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Deals of the Hour / August 2, 2010, 11:40 pm

Broncos Insider: Knowshon Moreno's Hamstring Injury Appears To Be " Serious"

Since NFL training camps kicked off last week, the biggest news has been the constant injuries to the many stars the league has today. From Desean Jackson, Jared Gaither, and Percy Harvin, to Domonique Foxworth missing ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-02T11:15:22Z)

Officials ID bodies of 2 Lake Michigan crash victims

LUDINGTON — Authorities have identified the recently recovered remains of two passengers on a medical plane that crashed into Lake Michigan a week ago. Mason County Undersheriff Tom Trenner says Friday night ... (Source: Port Huron Times-Herald 2010-07-31T00:47:49Z)

European stocks soar as HSBC posts giant profits

LONDON (AFP) – European stock markets surged in early trading on Monday, lifted by banking shares after British banking titan HSBC announced soaring half-year profits. London's FTSE-100 index rallied 1.96 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-02T11:44:00Z)

HSBC first-half more than doubles to $6.8B

LONDON - HSBC said today that its net income more than doubled in the first half, surprising investors and kicking off a week of earning reports from British banks in which even part-nationalized Lloyds ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-02T20:33:43Z)

Inside the course: Greenbrier's Old White Course

Tim Clark hits a shot at TPC Deere Run in the 2007 John Deere Classic. THE TRAIL: Shane Gillespie, head instructor at TOUR Academy Orlando, analyzes the course this week: This week the PGA TOUR heads to the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-27T20:05:03Z)

Broncos' Knowshon Moreno out 3 weeks; Correll Buckhalter to rest for a week

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno had a busy Sunday. He had to leave Sunday's morning practice early and according to reports, it was because of his right ACL. Then he had a torn hamstring. Then he ... (Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox 2010-08-02T01:57:02Z)

Mason County officials identify bodies of two Lake Michigan plane crash victims

LUDINGTON (AP) -- Mason County authorities have identified the recently recovered remains of two passengers on a medical plane that crashed into Lake Michigan a week ago. Mason County Undersheriff Tom Trenner ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-31T00:54:59Z)

Companies say lock it up, offer other tips for students heading off to college

The annual college shopping trip is almost upon us. And while it's fun to stock up on posters, shower caddies and desk lamps, experts say you also should consider how you'll keep yourself, and your stuff ... (Source: Jupiter Courier 2010-08-02T18:10:33Z)

Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno carted off

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver running backs Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter have both been injured on the Broncos' first day of training camp. Moreno, a former star at Georgia, was carted off the field after hurting ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-08-01T19:23:19Z)

Dave Walsh: Golfers of all ages enjoyed the Greenbrier

Golfers young and old have enjoyed watching the action this week in The Greenbrier Classic on the Old White course at The Greenbrier Resort. Their stops include the driving range, putting green, chipping area and course ... (Source: Herald-Dispatch 2010-08-02T03:58:43Z)

Avis Budget (CAR) Makes Formal $46.50/Share Bid for Dollar Thrifty (DTG), Topping Hertz (HTZ) Offer

Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NYSE: CAR ) offered to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG ) for $46.50 per share, $39.25 in cash and 0.6543 shares of Avis Budget stock. The offers tops Hertz (NYSE: HTZ ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-28T21:29:45Z)

BP To Establish $100M Fund To Assist Displaced Rig Workers

BP will establish a $100 million charitable fund to support unemployed rig workers experiencing economic hardship as a result of the moratorium on deepwater drilling imposed by the United States federal government. The ... (Source: Emii.com 2010-08-03T06:06:23Z)

Bodies identified of 2 Lake Michigan plane crash victims

LUDINGTON, MI (AP) - State police divers have recovered the remains of two passengers on a medical plane that crashed into Lake Michigan a week ago. Mason County Undersheriff Tom Trenner says Friday night the bodies were ... (Source: WTOL-TV 2010-07-30T22:03:11Z)

