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Deals of the Hour / August 7, 2010, 8:40 pm

Training Camp Preview: Colts' road back to Super Bowl starts today in Anderson

TERRE HAUTE — It's been a busier than normal offseason for the Indianapolis Colts. First of all, the Colts have a new home for training camp, returning to Anderson University after 11 years at Rose-Hulman Institute ... (Source: Tribune-Star 2010-08-01T04:14:13Z)

Person familiar with contract talks tells AP that Spiller reaches deal with Buffalo ...

PITTSFORD, N.Y. A person familiar with running back C.J. Spiller's contract talks with the Buffalo Bills tells The Associated Press that the first-round draft pick has reached an agreement on a five-year deal ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-06T15:56:58Z)

Former Badger Chris Chelios Set to Retire From NHL

DETROIT (AP) -- Red Wings general manager Ken Holland says Chris Chelios is going to work for the team. Holland said Saturday night that Chelios' new job doesn't have a title yet and his specific responsibilities haven't ... (Source: nbc15.com 2010-08-08T02:40:01Z)

Emmitt Smith inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- Holding back tears after a minute-long standing ovation, NFL career rushing leader Emmitt Smith has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Finishing off a hat trick for the "Triplets ... (Source: KVUE 2010-08-08T02:40:01Z)

NFL -- Colts' Freeney healthy after hobbling through Super Bowl

ANDERSON -- Just when it appeared that Dwight Freeney couldn't gain more respect from his teammates, he found a way. The Indianapolis Colts' All-Pro defensive end sustained a third-degree ligament tear in his right ankle ... (Source: Elkhart Truth 2010-08-07T05:11:32Z)

Freeney says ankle 'right' after rehab

ANDERSON – Just when it appeared that Dwight Freeney couldn't gain more respect from his teammates, he found a way. The Indianapolis Colts' All-Pro defensive end suffered a third-degree ligament tear in his right ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-07T07:41:51Z)

NFL's Goodell: Super Bowl 2012 will go on

ANDERSON, Ind. -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he expects the Super Bowl in Indianapolis to be played as planned in February 2012. Goodell answered reporters' questions Saturday at the Colts' new ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-08-08T00:02:32Z)

Emmitt Smith enters Hall of Fame

CANTON, Ohio -- Holding back tears after a minute-long standing ovation, NFL career rushing leader Emmitt Smith has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Finishing off a hat trick for the "Triplets ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-08T02:18:33Z)

Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen UFC 117 Best Fight Odds

Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen UFC 117 best fight odds could be found at Sportsbetting.com for those wanting to bet on Silva. He came in with a price of -425 . That's hardly a bargain but considering the -500 and up ... (Source: Gambling 911 2010-08-07T23:33:54Z)

UFC 117: Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen, and The Miracle in Oakland

As I watched the weigh-ins for tonight's UFC 117 from Oakland, something occurred to me. It happened right as champion and challenger squared off for the "face to face" photo op, and Anderson Silva turned away from ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-07T19:09:03Z)

LeBeau, Randle, Grimm enter Hall of Fame

"Man, this really is a great day to be alive," said LeBeau, elected by the senior committee and the first of seven men who entered the shrine. He was immediately followed by John Randle, who as a defensive tackle with ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-08T02:04:14Z)

Prepared Peyton still on top of all details

ANDERSON, Ind. – Howard Mudd spent five decades playing or coaching in the NFL. He's never been around a student such as Peyton Manning. From the moment Indy's franchise quarterback walked into Anderson ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-07T21:10:44Z)

Goodell expects Indianapolis Super Bowl to go as planned

ANDERSON, Ind. -- Colts players liked what Roger Goodell told them about the 2012 Super Bowl. The NFL commissioner expects it to be played as planned in Indianapolis. As for other discussion topics, well, let ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-07T21:53:41Z)

Delgado Signs Minor League Deal With Red Sox

— The Red Sox signed veteran slugger Carlos Delgado to a minor league contract and sent him to Triple A Pawtucket to prepare for his return to the major leagues. Delgado, 38, who hasn't played in the majors ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-08-07T22:36:38Z)

