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Deals of the Hour / September 6, 2010, 2:40 pm

Darrelle Revis Signs Big Deal with N.Y. Jets

NEW YORK (AP) - Revis Island is open for business again - just in time for the New York Jets to start their Super Bowl run. All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis and the Jets agreed in principle to a four-year contract ... (Source: WBOC 2010-09-06T18:04:50Z)

In wake of Andrews trade, Eagles re-sign G Jean-Gilles

... Eagles have re-signed guard Max Jean-Gilles to bring their roster to 53 players, the team announced Sunday. The Eagles released Jean-Gilles on Saturday before trading guard Stacy Andrews to the Seattle Seahawks ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-05T16:47:17Z)

T.J. Houshmandzadeh to join Ravens

In a surprise move, the Baltimore Ravens reached agreement with former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh on a one-year, $855,000 deal, according to league sources. Seattle still owes ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-06T15:34:31Z)

Eagles trade guard Stacy Andrews to Seattle

... Stacy Andrews to a six-year, $38.9 million deal, the Eagles traded the offensive lineman to Seattle for a 2011 seventh-round draft ... They released Max Jean-Gilles but said that they expected to re-sign him ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-05T14:16:58Z)

COMING HOME: 'Crocodile Dundee' to return to U.S. despite tax issue

... Paul Hogan, star of the "Crocodile Dundee" movie trilogy, has been cleared to return home to the United ... lawyer Andrew Robinson said last week. On Friday, Robinson said after a "cordial and cooperative ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-09-06T05:18:54Z)

4 undrafted rookies make Cowboys' initial roster

The Dallas Cowboys ... their initial 53-man roster Saturday. Maybe having so many bargain-bin finds made it easier for Jerry Jones to swallow the nearly $1.8 million salary of reserve receiver Sam Hurd. (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-06T08:10:42Z)

Kindle feeling better, headed to Baltimore

OWINGS MILLS -- Baltimore Ravens injured rookie outside linebacker Sergio Kindle traveled to Baltimore ... ima sit out some games but look for ya boy on that field sometime next month!! King Serg. .. "Whats good world! (Source: Carroll County Online 2010-09-06T04:28:48Z)

Ravens rookie LB Kindle plans to play this season after injury

Baltimore Ravens rookie linebacker Sergio Kindle indicated Saturday that he'd be back ... ima sit out some games but look for ya boy on that field sometime next month!! King Serg." Kindle suffered a fractured skull ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-06T07:42:04Z)

Paul Hogan Allowed to Return Home to LA

... Paul Hogan, who is most remembered for his role in the 'Crocodile Dundee' trilogy, is allowed ... his innocence and denies any wrongdoing," Hogan's lawyer Andrew Robinson said in a statement. (Source: Shockya.com 2010-09-05T15:35:42Z)

Cowboys Cuts: What the What?!

Been telling anyone who would listen all summer that - stop the insanity - Sam Hurd would make the Dallas Cowboys' final roster over Jesse Holley. Reasoning? Holley did nothing better than Hurd and owner Jerry ... (Source: Dallas Observer (blog) 2010-09-06T16:10:18Z)

Karzai's brother dodges restrictions at Kabul Bank

Afghan authorities have barred the sale of Kabul properties held by the troubled bank's principal owners. But the freeze excludes President Hamid Karzai's brother, who is the third-largest Kabul Bank shareholder. (Source: Olympian 2010-09-06T07:06:17Z)

Afghan Central Bank Chief Says Troubled Kabul Bank Still On Solid Ground

... made about state funding to shore up Kabul Bank, which has more than 1 million customers and handles the salary payments for Afghan soldiers, police, and teachers. "As far as President [Hamid] Karzai's ... (Source: Global Security 2010-09-06T19:23:35Z)

Rams can thanks Seahawks for new WR

The Seattle Seahawks ' decision to release veteran receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh helped the St. Louis Rams find a talented target for new quarterback Sam Bradford . Here's how it worked: Houshmandzadeh ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-06T20:49:29Z)

Report: Baltimore Ravens to Sign T.J. Houshmandzadeh

The Baltimore Ravens have spent the past decade lacking big-name receivers. Now, they have two. The team has agreed to terms with former Seattle Seahawk and Cincinnati Bengal T.J. Houshmandzadeh . The deal ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-09-06T17:57:41Z)

