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Deals of the Hour / August 3, 2010, 5:40 pm

49ers sign 17th overall pick Mike Iupati and complete draft class

The San Francisco 49ers signed 17th overall pick Mike Iupati to a five-year contract on Friday, shortly after completing another deal for fellow first-rounder Anthony Davis . Iupati, an offensive lineman ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-30T19:04:13Z)

MetLife Inc. (NYSE: MET) sold 75 million shares at $42 to fund the acquisition of AIG

MetLife announced yesterday that they have sold 75 million shares at $42 per share, to raise $3.15 billion. The company will use these proceeds to fund the $6.8 billion cash portion of the deal to acquire American Life ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-08-03T14:56:06Z)

Chinese company to sponsor Yankees

The New York Yankees have reached a four-year sponsorship agreement with a Chinese instant-noodle company. Uni-President Enterprises will get field-level signage between first base and the right-field foul pole. The ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-03T07:03:39Z)

Anosike, Lynx deal Storm a rare loss

Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Nicky Anosike's free throw with 5.5 seconds left helped the Minnesota Lynx deal the Seattle Storm a rare loss, 72-71. Anosike finished with only seven points, but it was her ... (Source: WBIR 2010-08-02T01:28:24Z)

Yankees get Kerry Wood, Lance Berkman as contenders beat trade deadline

The New York Yankees acquired pitcher Kerry Wood from the Cleveland Indians on Saturday, the third deal in less than 24 hours for the World Series champions as they beefed up for the stretch run. Earlier in ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-01T05:25:48Z)

Outfielder Corey Hart signs three-year contract extension with Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE — Corey Hart now has a long-term future with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers agreed Monday to a $26.5 million, three-year contract extension through 2013, rewarding the outfielder for a ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-03T09:26:49Z)

Rocky Barker: El Paso Corp. deal with Marvel irks ranchers

Group sues over Wyoming-to-Oregon gas pipeline An environmental group that wants to block construction of a $3 billion gas pipeline from Wyoming to Oregon filed a lawsuit Friday, saying the pipeline will cut ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-02T06:00:25Z)

CT Attorney General Investigating Apple and Amazon Over eBook Pricing

CT Attorney General Investigating Apple and Amazon Over eBook Pricing Citing "potentially anticompetitive ebook deals," Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating the relationship between Apple ... (Source: Gizmodo 2010-08-02T20:05:05Z)

49ers come to terms with first-round pick Anthony Davis

The San Francisco 49ers signed first-round draft pick Anthony Davis , an offensive lineman from Rutgers, to a five-year contract on Friday. Terms of the deal were not available, but the signing means that ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-30T17:24:00Z)

49ers coach Mike Singletary says David Baas out with 'mild concussion'

Left guard David Baas, in a fight to hold off first-round pick Mike Iupati for his starting spot, sustained what coach Mike Singletary called a "mild concussion" during the first contact practice of training ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-03T14:34:37Z)

Storm win streak snapped at 13

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After three close games with the Seattle Storm, the Minnesota Lynx have developed a sense of confidence against the Western Conference leaders. After finally beating the league-best Storm ... (Source: The Wenatchee World Online 2010-08-02T19:14:59Z)

Disney to sell Miramax for more than $660 million

Walt Disney Co has struck a deal to sell Miramax, the studio behind such films as "Trainspotting" and "No Country for Old Men," for more than $660 million to a group that includes construction magnate Ron Tutor and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-30T21:13:04Z)

Amazon, Apple Under Fire From Connecticut AG for eBook Deals

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has launched an investigation into the pricing agreements between publishers and the leading makers of ebook reader devices, suggesting that Amazon and Apple could use ... (Source: Datamation 2010-08-03T17:19:16Z)

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

CHICAGO — For Marty Turco, the bottom line is to play for a Stanley Cup contender. By agreeing to a one-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, the veteran goaltender made that clear. Turco, who will replace ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-03T22:05:36Z)

Yankees Get Pitcher Wood From Indians; First Baseman Berkman From Astros

The New York Yankees acquired right- handed pitcher Kerry Wood today after he was taken off the 15- day disabled list by the Cleveland Indians as the Major League Baseball trade deadline ended. The Yankees ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-31T21:26:12Z)

