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Deals of the Hour / September 27, 2010, 7:43 pm

Polian: 18-game NFL season a done deal

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (AP) - Bill Polian says the 18-game NFL season is a done deal. During Monday night's weekly radio show, the Indianapolis Colts team president called it a "fait accompli" and said the debate is over. Polian is a member of the league's ... (Source: WTHI 2010-09-28T01:39:32Z)

After promoting Mattingly to manager, Dodgers trade son to Indians in swap of minor leaguers

CLEVELAND - A little more than a week after promoting Don Mattingly to be their next manager, the Los Angeles Dodgers have traded his son. Los Angeles sent Preston Mattingly to the Cleveland Indians for Roman Pena in a swap of minor league outfielders ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-27T12:39:17Z)

Wal-Mart proposes buying Massmart Holdings for $4.26 billion

NEW YORK — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the world's No. 1 retailer, proposed Monday to buy Massmart Holdings Ltd. for $4.26 billion in what would be its biggest deal in more than 10 years as it seeks entry into the rapidly growing African market. Massmart ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-27T23:37:51Z)

Preston Mattingly traded by Dodgers

CLEVELAND (AP) - A little more than a week after promoting Don Mattingly to be their next manager, the Los Angeles Dodgers have traded his son. Los Angeles sent former Central High standout Preston Mattingly to the Cleveland Indians for Roman Pena in a ... (Source: 14 WFIE 2010-09-27T12:03:30Z)

Direction: north-best; Division's QB talent might knock NFC East off perch

In 2001, the last season before NFL expansion and realignment, the NFC Central produced three playoff teams: the division champion Bears and the wild card Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers . In the years since, the NFC East has ruled the ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-27T14:33:49Z)

Phillies win NL East title

WASHINGTON - The Philadelphia Phillies are the NL East champions for the fourth consecutive year and, fittingly, Roy Halladay helped seal the deal this time with a two-hitter. Halladay earned his 21st win with his fourth shutout and ninth complete game ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-09-28T02:29:39Z)

Phillies Clinch Fourth Straight NL East Title

WASHINGTON -- The Philadelphia Phillies are the NL East champions for the fourth consecutive year and, fittingly, Roy Halladay helped seal the deal this time with a two-hitter. Halladay earned his 21st win with his fourth shutout and ninth complete game ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-28T02:22:29Z)

More Bags Flying Free? Southwest Airlines Buying AirTran

THE PITTSBURGH CHANNEL.com PITTSBURGH -- Southwest Airlines has announced plans to buy rival AirTran for about $1.4 billion. The deal will expand the number of routes available from low-cost carrier, known for the unique style of its flight attendants and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-27T18:15:43Z)

Cutler or Rodgers? NFL Experts make their picks

ESPN ''Monday Night Football'' analysts Jon Gruden and Ron Jaworski, two quarterback connoisseurs, can't wait for tonight's matchup of two under-30 stars. But it's not just Jay Cutler taking on Aaron Rodgers when the Bears host the nemesis Green Bay ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-28T00:06:29Z)

Steve Burke to replace Jeff Zucker as CEO of NBC Universal

Comcast and General Electric announced today that Chief Operating Officer Steve Burke will become the chief executive officer of NBC Universal upon the close of Comcast's purchase of the media company from GE. Burke, 52, will take over for  NBC ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-09-26T20:04:17Z)

Southwest Airlines to Buy AirTran

Southwest Airlines Co. on Monday said it plans to buy U.S. discount rival AirTran Holdings Inc. for $1.4 billion, in a move that is likely to intensify pressure on network carriers on the U.S. East Coast. The deal promises to be transformational for Dallas ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-28T00:20:48Z)

Colts President: 18 game schedule a done deal

Bill Polian says the 18-game NFL season is a done deal. During Monday night's weekly radio show, the Indianapolis Colts team president called it a "fait accompli" and said the debate is over. Polian is a member of the league's competition committee and has ... (Source: 4 For 4 2010-09-28T02:01:01Z)

Wal-Mart offers to buy South Africa's Massmart for $4.25B

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores is offering to buy South African retailer Massmart Holdings for approximately $4.25 billion. A deal would give the world's largest retailer an opening to expand in Africa, a fast-growing region. " South Africa ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-27T14:48:08Z)

Southwest-AirTran merger could lead to higher fares

Southwest Airlines , the nation's biggest low-fare carrier, moved to buy AirTran Airways in a $1.4 billion deal that positions it to take on more established giants in overseas and East Coast markets. While the proposed consolidation holds the prospect of ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-28T02:22:29Z)

Indians get Mattingly's son in deal

A little more than a week after promoting Don Mattingly to be their next manager, the Los Angeles Dodgers have traded his son. Los Angeles sent Preston Mattingly to the Cleveland Indians for Roman Pena in a swap of minor league outfielders Sunday. Don Matt ... (Source: Times Reporter 2010-09-27T04:32:31Z)

