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Deals of the Hour / August 9, 2010, 7:40 am

Continued: 'The Twilight Saga,' 'The Vampire Diaries' sink fangs into Teen Choice ...

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - Maybe they should switch the name to the Vampire Choice Awards? Bloodsuckers struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards with "The Twilight Saga" ruling Sunday's ceremony with 12 wins ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-09T13:15:55Z)

Ray Allen likes Shaquille O'Neal signing

The Celtics guard, speaking before a charity basketball game in Connecticut, says he believes Shaquille O'Neal can help Boston's quest to repeat as Eastern Conference champions. O'Neal signed a two-year ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-08T00:09:42Z)

Catholic parishioners vote not to settle suit

St. Louis -- Members of a predominantly Polish parish in St. Louis have voted against approving a settlement with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a majority of St ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-09T07:53:48Z)

A McGrady deal with Pistons could lead to trade later

Tracy McGrady isn't a Piston yet. But there is a possibility the one-time superstar could come to Motown with the hopes of rejuvenating a career that once seemed destined to end in the Hall of Fame. But fans ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-08-09T01:55:53Z)

Continued: Colts owner still prepared to give QB Peyton Manning richest deal in NFL

ANDERSON, Ind. - Jim Irsay won't let Peyton Manning walk away from the Colts next season — no matter the cost. Indy's owner reiterated Monday that he intends to make Manning the NFL's highest-paid player even if it ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-02T19:50:46Z)

Allen Likes Shaq Signing, Underdog Role For Celtics

Celtics guard Ray Allen thinks the addition of Shaquille O'Neal will help the team this coming season. "It's definitely interesting to me, because I think he can help us," Allen said. "One of our bad traits this past ... (Source: RealGM 2010-08-08T14:28:41Z)

First-round picks Davis, Iupati land five-year deals with 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati have been practically joined at their rather large hips since becoming San Francisco 49ers this spring, and that continued Friday on the day rookies were ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-30T22:03:11Z)

Boston Celtics Wiretap

Shaquille O'Neal says that Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace is thinking about playing next season despite the expectation that he'll retire. Wallace told Boston during the NBA Finals that, despite having two years and ... (Source: RealGM 2010-08-08T14:28:41Z)

Blackburn bolster front line with Diouf loan

Blackburn have reached a deal with Manchester United to take striker Mame Biram Diouf on a season-long loan deal. Diouf, 22, arrives at Ewood Park a year after joining United from Norwegian side Molde, where ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-08-07T06:08:48Z)

Bengals reach contract deal with WR Terrell Owens, uniting him with Chad Ochocinco

CINCINNATI (AP) — Receiver Terrell Owens agreed to a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday and will report to training camp in a couple of days, a person familiar with the situation told The ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-27T23:32:38Z)

AP Source: Bengals reach contract deal with WR Terrell Owens, uniting him with Chad Ochocinco

In this July 25, 2009, photo, Buffalo Bills' Terrell Owens pauses during NFL football training camp in Pittsford, N.Y. Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown is trying to bring receiver Terrell Owens aboard. Brown said ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-27T22:56:51Z)

'Twilight,' 'Vampire Diaries' dominate 2010's Teen Choice Awards

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) — Maybe they should switch the name to the Vampire Choice Awards? Bloodsuckers struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards with "The Twilight Saga" ruling Sunday's ... (Source: Staten Island Advance 2010-08-09T13:58:52Z)

'The Other Guys' takes top spot from 'Inception'

LOS ANGELES - ``The Other Guys'' are the main guys at the box office, knocking off ``Inception'' to take the No. 1 spot. The buddy-cop parody starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg made $35.6 million in its ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-08-09T11:28:33Z)

Blackburn To Sign Man United Striker Mame Biram Diouf On Loan

Blackburn have reached a deal with Manchester United to take striker Mame Biram Diouf on a season-long loan deal. The 22-year-old arrives at Ewood Park a year after joining United from Norwegian side Molde ... (Source: World-Track and Field Website 2010-08-07T04:35:44Z)

Will Ferrell's 'Other Guys' tops box office with $35.6M

LOS ANGELES - "The Other Guys" are the main guys at the box office, knocking off "Inception" to take the No. 1 spot. The buddy-cop parody starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg made $35.6 million in its opening weekend ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-09T14:20:21Z)