Catchings, Jackson earn WNBA Player of the Month honors

Indiana's Tamika Catchings and Seattle's Lauren Jackson were named the WNBA's Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month for games played in July. Catchings led the WNBA in steals (2.56) and ranked ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-03T16:14:50Z)

Chinese Noodle Company Agrees to Sponsorship Deal with Yankees

NEW YORK (AP/1010 WINS) -- A Chinese instant-noodle company has reached a four-year sponsorship agreement with the New York Yankees. The team said Monday that Uni-President Enterprises will get field-level ... (Source: 1010Wins 2010-08-03T04:11:51Z)

Connecticut AG Probes Apple, Amazon Over E-books

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating deals struck by Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc to offer low prices on electronic books, saying the agreements may block rivals from providing attractive ... (Source: Billboard Business News 2010-08-03T16:00:31Z)

Federal panel approves Ruby pipeline

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the construction of its 680-mile, $3 billion Ruby Pipeline Project that will slice across the deserts of Northern Nevada and Utah. The pipeline, to be built by El ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-03T08:51:01Z)

Digest: Chicago Blackhawks cut loose Stanley Cup-winning goalie Antti Niemi, sign ...

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 expects ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-08-03T04:47:39Z)

Brewers sign Corey Hart to extension

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have signed outfielder Corey Hart to a contract extension through the 2013 season. Hart, who has been the subject of frequent trade speculation in recent weeks, now appears to have ... (Source: WEAU-TV 13 2010-08-03T04:26:10Z)

Yankees acquire Kerry Wood from Indians

NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Yankees acquired pitcher Kerry Wood from the Cleveland Indians on Saturday, the third deal in less than 24 hours for the World Series champions as they beefed up for the stretch run. Wood, a ... (Source: WSFA 2010-07-31T20:50:25Z)

El Paso Corp. gets OK to build pipeline

CHEYENNE — El Paso Corp. received Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval Monday to begin construction of the Ruby Pipeline, a $3 billion gas pipeline that will run from Opal, Wyo., to Oregon. The ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-03T07:03:39Z)

Chinese company to sponsor New York Yankees

NEW YORK: The New York Yankees have reached a four-year sponsorship agreement with a Chinese instant-noodle company. Uni-President Enterprises will get field-level signage between first base and the right ... (Source: Times of India 2010-08-03T00:15:38Z)

MetLife Announces Stock Sale to Finance AIG Unit Deal

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced today plans to offer 75 million shares of common stock to the public. Net proceeds from the common stock offering will be used to help finance the $6.8 billion cash portion of the ... (Source: Insurance News Net 2010-08-02T11:08:13Z)

Blackhawks ditch Stanley Cup hero Antti Niemi

The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a one-year deal with Marty Turco on Monday, settling on a veteran goaltender to replace Antti Niemi who was awarded a $2.75 million salary in arbitration that the team considered too high ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-08-02T19:22:08Z)

Corey Hart, Brewers Extend Deal Through 2013

Milwaukee, WI, United States (AHN) - The Milwaukee Brewers and standout outfielder Corey Hart agreed to a three-year contract extension Monday. The 28-year-old Hart, who had been linked to trade talks, will be paid a ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-03T02:24:29Z)

Disney selling Miramax Films for $660 million

NEW YORK • The Walt Disney Co. is selling Miramax Films to a group of investors for $660 million, marking a new phase for a studio that helped launch the career of Quentin Tarantino and push independent movies into the ... (Source: Victorville Daily Press 2010-08-02T21:16:40Z)

Disney to Offload Miramax

The deal, which is expected to close somewhere between September 10 and December 31, 2010, includes rights to over 700 Miramax film titles, including famous titles such as "Chicago", "Shakespeare in Love" and ... (Source: Zacks.com 2010-08-03T10:59:52Z)

MetLife to offer 75M shares, $3B in debt

MetLife Inc. plans to issue 75 million shares of common stock and offer roughly $3 billion in senior debt as it raises money to fund the acquisition of American International Group Inc. 's life insurance unit ... (Source: Dayton Business Journal 2010-08-02T14:28:39Z)

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