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Deals of the Hour / August 6, 2010, 1:40 pm

Goldcorp Completes Sale Of San Dimas Gold-silver Mine In Mexico

(RTTNews) - Goldcorp Inc. (GG: News ,G.TO: News ) said it has completed the sale of the San Dimas gold-silver mine in Mexico to Primero Mining Corp. (P.V). Under the deal, Goldcorp received an aggregate of 31.15 million ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-06T18:20:08Z)

Apple in talks to buy China's Handseeing

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Apple Inc is in talks to buy Chinese software maker Handseeing, an executive at the Chinese company said on Friday, a deal that would mark the iPhone maker's first acquisition in the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-06T09:59:03Z)

Lakers agree to two-year, $4.6 million deal with Shannon Brown

Shannon Brown is returning to the Lakers, turning down more lucrative offers for a shot at a third straight NBA championship. Brown's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told The Associated Press on Thursday that the ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-08-06T05:48:31Z)

Spiller, Buffalo Bills reach contract deal

BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Running back C.J. Spiller, No. 2 on the all-time NCAA list for all-purpose yards, has agreed to contract terms with the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo made Spiller, who played college ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-06T18:05:49Z)

Tennessee Titans Training Camp: Kenny Britt Held Out of Morning Session

John Glennon is reporting that Kenny Britt was held out of this morning's special teams practice. Britt said after practice that it was a hip flexor problem according to Glennon's article: "It might be a little ... (Source: Music City Miracles 2010-08-06T15:28:20Z)

Silver Wheaton finalizes amended silver purchase agreement in conjunction with ...

VANCOUVER , Aug. 6 - Silver Wheaton Corp. ("Silver Wheaton" or the "Company") (TSX, NYSE:SLW) is pleased to announce that, further to the Company's June 2, 2010 press release, it has amended its silver ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-06T17:44:20Z)

Blues the biggest threat

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Chelsea are the team that pose the biggest threat to Manchester United's hopes of bringing the Premier League title back to Old Trafford. Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea ended United's three-year ... (Source: The Daily Star 2010-08-06T18:20:08Z)

Old Trafford Webcam - Live Manchester United FC View

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 04, 2010 – With the new Premier League season not far away, excitement is building again ahead of the big kick off, with Manchester United set to open their campaign at home against newly ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-04T09:47:06Z)

Texans Ink Andre Johnson to Highest WR Contract in NFL

The Houston Texans held a press conference today at 1:30p.m. CT at Reliant Stadium to announce Andre Johnson's new contract extension, a deal that makes him the highest paid wide receiver in the league. Johnson received ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-05T22:31:51Z)

Apple Eyes Acquisition of Chinese Software Firm HandSeeing

Apple ( AAPL ) is reportedly in talks to acquire China-based online game and social-networking developer HandSeeing Information Technology , according to a Reuters report . If finalized, the deal would mark the U.S ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-08-06T18:27:17Z)

Knicks report: Notes, quotes

--The Knicks appear close to adding depth to their backcourt with the addition of guard Roger Mason, who is expected to sign a one-year, $1.4 million deal, according to reports. Mason, somewhat of a journeyman who played ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-06T18:20:08Z)

White Sox report: Inside pitch

Manager Ozzie Guillen figured once the trade deadline ended, so would the rumors, but in the wake of several reports Thursday that White Sox general manager Ken Williams was exploring the possibility of acquiring Carlos ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-06T09:59:03Z)

Female football coach prepared to go

WASHINGTON On the eve of her practice debut as a female head coach of a high school team , Natalie Randolph put a black visor over her dreadlocks and got a close-up look at the big time on the sidelines ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-06T04:01:08Z)

Shannon Brown to sign two-year deal with Lakers

Lakers free agent guard Shannon Brown has agreed to a two-year contract worth about $4.6 million to stay with the team, his agent, Mark Bartelstein, said Thursday. "Obviously, the process took a while, but Shannon wanted ... (Source: Los Angeles Times Blogs 2010-08-06T05:05:34Z)

Female Coolidge Coach Visits Redskins Park

On the eve of her practice debut as a female head coach of a high school team, Natalie Randolph put a black visor over her dreadlocks and got a close-up look at the big time on the sidelines Thursday at ... (Source: NBC Washington 2010-08-06T12:00:44Z)