Pistons still interested in Tracy McGrady, but no offer yet

The Pistons' interest in free-agent swingman Tracy McGrady is real, but he hasn't been offered a contract. If the Pistons are to offer McGrady a deal, it would be the veterans' minimum ($1.2 million ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-09T05:02:00Z)

St. Stanislaus Congregation Votes No on Proposal to End Feud with Archdiocese

When it comes to news coverage the St. Stanislaus Kostka Church feud with the Archdiocese of St. Louis has been--for the most part-- off the radar screen for the past few years. You may recall the extensive ... (Source: KMOV 2010-08-09T04:26:13Z)

"Other Guys" knocks off "Inception" as box-office top

LOS ANGELES — "The Other Guys" are the main guys at the box office, knocking off "Inception" to take the No. 1 spot. The buddy-cop parody starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg made $35.6 million in its ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-09T12:18:39Z)

Inergy L.P. to issue $2 billion in units to combine partnerships

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Inergy L.P. said Monday it plans to buy Inergy Holdings L.P. in a deal that includes the issuance of $2 billion in common units, as Inergy's cash-generating assets are brought under ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-08-09T13:15:55Z)

NBA AM: Is It Time To Move Tayshaun Prince?

McGrady and The Pistons?: The Detroit Pistons have been holding some serious talks with free agent Tracy McGrady and could be closing in on a one-year deal worth the NBA minimum worth roughly $1.35 million ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-08-09T12:54:27Z)

49ers LB Brooks out with lacerated kidney

Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 6:50 p.m. SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks is out at least two weeks because of a lacerated kidney. Brooks was hurt during Friday's ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-08-08T01:57:04Z)

NFL Football: Colts-Peyton's Deal

ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) - Colts owner Jim Irsay says he still plans to make Peyton Manning the NFL's highest-paid player, even if that requires putting the franchise tag on the four-time league MVP next season ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-08-02T16:44:39Z)

Teen Choice Awards 2010 Full Winner List; 'Twilight Saga' Dominates

The 'Twilight Saga' dominated the Teen Choice Awards last night (08.08.10) picking up an incredible haul of 11 prizes. The 'Twilight Saga' dominated the Teen Choice Awards last night (08.08.10). The vampire ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-09T12:18:39Z)

Davis establishing himself on 49ers offensive line

SANTA CLARA, CALIF. — One week of training camp with the San Francisco 49ers has been enough for Anthony Davis to establish himself as the team's starting right tackle. That was the plan all along when the 49ers traded ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-09T13:23:05Z)

Rovers boss eyes new additions

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce hopes to strengthen his squad further this week after sealing the signing of striker Mame Biram Diouf on Friday. Diouf has joined on a season-long loan from Manchester United and scored in ... (Source: soccer365.com 2010-08-09T12:11:30Z)

Terrell Owens feels he should still be Cowboy

CANTON, Ohio — Terrell Owens believes he should still be playing for the Dallas Cowboys. Instead, Owens was playing wide receiver against them Sunday night as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals in the Hall ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-09T10:59:55Z)

NFL -- Colts QB Manning still on top of the details

ANDERSON -- 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 University's gym in ... (Source: Elkhart Truth 2010-08-09T04:04:44Z)

Archbishop Offers Deal To St. Stanislaus Parish

St. Louis, MO (KPLR) - St. Louis Archbishop Robert Carlson is making an offer for St. Stanislaus to once again be a Catholic parish. The historic Polish church in North St. Louis was excommunicated following a lengthy ... (Source: FOX2now.com 2010-07-29T23:37:25Z)

Inergy Holdings to restructure

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Inergy LP, an operator of natural gas and propane businesses, said Monday it will combine with parent Inergy Holdings LP in a stock deal that it says will cut costs and increase competitiveness ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-09T13:30:14Z)

Inergy LP to buy Inergy Holding in $2.07 billion deal

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Propane distributor Inergy LP ( NRGY.N ) agreed to buy its holding partner Inergy Holding LP ( NRGP.N ) in an all-stock deal worth about $2.07 billion. Under the agreement, Inergy Holding ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-09T13:30:14Z)

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