Off to college: How to keep yourself, your stuff safe on campus

♦ www.dormco.com — Go Vault dorm safe, $19.99; Laptop Defender, $28.89; Pepper Spray, $8.33; KYSS Locking Safe Bag, $39.98; Shredder Scissors, $6.91; Kevlar Fire Blanket, $49.99. ♦www.collegestudentsafety.com ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-07-23T04:03:25Z)

Kevin Landrigan on the New Hampshire political scene: The gloves are coming off

Did someone hear a gun go off? Something was in the air this week as 2010 primary candidates all seemed to awaken from their summer slumbers and start aiming with both barrels. Republican U.S. Senate candidate ... (Source: The Keene Sentinel 2010-07-27T16:58:56Z)

HSBC bank profit doubles to $6.8 billion

LONDON - HSBC said Monday that its net income more than doubled in the first half, surprising investors and kicking off a week of earning reports from British banks in which even part-nationalized Lloyds ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-03T02:45:57Z)

College: How to protect yourself (and your stuff)

The annual college shopping trip is almost upon us. And while it's fun to stock up on posters, shower caddies and desk lamps, experts say you also should consider how you'll keep yourself, and your stuff, safe on ... (Source: Tuscaloosa News 2010-08-02T09:35:10Z)

Avis Budget Offers $1.33 Billion for Dollar Thrifty, Tops Hertz

July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Avis Budget Group Inc.'s $1.33 billion offer for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc., which topped Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s agreement to buy the rental- car company, may signal ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-28T23:31:27Z)

Conn. investigates Apple, Amazon

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said the deal between Amazon (NMS:AMZN) and Apple (NMS:AAPL) to offer low prices on electronic books may block rivals from providing attractive pricing. Earlier this year ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-02T22:28:15Z)

Chinese Business Tycoon Among Six Bids For Liverpool Football Club

Liverpool, United Kingdom (AHN) - Kenny Huang, head of Hong Kong-based investment company QSL Sports Ltd, submitted one of six bids last week to purchase the Liverpool Football Club for about $350 million. Huang is ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-02T22:56:53Z)

Connecticut AG Probes Apple, Amazon Over E-Books

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating deals struck by Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc to offer low prices on electronic books, saying the agreements may block ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-02T16:51:49Z)

BP Donation of $100 Million Will Offer Assistance to Deepwater Rig Workers

BATON ROUGE, La. - The Gulf Coast Restoration and Protection Foundation today provided more details about a financial grant program for oil rig workers affected by the federally-imposed deepwater moratorium. BP is ... (Source: KATC 3 2010-08-02T22:56:53Z)

Rig workers could apply for aid Sept. 1

About 9,000 offshore oil rig workers could begin sharing $93.5 million in relief funds from BP the first week of October, officials of a Baton Rouge-based nonprofit organization announced Monday. The president and chief ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-08-03T05:16:16Z)

Hertz says reviewing Avis' offer for Dollar Thrifty

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Hertz Global Holdings Inc (NYSE: HTZ - News ) is reviewing Avis Budget Group Inc's (NYSE: CAR - News ) bid for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group (NYSE: DTG - News ), a company spokesperson told ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-29T13:00:20Z)

Liverpool FC News: Chinese businessman Kenny Huang in talks over Liverpool buy-out

Chinese businessman Kenny Huang hopes to force Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett to finally sell up after making an offer to buy the debts of the club's major creditor Royal Bank of Scotland. Press ... (Source: Chester Chronicle 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

Campaign etiquette ignored

Did someone hear a gun go off? Something was in the air last week, as primary candidates all seemed to awaken from their summer slumber and start aiming with both barrels. Republican Senate candidate Kelly Ayotte trotted ... (Source: Nashua Telegraph 2010-07-25T11:17:42Z)

Chinese businessman makes offer to buy Liverpool, its debt

LONDON -- Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's 237 million pound debt ($374 million) from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr.'s control of the English Premier ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-02T18:03:24Z)

political polls

PRINCETON, NJ -- In the same week the U.S. Senate passed a major financial reform bill touted as reining in Wall Street, Democrats pulled ahead of Republicans, 49% to 43%, in voters' generic ballot preferences for the ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-07-20T19:08:55Z)

