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Deals of the Hour / August 7, 2010, 1:40 pm

Oilers Ink Martin Gerber to One-Year Deal

General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with goaltender Martin Gerber on a one-year contract. Gerber, 35, played last year with Altant Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey ... (Source: hockeyfights.com 2010-08-06T21:54:53Z)

Carolina Panthers sign rookie QB Jimmy Clausen to four-year deal

Last season the Carolina Panthers went through some tough times as they really couldn't get anything going until season's end and saw the end of the Jake Delhomme era after failing to reach the playoffs. Not only did ... (Source: Belmont Sports News 2010-07-29T14:11:55Z)

Lady Gaga Back At Lollapalooza

Lady Gaga has come a long way since her 2007 appearance at Chicago music festival Lollapalooza, but the pop star hasn't forgotten some critics' less-than-stellar reviews of the performance. The voice behind "Paparazzi ... (Source: KITV.com 2010-08-07T11:23:46Z)

Irish's Texas deal could signal change

The university perhaps most responsible for Notre Dame retaining its treasured football independence is reportedly the latest program to agree to take on the Fighting Irish. Texas and Notre Dame agreed to a four-game ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-05T22:17:32Z)

Ruiz leads Costa Rica roster against Paraguay

(AP) — SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - Twente midfielder Bryan Ruiz has been included in the roster picked by interim Costa Rica coach Ronald Gonzalez for Wednesday's exhibition at Paraguay. Gonzalez will be in charge of the ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-08-07T09:43:33Z)

Oilers sign veteran goalie Gerber to 1-year deal

(AP) — EDMONTON, Alberta - The Edmonton Oilers have signed goalie Martin Gerber to a one-year contract. The 35-year-old Swiss netminder spent last season with Altant Moscow of the Continental Hockey League. In 30 ... (Source: Birmingham News 2010-08-07T14:15:34Z)

Station Casinos, creditors reach bankruptcy deal

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Station Casinos and unsecured creditors havereached an ownership deal to help finalize bankruptcyreorganization for the Las Vegas-based company.A U.S. Bankruptcy Court filing Wednesday in Reno outlines ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-29T17:46:40Z)

UPDATE 1-Judge approves $772 mln bid for Station Casinos

LOS ANGELES Aug 6 (Reuters) - A Nevada judge approved on Friday a $772 million bid led by Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta as the "highest and best" offer for assets of bankrupt Station Casinos Inc [STN.UL ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-06T19:03:05Z)

Housing approved at old Dutra site

The City Council on Monday approved the final map for the Quarry Heights subdivision, a planned 272-unit housing development by KB Home on the site of the old Dutra quarry near the Petaluma River. The final map clears ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2010-08-07T19:44:50Z)

GOP: Democrats are like teens who can't be left home alone

Republicans in the House of Representatives Saturday charged next week's Democratic-led effort to save an estimated 138,800 teaching jobs and help pay health benefits for low income people amounts to a ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-08-07T18:40:25Z)

No holdouts: Carolina Panthers reach 4-year deal with 2nd-round pick Jimmy Clausen

SPARTANBURG, S.C. The Carolina Panthers have come to terms with quarterback Jimmy Clausen on a four-year contract that includes $2.53 million in guarantees, ensuring they'll have no rookie holdouts at the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-28T12:54:22Z)

Okung signs 6-year deal with Seahawks

Renton, Wash. -- Russell Okung signed a six-year contract worth a potential $58 million with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday -- then went right onto the field in full pads for his first practice since he was ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-07T10:12:11Z)

Lady Gaga Rocks out at Lollapalooza

Lady GaGa stunned fans at the Lollapalooza festival on Friday after crashing the Semi Precious Weapons' set to play drums and stage-dive into the crowd. The pop superstar appeared onstage with the band, a ... (Source: Teen Music 2010-08-07T14:01:15Z)

Notre Dame, Texas to start series in 2015

Notre Dame will clash with one of college football's storied programs in the near future. The Irish and Texas agreed to a four-game series starting with a game Sept. 5, 2015, in South Bend, Texas announced Thursday ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-06T07:00:05Z)

'The Decision Part Deux', featuring Anthony Tolliver as LeBron James

HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: When reading today's NBA news, you surely thought who is Anthony Tolliver? And why should I care if he's now with the Minnesota Timberwolves? Well, you're not alone. Yesterday, he signed with ... (Source: Hoop Vibes 2010-08-07T18:26:06Z)

