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Deals of the Hour / August 2, 2010, 1:39 am

Steelers kicker unhappy with his contract

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 the ... (Source: Tribune-Democrat 2010-08-02T03:08:37Z)

Giants sign top two picks

Albany, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Giants have signed defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, their first round draft choice, and defensive tackle Linval Joseph, their second round choice. No terms of the deals were ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-08-01T01:08:06Z)

Pete Carroll: Russell Okung deal needs to get done

RENTON, Wash. — Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says it's time for Russell Okung 's agents to act now that the No. 6 overall draft pick has missed the first three practices of training camp. Carroll said Sunday after his ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-02T03:15:46Z)

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)

Jags say they have deal with No. 10 pick Alualu; agent disagrees

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu have agreed on a five-year contract, getting the California defensive tackle on his way to camp after a four-day holdout ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-02T04:41:40Z)

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 2010-08-02T06:43:22Z)

Ryan Mathews gets $25 million deal from Chargers

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Running back Ryan Mathews signed a 5-year, $25.65 million contract with the San Diego Chargers, with just more than $15 million in guaranteed money. Mathews is the heir apparent to LaDainian Tomlinson ... (Source: KIONrightnow.com 2010-08-02T07:40:38Z)

Sam Bradford signs record deal with Rams

ST. LOUIS — No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams on Friday night, with $50 million in guaranteed money. The Rams and the former Oklahoma ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-31T02:28:02Z)

Wendy's Bandit Calls, Complains About Skimpy Haul

ATLANTA (AP) — Police say a man who robbed a fast-food restaurant with a gun was so mad about the amount of loot that he called back twice to complain. The man walked up to the drive-through window of an Atlanta Wendy ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-08-01T22:50:55Z)

Keith Bulluck era ends with Titans

Longtime Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck is moving on to the New York Giants. Bulluck on Saturday reached a deal with Giants, ending his 10-year run with the team that drafted him in the first round in 2000 ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-07-24T23:21:53Z)

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 great ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-02T05:31:47Z)

College Sports Capsules: Former UNM asst. coach sues over altercation

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A former assistant football coach has sued the University of New Mexico and coach Mike Locksley over an altercation between the two men last year. J.B. Gerald filed the lawsuit ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-01T10:55:05Z)

Police: Wendy's robber complains about skimpy haul

Police say a man who robbed a fast-food restaurant with a gun was so mad about the amount of loot that he called back twice to complain. The man walked up to the drive-through window of an Atlanta Wendy's late Saturday ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-01T19:44:48Z)

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)

Fans in camp helping Chiefs train

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 _ relaxed ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2010-08-01T23:41:01Z)

Police: Wendy's robber complains about skimpy haul

A TLANTA - Police say a man who robbed a fast-food restaurant with a gun was so mad about the amount of loot that he called back twice to complain. The man walked up to the drive-through window of an Atlanta ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-01T21:39:20Z)

Thomas signs; only Okung absent

Renton – The blow delivered by safety Earl Thomas wasn't enough to knock John Carlson over, but it achieved the desired effect by jarring the ball loose. Carroll tells agents for unsigned Okung to act Seahawks coach ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-02T08:02:06Z)

Former UNM asst. coach sues over altercation

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A former assistant football coach has sued the University of New Mexico and coach Mike Locksley over an altercation between the two men last year. J.B. Gerald filed the lawsuit Friday in U ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-31T21:47:41Z)

Carroll tells agents for unsigned Okung to act

RENTON, Wash. -- Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says it's time for Russell Okung's agents to act now that the No. 6 overall draft pick has missed the first three practices of training camp. Carroll said Sunday ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-02T00:59:46Z)

Bulluck thanks Titans in large, colorful way

Former Tennessee linebacker Keith Bulluck is thanking fans for their support. The 10-year veteran signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants a week ago. He took out a full-page, color ad Sunday in The Tennessean ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-02T07:26:19Z)

Billy Sims to Sam Bradford: NFL rookie pay is ridiculous

Imagine an accounting firm hiring a baby-faced newbie fresh from his graduation ceremony. The newbie reports for day one and introduces himself to his co-workers as the reason none of them will get raises this ... (Source: The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com (blog) 2010-08-01T19:51:57Z)

Giants reach deal with top pick

The Giants will start training camp at full force, as last night they signed first-round pick Jason Pierre-Paul to secure all their draft picks. Pierre-Paul, a pass-rushing defensive end from South Florida, got a five ... (Source: New York Post 2010-08-01T15:34:16Z)

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)

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: FOX News 2010-08-01T21:03:32Z)

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)

Ex-Tennessee Titan Keith Bulluck's agent says team never called

Longtime Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck is moving on to the New York Giants. Bulluck reached a deal Saturday with the Giants, ending his 10-year run with the team that drafted him in the first round in 2000 ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-07-24T23:57:40Z)

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)

Giants, Pierre-Paul agree to terms on five-year, $20 million deal

The New York Giants agreed to terms with first-round pick Jason Pierre-Paul Saturday, according to a league source. Pierre-Paul, the 15th overall pick out South Florida, will receive a contract worth $20.05 ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-01T01:22:25Z)

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)

Former UNM assistant football coach sues Locksley, school over altercation last year

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A former assistant football coach has sued the University of New Mexico and coach Mike Locksley over an altercation between the two men last year. J.B. Gerald filed the lawsuit Friday in U.S ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-01T18:33:13Z)

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