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Deals of the Hour / September 24, 2010, 11:40 pm

Brazilian regulator approves Telefonica takeover of Vivo

SAO PAULO (AFP) – Brazilian telecoms regulator Anatel said Friday it had given conditional approval for Telefonica's 9.7-billion-dollar takeover of Brazil's biggest cellphone operator Vivo. The transaction was dependent on Telefonica ensuring that Vivo ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-24T16:46:13Z)

Los Angeles Galaxy 0-2 New York Red Bulls

David Beckham made his first start of the season for the Los Angeles Galaxy in a 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls on Friday night. Dane Richards and Juan Pablo Angel scored as the Red Bulls (13-8-5) moved into a first-place tie with Columbus in the ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-25T05:17:51Z)

Willy Aybar, Rafael Soriano spark Rays' 5-3 win

Tomlin (5-4) allowed three runs, struck out a season-high six and walked two as the Indians snapped a five-game losing streak. Jayson Nix homered twice for Cleveland and Shin-Soo Choo had three hits off Luke Hochevar (6-6). As bad as they've been this ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-25T06:00:48Z)

Hertz Declares Its Dollar Thrifty Bid 'Best and Final'

Hertz Global Holdings is standing by its deal to acquire the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group , even after the Avis Budget Group unveiled on Thursday what it described as a significantly higher offer. Almost two weeks ago, Dollar Thrifty agreed to a revised ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-24T22:58:27Z)

Brazil oil company Petrobras aims at offshore reserves with $70B stock offer, world's largest

BIG DEAL: Petroleo Brasileiro SA , or Petrobras, Brazil's state-run energy company, raised $70 billion through the sale of more than 4 billion common and preferred shares in Brazil and the U.S. BIG OIL: The money will fund Petrobras' ambitious $224 billion ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T18:19:17Z)

Hurricanes rout Pitt

Jacory Harris led quick touchdown drives to start each half and No. 19 Miami dominated host Pittsburgh much like it did when the schools were Big East rivals, winning, 31-3, last night. Harris shook off ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-24T06:44:56Z)

Brazilian regulator approves Vivo sale to Spain's Telefonica

(EFE Ingles Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Brasilia, Sep 24 (EFE).- Brazil's telecoms regulator approved the sale of No. 1 Brazilian wireless operator Vivo to Spain's Telefonica, although it imposed several conditions on the transaction. Vivo must extend ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-24T21:54:02Z)

Hertz stays firm on Dollar Thrifty offer

Hertz Global Holdings said on Friday it would not raise further its offer for Dollar Thrifty, a day after rival Avis Budget outbid Hertz again in the battle for gaining control over the smaller car rental firm. In a statement, Hertz said its raised bid ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T18:26:26Z)

PADRES: Tejada's 2-run single lifts Padres into wild-card lead

SAN DIEGO -- Miguel Tejada hit a go-ahead, two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the seventh inning and the Padres beat Cincinnati 4-3 on Friday night to take the NL wild-card lead and keep the Reds' magic number at three for clinching the ... (Source: North County Times 2010-09-25T06:15:07Z)

Baseball: Tejada helps Padres grab wild-card lead in the NL

Miguel Tejada is doing his part in the San Diego Padres' drive for the playoffs. Tejada had three RBIs, including a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning to push the host Padres past the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 on Friday night. The win moved San Diego ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-25T05:53:38Z)

Calif. man arrested for pimping handicapped girlfriend

SAN FRANCISCO — A man wanted on suspicion of turning his mentally disabled 21-year-old girlfriend into a prostitute has turned himself into police. Nicholas Geranios, 27, walked into a San Francisco police station Tuesday night and surrendered, South San ... (Source: Police one.com 2010-09-24T16:46:13Z)

Clayton Kershaw throws 8 scoreless innings for Dodgers in 3-1 win over Diamondbacks

PHOENIX – Clayton Kershaw allowed four hits and a run in eight-plus innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on for a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. The 22-year-old left-hander struck out nine in his career-high 32nd ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-25T05:10:41Z)

Petrobras raises $70B in offer, world's largest

The exploration and production of Brazil's massive offshore oil reserves is the driving force behind the globe's biggest-ever share offering. Petroleo Brasileiro SA, or Petrobras, the South American nation's state-run energy company, raised $70 billion ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-24T20:28:08Z)

White Sox eke past Angels in ninth

ANAHEIM -- The final score of the White Sox contest with the Angels Friday night at Angel Stadium seemed almost immaterial, considering both teams are basically out of playoff contention. The White Sox rallied for one in the ninth off Fernando Rodney ... (Source: Chicago White Sox 2010-09-25T04:49:13Z)

Brazil Stocks End Lower As Market Settles After Petrobras Offer

RIO DE JANEIRO (Dow Jones)--Brazilian stocks closed lower Friday as the market settled after the euphoria from the successful share sale completed by oil giant Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PBR, PET4.BR), or Petrobras. The benchmark Ibovespa stock index closed ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-24T22:01:11Z)

