Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 24, 2010, 9:40 am

Israeli police recommend former Prime Minister Olmert should stand trial for ...

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police have recommended that former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stand trial on corruption charges for his role in a real estate deal during his time as Jerusalem mayor a decade ago ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-23T14:03:45Z)

Off and running: Usain Bolt's deal with Puma makes him track and field's highest-paid ...

LONDON (AP) — The world's fastest man signed the fattest contract in track and field history Tuesday, with Usain Bolt extending his Puma sponsorship through 2013. The world-record holder at 100 and 200 meters will be ... (Source: WHNT-TV 2010-08-24T14:38:21Z)

Bolt, Puma agree to richest track sponsorship deal

LONDON — The world's fastest man signed the fattest contract in track and field history Tuesday, with Usain Bolt extending his Puma sponsorship through 2013. The world-record holder at 100 and 200 meters ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-24T15:21:18Z)

Kwame Brown, Michael Jordan reunite; Brown agrees to 1-year, $1.3 million deal with ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The draft decision helped define both men in harsh terms: Michael Jordan was a failed executive, Kwame Brown a bust as a player. Now, nine years after Jordan took Brown with the No. 1 overall ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-24T15:35:37Z)

Tacoma Rainiers 2010 Playoff Series

Due to the $30 million renovation of Cheney Stadium during the offseason, the Tacoma Rainiers have inked a deal with the Seattle Mariners to play the Pacific Coast League Conference Playoffs at Safeco Field ... (Source: MiLB.com 2010-08-23T19:25:52Z)

Obama's Afghan withdrawal date bolsters enemy

WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's July 2011 date to start withdrawing troops from Afghanistan has given a morale boost to Taliban insurgents, who believe they can wait out NATO forces ... (Source: Vision Insights and New Horizons 2010-08-24T16:04:15Z)

U.K. Prime Minister Cameron Is Father for Fourth Time

(Updates with Cameron comments starting in fourth paragraph.) Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron became a father for the fourth time after his wife Samantha gave birth to a daughter ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-24T15:35:37Z)

USOC optimistic about financing deal

SINGAPORE -- The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee says he's optimistic he can reach an agreement with the IOC about financing future games. USOC chief executive Scott Blackmun says in an interview that ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-24T00:40:50Z)

US to spend $1.3 billion on Afghanistan bases

The Pentagon is embarking on a major base construction effort in Afghanistan even as Obama administration and military officials are making it clear that the US "surge" will last well past the July 11 deadline for ... (Source: World Socialist Web Site 2010-08-24T15:21:18Z)

Free agent Kwame Brown, Michael Jordan to reunite in Charlotte

Kwame Brown has found a new home. But he will play for a familiar face. Marc Stein of ESPN.com is reporting that Brown has agreed to a one-year veteran's minimum deal to play for the Charlotte Bobcats. The ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-08-24T15:21:18Z)

NFL Preseason 2010: Five Reasons the New York Jets Need Darrelle Revis

It is hard to say whether the Jets need Revis, or whether Revis needs the Jets. Both are playing hard to get. To Revis, he is the best corner in the NFL and needs to be paid like it. To the Jets, Revis needs to fulfill ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-17T17:45:36Z)

Israel police recommend Ehud Olmert's indictment over corruption

Jerusalem: Israel police has recommended the indictment of disgraced former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who had to quit after a string of graft charges, including a property deal described as the nation's biggest scandal ... (Source: Zee News 2010-08-23T17:45:39Z)

Former Executive to Buy Resorts Atlantic City Casino

HADDONFIELD, N.J.—A casino regulator who became a casino executive has struck a deal to buy Atlantic City's first legal casino in a move that could offer some optimism that the struggling gambling mecca can ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-23T18:42:55Z)

Mangold's Deal Could Drive Bigger Wedge Between Jets and Revis

Let the spinning begin. Now that New York Jets center Nick Mangold has his contract extension and also has weighed in on his thought process behind agreeing to the deal, the Darrelle Revis holdout is certain ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-08-24T13:55:24Z)

Continued: USOC says scheduling conflicts keep some top American athletes from Youth ...