Black Cats complete Mensah return deal

JOHN MENSAH hopes to land a work permit quickly after learning his dream of making a return to the Premier League with Sunderland has been secured ahead of the visit by Birmingham City. Mensah has been on Wearside this ... (Source: Football 2010-08-07T08:53:26Z)

Red Sox sign Carlos Delgado to minor league deal

NEW YORK — The banged-up Boston Red Sox have signed free agent slugger Carlos Delgado to a minor league contract. The 38-year-old Delgado has not played in the majors since May 2009 for the New York Mets. He ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-07T19:37:41Z)

MaxLinear Signs Reseller Deal with Brazil's Zephyr Technologies

MaxLinear Inc., (NYSE: MXL) a leading provider of integrated radio frequency (RF) and mixed-signal integrated circuits : for broadband communication applications, today announced is has signed a non-exclusive ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-04T17:25:14Z)

Oilers sign Gerber to 1-year deal

Martin Gerber has accumulated a 110-78-21 record, 2.65 GAA and .910 save percentage in 226 career NHL games with Anaheim, Carolina, Ottawa and Toronto. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press) The Edmonton Oilers have signed veteran ... (Source: CBC Olympics 2010-08-06T22:37:50Z)

Tolliver mocks LeBron's Decision with Timberwolves pick

Anthony Tolliver mocked LeBron James with his own version of 'The Decision' The Timberwolves agreed to a two-year deal with the free agent forward Tolliver averaged 11.7 points and 7.0 rebounds for the Warriors ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-07T06:08:48Z)

Handel, Deal spar in GOP runoff debate

ATLANTA — As they sprinted into the final days of Georgia's gubernatorial runoff, Republicans Karen Handel and Nathan Deal continued to clash Saturday over ethics and experience. In a televised debate sponsored by WSB ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-07T17:43:09Z)

Red Sox sign ex-Mets slugger Delgado to minor-league deal

NEW YORK -- The banged-up Boston Red Sox have signed free-agent slugger Carlos Delgado to a minor-league contract. The 38-year-old Delgado has not played in the majors since May 2009 for the New York Mets. He has had two ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-07T19:52:00Z)

Carolina Panthers agree to contract with QB Jimmy Clausen

Jimmy Clausen reached a deal with the Carolina Panthers that will allow him to report in time for the start of the team's training camp on Wednesday. The Panthers agreed to a four-year deal with the former ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-28T13:58:47Z)

Family retains control of Station Casinos

Las Vegas -- The founding family of Station Casinos Inc. likely will retain control of the Las Vegas-based company, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday. A family-backed group made the only qualifying bid in an ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-08-07T17:00:12Z)

Red Sox sign 38-year-old former Jays slugger Carlos Delgado to minor league deal

The Associated Press NEW YORK, N.Y. - The banged-up Boston Red Sox have signed free agent slugger Carlos Delgado to a minor league contract. The 38-year-old Delgado has not played in the majors since May 2009 for the New ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-07T20:20:38Z)

Okung agrees to deal with Seahawks

The wait is over. Russell Okung is ready to begin his career as the Seahawks present and future left tackle. Okung, the No. 6 overall pick out of Oklahoma State, agreed to terms on a contract with the Seahawks Friday ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-06T22:44:59Z)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Longhorns to take on Fighting Irish in 2015

AUSTIN — Texas and Notre Dame have agreed to a four-game series starting in 2015 that brings together two of the most successful and storied programs in college football. The Longhorns are scheduled to play in South ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-08-06T02:13:46Z)

Lady Gaga returns to Lollapalooza three years after debut

Lady Gaga performs during the fifth annual concert festival at Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Friday in Chicago. (Nam Y. Huh/AP) CHICAGO — Lady Gaga has come a long way since her appearance three years ago at the ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-07T18:11:47Z)

Timberwolves Will Sign Anthony Tolliver

Free-agent forward Anthony Tolliver has reached an agreement to sign with the Timberwolves. Tolliver's agent, Larry Fox, told FanHouse on Friday his client will join Minnesota. Sources have indicated that Tolliver's deal ... (Source: RealGM 2010-08-06T20:21:49Z)

Russell Okung, Seahawks agree to six-year deal

RENTON, Wash. — Russell Okung signed a six-year contract worth a potential $58 million with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday — then went right onto the field in full pads for his first practice since he was ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-07T16:02:56Z)

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