Deals of the Hour

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

UPDATE 1-NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on August 2

HELSINKI, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The following stocks may be affected by newspaper reports and other factors on Monday: ERICSSON The world's number one mobile network gear maker said it has won a broadband deal ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-02T06:43:22Z)

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)

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)

Tennessee Titans, Derrick Morgan agree to 5-year deal

The Titans confirmed late Saturday that first-round draft pick Derrick Morgan had agreed to terms on what is believed to be a five-year contract. Financial terms were not released, but the deal is probably a ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-01T22:36:36Z)

Keith Bulluck reaches deal with Giants

NASHVILLE — 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 ... (Source: Daily News Journal 2010-07-25T07:57:16Z)

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)

Pete Carroll to agents for Seahawks' unsigned top pick Russell Okung: 'Pick up the ...

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 ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-02T00:38:17Z)

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)

Tennessee Titans' Derrick Morgan sits out first practice with injury

He was so excited about the prospect of signing his first professional contract that defensive end Derrick Morgan spent five hours at Baptist Park on Saturday, just waiting for the final details of his deal to ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-02T07:12:00Z)

MLB Power Rankings Week 18: Which Teams Still Have Hope?

The trade deadline has passed and rosters are starting to become finalized as the calendar turns to August. Plenty of waiver wire transactions will be made but rosters are mostly set. Teams like the Angels and Dodgers ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-02T08:30:44Z)

NFL notebook: Aug. 2

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker was removed from the physically unable to perform list and placed on the active roster Sunday, seven months after tearing ligaments in his knee ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-08-02T04:05:53Z)

Saffold, Rams reach agreement on four-year contract

The St. Louis Rams have reached terms on a four-year deal with offensive tackle Rodger Saffold , the top pick of the second round (No. 33 overall), a source with knowledge of the situation said. Rams rookies ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-28T18:23:39Z)

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)

Chinese Government Greenlights Geely-Volvo Sale

China's Ministry of Commerce and its National Development and Reform Commission has signed off on a deal that will let Chinese carmaker Geely to purchase Volvo from Ford for $1.8 billion. "We have received ... (Source: AutoGuide.com 2010-07-30T21:34:33Z)

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ST. LOUIS (AP) Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer and Adam Wainwright stayed unbeaten at home with seven strong innings and the go-ahead RBI for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 9-1 win against the Pittsburgh ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-02T08:30:44Z)

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)

2010 MLB Trade Rumors: Adam Dunn to Tampa Bay Rays a Done Deal?

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Tampa Bay Rays are currently the "favorites" to land the Washington Nationals first baseman Adam Dunn. Is there really another deal that makes this much sense? The Rays ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T11:47:34Z)

China's Geely completes Volvo purchase

Chinese car maker Geely Holdings formally completed its deal to buy Sweden's Volvo Cars from US auto giant Ford at a ceremony in London on Monday, official state media sources have reported. Li Shufu, chairman of both ... (Source: Local 2010-08-02T08:45:03Z)

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)

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)

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: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-02T08:09:16Z)

Fomer Titan Keith Bulluck signs with Giant

Photo By: Jonathan Mohan/2008 Free agent linebacker Keith Bulluck yesterday signed a one-year, $2.5 million dollar deal with incentives to become a member of the New York Giants. Bulluck who was drafted by the ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-25T15:28:15Z)

China OKs Volvo sale to Geely

BEIJING (AP) — Geely Holding Group has Chinese government approval to acquire Volvo Cars from Ford Motor Co., the Commerce Ministry said yesterday. Commerce officials approved the $1.8 billion deal Monday ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-07-30T19:25:42Z)

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)

Baseball Trade Deadline: Winners and Losers

It was the wildest trade weekend in a decade, with 22 trades involving 24 teams and some of the biggest players in the game. Washington slugger Adam Dunn didn't go anywhere. Neither did Toronto reliever Scott Downs. Yet ... (Source: 13 WMAZ 2010-08-01T23:48:11Z)

Tennessee Titans Agree to Terms with WR Damian Williams

That leaves first round pick Derrick Morgan as the only pick the Titans have not signed. Coach Jeff Fisher told Titans Radio that GM Mike Reinfeldt feels good about a deal with Morgan getting done soon: "He [Reinfeldt ... (Source: Music City Miracles 2010-07-31T02:28:02Z)

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)

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)

China's Geely Set to Close $1.8 Billion Volvo Buy

China's Geely will complete its $1.8 billion purchase of Ford Motor Co. 's Volvo unit on Monday, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said, capping China's biggest purchase of a foreign car maker ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-02T08:45:03Z)

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)

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