Cowboys keeping receiver Hurd, four undrafted rookies as roster is cut to 53

IRVING - The Dallas Cowboys ... initial 53-man roster Saturday. Maybe having so many bargain-bin finds made it easier for owner Jerry Jones to swallow the nearly $1.8 million salary of reserve receiver Sam Hurd. (Source: Temple Daily Telegram 2010-09-06T06:09:01Z)

Ravens unsigned rookie LB Kindle tweets about his return

Baltimore Ravens rookie linebacker Sergio Kindle indicated Saturday that he'd be back ... ima sit out some games but look for ya boy on that field sometime next month!! King Serg." Kindle suffered a fractured skull ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-05T15:14:14Z)

1 'censored' bar on Craigslist won't stop online prostitution

State attorneys general had pressed Craigslist to do more to block potentially illegal ads promoting prostitution, and hailed the ... Neither Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster nor a company spokeswoman responded to e ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-09-06T20:20:51Z)

Paul Hogan free to leave Australia after reaching tax deal with gov't

Paul Hogan is free to leave Australia after reaching a deal with tax officials who grounded him over a tax dispute, the "Crocodile Dundee" star's attorney says ... Andrew Robinson, issued a statement Friday saying ... (Source: Reality TV World 2010-09-03T23:59:09Z)

Eagles trade G Andrews to Seahawks (AP)

The Philadelphia Eagles traded starting right guard Stacy Andrews to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday in exchange for an undisclosed 2011 draft pick. The Eagles did not complete the deal until after the 6 ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-03T23:59:09Z)

Sex for sale still easy to find, Craigslist users say

State attorneys general had pressed Craigslist to do more to block potentially illegal ads promoting prostitution, and hailed the ... Neither Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster nor a company spokeswoman responded to e ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-09-06T16:31:47Z)

Revis returns to Jets

NEW YORK (AP) -- Darrelle Revis and the New York Jets have agreed to a new contract, ending the All-Pro cornerback's holdout a week before the team's season opener. The team announced the agreement in principle early ... (Source: WRDW-TV 2010-09-06T19:52:13Z)

Is Hossa's deal still up in the air?

According to the New York Post , the NHL will re-open a formal investigation into Marian Hossa ... move to reject Ilya Kovalchuk's blockbuster deal with the New Jersey Devils and de-register Roberto Luongo's long ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times (blog) 2010-09-02T21:22:51Z)

Ohio AG Pleased Craigslist Removed Adult Services

... state attorneys general have said there weren't enough protections to block potentially illegal ads that promote prostitution and child ... Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster said in a May blog posting that the ... (Source: WHIO TV 2010-09-06T17:36:12Z)

Seahawks acquire offensive lineman Andrews from Eagles

SEATTLE — Offensive lineman Stacy Andrews has been traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Seattle Seahawks for an undisclosed 2011 draft pick pending league approval. Eagles general manager Howie ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-09-05T01:23:52Z)

Update: Hossa's deal is OK

The Ilya Kovalchuk contract saga has ended ... That would include Marian Hossa's 12-year, $63.3 million deal with the Hawks. The long-term contracts of Roberto Luongo, Marc Savard and Chris Pronger also are good. (Source: Chicago Sun-Times (blog) 2010-09-04T18:21:32Z)

Everyone happy in Ilya Kovalchuk deal

NEWARK — The New Jersey Devils did more than sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a $100 million ... investigations into contracts signed in 2009 by Marian Hossa of the Blackhawks, Roberto Luongo of the Canucks, Marc Savard of ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-04T23:15:01Z)

Eagles trade Andrews and make final cuts

The Eagles have traded guard Stacy Andrews to the Seattle Seahawks, the Eagles announced Saturday. The team received a 2011 seventh-round draft pick from Seattle, according to a league source. "I think Stacy feels ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-05T01:59:39Z)

Afghan bank bans property sales

Afghan authorities have barred the sale of Kabul properties held by the troubled bank's principal owners. But the freeze excludes President Hamid Karzai's brother, who is the third-largest Kabul Bank shareholder. (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-09-06T10:41:01Z)

CB Darrelle Revis, Jets agree to terms on four-year deal

NEW YORK—Revis Island is open for business again—just in time for the New York Jets to start what they hope will be a Super Bowl run. All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis and the Jets agreed in principle to a four ... (Source: KHOU 2010-09-06T19:45:03Z)

Eagles deal Stacy Andrews to Seattle, obtain DE Barnes from Baltimore

... Stacy Andrews to a six-year, $38.9 million deal, the Eagles traded the offensive lineman to Seattle for a 2011 seventh-round draft ... They released Max Jean-Gilles, but said that they expect to re-sign him when ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-05T02:49:46Z)

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