Appleby Shoots 59 To Win Greenbrier

WHITE SULPHUR SPINGS, WV - Stuart Appleby shot a 59 on Sunday to win The Greenbrier Classic by one stroke, becoming only the fifth player in PGA Tour history to reach golf's magic number. What did history look ... (Source: KGMI 2010-08-03T05:30:35Z)

Connecticut AG probing Apple, Amazon over e-book deals

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said he's investigating agreements between the largest publishers of electronic books and online retailers Seattle-based Amazon and Apple that may stifle ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-03T04:04:42Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 2, 2010, 10:40 pm

A Texas-sized soap opera

In Dallas on Wednesday, the AL West-leading Texas Rangers will be auctioned off in the court of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge D. Michael Lynn. The goal is to sell the team to the highest bidder and put the Rangers on the best ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-03T03:28:54Z)

Shops grapple with fallout from group coupons

Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail salons ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-02T13:45:42Z)

Adam Wainwright pitches Cardinals past Dodgers 2-0

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Adam Wainwright picked up a little pointer from San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum at the All-Star game. As if the talented right-hander needed any more help. Wainwright pitched six sharp ... (Source: Jefferson City News Tribune Online 2010-07-18T06:32:31Z)

Connecticut AG Probing Amazon, Apple E-book Deals

SAN FRANCISCO - Connecticut's Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday that e-book deals between Amazon.com and Apple Inc. and major book publishers may be anti-competitive. Blumenthal's office said he ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-02T16:08:52Z)

New Greenberg deal; Mark Cuban upset

It was announced in court Friday that chief restructuring officer William K. Snyder had worked out a "substantially enhanced" offer for the team from Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg and Rangers president Nolan Ryan ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-30T19:18:32Z)

National Sports

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Back home where no pitcher has been better this season, Adam Wainwright was aces again. Wainwright stayed unbeaten at Busch Stadium with seven strong innings and he knocked in the go-ahead run for the ... (Source: Journal & Sunday Journal 2010-08-02T23:04:03Z)

Bachelorette Finale: Ali Fedotowsky Chooses Roberto Martinez

After a drama-filled season, and an especially drama-filled finale, Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky finally chose Roberto Martinez. Roberto Martinez and Ali Fedotowskky are shown in a scene from "The Bachelorette ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-03T02:31:38Z)

Flying Squirrels Transactions

The San Francisco Giants have made the following transactions affecting the roster of Double-A Richmond: INF Juan Ciriaco received from San Jose (A+)...LHP David Quinowski received from San Jose (A+)...INF Skyler ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-08-02T14:42:58Z)

Ethier's pinch 2-run single lifts Dodgers to 2-0 win over first-place Padres

Pinch-hitter Andre Ethier delivered a clutch two-run single with two outs in the seventh off Jon Garland to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2-0 win over the NL West-leading San Diego Padres on Tuesday night ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-28T05:09:04Z)

Westbrook, Ludwick, Lilly, Wood move, Berkman goes

Former All-Stars Jake Westbrook, Ted Lilly, Ryan Ludwick and Kerry Wood were traded Saturday as pennant contenders played a game of beat-the-clock. Lance Berkman went to the World Series champion New York Yankees after ... (Source: Newton Kansan 2010-08-02T18:53:30Z)

MetLife Prices Public Offering of Common Stock

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET - News ) announced today that it has priced a public offering of 75 million shares of common stock at $42.00 per share for gross proceeds of $3.15 billion. In addition ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-03T00:37:06Z)

Ailing Ethier gives Dodgers clutch two-run single against Padres

Ethier delivered a clutch two-run single with two outs in the seventh inning off Jon Garland to give the Dodgers a 2-0 win over the NL West-leading San Diego Padres on Tuesday night, the first of seven games between the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-28T02:02:58Z)

Ali picks Roberto on the final of 'The Bachelorette'

You have to say this for Ali Fedotowsky: She is the most merciful Bachelorette yet. Rather than force both finalists to walk the floral gauntlet and take a knee to propose, the Bachelorette warned Chris Lambton that he ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-03T04:19:01Z)

