughes agree on contract deal

ANDERSON, Ind. – Rookie defensive end Jerry Hughes missed the Indianapolis Colts' training camp opener this morning, but his absence apparently will be brief. Hughes has agreed to a five-year deal ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-08-02T18:17:43Z)

Ford Completes Sale of Volvo to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group

Ford Motor ( F ) announced Monday that it has completed the sale of Volvo, its Swedish unit, to China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. Geely put up $1.3 billion cash for Volvo and issued a note worth $200 million, Ford ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-08-02T16:30:20Z)

Rookie DE Hughes signs 5-year deal with Colts

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a five-year deal with first-round draft pick Jerry Hughes. The agent for the defensive end from TCU confirmed the deal through an e-mail to The Associated Press ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-02T18:03:24Z)

First-rounder Pierre-Paul signs deal with Giants

ALBANY, N.Y. -- The New York Giants are going to training camp with all their draft picks signed. The Giants announced late Saturday night that first-round choice Jason Pierre-Paul signed a multi-year contract just hours ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-01T02:48:19Z)

UPDATE 1-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

Aug. 2 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 1400 GMT on Monday. (For Reuters columns on deals, click on [DEALTALK/] ** BP Plc ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-08-02T14:14:20Z)

NFL: Steelrs' Reed unhappy with lack of multiyear deal

LATROBE - Steelers kicker Jeff Reed isn't happy after learning he won't be signed to the multiyear contract he expected after being designated as the team's franchise player. The Steelers told Reed earlier in ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-08-02T15:25:55Z)

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)

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)

UPDATE 2-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest

BANGALORE Aug 2 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Monday: * BP Plc ( BP.L ) has asked Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund to raise its share in the company to 3 ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-02T08:59:22Z)

New York Giants sign top pick Jason Pierre-Paul to deal with $11.6M guaranteed

The New York Giants signed top draft choice Jason Pierre-Paul on Saturday, one day before the team reports to training camp. The 15th overall pick in April's draft, Pierre-Paul, a defensive end, reached a five ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-01T04:21:23Z)

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)

Seahawks News: No Deal Yet for Okung; Hill Has More Legal Troubles

The Seattle Seahawks top picks Russell Okung and Earl Thomas were nowhere to be found as rookies reported to camp on Thursday night. Both players' agents said they were hopeful their clients would be on the ... (Source: KHQ Right Now 2010-07-30T19:25:42Z)

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