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Deals of the Hour / August 26, 2010, 4:40 pm

Saban Promises Uniform Change Will be Minor, Fbc

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama's one-game uniform switch-up won't be that big a deal. Coach Nick Saban says the changes will be "relatively insignificant." He said Thursday evening he's a traditionalist and ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-20T15:11:44Z)

Maurice Clarett Asking Judge Permission to Try Out for Omaha Nighthawks of United Football League

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Former Ohio State tailback Maurice Clarett has gotten back into the classroom. Now he wants to get back onto the football field. Clarett filed a motion with a judge asking to be allowed to ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-23T18:57:14Z)

NFL Preseason Preview - Cleveland (1-1) at Detroit (1-1)

The Detroit Lions will make their first Ford Field appearance of the 2010 preseason on Saturday evening, when they welcome the Cleveland Browns to town in the third game of the warm-up period for each club ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-26T17:27:47Z)

Judge says Rod Blagojevich retrial will be in 2011

CHICAGO (AP) â€" His own legal funds spent, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may have to make do with a discount, taxpayer-financed version of his offbeat defense at any retrial. At a Thursday hearing â ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-26T17:27:47Z)

Nationals sign Bryce Harper for $9.9M

WASHINGTON -- Bryce Harper. Stephen Strasburg . Negotiating with super-agent Scott Boras right up until the last possible second to get a deal done. The Washington Nationals are getting the hang of this whole ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-17T16:19:42Z)

West Side All-Stars season comes to an end at the Little League World Series

HAMILTON (FOX19) – The West Side All-Stars' season came to an end with a 6-4 loss to Hawaii at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Hamilton team actually jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the ... (Source: Fox 19 2010-08-26T12:48:36Z)

Ndamukong Suh ready to roll for Lions in 2010 NFL season

After serious negotiations, National Football League 2010 second draft picks Ndamukong Suh is now an official member of the Detroit Lions. Suh has agreed to play for the Lions in the next NFL season and signed a five ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-13T23:55:25Z)

RB Washington suspended indefinitely at Missouri

Wozniacki seeded No. 1 at Open; Clijsters No. 2 With Serena Williams out, Caroline Wozniacki is seeded No. 1 for US Open; Clijsters at No. 2 COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Missouri has suspended starting tailback and team captain ... (Source: KLFY.com 2010-08-26T22:35:35Z)

Hawaii, Taiwan, advance at Little League WS

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) – Matthew Campos gave Hawaii's offense one big punch, and one of inning of wildness on the mound cost Ohio a chance to move on at the Little League World Series. Called on to pinch hit ... (Source: Nashua Telegraph 2010-08-26T11:29:52Z)

Traditionalist Saban promises one-game uniform change won't be major

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama's one-game uniform switch-up won't be that big a deal. Coach Nick Saban says the changes will be "relatively insignificant." He said Thursday evening he's a traditionalist and doesn't ... (Source: WHNT-TV 2010-08-20T13:31:31Z)

West Side parents full of pride following loss in Little League World Series

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The Hamilton West Side All-Star parents went through a range of emotions during the team's season-ending 6-4 loss to Waipahu, Hawaii, at the Little League World Series on ... (Source: Journal-News 2010-08-26T16:16:12Z)

China Attaches Conditions To Novartis' Acquisition Of Alcon

BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- China's Ministry of Commerce approved Novartis AG's ( NVS ) acquisition of Alcon Inc. ( ACL ), but attached conditions to the deal in the China market, it said in a statement dated Friday ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-16T09:54:21Z)

Nationals, top pick Bryce Harper reach deal

WASHINGTON - Bryce Harper. Stephen Strasburg. Negotiating with super-agent Scott Boras right up until the last possible second to get a deal done. The Washington Nationals are getting the hang of this whole ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-08-17T06:39:53Z)

Forward Raffi Torres signs deal with Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have added depth to their roster by signing Raffi Torres. TSN of Canada reported on Wednesday that the left winger was given a one-year contract worth $1 million. Torres, 28, split the ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-25T20:56:33Z)

Continued: UFL commissioner says Omaha team must have support system in place for ...