Connecticut AG probing Apple, Amazon over e-book deals

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said he's investigating agreements between the largest publishers of electronic books and online retailers Seattle-based Amazon and Apple that may stifle ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-03T04:04:42Z)

State AG probes Apple, Amazon over e-Book prices

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday he has launched investigations of Apple and Amazon for e-book pricing deals struck with publishers that appear to block competitors from offering better deals ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-03T01:55:51Z)

Sale of Texas Rangers is anybody's game

ARLINGTON — The Texas Rangers baseball team goes up for auction on Wednesday, but until the deal is sealed, it's anybody's game. There are currently three big players vying to buy the American League West Division ... (Source: WFAA 2010-08-03T02:03:00Z)

Dodgers 2, Padres 0

SAN DIEGO -- Pinch-hitter Andre Ethier delivered a clutch two-run single with two outs in the seventh off Jon Garland to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2-0 win over the NL West-leading San Diego Padres on Tuesday night ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-28T02:02:58Z)

MetLife To Offer 75 Mln Common Shares - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - MetLife Inc. (MET: News ) announced plans to offer 75.0 million common shares to the public. The company stated that the net proceeds from the common stock offering would be used to help finance the $6.8 ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-02T19:00:40Z)

Shops grapple with success of group coupons

CHICAGO - Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online. But the deals can sometimes work too well. Some of the nail salons, restaurants and other shops that have ... (Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier 2010-08-02T11:36:51Z)

Bachelorette Ali picks Roberto over Chris

Ali Fedotowsky chose insurance salesman Roberto Martinez over landscaper Chris Lambton in the "Bachelorette" season finale, which aired Monday night on ABC. Breaking a tradition on ABC's reality dating show ... (Source: Norwalk Reflector 2010-08-03T04:19:01Z)

MetLife Announces Stock Sale to Finance AIG Unit Deal

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced today plans to offer 75 million shares of common stock to the public. Net proceeds from the common stock offering will be used to help finance the $6.8 billion cash portion of the ... (Source: Insurance News Net 2010-08-02T11:08:13Z)

Trade Deadline: Yankees bring in Berkman; Padres acquire Ludwick

Former All-Stars Jake Westbrook, Ted Lilly, Ryan Ludwick and Kerry Wood were traded Saturday as pennant contenders played a game of beat the clock. Lance Berkman went to the World Series champion New York Yankees after ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-02T05:31:47Z)

Ford completes sale of Volvo brand

DETROIT — Ford said Monday that it has completed the sale of its Volvo brand to Chinese automaker Geely for $1.8 billion. The sale of the Swedish car brand completes the sale of all of the foreign brands ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-08-03T05:01:58Z)

Ford and Geely Close Volvo Deal

Ford Motor said Monday that it had completed the sale of its Swedish unit Volvo to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group . Geely paid $1.3 billion cash for the carmaker, issued a $200 million note payable to Ford, and further ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-02T11:15:22Z)

MLB: Yankees, Dodgers, Cardinals make key trades before deadline

Former All-Stars Jake Westbrook, Ted Lilly, Ryan Ludwick and Kerry Wood were traded Saturday as pennant contenders played a game of beat-the-clock. Lance Berkman went to the World Series champion New York Yankees after ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-01T04:14:13Z)

Fishers hosting the West

Unlike facing division rival Trenton, the Fisher Cats are less familiar with the teams they'll host in this week's six-game homestand. The first-place Fishers (65-44), owners of a half-game lead with their 3-1 series win ... (Source: Union Leader 2010-08-03T03:57:32Z)

Ludwick was frustrated before trade

Hours before his inclusion in a three-team trade that brought Cleveland Indians pitcher Jake Westbrook to St. Louis, right fielder Ryan Ludwick voiced concerns over his choppy playing time during a terse ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-03T03:14:35Z)

