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Deals of the Hour / November 1, 2010, 1:40 pm

Vikings waive goodbye to Moss after four games

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings have waived receiver Randy Moss . Linebacker Ben Leber says coach Brad Childress informed the team that Moss had been let go during a team meeting Monday afternoon. The NFL Network first reported the Vikings ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-01T20:18:51Z)

Talladega craziness trumps epic 3-way Sprint Cup battle

Halloween seemed the perfect day to race at Talladega, a track built on an ancient Indian burial ground many drivers believe is cursed. For Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick, the Chase-contending trio just hoped that the Legend of Hallowdega ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-01T15:25:22Z)

Jeff Gordon has 3-year sponsorship deal

CONCORD, N.C. -- Jeff Gordon will be sponsored next season by the AARP Foundation's "Drive To End Hunger" campaign. The four-time NASCAR champion said the sponsorship agreement is for three years. The cause-related sponsorship is the first of its kind to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-27T16:28:34Z)

Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony says 'it's time for a change'

Carmelo Anthony told Yahoo! Sports that he will not sign the the Denver Nuggets' contract extension offer of three years, $64 million, saying "They want to sit down and talk, but my thing is it's way beyond this year. It ain't got nothing to do ... (Source: WEEI 2010-10-28T12:24:00Z)

Kia Jumps After Brokerages Raise Share-Price Estimates

(Corrects date of previous larger share-price gain in second paragraph.) Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Kia Motors Co., South Korea's second- biggest automaker, rose the most in almost 21 months in Seoul trading after brokerages raised their price estimates for ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-01T06:49:58Z)

Fixing cargo security system could cost billions _ and still offer little more safety

LONDON (AP) — The glaring weakness of the cargo shipping system has been laid bare by the Yemen -based mail bomb plot — but the cost of fixing it may be too high for governments, airlines and shippers to stomach during a global downturn. Analysts warn ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-01T18:45:48Z)

Three drivers, three races make Chase exciting

And then there were three. After 33 races, NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup field has been narrowed to a trio of drivers with just three events remaining to determine a champion. As predicted, Kevin Harvick continued his dominant performance on restrictor ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-01T16:51:16Z)

What will happen to the Bush tax cuts?

WASHINGTON (AP) - Will Congress extend the Bush tax cuts into 2011 in the weeks after Tuesday's election or let the automatic increase start cutting into most people's paychecks early next year? It's really pretty much up to President Barack Obama. Despite ... (Source: GOPUSA 2010-11-01T10:17:34Z)

Carmelo Anthony Trade Rumors: Denver Nuggets Need to Blow It Up

Having written four articles on Carmelo Anthony and the Nuggets over the past month, I have come to the realization that I am now the World's Leading Authority on the subject. (Yes, I'm kidding.) As such, I would like to offer my opinion on how the Nuggets ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-21T17:04:19Z)

UPDATE 1-Hyundai Motor signs deal with Chinese carmaker

SEOUL Oct 22 (Reuters) - South Korea's Hyundai Motor ( 005380.KS ) said on Friday that it had signed a 500 billion won ($443.1 million) joint venture with China's commercial vehicle maker Sichuan Nanjun Automotive Group to expand its presence in the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-21T23:30:52Z)

Will tax cuts get an extension after the election?

WASHINGTON — Will Congress extend the Bush tax cuts into 2011 in the weeks after Tuesday's election or let the automatic increase start cutting into most people's paychecks early next year? Despite the punishment his fellow Democrats are expected to ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-11-01T09:41:46Z)

Merck 3Q profit plunges 90 percent on deal charges

Merck & Co. posted a 90 percent drop in third-quarter profit, due to large charges for its $41.1 billion acquisition of Schering-Plough Corp. last November and a legal reserve for a federal investigation. Also, Merck had a $2.8 billion gain a year ago from ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-29T15:50:24Z)

Warriors Don't Make Extension Offer To B. Wright

The Warriors will not offer a contract extension to Brandan Wright, according to a team source. "We'll be evaluating Brandan throughout the season," Larry Riley said via text message. "We have a good relationship with both Brandan and his agent," who is ... (Source: RealGM 2010-11-01T08:08:43Z)

Al Harrington scores 28, Carmelo Anthony adds 24 in Denver's 107-94 win in Houston

HOUSTON (AP) — Al Harrington scored 28 points, Carmelo Anthony added 24 and the Denver Nuggets beat Houston 107-94 in the Rockets' home opener on Saturday night. Chauncey Billups scored 13 points, Nene had 12 points and 12 rebounds and the Nuggets won in ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-31T03:16:24Z)

McKesson: S.F. company to acquire US Oncology in $2.16B deal

SAN FRANCISCO -- McKesson said Monday it will acquire US Oncology in an all-cash deal it valued at $2.16 billion. McKesson, a San Francisco medical company that specializes in pharmaceutical supplies, said it will buy all the outstanding shares of US ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-01T16:08:19Z)