SINGAPORE - The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee on Tuesday blamed scheduling conflicts for the Americans' woeful performance in the inaugural Youth Olympics, where their gold medal tally is less than ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-24T15:28:27Z)

Darrelle Revis Holdout Overshadowing New Jets Additions

After all the hype surrounding the New York Jets ' high-profile offseason additions like LaDanian Tomlinson, Jason Taylor and Santonio Holmes , all it took for the hoopla to wear off was for Darrelle Revis to ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-08-16T20:09:58Z)

Former exec to buy Resorts Atlantic City casino

A casino regulator who became a casino executive has struck a deal to buy Atlantic City's first legal casino in a move that could offer some optimism that the struggling gambling mecca can be revived.Dennis Gomes, the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-24T13:48:14Z)

Australia: Labor and Liberal vie to form minority government

Negotiations have begun between the independent and Greens parliamentarians, and Labor Prime Minister Julia Gillard and opposition leader Tony Abbott, for the formation of a minority government. Neither the Labor Party ... (Source: World Socialist Web Site 2010-08-24T07:57:29Z)

Townhall News Israel police: Former PM Olmert should stand trial

Israeli police have recommended that former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stand trial on corruption charges for his role in a real estate deal during his time as Jerusalem mayor a decade ago. Police said on ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-23T14:03:45Z)

Australian PM asks independents to save government

Prime Minister Julia Gillard says no major party has won a majority of parliamentary seats in this weekend's general elections and that she has started negotiating with independent lawmakers in an effort to cling to ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-22T05:36:41Z)

Rainiers Set to Play First Playoff Series at Safeco Field

Tacoma, WA -Due to the $30 million renovation of Cheney Stadium during the offseason, the Tacoma Rainiers have inked a deal with the Seattle Mariners to play the Pacific Coast League Conference Playoffs at Safeco Field ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-08-23T19:33:01Z)

UK prime minister announces birth of baby girl

British Prime Minister David Cameron's wife gave birth to a baby girl Tuesday, while the couple were away from London on their summer vacation. Cameron's office said the baby was born at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-24T14:52:40Z)

USOC optimistic on financing deal with IOC

SINGAPORE (AP): The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee said Tuesday that he's optimistic he can reach an agreement with the International Olympic Committee about financing future games, helped by ten-year sponsorship ... (Source: star.com.my 2010-08-24T10:42:08Z)

Rainiers could host playoff games at Safeco Field

With a $30 million renovation of Cheney Stadium set to begin as soon as the regular season ends, the Tacoma Rainiers have signed a deal with the Mariners to play their potential Pacific Coast League playoff ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-08-23T20:44:36Z)

Samantha Cameron, Wife of U.K. Prime Minister, Gives Birth to a Daughter

U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has become a father for the fourth time, after his wife Samantha gave birth to a daughter during their summer vacation in Cornwall, southwest England. Cameron, 43, and ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-24T13:55:24Z)

Former executive strikes a deal to buy Resorts Atlantic City, the city's 1st casino

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A former Atlantic City casino executive has a deal to buy Resorts Atlantic City, the first casino to open in the struggling gambling hot spot. Dennis Gomes' company, Gomes Gaming ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-23T15:22:29Z)

Australian PM rules out deals on mining tax law

Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Thursday ruled out compromising her mining tax plans in deals with opposition lawmakers if she wins Australia's election, which she described as "a cliffhanger." FINE LINE ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-19T06:08:53Z)

Kwame Brown hooks up with Michael Jordan again

Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is bringing back what's considered his worst move as a basketball executive: Kwame Brown. The Bobcats on Monday agreed on a one-year deal with Brown -- a relatively ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-24T13:26:46Z)

No major handover to Afghans before October 2011: US

WASHINGTON (AFP) – A US general said Afghan forces will not be ready to take over security duties from NATO-led troops for at least another year, three months after a scheduled start of a US withdrawal. The United ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-24T04:29:54Z)

Puma deal makes Usain Bolt highest-paid track athlete

LONDON—The world's fastest man signed the fattest track and field contract ever Tuesday, with Usain Bolt extending his sponsorship with Puma through 2013. The world-record holder at both the 100 and 200 metres will ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-08-24T15:21:18Z)

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