Ford Completes Volvo Sale to Geely

STOCKHOLM—Ford Motor Co. said Monday it has completed the sale of its Swedish Volvo Car unit and related assets to China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Geely at the same time announced that Volkswagen AG ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-02T19:22:08Z)

Shops grapple with group coupon fallout

Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail salons ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-02T14:42:58Z)

California League prospects could be shipped in major MLB deals come trade deadline

The Major League Baseball trading deadline is a week away, and several of the California League's major league affiliates are in the thick of the chase. The market isn't exactly filled with teams trying to ... (Source: Visalia Times-Delta 2010-07-24T11:04:34Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 2, 2010, 9:40 pm

USADA offering deals to riders say Armstrong lawyers

Lance Armstrong's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated by doping. If ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-08-03T04:04:42Z)

MLB: Giants complete sweep of Dodgers

SAN FRANCISCO -- Matt Cain pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning for the surging San Francisco Giants, earning his first career win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 2-0 victory Sunday night that ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-02T17:06:08Z)

Comic book buff selling rare copy of Batman No. 1

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — A longtime Alaska comic book buff is selling one of the gems in his vast collection, a rare copy of Batman No. 1 published 70 years ago. Mike Wheat of Fairbanks has put the 1940 ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-08-03T01:48:41Z)

Lawyer: USADA offering deal for dirt on Armstrong

AUSTIN , Texas - Lance Armstrong's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated by ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-03T04:04:42Z)

Attorneys say the USADA is offering deals to banned riders for info on Lance ...

Lance Armstrong 's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that he cheated by doping. Federal investigators in Los Angeles ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-03T04:11:51Z)

Is Huang The Savior Of Liverpool?

Reports out of the British media indicate that Chinese billionaire Kenny Huang is planning a hostile takeover of Liverpool FC. Current owners Tom Hicks and George Gillette put the club up for sale during the spring but ... (Source: EPL Talk 2010-08-02T22:42:34Z)

Quick pitch: Giants' Matt Cain picks a good time to beat the rival Dodgers

Pitcher Matt Cain's first win against the Los Angeles Dodgers couldn't have come at a better time for the San Francisco Giants. Cain pitched the Giants' 2-0 win against the Dodgers Sunday night, giving them ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-02T12:48:26Z)

Connecticut AG Probes Apple, Amazon Over E-Books

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating deals struck by Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc to offer low prices on electronic books, saying the agreements may block ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-02T16:51:49Z)

Avis Budget Offers $1.33 Billion for Dollar Thrifty, Tops Hertz

July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Avis Budget Group Inc.'s $1.33 billion offer for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc., which topped Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s agreement to buy the rental- car company, may signal ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-28T23:31:27Z)

Chinese businessman makes offer to buy Liverpool, its debt

LONDON -- Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's 237 million pound debt ($374 million) from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr.'s control of the English Premier ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-02T18:03:24Z)

Carolina in search to find Peppers' replacement

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — When the remaining individual game tickets for the Carolina Panthers went on sale Saturday, the return of Julius Peppers with the Chicago Bears was the only one to immediately sell ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-08-02T10:10:57Z)

Connecticut AG probing Apple, Amazon over e-book deals

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said he's investigating agreements between the largest publishers of electronic books and online retailers Seattle-based Amazon and Apple that may stifle ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-03T04:04:42Z)

Rare copy of Batman No. 1 for sale

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) - A longtime Alaska comic book buff is selling one of the gems in his vast collection, a rare copy of Batman No. 1 published 70 years ago. Mike Wheat of Fairbanks has put the 1940 comic ... (Source: WOOD 2010-08-02T11:36:51Z)

Dodgers Cained as Giants sweep punchless rivals

SAN FRANCISCO — Earning his first career victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers was a big step for San Francisco pitcher Matt Cain. Sweeping a three-game series from the Giants' division rivals was even ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-08-03T00:08:28Z)

MetLife Raises Size Of Share Sales For Alico Deal

(Adds S&P comment, other information, updates total amount to be raised in share sale, in the fifth through eighth paragraphs.) NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- MetLife Inc. ( MET ) increased by more than $1 billion the ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-02T21:59:37Z)

