Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 4, 2010, 3:39 am

Sources: Ndamukong Suh, Lions agree

The Detroit Lions and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh reached an agreement Tuesday on a five-year contract, according to team sources. The two sides have agreed on the terms of the deal, but still are signing ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-04T03:34:52Z)

NBA: Celtics, Shaquille O'Neal negotiating deal

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are making progress on a deal that would bring Shaquille O'Neal to the defending Eastern Conference champions, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The ... (Source: Seacoast Online 2010-08-04T06:05:12Z)

Lorillard To Launch Nonmenthol Newport Amid FDA Study

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Lorillard Inc. ( LO ) plans to launch a new non-menthol variety of its Newport cigarettes, a move that may help the company hedge its bets as a U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-03T21:58:26Z)

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)

Detroit Lions agree to deal with No. 2 overall pick Ndamukong Suh

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a deal that will end the holdout out second overall draft pick Ndamukong Suh , ESPN and the NFL Network reported. The deal is for five years and includes $40 million guaranteed, NFL ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-04T05:50:53Z)

Actor Charlie Sheen Pleads Guilty in Aspen Wife Assault

The "Two and a Half Men" actor pleaded guilty Monday to misdemeanor third-degree assault in exchange for prosecutors dropping two other more serious charges, including a felony charge of menacing. He was sentenced to ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-04T08:21:12Z)

CBS Makes A Surprise Deal With Comcast

In a deal that could mean hundreds of millions in revenue for CBS, the network has secured subscriber fees for its local stations from Comcast for the next ten years. The agreement, announced Monday, also lays the ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-02T19:57:56Z)

UPDATE: Iran Denies Grenade Attack On President's Convoy

(Adds diplomat unaware of the attack, background.) LONDON -(Dow Jones)- An Arab network Wednesday reported Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's convoy was targeted by a bomb but Iran denied the report, saying a ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-04T10:01:25Z)

Home Emergency Insurance Solutions to Offer Water Service Line Protection Plan to ...

MIAMI , Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Emergency Insurance Solutions, a leading provider of home emergency repair programs with hundreds of thousands of policies in place, is doing their share to keep homeowners ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-03T21:51:17Z)

CBS' Big Deal and Earnings Preview

[ CMCSA Loading... ( ) ] is the largest cable provider with more than 23 million basic cable subscribers. (Comcast is in the midst acquiring CNBC's parent, NBC Universal, in a $30 billion deal ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-03T13:58:50Z)

CBS and Comcast Reach a 10-Year Deal on Fees

The unusually long-term agreement also lays the groundwork for Comcast subscribers to watch CBS content online through an authentication process sometimes called TV Everywhere. Rather than letting anyone watch ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-03T03:50:23Z)

ITT completes purchase of Godwin Pumps

Defense contractor ITT Corp. said Tuesday that it finalized a $585 million acquisition of Godwin Pumps. The deal was announced June 21, the company said in a statement. It did not include financial terms. Godwin Pumps ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-03T18:52:19Z)

Shaq, Celts discuss deal

The Boston Celtics are making progress on a deal that would bring Shaquille O'Neal to the defending Eastern Conference champions, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-08-04T09:25:38Z)

Wireless provider NTELOS to purchase FiberNet for $170M, cash deal expected to close in Q4

WAYNESBORO, Va. (AP) — NTELOS Holdings Corp. says it plans to buy FiberNet from One Communications Corp. for about $170 million in cash. NTELOS announced the acquisition Tuesday in a news release. The ... (Source: WDBJ7.com 2010-07-21T11:51:05Z)

ITT Completes Acquisition of Godwin Pumps, Creates A Leading Position in the Growing ...

NewswireToday - /newswire/ - White Plains, NY, United States, 08/03/2010 - ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT), said today that it has finalized the acquisition of Godwin Pumps, as first announced on June 21 . ITT Corporation, a ... (Source: Newswiretoday.com 2010-08-03T21:58:26Z)

Brewers' Hart gets 3-year extension

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: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-08-04T01:47:30Z)

Lorillard to offer non-menthol variety of Newport

GREENSBORO — Cigarette-maker Lorillard Inc. said today it will offer a non-menthol variety of its flagship Newport brand beginning in November. Newport, Lorillard's menthol-flavored premium cigarette, is the ... (Source: Greensboro News & Record 2010-08-03T20:25:23Z)

Did the Milwaukee Brewers Overpay Corey Hart?

Corey Hart is having a huge season for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010 and the Brewers have rewarded Hart with a contract extension. The Brewers signed Hart yesterday to a three-year extension worth $26.5 million. The deal ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-04T00:21:36Z)

Home Service to Offer Water Service Line Protection Plan to Select Homeowners in ...

MIAMI , Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Service, a leading provider of home emergency repair programs with hundreds of thousands of policies in place, is doing their share to keep homeowners protected. Previously reaching ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-03T21:08:20Z)

NBA NOTEBOOK: Celtics nearing deal with Shaq

The Boston Celtics are making progress on a deal that would bring Shaquille O'Neal to the defending Eastern Conference champions, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The ... (Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2010-08-04T05:43:43Z)

Iran State TV Denies Ahmadinejad Attacked

(TEHRAN, Iran) — Iranian state TV has denied reports that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad faced an assassination attempt. A conservative website reported that a handmade grenade exploded near the president's convoy ... (Source: Time 2010-08-04T10:01:25Z)

Iran's Ahmadinejad survives blast near motorcade

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad survived an attack with a homemade explosive device on his motorcade during a visit to the western city of Hamadan on Wednesday, a source in his office said. The source said ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-04T10:08:35Z)

Charlie Sheen pleads guilty in Aspen wife assault

ASPEN, Colo. — Charlie Sheen's plea deal with prosecutors allowed him to avoid jail time for a Christmas Day assault on his wife and also won't require him to do public service around the tony resort ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-08-04T06:12:21Z)

Charlie Sheen cops plea deal, no Aspen jail sentence

Charlie Sheen won't serve any time in the confines of an Aspen jail, as the "Two and a Half Men" star avoided doing any hard time today by pleading guilty to an assault charge related to his Christmas 2009 ... (Source: Ski Channel 2010-08-03T02:10:10Z)

NTelos announces plans to buy FiberNet: If regulators approve, deal creates one more telecom ...

Jul 21, 2010 (Charleston Daily Mail - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- NTelos Holdings Corp. announced it will purchase FiberNet for $170 million cash, a deal that creates a formidable ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-21T12:05:24Z)

Firms tout communications merger: NTelos, FiberNet say proposed deal is in the public ...

Aug 03, 2010 (Charleston Daily Mail - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- CHARLESTON, W.Va.--NTelos and FiberNet have asked the state Public Service Commission to expedite nTelos' purchase of ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-03T12:25:46Z)

Newport, discount brand volumes eyed as cigarette maker Lorillard Inc. reports 2Q Monday

RICHMOND, VA. — Lorillard Inc., the nation's third-biggest cigarette maker, reports its second-quarter results before the stock market opens Monday. WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Whether smokers bought more of Lorillard's top ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-23T12:24:30Z)

ITT completes $585 million purchase of Godwin Pumps

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Defense contractor ITT Corp. said Tuesday that it finalized a $585 million acquisition of Godwin Pumps. The deal was announced June 21, the company said in a statement. It did not include financial ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-03T19:13:48Z)

Ndamukong Suh Agrees To Contract With Detroit Lions

Ndamukong Suh agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions. It may have come four days later than some expected, but the former Nebraska Cornhusker is now ready to participate in training camp. The deal is reported to be a ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-04T09:32:47Z)

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