OMAHA, Neb. - Maurice Clarett can't sign with the Omaha Nighthawks until team shows it has a support system in place for the former Ohio State star, the commissioner of the United Football League said Thursday ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-26T21:38:19Z)

Vancouver Signs Raffi Torres to One-Year Deal

Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks President & General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have signed forward Raffi Torres . Torres, 28, split the 2009-10 season with the Columbus Blue Jackets and ... (Source: hockeyfights.com 2010-08-25T21:39:30Z)

Dollar Thrifty investors try to stop takeover vote

If Dollar Thrifty accepts Avis's offer, it could have to pay Hertz as much as $49.6 million for terminating the deal, according to court filings. That includes a so-called breakup fee of $44.6 million and as much as $5 ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-26T20:48:12Z)

Detroit Lions DT Ndamukong Suh: Double-teams are 'not a big deal'

Detroit Lions defensive tackles Ndamukong Suh, right, and Joe Cohen work out during NFL football training camp in Allen Park, Mich., Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) ALLEN PARK — Ndamukong ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-17T16:48:20Z)

Canucks Ink One-Year Pact With Forward Torres

Vancouver, BC, Canada (AHN) - The Vancouver Canucks fortified their third line by signing free-agent forward Raffi Torres to a one-year deal, the team announced Wednesday. As per team policy terms of the deal were not ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-26T02:54:28Z)

Premiere of Nick Saban documentary tonight at Summit 16

BIRMINGHAM The "crimson" carpet is being rolled out here in Birmingham tonight, as Alabama coach Nick Saban hits the big screen.Preparations are underway for the premiere of "Nick Saban: Game Changer" that opens tonight ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-26T16:16:12Z)

South Africa, China Companies Agree On Banking, Energy Deals

BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- South African and Chinese companies are signing a range of deals Tuesday covering sectors including energy, banking and railways, according to a statement from a South African government ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-24T05:55:48Z)

Stars, D Grossman agree on 2-year, $3.25M deal

With Serena Williams out, Caroline Wozniacki is seeded No. 1 for US Open; Clijsters at No. 2 DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Stars have agreed to terms with defenseman Nicklas Grossman on a two-year contract worth $3.25 million ... (Source: Wave 3 2010-08-26T22:28:25Z)

Blagojevich retrial hearing might deal with dates, defense team

(AP) — A little more than a week after former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's monthslong federal corruption trial ended with jurors deadlocked on all but one charge, the first steps are being taken toward doing it all ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-08-26T14:43:08Z)

Nationals, top pick Bryce Harper agree at $9.9M

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Agreeing to a $9.9 million, five-year deal with No. 1 draft choice Bryce Harper seconds before the deadline was such a big deal, Washington Nationals president Stan ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-18T05:12:48Z)

Prosecutors won't retry Rod Blagojevich's brother

Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010 | 9:50 a.m. Federal prosecutors say they will not retry the brother of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on corruption charges. Nashville, Tenn., businessman Robert Blagojevich had ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-08-26T17:06:18Z)

UFL boss: Omaha must give Clarett support system

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Maurice Clarett can't sign with the Omaha Nighthawks until the team shows it has a support system in place for the former Ohio State star, the commissioner of the United Football League ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-08-26T21:38:19Z)

RHP Jordan Zimmermann recalled by Nationals

With Serena Williams out, Caroline Wozniacki is seeded No. 1 for US Open; Clijsters at No. 2 WASHINGTON (AP) - Jordan Zimmermann has been recalled by the Washington Nationals to make his first major league start of the ... (Source: Fox Birmingham 2010-08-26T22:49:54Z)

Judge eyes vote on Dollar Thrifty-Hertz deal

A shareholder vote planned for Sept. 16 on Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s $1.27 billion bid for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group could be stopped by a Delaware Chancery Court judge. Meanwhile, a source close to ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-26T01:07:05Z)

Goldman Leads $70 Million Investment In China's EHi Car Rental

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) is leading a syndicate of growth-capital investors for a $70 million investment in eHi Car Rental Co., which aims to put more Chinese drivers behind the wheel of its rental cars. Since its ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-26T18:10:44Z)

Lawsuit Seeks to Halt Hertz's Deal for Dollar

Shareholders opposed to the takeover of the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group by Hertz Global Holdings have accused Goldman Sachs bankers of working on both sides of the transaction, giving Hertz an edge over a rival bid ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-24T20:00:28Z)

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