Avis Budget (CAR) Makes Formal $46.50/Share Bid for Dollar Thrifty (DTG), Topping Hertz (HTZ) Offer

Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NYSE: CAR ) offered to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG ) for $46.50 per share, $39.25 in cash and 0.6543 shares of Avis Budget stock. The offers tops Hertz (NYSE: HTZ ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-28T21:29:45Z)

National Sports

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Back home where no pitcher has been better this season, Adam Wainwright was aces again. Wainwright stayed unbeaten at Busch Stadium with seven strong innings and he knocked in the go-ahead run for the ... (Source: Journal & Sunday Journal 2010-08-02T23:04:03Z)

Alimentation Couche-Tard extends offer to buy outstanding shares of Casey's General ...

NEW YORK — Canadian convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said Monday it's extending its offer to buy all the outstanding shares of Casey's General Stores Inc. stock for $36.75 apiece. The tender ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-02T20:48:02Z)

Casey's General Stores Comments on Couche-Tard's Tender Offer Extension

Casey's General Stores, Inc. ("Casey's") (NASDAQ: CASY) today issued the following statement regarding the extension by Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard") (TSX: ATD.A, ATD.B) of its non-binding ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-02T20:40:53Z)

MetLife Lowers Forecast on Stock Sale for AIG Deal

(Updates with Alico's profit, equity in seventh paragraph.) Aug. 2 (Bloomberg) -- MetLife Inc., the insurer buying a non-U.S. unit from American International Group Inc., said earnings per share will be ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-02T13:52:51Z)

Comic Book Buff from Alaska Selling Rare Copy of Batman No. 1

A 1940 Batman issue #1 comic book owned by longtime Fairbanks, Alaska comic book buff Mike Wheat is shown. Wheat has put the rare comic on the auction block through Dallas-based Heritage Auction Galleries, where it's ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-08-03T02:38:48Z)

Liverpool FC News: Chinese businessman Kenny Huang in talks over Liverpool buy-out

Chinese businessman Kenny Huang hopes to force Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett to finally sell up after making an offer to buy the debts of the club's major creditor Royal Bank of Scotland. Press ... (Source: Chester Chronicle 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

Casey's General Stores (CASY) Issues Statement on Tender Offer Extenstion by ...

Casey's General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASY ) today issued the following statement regarding the extension by Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. of its non-binding, unsolicited $36.75 per share tender offer and Couche-Tard ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-02T20:40:53Z)

Adam Wainwright pitches Cardinals past Dodgers 2-0

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Adam Wainwright picked up a little pointer from San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum at the All-Star game. As if the talented right-hander needed any more help. Wainwright pitched six sharp ... (Source: Jefferson City News Tribune Online 2010-07-18T06:32:31Z)

Latest South Carolina Sports:,

Search on in Carolina to find Peppers' replacement SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) When the remaining individual game tickets for the Carolina Panthers went on sale Saturday, the return of Julius Peppers with the ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-02T08:30:44Z)

Hertz says reviewing Avis' offer for Dollar Thrifty

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Hertz Global Holdings Inc (NYSE: HTZ - News ) is reviewing Avis Budget Group Inc's (NYSE: CAR - News ) bid for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group (NYSE: DTG - News ), a company spokesperson told ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-29T13:00:20Z)

Ludwick was frustrated before trade

Hours before his inclusion in a three-team trade that brought Cleveland Indians pitcher Jake Westbrook to St. Louis, right fielder Ryan Ludwick voiced concerns over his choppy playing time during a terse ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-03T03:14:35Z)

Conn. investigates Apple, Amazon

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said the deal between Amazon (NMS:AMZN) and Apple (NMS:AAPL) to offer low prices on electronic books may block rivals from providing attractive pricing. Earlier this year ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-02T22:28:15Z)

2nd UPDATE: MetLife Raises Size Of Share Sales For Alico Deal

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- MetLife Inc. (MET) increased by more than $1 billion the amount it plans to raise in a share sale to fund its acquisition of American International Group Inc.'s (AIG) second-largest foreign life ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-02T21:23:50Z)