NOTEBOOK: Early scare doesn't faze Dalton, TCU

Andy Dalton bounced back from interceptions on consecutive throws by leading three straight touchdown drives, lifting No. 4 TCU to a 41-24 victory over longtime rival SMU on Friday night in Dallas. Playing on the road for the first time this season, the ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-25T04:56:22Z)

Getting defensive: No. 19 Miami's defense is showing early season glimpses of greatness

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – There was a play in Miami's one-sided win over Pittsburgh where linebackers Colin McCarthy and Sean Spence ended up tackling each other, and still managed to deal the Panthers an 18-yard loss. That's how it's going for the Hurricanes ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-24T17:43:29Z)

Despite INTs on consecutive passes, trailing early in 2nd half, No. 4 TCU outlasts SMU 41-24

DALLAS – Andy Dalton bounced back from interceptions on consecutive throws by leading three straight touchdown drives, lifting No. 4 TCU to a 41-24 victory over longtime rival SMU on Friday night. Playing on the road for the first time this season, the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-25T03:30:28Z)

Suspect charged in disabled woman pimping case

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO—San Mateo County prosecutors have charged a parolee with selling his mentally disabled girlfriend into prostitution. Chief Deputy District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said 27-year-old Nicholas Geranios was charged Thursday with dependent ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-24T15:41:48Z)

Hurricanes blow through Pittsburgh

The last time the Miami Hurricanes traveled up to Pittsburgh seven years ago, they won by two touchdowns and claimed the Big East championship in their final conference game ever. There was less at stake Thursday night at Heinz Field, but UM's 31-3 win was ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-25T00:17:12Z)

Avis Shakes Up Hertz-Dollar Thrifty Deal

Not taking "non-negotiable and final" for an answer, Avis strikes back in rental car bidding war. The offer comes a few weeks after Dollar Thrifty and Hertz announced they had agreed on a deal worth $1.4 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-23T17:23:12Z)

Dodgers-Diamondbacks Preview

Daniel Hudson 's success during his brief time with Arizona could be the beginning of a bright career with the Diamondbacks. The rookie right-hander looks for another solid effort while trying to help the Diamondbacks avoid a fourth straight loss to the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-25T05:46:29Z)

Police: Man who pimped handicapped girlfriend arrested

A man wanted on suspicion of turning his mentally disabled 21-year-old girlfriend into a prostitute has turned himself into police. Nicholas Geranios, 27, walked into a San Francisco police station Tuesday night and surrendered, South San Francisco police ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-24T13:25:48Z)

Beckham starts, but Galaxy fall 2-0 to Red Bulls

CARSON, California (AP) -- David Beckham made his first start of the season for the Los Angeles Galaxy in a 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls on Friday night. Dane Richards and Juan Pablo Angel scored as the Red Bulls (13-8-5) moved into a first-place tie ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-09-25T05:53:38Z)

Telefonica control of Brazil's Vivo approved

Brazil's telecommunications regulator Anatel has approved the purchase of Portugal Telecom's stake in cell phone operator Vivo by Spain's Telefonica. Last July, Telefonica agreed to pay euro7.5 billion ($9.77 billion) for Portugal Telecom's 50 percent ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-24T14:44:32Z)

TCU holds back SMU

DALLAS | Andy Dalton bounced back from interceptions on consecutive throws by leading three straight touchdown drives, lifting No. 4 TCU to a 41-24 victory over longtime rival SMU on Friday night. Playing on the road for the first time this season, the ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-25T03:51:57Z)

Red Bulls win 2-0 at Galaxy; Angel future up in the air

Perhaps coach Hans Backe needs to stop saying his Red Bulls aren't ready to win an MLS Cup, because they sure looked championship caliber in going on the road and beating the league-leading L.A. Galaxy 2-0 last night. For all the things the Red Bulls had ... (Source: New York Post 2010-09-25T05:53:38Z)

Padres beat Reds, take lead in wild-card race

Friday, September 24, 2010 at 10:53 p.m. Miguel Tejada moved the Padres back to the front of the playoff picture Friday night. Tejada hit a two-run single with two out in the seventh inning to give the Padres a 4-3 victory over Cincinnati before 35,310 at ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-09-25T05:53:38Z)

Alex Rios' RBI single in 9th, Konerko's 38th HR lead White Sox to 2-1 win over Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Alex Rios hit a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning and Paul Konerko homered, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Francisco Rodriguez (1-4) took over in the ninth from starter ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-25T05:10:41Z)

Kershaw pitches 8-plus innings in career-high 32nd appearance

PHOENIX -- Clayton Kershaw allowed four hits and a run in eight-plus innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on for a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. The 22-year-old left-hander struck out nine in his career-high 32nd appearance ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-25T01:35:56Z)

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