Cutler's three TD passes help Bears top Cowboys

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Tony Romo walked toward the locker room thinking about all the mistakes the Dallas Cowboys made and all the crucial plays they hadn't, the 0-2 hole they're in and the lack of an easy way out. With nothing else he could do about it ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-20T01:06:05Z)

Despite sizzling start, Texans lag far behind Cowboys in popularity in the Lone Star State

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Clad in a white Tony Romo jersey, Melissa Tellez was posing for a picture on the steps of the Texas Capitol when she was asked which NFL team is No. 1 in the Lone Star State. She rolled her eyes and didn't answer. Instead, she ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-25T04:06:16Z)

Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I need your advice on how to deal with my very violent father. He knows no boundaries, has no respect for anyone and exerts zero control over himself. He is physically violent and verbally abusive. He threw chairs at his 82-year-old mother and ... (Source: News Tribune 2010-09-28T00:20:48Z)

Gatwick owner GIP in stake-sale talks -source

LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The infrastructure fund that owns London's Gatwick airport is in talks with an outside investor to sell a fourth minority stake in the airport, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday. Gatwick owner Global ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-27T09:11:42Z)

Colts president convinced NFL's 18-game season is done deal, calls it a "fait accompli"

INDIANAPOLIS — Bill Polian says the 18-game NFL season is a done deal. During Monday night's weekly radio show, the Indianapolis Colts team president called it a "fait accompli" and said the debate is over. Polian is a member of the league's competition ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-28T00:06:29Z)

Gatwick Airport Owner In Stake-Sale Talks

The infrastructure fund that owns London's Gatwick airport is in talks with an outside investor to sell a fourth minority stake in the airport, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday. Gatwick owner Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), an ... (Source: Airwise 2010-09-27T12:32:08Z)

Cutler's 3 TD passes lead Bears past Cowboys 27-20

ARLINGTON, Texas—Tony Romo walked toward the locker room thinking about all the mistakes the Dallas Cowboys made and all the crucial plays they hadn't, the 0-2 hole they're in and the lack of an easy way out. With nothing else he could do about it Sunday ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-20T14:06:20Z)

Gatwick owner in talks for stake sale - report

LONDON (Reuters) - The owner of London's Gatwick Airport is in talks to sell a minority stake in the airport to an unnamed investor, the Sunday Telegraph reported, citing unnamed sources. Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a consortium involving Credit ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-26T13:09:06Z)

Packers QB favorite among NFL analysts

ESPN Monday Night Football analysts Jon Gruden and Ron Jaworski, two quarterback connoisseurs, can't wait for tonight's matchup of two under-30 stars. But not only will Jay Cutler take on Aaron Rodgers, the Bears will host longtime rival Green Bay Packers ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-09-27T09:04:32Z)

Comcast's Burke to be chief of NBC Universal

Comcast Corp. 's second-in-command, Steve Burke, will become chief executive of NBC Universal when the merger of the entertainment assets of Comcast and General Electric Co. is complete, the two companies announced Sunday. Burke, 52, will succeed Jeff ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-27T13:43:43Z)

Wal-Mart offers $4 billion for S.Africa's Massmart

JOHANNESBURG/LONDON (Reuters) - Wal-Mart is in talks to buy South Africa's Massmart, a $4 billion deal that would give the U.S. retailer a big presence in fast-growing Africa and boost its emerging markets strategy. The world's largest retailer has been ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-27T15:23:56Z)

Halladay helps Phillies shut out Nats, clinch NL East

WASHINGTON -- The Philadelphia Phillies are the NL East champions for the fourth consecutive year and, fittingly, Roy Halladay helped seal the deal this time with a two-hitter. Halladay earned his 21st win with his fourth shutout and ninth complete game ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-28T02:15:20Z)

Zero tolerance for abusive father

Q. I need your advice on how to deal with my very violent father. He knows no boundaries, has no respect for anyone, and exerts zero control over himself. He is physically violent and verbally abusive. He threw chairs at his 82-year-old mother and lost his ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-27T09:18:51Z)

Annie's Mailbox: Call police when dad turns violent

Dear Annie: I need your advice on how to deal with my very violent father. He knows no boundaries, has no respect for anyone and exerts zero control over himself. He is physically violent and verbally abusive. He threw chairs at his 82-year-old mother and ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-09-27T13:07:55Z)

Is Comcast Nearing an NBC Universal Deal?

Is Comcast Corp. ( CMCSA ) on the verge of getting regulatory approval to acquire a controlling stake in NBC Universal ( NBCU )? A r ecent change at the helm of NBCU indicates this. Yesterday, Comcast and General Electric Co. ( GE ) , the current owner of ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-09-27T18:22:53Z)

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