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Deals of the Hour / June 25, 2010, 12:10 am

Rockies lose exhausting game to Red Sox, 13-11

Troy E. Renck and Jim Armstrong post analysis, notes and minutiae on this blog devoted to the Colorado Rockies. This wasn't a game for the ages. It was a game for the aged. Folks actually got older watching the Rockies ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-06-25T05:48:13Z)

Francona: Pedroia was "Sandberg-esque"

DENVER — Dustin Pedroia had seen enough. The Red Sox and Rockies had played for more than 4-1/2 hours, combined for 32 hits and exhausted 13 pitchers. And they were still playing late into the Rocky Mountain night when ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-06-25T06:52:38Z)

Olympus to Acquire Spiration, Inc., a U.S. Pulmonary Device Company, as a ...

HAMBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Olympus Corporation (President: Tsuyoshi Kikukawa) ("Olympus") is pleased to announce that an agreement was reached with Spiration, Inc. (Head Office: Redmond, Washington, U.S.A ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-25T06:52:38Z)

Bulls clear more cap space for free agency

DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- With the 17th pick in the NBA draft, the Chicago Bulls select ... LeBron James and Chris Bosh ? Well, maybe. Dwyane Wade just might have a home in his hometown if he decides to leave Miami. And ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-25T06:45:29Z)

Pedroia's 3rd HR lifts Red Sox over Rockies in 10

Boston averted a three-game sweep in a rematch of the 2007 World Series and bailed out closer Jonathan Papelbon (notes) after he squandered a late lead at Coors Field for the second straight night. Marco Scutaro (notes ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-25T06:38:19Z)

Hall, Seguin are expected to go 1-2 in NHL draft

LOS ANGELES — When the Oilers finally make the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft tonight, the most suspenseful mystery in Hollywood this week finally will be solved. Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin are the clear-cut top ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-06-25T06:59:48Z)

Newest Michigan State commit Paul Lang brings talent, leadership

Wednesday, SpartanMag.com broke the news that Michigan State had received a commitment from tight end prospect Paul Lang of Mt. Lebanon High in Pennsylvania. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Lang becomes the sixth verbal ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-25T06:59:48Z)

Pedroia belts three home runs, including game-winner in 10th inning

DENVER -- Dustin Pedroia hit three home runs, including a tiebreaking shot off Huston Street in the 10th inning, and went 5 for 5 with five RBI to lift the Boston Red Sox past the Colorado Rockies 13-11 in a wild game ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-25T06:59:48Z)

Red Wings' Jim Nill: We're picking the best player available in NHL draft

LOS ANGELES -- Jim Nill has run more than a dozen drafts for the Red Wings, and so he's got a gauge for success: two picks that pan out. Deciding, when a man is 18, whether he'll develop into an NHL-caliber player is a ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-25T06:59:48Z)

AIG CEO and Chairman at odds over failed AIA deal: report

(Reuters) - American International Group's (NYSE: AIG - News ) failed sale of its Asian life insurance unit AIA has led to increased tensions between Chief Executive Robert Benmosche and Chairman Harvey Golub, the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-25T04:36:38Z)

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