Panthers: Search Is On To Find Peppers' Replacement

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — When the remaining individual game tickets for the Carolina Panthers went on sale Saturday, the return of Julius Peppers with the Chicago Bears was the only one to immediately sell out. PHOTO ... (Source: FOX Charlotte 2010-08-02T17:27:36Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 2, 2010, 8:40 pm

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

ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-02T19:43:37Z)

Giants close deal with Linval Joseph

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Giants have come to terms with rookie defensive tackle Linval Joseph on a four-year contract. Joseph was the 46th overall pick in April's draft. A 6-foot-6, 300-pounder ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-31T17:15:40Z)

Volvo aquired by Chinese automaker Geely

Geely Holding Group completed its acquisition of Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo unit Monday in a $1.5 billion deal that gives the small-but-ambitious Chinese automaker a global brand and huge management challenges ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-02T17:20:27Z)

Reed rips Steelers over contract

The Steelers told Reed earlier in the year they wanted to work out an extended contract. Any chance that deal would get done apparently ended when right tackle Willie Colon was injured in June and Flozell Adams signed ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-08-02T16:01:42Z)

Morrisonn, Sabres ink 2-year deal

Defenceman Shaone Morrisonn (notes) has agreed to a two-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres , the team announced Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Morrisonn, 27, has spent the last five seasons with the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-03T00:51:25Z)

2nd UPDATE: MetLife Raises Size Of Share Sales For Alico Deal

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- MetLife Inc. (MET) increased by more than $1 billion the amount it plans to raise in a share sale to fund its acquisition of American International Group Inc.'s (AIG) second-largest foreign life ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-02T21:23:50Z)

Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul ready for Day 1

With the signing of first-round pick Jason Pierre-Paul on Saturday evening, the New York Giants have all seven of their rookies under contract. General manager Jerry Reese was determined to have Pierre-Paul in ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-01T21:39:20Z)

Chinese Carmaker Geely Completes Acquisition of Volvo From Ford

Li Shufu, chairman of Geely Holding, said the completion of the deal — the first time a Chinese carmaker had acquired 100 percent of a foreign rival — was a "historic day." He pledged that Volvo, based ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-03T02:38:48Z)

Seahawks News: No Deal Yet for Okung; Hill Has More Legal Troubles

The Seattle Seahawks top picks Russell Okung and Earl Thomas were nowhere to be found as rookies reported to camp on Thursday night. Both players' agents said they were hopeful their clients would be on the ... (Source: KHQ Right Now 2010-07-30T19:25:42Z)

MetLife Lowers Forecast on Stock Sale for AIG Deal

(Updates with Alico's profit, equity in seventh paragraph.) Aug. 2 (Bloomberg) -- MetLife Inc., the insurer buying a non-U.S. unit from American International Group Inc., said earnings per share will be ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-02T13:52:51Z)

State AG launches antitrust probe of Amazon, Apple e-book deals

IDG News Service - The Connecticut Attorney General's Office is investigating Apple and Amazon for striking potentially anticompetitive agreements with electronic book retailers, the office announced Monday. The state is ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-08-02T17:56:14Z)

Thomas, Seahawks reach deal

Rookie safety Earl Thomas is now a member of the Seahawks, having signed his contract Sunday morning. Now Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is wondering why tackle Russell Okung isn't too. Okung, the No 6 overall ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-08-02T07:12:00Z)

Connecticut investigating Amazon, Apple e-book deals

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on Monday launched an investigation into the legality of e-book deals reached by Amazon and Apple. The state is concerned that the no better price deals at the Kindle store ... (Source: Electronista 2010-08-02T19:14:59Z)

Colts' owner still plans to make QB Peyton Manning highest-paid NFL player

Peyton Manning has one more year left on his current deal. Irsay had hoped to give Manning an extension during the offseason, but the uncertain labor situation and the uncapped season have complicated negotiations ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-08-02T19:07:49Z)

Jaguars, top pick finally agree to 5-year deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu have finally agreed on a five-year contract worth $28 million, ending the defensive tackle's brief holdout and getting him on his way to training camp. The ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

