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Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2010, 5:10 pm

Japanese Stock Futures Drop on Europe Concern ...

People may have an appetite for bargain hunting as stocks’ values are becoming reasonable.” Yen-denominated futures on Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average expiring in June closed at 9,510 in Chicago yesterday, lower than 9,515 in Singapore. (Source: Bloomberg 2010-06-08T23:33:29Z)

Bob Costas: Strasburg debut "has no precedent"

Stephen Strasburg's debut will feature, among other acts of hoopla, both the Baseball Tonight set on site and a live broadcast on the MLB Network, with Bob Costas providing the call . CNBC's Darren Rovell is reporting ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-08T23:04:51Z)

The LeBron rumor mill: Just go west, young man ... but to the Clippers?

(Chasing down rumors about LeBron James' basketball future could be a full-time job. Now it's my full-time job. Just call me The Rumor Monger. Every day we'll compile a list of the rumors we're hearing about James and ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-08T23:33:29Z)

John Wall scheduled to work out for Wizards on June 17

John Wall was hoping to work out for the Wizards this week, so that he could kill two birds with one stone: He's not much of a baseball fan, but he was interested in watching Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg make his debut against the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-08T23:40:38Z)

Strasburg off to strong start in debut

WASHINGTON -- Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg opened his Major League debut with two shutout innings against the Pirates at Nationals Park. He retired the Pirates in order in the top of the first inning. Andrew McCutchen lined out to ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-06-08T23:40:38Z)

Source: Tom Izzo, Cleveland Cavaliers discuss contract

He has turned deals down in the past, or has chosen not to pursue possible opportunities, but the Cavs might give him an offer too good to refuse. Especially, if Izzo knows -- or has a good indication -- that LeBron James will re-sign in Cleveland. (Source: MLive.com 2010-06-08T22:57:41Z)

Defense attorney: Former Ill. Gov. Blagojevich 'didn't ...

He described key witness Stuart Levine, a former millionaire who admitted spending years doing corrupt deals and a wide variety of drugs, as the most corrupt of all. "The king of sleaze knighted Stuart Levine â€" Sir Stuart Levine." Blagojevich ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-08T23:47:48Z)

I Don’t Want Barack Obama To Fail

I think Obama is finding out that events really do determine the trajectory of presidencies in the modern age, just as much as wishes from backroom deals might have determined them a century ago.  He should be most concerned in the next couple of ... (Source: RedState 2010-06-08T23:19:10Z)

Joe Danger lands safely on PSN

A full list of the week's deals and new PlayStation Store content, including themes, wallpapers, demos, discounts, and add-on content, is available on the PlayStation Blog . (Source: Gamespot News 2010-06-08T23:54:57Z)

Pittsburgh (23-34) at Washington (27-31)

WASHINGTON (AP)â€"The anticipation is nearly over. The 21-year-old with the fastball that approaches 100 mph and the curve that freezes batters is about to take the mound in the nation’s capital. Stephen Strasburg ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-08T21:46:06Z)

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