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Deals of the Hour / August 6, 2010, 6:39 am

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

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: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-04T11:05:51Z)

NFL: Big Ben on right track

WESTMINSTER, Md. - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is doing more than he was asked to do by the league when given a six-game suspension after being accused of sexual ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-08-05T16:33:56Z)

Goodell: Roethlisberger doing a lot

WESTMINSTER, Md. — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is doing more than he was asked to do by the league when given a six-game suspension after being accused of ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-08-06T04:08:18Z)

Alex Rodriguez Hits 600th Career Home Run (VIDEO)

NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez became the youngest player to hit 600 home runs Wednesday, reaching the milestone after a 12-game drought – and exactly three years to the day after his 500th homer – with a ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-06T13:19:29Z)

Wyclef Jean's vision for Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — After the hip-hop party was over, the cheering supporters back in their tents and the speaker trucks parked for the night, newly minted presidential candidate Wyclef Jean sat down to ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-06T13:19:29Z)

Tottenham to Meet Swiss Club Young Boys in Champions League Playoff Round

Tottenham will face Swiss club Young Boys in the playoff round for European soccer's Champions League, while four-time winner Ajax meets Dynamo Kiev. The matchups were among the 10 determined today by a draw ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-06T12:43:41Z)

Investors say Liverpool bid welcomed

NEW YORK: A China-based group of investors said Friday that Liverpool has welcomed its initial plans to take over the English Premier League club, stressing the proposal does not include any direct ownership by China's ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-08-06T09:51:53Z)

First-round pick DeShields Jr. signs with Astros

HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros have signed first-round draft pick Delino DeShields Jr. The 17-year-old DeShields is the son of former major league second baseman Delino DeShields. The Astros announced the move Thursday ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-05T23:07:39Z)

Interview: Wyclef Jean's vision for Haiti

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti -- After the hip-hop party was over, the cheering supporters back in their tents and the speaker trucks parked for the night, newly minted presidential candidate Wyclef Jean sat down to ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-06T13:19:29Z)

Royal Bank of Scotland makes Q2 profit of $409 mln

Part-nationalized Royal Bank of Scotland said Friday it made a profit of 257 million pounds ($409 million) in the second quarter, due to large one-time gains, although losses from bad loans increased. Results for RBS, a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-06T10:49:09Z)

Texas MLB Capsules: Rangers given OK to exit bankruptcy protection

FORT WORTH (AP) — The Texas Rangers got approval to exit federal bankruptcy protection, an anticlimactic end to one of the most contentious sales of a professional sports team. The hearing on the team's ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-06T09:59:03Z)

Tough draws for Bremen and Zenit in Champions League (Roundup)

Nyon, Switzerland - Werder Bremen got the toughest task possible tie in the Champions League play-off round after being drawn Friday against Italian side Sampdoria. 'It's obviously not an easy task. It says a lot about a ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-08-06T13:12:19Z)

Singer Wyclef Jean to run for Haiti's presidency

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Singer Wyclef Jean officially announced his bid to be president of Haiti to a roaring crowd of supporters on Thursday, thrusting himself into a contentious race to lead an impoverished country ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-06T10:56:19Z)

Syrian businessman Yahya Kirdi claims to be in 'advanced negotiations' to buy ...

A Syrian businessman has claimed he is in "advanced negotiations" to buy Liverpool from the Premier League club's financially troubled owners. Yahya Kirdi, a former Syria international, is representing a group ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-04T11:41:38Z)

Barnes & Noble eyes sale as stock plunges

NEW YORK – 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 offer itself for sale, possible to an ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-04T07:02:28Z)

The Yankees' Alex Rodriguez hits home run No. 600

Alex Rodriguez became the seventh -– and youngest –- major league player to hit 600 home runs, reaching the milestone Wednesday at Yankee Stadium against the Blue Jays. Rodriguez connected off the Blue Jays' Shaun ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-05T02:29:16Z)

Movie review: 'Guys' has the goods

New York detectives Allen Gamble (Will Ferrell, left) and Terry Horitz (Mark Wahlberg) are on the case in "The Other Guys." Mark Wahlberg gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Rapper-turned-underwear model ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-06T13:12:19Z)

Spurs drawn with Young Boys in Champions League playoffs; Sevilla gets Braga; Ajax ...

NYON, Switzerland — Premier League side Tottenham must overcome Swiss underdog Young Boys in the Champions League playoff round to reach the group stage for the first time. Spain's Sevilla was drawn Friday ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-06T11:53:35Z)

Liverpool bid welcomed, say Investors

A China-based group of investors said Friday that Liverpool has welcomed its initial plans to take over the English Premier League club, stressing the proposal does not include any direct ownership by China's sovereign ... (Source: Indian Express 2010-08-06T10:56:19Z)

NFL: Goodell says Roethlisberger doing more than asked

WESTMINSTER, Md. (AP) -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is doing more than he was asked to do by the league when given a six-game suspension after being accused of sexual ... (Source: 1330 WFIN 2010-08-05T05:49:42Z)

Investors not out to enrich Gillett, Hicks

New York - A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Premier League club Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-08-06T10:42:00Z)

Syrian businessman claims Canadian interests part of bid to buy Liverpool

The Associated Press LONDON - A Syrian businessman has claimed he is in "advanced negotiations" to buy Liverpool from the Premier League soccer club's financially troubled owners. Yahya Kirdi, a former Syria ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-04T13:43:20Z)

RBS set for WorldPay sale

By Sudip Kar-Gupta LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland is poised to sell its WorldPay arm to private equity firms Advent International and Bain Capital, the latest step in its restructuring plan after a humiliating ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-06T10:27:41Z)

Advent, Bain Poised for WorldPay Buy

(Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland ( RBS.L ) is poised to sell its WorldPay arm to private equity firms Advent International and Bain Capital, the latest step in its restructuring plan after a humiliating taxpayer ... (Source: Private Equity Hub 2010-08-06T11:17:47Z)

Barnes & Noble mulls sale

NEW YORK — Book retailer Barnes & Noble Inc., facing a potential proxy fight with shareholder activists unhappy about the company's stock price and strategy, said this week it may put itself on the block ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-08-06T06:09:59Z)

Astros sign 1st-round pick Delino DeShields Jr

(AP) — HOUSTON - The Houston Astros have signed first-round draft pick Delino DeShields Jr. The 17-year-old DeShields is the son of former major league second baseman Delino DeShields. The Astros announced ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-05T23:21:58Z)

Box Office Preview: Buddy-cop parody 'The Other Guys' set to shove 'Inception' from ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It looks like Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg are set to take over the top spot at the nation's theaters as Sony 's "The Other Guys" prepares to assault the weekend. A terrific marketing ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-05T15:00:53Z)

Syrian Claims To Be Close To Buying Liverpool

(AP) LONDON (AP) - A Syrian businessman has claimed he is in "advanced negotiations" to buy Liverpool from the Premier League club's financially troubled owners. Yahya Kirdi, a former Syria international, is ... (Source: CBS News 2010-08-04T13:21:51Z)

New York Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez reacts

New York Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez reacts as he runs up the first base line after he hit his 600th career home run off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shaun Marcum in the first inning of their MLB American League ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-05T00:20:25Z)

Other Guys' is expected to displace Inception' atop box-office charts

LOS ANGELES – After the somber thriller "Inception" topped the box-office charts for three straight weeks, moviegoers will now be looking to yuk it up this weekend. The Will Ferrell-Mark Wahlberg comedy "The ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-06T08:47:28Z)

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