Jaguars, 1st-round draft pick agree to 5-year deal

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu have agreed on a five-year contract worth about $28 million, getting the California defensive tackle on his way to camp after a ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-02T15:33:04Z)

Chinese firm buys Volvo from Ford

Ford Motor Co. has completed the $1.8 billion sale of Volvo Car Corp. and related assets to the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd., in what amounts to the largest acquisition ever of by a Chinese automaker ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-03T00:15:38Z)

Ducks sign D Andy Sutton to 2-year deal

ANAHEIM, Calif.—The Anaheim Ducks have signed veteran defenseman Andy Sutton to a two-year contract, filling a major need on their depleted blue line. Sutton got $4.25 million in the deal announced Monday ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-02T23:47:00Z)

Jaguars, Alualu agree on five-year deal

Jaguars, top pick finally agree to 5-year deal The Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu have finally agreed on a five-year contract worth $28 million, ending the defensive tackle's ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-02T20:19:24Z)

Ducks sign Andy Sutton to deal

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Anaheim Ducks have signed veteran defenseman Andy Sutton to a two-year contract, filling a major need on their depleted blue line. Sutton got $4.25 million in the deal announced Monday ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-02T23:39:50Z)

Steelers K Reed won't get multiyear deal (AP)

Steelers kicker Jeff Reed isn't happy after learning he won't be signed to the multiyear contract he expected after being designated as the team's franchise player. The Steelers told Reed earlier in the year they wanted ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-08-02T02:18:30Z)

Sabres agree to 2-year deal with D Morrisonn

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Free-agent defenseman Shaone (SHAWN) Morrisonn has agreed to a two-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres. Morrisonn is a seven-year NHL veteran who spent the past five-plus seasons with the ... (Source: WTOP Radio 2010-08-03T00:37:06Z)

Colts Determined to Keep Manning in Indy

ANDERSON, Ind. (AP)—Jim Irsay won't let Peyton Manning(notes) 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 ... (Source: WIBW 2010-08-03T03:14:35Z)

Steelers' Reed unhappy with contract status

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Steelers kicker Jeff Reed isn't happy after learning he won't be signed to the multiyear contract he expected after being designated as the team's franchise player. The Steelers told Reed ... (Source: Leader-Herald 2010-08-02T16:16:01Z)

MetLife Raises Size Of Share Sales For Alico Deal

(Adds S&P comment, other information, updates total amount to be raised in share sale, in the fifth through eighth paragraphs.) NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- MetLife Inc. ( MET ) increased by more than $1 billion the ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-02T21:59:37Z)

Giants sign top two picks

The New York Giants have signed defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, their first round draft choice, and defensive tackle Linval Joseph, their second round choice. No terms of the deals were announced. The New ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-07-30T23:57:43Z)

Amazon, Apple e-book deals attract state antitrust scrutiny

(08-02) 11:01 PDT -- The Connecticut Attorney General's Office is investigating Apple and Amazon for striking potentially anticompetitive agreements with electronic book retailers, the office announced Monday ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-02T22:13:56Z)

Seahawks reach deal with 14th overall pick Earl Thomas with $12.3M guaranteed

The Seattle Seahawks reached contract terms with first-round pick Earl Thomas late Saturday night. Thomas, a safety selected 14th overall, was the second of the Seahawks' two first-round choices. OT Russell ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-02T01:21:14Z)

Sabres agree two-year deal with Morrisonn

F ree-agent defenceman Shaone Morrisonn has agreed to a two-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres. Morrisonn is a seven-year NHL veteran who spent the past five-plus seasons with the Washington Capitals. Listed at 6-foot ... (Source: Globe and Mail 2010-08-03T00:44:16Z)

Ducks sign Sutton to 2-year deal

The Anaheim Ducks signed defenceman Andy Sutton (notes) to a two-year contract worth $4.25 million US, the team announced on Monday. The 35-year-old rear guard saw action in 72 games with the New York Islanders and ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-03T00:51:25Z)

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