Delgado Talking Deal With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have had extensive conversations with the agent for free-agent slugger Carlos Delgado, according to a Major League Baseball source. "We've been talking to a handful of teams who have interest in ... (Source: RealGM.com 2010-08-06T00:26:23Z)

Texans give All-Pro WR Johnson an extension through 2016

Andre Johnson received the deal he wanted and said he's committed to playing for the Houston Texans for his entire NFL career. The All-Pro wide receiver signed a two-year extension Thursday, keeping him under ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-06T18:48:46Z)

Clemson's CJ Spiller reaches deal with Bills

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Rookie first-round draft pick C.J. Spiller signed a five-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday, when the running back finally arrived at training camp a little over a week after it opened. A ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-08-06T20:07:30Z)

Tennessee Titans, Derrick Morgan agree to 5-year deal

The Titans confirmed late Saturday that first-round draft pick Derrick Morgan had agreed to terms on what is believed to be a five-year contract. Financial terms were not released, but the deal is probably a ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-01T15:27:06Z)

Guard Shannon Brown to re-sign with Lakers

LOS ANGELES(AP) Shannon Brown is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, turning down more lucrative offers for a shot at a third straight championship. Brown's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told The Associated Press on Thursday ... (Source: AOL News 2010-08-06T15:14:01Z)

Richardson pens new Black Cats deal

The 25-year-old joined the club nearly three years ago from Manchester United and has since played 85 games for the Black Cats. Richardson, who had spells on loan at West Ham and West Brom during his time at Old Trafford ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-31T14:38:11Z)

C.J. Spiller: Buffalo Bills Agree on Deal with First Round Pick

C.J. Spiller has ended his hold out with the Buffalo Bills and is finally signed, sealed, and delivered. Spiller agreed to a five-year deal worth $25 million with the maximum value of $37.5 million based on incentives. $ ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-06T20:07:30Z)

Knicks Sign Roger Mason For Trade Bait For Big Trade!

The Knicks agree to terms last night on a one-year $1.4 million deal Spurs combo guard Roger Mason. They lost out on Lakers Shannon Brown who returns back to the NBA Champs. The Knicks seem over stack with two-guards ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-06T17:51:30Z)

Tennessee Titans' Kenny Britt cited for traffic violation

Kenny Britt had managed to keep a low profile while driving his Chevy Camaro in Nashville. That's about to change. Metro police pulled over the Titans wide receiver Wednesday night because his window tinting ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-06T15:56:58Z)

Credit Kotsay with save Jenks blew

DETROIT -- The note sitting on manager Ozzie Guillen's desk said it all. It said, ''Way to start Kotsay today!'' That was followed by a smiley face and the initials ''K.W.'' ''K.W.'' -- general manager Ken ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-06T09:59:03Z)

Apple in talks to buy China firm: exec

Apple Inc is in takeover talks with Chinese software maker Handseeing, an executive of the Chinese company said on Friday. The deal would be the iPhone maker's first major acquisition in the country. An announcement on ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-06T08:33:09Z)

Female football coach ready for 1st practice, trying to deal with the attention

WASHINGTON - On the eve of her practice debut as a female head coach of a high school football team, Natalie Randolph got a close-up look at the big time on the sidelines at Washington Redskins training camp on Thursday ... (Source: Canada East 2010-08-05T21:34:35Z)

Lakers re-sign free agent guard Shannon Brown

The two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers have finally agreed to a two-year deal with free agent guard Shannon Brown which is worth about $4.6 million dollars. Last season Brown played a pivotal role for the ... (Source: Belmont Sports News 2010-08-06T17:58:39Z)

Goldcorp completes San Dimas sale

VANCOUVER - Goldcorp Inc. announced today completion of its sale of the San Dimas gold and silver mine in Mexico to Primero Mining Corp. In the deal, Goldcorp received 31.15 million common shares of Primero ... (Source: Elko Daily Free Press 2010-08-06T18:48:46Z)

Texans make Andre Johnson highest-paid receiver in NFL

HOUSTON—Andre Johnson has signed a new contract to stay with the Houston Texans through the 2016 season. The 29-year-old Johnson had five years left on a deal worth $60 million, but wanted to renegotiate. Texans ... (Source: KENS 5 2010-08-05T23:43:26Z)

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