Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 5, 2010, 12:41 am

Blackhawks land G Marty Turco , say so long to G Antti Niemi

C HICAGO — 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: Boston Herald 2010-08-02T21:16:40Z)

Canadian-based Syrian businessman close to buying Liverpool

The statement from Yahya Kirdi, who is representing a group of investors from the Middle East and Canada, came hours before Chinese investor Kenny Huang said he is also contemplating a takeover of the Premier ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-05T04:09:29Z)

Wednesday Papers: Citi to put online bank Egg up for sale - bid news and gossip

* Citigroup is preparing to put Egg, its UK online bank, up for sale as part of the US financial group's plan to shed billions of dollars in unwanted assets, sources said; the business could attract interest ... (Source: Citywire.co.uk 2010-08-04T05:22:15Z)

Nolan Ryan, Mark Cuban face bidding war for Texas Rangers

FORT WORTH, Texas — Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will go head-to-head with Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan in bidding for the Texas Rangers. Cuban's group, which includes Houston businessman Jim Crane ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-08-04T03:06:14Z)

Video: Lions' Ndamukong Suh gets similar deal to Matthew Stafford

ALLEN PARK - In the end, the question is whether Detroit Lions second overall pick Ndamukong Suh got a better contract than quarterback Matthew Stafford, last year's first overall choice. The answer is a ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-08-04T16:56:36Z)

White Sox summon FGCU's Sale to 'The Show'

Less than two months after being selected in the first round of the 2010 MLB First-Year Player Draft, former Florida Gulf Coast University pitcher Chris Sale's fast-track to the major leagues is complete. Sale ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-08-05T05:42:32Z)

Barnes & Noble may put itself up for sale

NEW YORK - Book retailer Barnes & Noble Inc. said its shares have slumped so low it may put itself on the block - possibly selling the chain to an investment group that would include its founder and biggest ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-08-05T04:09:29Z)

Blackhawks opt for Marty Turco in goal instead of Antti Niemi

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: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-03T05:52:04Z)

ValueClick buys Investopedia for $42 million from Forbes

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIF. — Online advertising company ValueClick Inc. said Wednesday it bought financial information website Investopedia from Forbes Inc. for $42 million in cash. The 11-year-old site will give the ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-04T15:45:01Z)

East St. Louis, police union reach tentative deal

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. -- Nearly a third of the East St. Louis police force laid off because of a $1.2 million budget shortfall could be back at work as early as Thursday under a tentative deal between the union ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-08-04T19:41:14Z)

Citi to put online bank Egg up for sale

Citigroup is preparing to put Egg, its UK online bank, up for sale as part of the US financial group's plan to shed billions of dollars in unwanted assets, according to people close to the situation. A ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-08-04T13:29:01Z)

Detroit Lions Sign No. 2 Overall Draft Pick Ndamukong Suh to 5-Year Deal

Ndamukong Suh and the Detroit Lions agreed on a contract that guarantees $40 million over five years to the No. 2 pick in this year's National Football League draft, the Associated Press reported. The ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-04T20:45:40Z)

East St. Louis, police reach tentative deal

August 4, 2010 (EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill.) -- East St. Louis could soon reverse the layoffs of 30 percent of its police force under a tentative deal reached between the cash-strapped city and the union representing officers ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-04T14:04:48Z)

PRO SOCCER: Syrian Kirdi says he is close to buying Liverpool

In this image dated November 10, 2009, issued by GameDay, showing owners of Liverpool soccer club George Gillett, left, and Tom Hicks, right, with Middle East financial representative Yahya Kirdi, during an ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-08-05T03:12:13Z)

Citigroup to sell online bank Egg, reports

LONDON (SHARECAST) - Wall Street giant Citigroup is preparing to put its UK online bank Egg up for sale, according to press reports. Sky News reported last night that Citi is looking at a price tag of £500m for the ... (Source: ShareCast 2010-08-04T14:26:17Z)

Barnes & Noble considering sale of company; possible buyers include founder Leonard ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Book retailer Barnes & Noble Inc. , facing a potential proxy fight with shareholder activists unhappy about the company's stock price and strategy, said Tuesday it may put itself on the block ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-04T21:07:08Z)

Federal judge overturns Prop. 8

A federal judge in San Francisco today overturned Proposition 8, California's ban on same-sex marriage. U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker said the voter-approved initiative violated the U.S. Constitution's ... (Source: Napa Valley Register 2010-08-04T21:14:18Z)

Judge Vaughn Walker Declares California Ban on Gay Marriage Unconstitutional ...

Is This Really an Issue of Equality? Federal Judge Vaughn Walker overturned California's Proposition 8 today. The proposition was passed in 2008 by 7 million Californians, or 52 percent of those who voted ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-05T06:46:58Z)

White Sox Call Up Chris Sale, First Player From 2010 Draft to Reach Majors

DETROIT -- About two hours before the White Sox played the Tigers at Comerica Park Wednesday night, Chicago manager Ozzie Guillen bounced briskly down the clubhouse corridor and asked an attendant "Where is that kid ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-08-04T23:01:40Z)

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

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)

Nolan Ryan, Mark Cuban dueling in bidding war for Texas Rangers

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells to an official during an NBA basketball game in November 2009 against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland. The Texas Rangers baseball team will go on the auction block in federal ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-08-04T12:31:45Z)

Mavs owner Mark Cuban ups ante in Texas Rangers auction, starts bidding war with ...

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban launched an aggressive bid to buy the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, challenging Hall of Fame pitcher and team president Nolan Ryan and his group of ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-05T05:21:04Z)

Chinese government targets Liverpool deal

A takeover bid financed by the Chinese government is reported to be the preferred bidder in the race to buy Liverpool. Chairman Martin Broughton is hoping to complete a sale of the club before the end of the ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-08-05T07:22:45Z)

East St. Louis, police reach tentative deal to reverse some layoffs

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) -- East St. Louis' mayor credits cooperation with helping the city and the police union reach a tentative deal that soon could reverse layoffs affecting about 30 percent of the police force ... (Source: KSDK 2010-08-04T18:08:11Z)

Forbes Sells Investopedia To ValueClick In $42 Million Deal

Online marketing services company ValueClick is buying financial information and investing education website Investopedia from Forbes for approximately $42 million in cash. The reasons for the purchase ... (Source: TechCrunch 2010-08-04T12:38:54Z)

Source: Detroit Lions expect Ndamukong Suh signing today

The Lions are closing in on a deal and expect to sign defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh today, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. Suh, the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft, is the team ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-31T16:54:11Z)

Federal judge overturns Prop 8 in California

A federal judge has overturned California's voter-approved ban on gay marriage, saying it violates the due process clause and equal-protection clause. Judge Vaughn Walker wrote that Prop. 8 "fails to advance ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-05T04:30:57Z)

Battered-Down Barnes & Noble Is Up For Sale

A consistent and safe dividend yield is the goal for income investors, but sometimes a stock can give more. Another way to make money off a dividend stock is when the company happens to be bought out at a nice premium ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-04T22:18:43Z)

ValueClick's Investopedia Purchase May Bring More Financial Advertisers

ValueClick has purchased Investopedia from Forbes Media for $42 million, as the lead-gen network looks to offer marketers an audience of financial readers. The 11-year-old Investopedia consists of approximately 30,000 ... (Source: ClickZ 2010-08-04T18:43:58Z)

Reliever Chris Sale called up from triple-A by Chicago White Sox

DETROIT - The Chicago White Sox purchased the contract of reliever Chris Sale from triple-A Charlotte before Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Sale was the 13th pick in June's amateur draft, and is the first ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-08-04T22:33:02Z)

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