AP: RB C.J. Spiller reaches deal with Buffalo Bills

PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- First-round draft pick C.J. Spiller has reached an agreement on a five-year deal potentially worth $37 million with the Buffalo Bills on Friday, The Associated Press has learned. The running ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-06T16:39:55Z)

NFL commissioner visits Colts camp

Anderson - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stopped by Anderson Saturday, as he continues his training camp tour. Before meeting with the media, he met with the Colts players to talk about several things, including the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-07T21:46:32Z)

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)

Google – Verizon deal forces FCC to rethink Net Neutrality

The side deal reached by Google Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. and the criticism that the closed door talks with companies on Internet regulations have forced the US regulators to end their talks. The closed door ... (Source: Entertainment and Showbiz! 2010-08-06T18:41:36Z)

Grimm Becomes First Hall of Fame "Hog"

Russ Grimm has become the first member of Washington's renowned "Hogs" offensive line inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Font Size: Russ Grimm has become the first member of Washington's renowned "Hogs ... (Source: WHSV 2010-08-08T01:57:04Z)

Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

As Rice stood onstage Saturday night while being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame , he at last recognized the need to step back. "This is finally it," he said. "There are no more routes to run, no more ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-08T03:01:30Z)

Bills agree to terms with C.J. Spiller

Buffalo Bills rookie running back C.J. Spiller (notes) agreed to terms on a five-year, $25 million deal, according to ESPN. The maximum value of the deal is $37.5 million with total guaranteed money of $20.8 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-08T01:49:55Z)

Crowd sees full-pads work

Twenty-four hours after being chased out of Anderson University's Macholtz Stadium by lightning and the threat of heavy rain, another crowd of more than 6,000 was on hand Thursday evening. The weather ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-08-07T04:28:35Z)

Red Wings introduce No. 90

Mike Modano stands with Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland (left) and owner Mike Ilitch after being introduced as a Red Wing during a news conference Friday in Detroit. Modano inked a one-year deal ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-08T00:24:01Z)

A text to Red Wings general manager Ken Holland got ball rolling on Mike Modano deal

That's when Holland heard a ping that made his day. A little over a week had passed since the Wings had treated Modano to an all-out recruitment visit on July 6, flying him in from Dallas and taking him to ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-08T01:42:45Z)

Emmitt Smith talks of teammates, family during induction

CANTON, Ohio – Holding back tears after a minute-long standing ovation, NFL career rushing leader Emmitt Smith has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Finishing off a hat trick for the ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-08-08T02:25:42Z)

Red Sox sign Delgado to Minors deal

NEW YORK -- The Red Sox saw enough from former All-Star slugger Carlos Delgado in Friday's workout at Yankee Stadium that they signed him to a Minor League deal on Saturday. The left-handed-hitting first ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-08-07T21:03:35Z)

UFC 117: Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen Fight UFC 117 Picks & Predictions

UFC 117: Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen Fight UFC 117 Picks & Predictions: This is without question one of the most hyped fights in combat sports' history. What we will see in tonight's UFC 117 main event ... (Source: Sports-odds.com 2010-08-08T00:16:51Z)

FCC Ends Closed-Door Talks on Net Neutrality After Rumored Google, Verizon Deal

The latest rumor about Google and Verizon apparently having secret talks which would enable the ISP to provide preferential access to certain types of traffic managed to cause quite a stir. While the talks ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-08-06T09:51:53Z)

Back to work: Colts arrive in Anderson for training camp

Anderson — Back to work. That's the mantra that the Indianapolis Colts in general and quarterback Peyton Manning specifically are using heading into this year's training camp workouts. Manning and most of the Colts ... (Source: Tribune-Star 2010-08-02T03:30:05Z)

FCC, DOJ To Improve Coordination On Telecom Deals

Law360, New York (August 06, 2010) -- The Federal Communications Commission and U.S. Department of Justice antitrust officials are exploring how to better work together to regulate telecommunications divestitures, after ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-08-06T20:28:59Z)

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