News Briefs: Tuesday

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

MIAMI: “A promoter and booking agent has filed suit against Cuba’s iconic band Los Van Van (below) and its leader Juan Formell to stop a planned U.S. tour.”

LONDON: “Goldman Sachs Group Inc. will ask a London court to prevent Natixis SA from terminating bond protection it sold to Goldman at a trial beginning Monday.”

SAN DIEGO: California authorities are moving against firms charging up-front fees to help homeowners restructure their mortgages.

KANSAS CITY: “Linebacker Derrick Johnson, who turns 28 later this month, agreed to terms on a five_year contract extension Monday with the Kansas City Chiefs. The deal guarantees Johnson about $15 million and could be worth as much as about $34 million.”

LAS VEGAS: “The North Las Vegas Police Officers Association is suing the city of North Las Vegas for alleged breach of contract, saying the city unlawfully removed its president from his position.”

INDIANAPOLIS: “Wednesday, Nov. 10, marks the start of the early signing period for NCAA programs, which continues until Nov. 17, giving players a chance to commit early to a school and team.”

BOULDER (Colo.): “It was the news many people had been expecting: Dan Hawkins fired from his position as the head football coach of the University of Colorado Buffaloes.”

LONDON: The BBC is pursuing breach-of-contract claims against driver Ben Collins a/k/a “The Stig,” the “nameless, secret test driver” on a BBC program, after Collins revealed his identity in his autobiography.

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