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Deals of the Hour / August 7, 2010, 4:40 am

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)

Iran rejects Brazil asylum for woman facing stoning

Iran on Tuesday rejected an offer by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to give asylum to an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said. The sentence imposed on Sakineh ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-03T14:13:09Z)

Iran likely to reject Brazil asylum offer for woman given stoning sentence for adultery

TEHRAN , Iran (AP) — Iran signaled Tuesday it would likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43 ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-08-03T12:04:18Z)

In an uncertain economy, shoppers are choosy again

With the economy only limping along, Americans are once again being choosy at stores, many of them buying only at deep discounts because they can't shake uncertainty about their jobs. Retailers around the ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-07T03:59:57Z)

AP Source: Seattle agrees to $58M deal with Okung

RENTON, Wash. -- A person with knowledge of the deal says sixth-overall draft choice Russell Okung has agreed to a six-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks worth more than $29 million guaranteed and a ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-07T08:10:29Z)

Judge approves $772 million bid for Station Casinos

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Nevada judge approved on Friday a $772 million bid led by current owners Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta as the "highest and best" offer for most assets of bankrupt Station Casinos Inc STN ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-06T22:30:40Z)

Elvis Dumervil gets seriously paid

The Josh McDaniels administration has chased off most of the disgruntled Denver Broncos players it inherited — Jay Cutler (notes) , Brandon Marshall (notes) and Tony Scheffler (notes) have all been knifed ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-24T07:08:21Z)

Old Mutual sells US Business to help pay off £2.5bn debt as profits hit two year ...

FTSE 100 listed insurer Old Mutual is selling off its US life assurance business for £220m in order to pay down its debts. The move is broadly in line with the company's agility, as by coincidence it made the ... (Source: IBTimes 2010-08-06T13:05:10Z)

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 2010-08-07T07:27:32Z)

WGAE, FCC Chief Warn About Google-Verizon Deal

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski on Thursday gave a warning on any deal between Google and Verizon that could impact his goal for net neutrality. As reported in TheWrap Wednesday , Google ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-05T17:45:31Z)

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 2010-07-29T21:14:15Z)

Bargain shopping is summer's pastime

With the economy only limping along, Americans are once again being choosy at stores, many of them buying only at deep discounts because they can't shake uncertainty about their jobs. Retailers around the ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-08-06T18:05:49Z)

Iran: Brazil asylum unlikely in adultery case

Iran signaled Tuesday it would likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43-year-old Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-03T12:04:18Z)

Andre Johnson signs new deal with Texans through 2016

HOUSTON (AP) — Andre Johnson got the deal he wanted and says he's committed to playing for the Houston Texans for his entire career. The All-Pro receiver signed a two-year extension on Thursday that will ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-06T04:15:27Z)

Spiller Gets "Big Bills" from Buffalo

First-round draft pick & former Clemson & Union County high star C.J. Spiller agreed to a five-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday that is potentially worth $37 million. The running back's contract includes ... (Source: WCJB 2010-08-07T03:24:09Z)

Harbinger Said to Near Deal for Old Mutual U.S. Life

(Updates with Old Mutual comment in second paragraph.) Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Harbinger Capital Partners, the hedge-fund firm run by billionaire Philip Falcone, is nearing a deal to buy the U.S. life insurance ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-06T05:41:21Z)

Consumers tight with money: Sales up only 2.8

With the economy only limping along, Americans are once again being choosy at stores, many of them buying only at deep discounts because they can't shake uncertainty about their jobs. Retailers around the ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-07T07:13:13Z)

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)

Buffalo, former Clemson standout agree to 5-year deal

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — As belated birthday presents go, Buffalo Bills rookie first-round pick C.J. Spiller had no trouble waiting an extra day to get the one gift he really wanted: A signed NFL contract. A day ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-08-07T05:18:41Z)

Denver Broncos sign former Louisville football standout Elvis Dumervil to $61.5 million deal

Elvis Dumervil's route to riches was somewhat unconventional by today's NFL standards for superstars. He didn't posture and wasn't petulant or pouty. He didn't rip his coaches or the front office, hold out of ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-07-22T23:52:53Z)

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)

McDaniels chills evening practice: ice cream truck!

An unofficial review would say defensive lineman Ryan McBean was the first to see the surprise Broncos coach Josh McDaniels had in store for the team Friday. And as McBean sprinted through the line of scrimmage ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-07T10:05:01Z)

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 2010-08-07T02:26:53Z)

Outfielder Corey Hart signs three-year contract extension with Milwaukee Brewers

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: Post-Crescent 2010-08-03T09:26:49Z)

Station Casinos receives OK for sale

Station Casinos moved one step closer to emerging from bankruptcy intact Friday when a judge approved the sale of 11 casinos, land holdings and American Indian gaming contracts to a group backed by Fertitta Gaming for $ ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2010-08-07T09:00:36Z)

Andre Johnson/Texans Reach Deal

Houston - The Houston Texans will announce in a Thursday afternoon news conference that they have signed All-Pro wide receiver Andre Johnson to a new contract. It's expected the deal will make him the highest ... (Source: MyFox Houston 2010-08-05T15:58:09Z)

Andre Johnson signs new deal with Texans

The 29-year-old Johnson had five years left on a deal worth $60 million, but wanted to renegotiate. Texans general manager Rick Smith would not immediately release terms of the new contract, which amounts to a two-year ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-05T19:04:16Z)

Reported Verizon-Google Deal Means FCC Must Act to Set Public Interest Policy

WASHINGTON – Reports today indicate that a deal between Verizon and Google on Internet traffic management is forthcoming, and could be announced as early as Monday. According to Bloomberg News, the companies ... (Source: Free Press 2010-08-04T21:57:15Z)

Google, Verizon to reach net-neutrality deal separate from broader FCC talks

Google and Verizon are closing in on a net-neutrality deal separate from ongoing talks at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which include a broader group of stakeholders. "We've been working with Google for ... (Source: Thehill.com 2010-08-03T23:52:58Z)

Falcone's Harbinger Said to Near Deal for Old Mutual's U.S. Insurance Unit

Harbinger Capital Partners, the hedge-fund firm run by billionaire Philip Falcone , is nearing a deal to buy the U.S. life insurance unit of Old Mutual Plc , said three people with knowledge of the matter. An ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-06T00:33:33Z)

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