McKesson to buy US Oncology in $2.16 billion deal

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pharmaceutical distributor McKesson Corp ( MCK.N ) plans to buy privately held US Oncology Inc ONCOLO.UL in a deal valued at about $2.16 billion to expand its services in the fast-growing area of cancer care. McKesson, one of the three ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-01T14:56:44Z)

Terrorist Bombers May Have Targeted Aircraft

WASHINGTON – Powerful explosives addressed to Chicago synagogues may have been intended to destroy the planes they were sent on, security officials acknowledged as they tried to figure out how to respond to the Al Qaeda-linked plot. Disaster was narrowly ... (Source: FOX News 2010-11-01T19:07:16Z)

NFL Preview - Houston (4-2) at Indianapolis (4-2)

The Houston Texans came through with what was viewed as a landmark win in their last encounter with the Indianapolis Colts. When the two AFC South foes square off again Monday night at Lucas Oil Stadium, they'll be trying to achieve a franchise first ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-29T18:13:34Z)

Report: Tiago Splitter to Debut Tonight

It's official. The Tiago Splitter era begins tonight for the Spurs. Forty months after the Spurs made Splitter the 28th overall pick in the 2007 draft, and after he spent his entire first NBA preseason on the shelf with a strained calf muscle, the 6-foot ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-11-01T19:28:45Z)

Colts wait to offer Peyton Manning deal

INDIANAPOLIS -- Jim Irsay insists Peyton Manning will be the NFL's highest-paid player next season. He'll just have to wait until after this season to close the deal. The Colts owner said Monday he was prepared to make a contract offer to Manning during ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-01T18:38:38Z)

Merck 3Q profit plunges 90 percent

Merck & Co. posted a 90 percent drop in third-quarter profit, due to large charges for its $41.1 billion acquisition of Schering-Plough Corp. last November and a legal reserve for a federal investigation. Also, Merck had a $2.8 billion gain a year ago from ... (Source: Coeur d'Alene Press 2010-11-01T06:57:08Z)

Golden State Warriors Wiretap

Warriors news gathered from around the net. The Warriors will not offer a contract extension to Brandan Wright, according to a team source. "We'll be evaluating Brandan throughout the season," Larry Riley said via text message. "We have a good relationship ... (Source: RealGM 2010-11-01T08:08:43Z)

Make deal or punt on tax cuts?

WASHINGTON -- Will Congress extend the Bush tax cuts into 2011 in the weeks after Tuesday's election or let the automatic increase start cutting into most people's paychecks early next year? It's really pretty much up to President Barack Obama. Despite the ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2010-11-01T15:03:54Z)

Vioxx legal costs continue to rise at Merck

Merck & Co. Inc. said Friday that it set aside $950 million to resolve a criminal probe into the Vioxx painkiller it withdrew six years ago, potentially raising legal costs to $7.7 billion and driving down shares for the day. The legal reserve contributed ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-31T06:58:19Z)

Asia Mostly Higher, Though Tokyo Slips

Most Asian equity markets ended higher Monday after strong manufacturing data from China and India and amid hopes for a fresh round of monetary easing by the U.S. Federal Reserve. China's Shanghai Composite rose 2.5% to 3054.02, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-01T15:03:54Z)

McKesson to buy U.S. Oncology in $2.16B deal

McKesson Corp., a health care services and health IT giant based in San Francisco, said Monday it's set to buy U.S. Oncology, which provides management to oncology practices, for $2.16 billion in cash. McKesson (NYSE:MCK) and The Woodlands, Texas-based ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-01T17:34:13Z)

Randy Moss released by Minnesota Vikings

Randy Moss has been waived by the Minnesota Vikings, NFL Network's Michael Lombardi reports. Linebacker Ben Leber says coach Brad Childress informed the team that Moss had been let go during a team meeting Monday afternoon. Childress said earlier Monday ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-11-01T20:04:32Z)

Monday Night Football: Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts Odds

Monday Night Football on the Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts Odds: An AFC South clash features the Houston Texans visiting the Indianapolis Colts in Lucas Oil Stadium at 8:30 PM ET in a Monday Night Football Game showdown. The Texans vs Colts NFL ... (Source: Sports-odds.com 2010-11-01T16:29:47Z)

Fixing cargo security system would cost billions

The glaring weakness of the cargo shipping system has been laid bare by the Yemen-based mail bomb plot — but the cost of fixing it may be too high for governments, airlines and shippers to stomach during a global downturn. Analysts warn that the cost of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-01T20:18:51Z)

Vikings Release Randy Moss

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have waived receiver Randy Moss. Linebacker Ben Leber says coach Brad Childress informed the team that Moss had been let go during a team meeting Monday afternoon. The NFL Network first reported the Vikings ... (Source: WUSA 2010-11-01T20:11:42Z)

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