Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 8, 2010, 5:40 am

AP: Russell Okung, Seattle Seahawks agree to $58M deal

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 maximum value of ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-06T18:41:36Z)

Minnesota Wild sign ex-Wolverine John Madden.

This is a really good move by the Minnesota Wild,John Madden is one of the best defensive forwards in the game of hockey. According to Michael Russo , it is a one year deal that will pay John Madden 1 million ... (Source: Baseball 2010-08-07T09:07:45Z)

Russell Okung, Seattle Seahawks reach deal

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with sixth-overall draft choice Russell Okung , the last first-round pick to sign. The team confirmed the deal on Friday morning, but terms were not ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-06T17:37:11Z)

Why a Manchester City Move Would Not Suit Fernando Torres

Amid increased speculation about a potential transfer to Manchester City, Fernando Torres should turn down their overtures. City manager Roberto Mancini recently praised the Spanish superstar in New York during their ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-26T19:51:55Z)

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)

Jim Schwartz: Ndamukong Suh's absence "disappointing"

With all the other Top 5 picks under contract and in camp, the Detroit Lions are still trying to get a deal done with rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, and Lions president Tom Lewand said today that ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-08-02T17:06:08Z)

U.S. PR offensive highlights insurgent attacks on Afghan civilians

KABUL, Afghanistan In one of his first major initiatives since he took command of the international force in Afghanistan a month ago, Army Gen. David Petraeus has launched a public relations offensive to focus ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-08-08T08:02:09Z)

Wild agree to deal with veteran center and former Chicago Blackhawk John Madden

The Wild added what appears to be the final piece to their roster as they prepare for training camp next month, agreeing to a one-year, $1 million deal with veteran center John Madden, who won a Stanley Cup ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-07T00:46:40Z)

Colorado: Gap shrinks in Dem Senate race

Aug 08, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- The air between the Democratic candidates vying to represent Colorado in the U.S. Senate has grown a little thinner over the last few weeks. With a week to go before Tuesday's primary ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-08T11:08:16Z)

Sources: Ndamukong Suh, Lions agree

The Detroit Lions and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh reached an agreement Tuesday on a five-year contract, according to team sources. The two sides have agreed on the terms of the deal, but still are signing ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-04T03:34:52Z)

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 2010-08-08T04:41:43Z)

Timberwolves Reportedly Set To Sign Anthony Tolliver

It is being reported by several media outlets that the Timberwolves have signed power forward Anthony Tolliver to a two-year, $4.5 million deal. Tolliver appears to have first come to the attention of the Timberwolves ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-07T00:10:53Z)

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: New Haven Register 2010-08-08T07:12:02Z)

Politics 2010: Colorado Democratic Senate race tightens

The air between the Democratic candidates vying to represent Colorado in the U.S. Senate has grown a little thinner over the last few weeks. With a week to go before Tuesday's primary, President Barack Obama ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-08T10:53:57Z)

Afghanistan says to "deal with" security firms

Afghan security forces will be more than capable of safeguarding the country, the government said on Sunday, repeating in some of its strongest criticism yet that troublesome Western private security units should be ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-08T09:42:22Z)

AP Source: Bengals reach deal with former Cowboys WR Terrell Owens

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to a contract with receiver Terrell Owens, who is expected to report to training camp in a couple of days, a person familiar with the situation tells The ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-07-27T23:04:00Z)

Georgia governor race: Karen Handel, Nathan Deal clash in runoff debate

ATLANTA -- The Republican runoff campaign for governor turned hostile Sunday night as Karen Handel blasted Nathan Deal as corrupt and Deal fired back that the former secretary of state's sharp attacks show her ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-08-02T01:06:55Z)

Bengals set to kick off preseason vs. Cowboys

CANTON -- Even though most of the promotion around tonight's Hall of Fame Game between the Bengals and Cowboys have focused on Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco being on the same team for the first time, be ... (Source: Zanesville Times Recorder 2010-08-08T10:39:38Z)

Manchester City Boss Roberto Mancini Prepares For Eastlands Firesale

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini faces a five-week firesale ahead of the new season as he aims to offload up to £130 million worth of talent in order to comply with Premier League rules. The Citizen's chief ... (Source: goal.com 2010-07-25T12:36:27Z)

Wild agree to terms with veteran center John Madden on 1-year contract

ST. PAUL, MINN. — The Minnesota Wild say they have agreed to terms with veteran center John Madden on a one-year contract. Terms of the deal announced Friday were not disclosed. The 37-year-old Madden has won three ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-06T22:37:50Z)

Continued: Afghan president: Donors should stop supporting private security, share ...

KABUL, Afghanistan - President Hamid Karzai called Saturday for the international community to stop supporting private security companies in Afghanistan, which he said have created parallel security forces in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-07T13:32:37Z)

Poll: Nathan Deal, Karen Handel tied

ATLANTA -- Karen Handel and Nathan Deal are essentially tied going into the weekend before their runoff on Tuesday for the Republican nomination for governor, according to a survey released Friday afternoon ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-08-06T18:27:17Z)

AP Sources: Bengals reach deal with former Cowboy Terrell Owens

CINCINNATI (AP) — A year after they were featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks," the Bengals have scripted their own reality show. T.O. and Ocho. Two self-conscious stars, one NFL team. How will they fit? How will ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-07-28T12:25:44Z)

Karen Handel, Nathan Deal spar in runoff debate

ATLANTA — Republican Karen Handel blasted her runoff opponent Nathan Deal as corrupt and said it was time the former congressman from Georgia "put the big boy pants on" and stop "squealing" over attacks on his ethics ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-01T23:41:01Z)

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 2010-08-06T23:20:47Z)

City chalk up Valencia win

Manchester City ended their pre-season programme on a high note with 2-0 victory over Spanish visitors Valencia at Eastlands. Gareth Barry and Jo scored the goals in a low-key contest. But manager Roberto Mancini and his ... (Source: soccer365.com 2010-08-07T21:17:54Z)

PAT CAPUTO: Lions have more worries on the defensive side

It was a steamy summer morning last week — almost as soon as training camp began in earnest at the Lions' team headquarters in Allen Park. Full pads. Full out. Offense vs. defense. For the first time. Not ... (Source: Morning Sun 2010-08-08T11:01:06Z)

Tolliver opts to leave Warriors, agrees to deal with T-Wolves

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Timberwolves added another young, versatile forward to their rebuilt roster on Friday, agreeing to terms with free agent Anthony Tolliver on a two-year deal. A person with knowledge of the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-06T22:02:02Z)

Red Sox Journal: Boston signs Delgado to minor-league deal

NEW YORK — The Red Sox signed 400-homer man Carlos Delgado to a minor-league deal on Saturday, potentially offering some left-handed pop to complement Mike Lowell at first base with Kevin Youkilis now out for the ... (Source: Providence Journal 2010-08-08T02:25:42Z)

Andrew Romanoff Launches DPS Pension Deal Attack Ad (VIDEO)

Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff wasted little time attacking his opponent, incumbent Michael Bennet, after a New York Times article criticized the former Denver Public Schools chief for a deal he made to ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-07T19:59:09Z)

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