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Deals of the Hour / July 1, 2010, 10:11 pm

Canucks land big free agent prize, sign D Dan Hamhuis to 6-year deal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Highly sought after free agent defenseman Dan Hamhuis has finally found a home with the Vancouver Canucks. Twice traded since the end of the season to teams hoping to sign the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-01T21:18:50Z)

Amazon begins new royalty program for Kindle books

SEATTLE - Amazon.com Inc. said Wednesday it is now offering do-it-yourself authors and publishers royalties of about 70 percent on their e-books. The online retailer in January had announced plans to offer users of its e-book self-publishing program, the Kindle Digital Text Platform, book sale ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-06-30T18:35:22Z)

Vancouver Canucks sign ex-Predators star Dan Hamhuis to 6-year deal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Highly sought after free agent defenseman Dan Hamhuis finally found a home — close to home — with the Vancouver Canucks. Twice traded since the end of the season to teams hoping to ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-07-02T04:49:48Z)

Stars will not offer contract to Michigan's Mike Modano

Dallas -- If Westland's Mike Modano plays a 21st season in the NHL, it won't be with the Dallas Stars. The face of the franchise that proved hockey could thrive in the South will not be offered a contract by the Stars ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-06-29T20:02:28Z)

Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Dan Hamhuis to six-year deal

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks continue to load up their blue-line. They've added free-agent defenceman Dan Hamhuis on a $27-million, six- year contract. Hamhuis spent last season with the Nashville Predators and ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-07-01T23:06:12Z)

Jones Media in deal to buy Maryville newspaper

The owner of The Daily Times of Maryville and Jones Media Inc. announced an agreement in principle Thursday for the sale of The Daily Times and its websites. The owner of The Daily Times of Maryville and Jones Media Inc ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-01T20:00:05Z)

Rutgers plans to sell naming rights to football stadium, basketball arena

Rutgers is looking to sell the naming rights to its football stadium and basketball arena. The university announced today that it has hired Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment and IMG College to act as agents in making a deal. "These naming rights opportunities will offer businesses powerful branding ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-30T21:12:51Z)

Coyotes believe they found bargain in Whitney

PHOENIX (AP) -The Phoenix Coyotes are always looking for bargains, and general manager Don Maloney believes he found one in Ray Whitney . The Coyotes, under budget restrictions because they still are owned by the NHL ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-07-02T00:32:06Z)

Copps deal about the NHL Powerful Oilers, Kings owners best long-term hope for team

This is all about selling popcorn and over-priced comfort. Which means -- ultimately and despite the protests of all involved -- it is definitely about the NHL . That may not be the only endgame - but it's certainly an ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-06-30T14:32:00Z)

Canucks sign sought after D Hamhuis to 6-year deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins, long built around some of the NHL's top offensive players, are paying a lot of money to get better on defense. The Penguins committed $45 million on Thursday to sign defensemen Paul Martin and Zbynek Michalek to five-year contracts after failing to reach terms with Sergei ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-01T20:28:43Z)

NHL free agency is full of talent

NEW YORK — The names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade, and Dirk. Such is life in the world of the NHL, which is also ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-07-01T23:20:31Z)

Amazon seeks to expand Kindle DX reach

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Amazon.com Inc. must be feeling the summer heat from Apple Inc.'s iPad. Microsoft is ending sales of its Kin mobile phones less than two months after they went on sale, in another sign of ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-07-01T18:55:40Z)

Pittsburgh Penguins sign Zbynek Michalek to 5-year deal

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins, long built around some of the NHL's top offensive players, are paying a lot of money to get better on defense. The Penguins committed $45 million on Thursday to sign defensemen Paul ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-02T04:21:10Z)

‘Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment’ To Help Rutgers With Deal

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. â€" Rutgers is looking to sell the naming rights to its football stadium and basketball arena. The university announced Wednesday that it has hired Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment and IMG ... (Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2010-06-30T22:17:17Z)

Oklahoma City RedHawks offer LeBron spot on baseball team

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — LeBron James has plenty of opportunities in front of him as the NBA's top free agent. How about playing baseball? The Oklahoma City RedHawks on Wednesday offered the reigning NBA MVP the chance to ... (Source: Oklahoma Daily 2010-07-01T19:38:37Z)

Amazon.com offers new lower-priced Kindle

SEATTLE - Online retailer Amazon.com Inc. said Thursday it is introducing a new version of its higher-end Kindle at a lower price as competition among electronic-book readers intensifies. The new version of its Kindle DX ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-01T21:25:59Z)

Daily Times in Maryville to be sold to Jones Media

MARYVILLE, Tenn. — The owner of The Daily Times of Maryville and Jones Media Inc. announced an agreement in principal Thursday for the sale of The Daily Times and its websites. "The offer from Jones Media to purchase ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-07-01T19:17:08Z)

Lucasfilm LTD. Loses Pregnancy Lawsuit In California

San Rafael, CA -- The company founded by "Star Wars" creator George Lucas has lost a pregnancy bias suit filed by a woman whose job offer was withdrawn when she disclosed she was having a baby. A jury in Northern ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-07-01T19:02:49Z)

NHL Notebook: Dallas says goodbye to 'upset' Modano

Mike Modano said he is "disappointed and upset" that the Dallas Stars will not offer him a contract and he is leaning toward returning next season with another team. The face of a franchise that proved hockey could ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-07-01T04:22:21Z)

NHL: Senators sign Gonchar to three-year deal

The Ottawa Senators made a splash in free agency, signing veteran defenseman Sergei Gonchar to a three-year contract worth $16.5 million on Thursday. Gonchar spent the last five years playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-02T04:21:10Z)

NHL lacks LeBron, but still has plenty to offer in free-agent shopping season

NEW YORK (AP) — The names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade , and Dirk. Such is life in the world of the NHL , which is ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-30T21:41:29Z)

Oklahoma City RedHawks make tongue-in-cheek offer to LeBron James

OKLAHOMA CITY - LeBron James has plenty of opportunities in front of him as the NBA's top free agent. How about playing baseball? The Oklahoma City RedHawks on Wednesday offered the reigning NBA MVP the chance to play ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-30T23:50:20Z)

Woman wins suit against Lucasfilm

Julie Gilman Veronese, 37, left, sued Lucasfilm Ltd. late last year, claiming an aide to George Lucas, right, revoked an offer for a $75,000-a-year personal assistant position after she revealed she was pregnant. A San Francisco woman who says Lucasfilm Ltd. canceled a job offer after learning she ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-07-01T20:57:21Z)

OKC RedHawks offer LeBron James a spot in their lineup

LeBron James ' free agency kicks off today, and an Oklahoma City team has its offer in. LeBron James the Oklahoma City RedHawk? Hey, it could happen. Right?....No?....OK. Instead of it being the Thunder, it's the Oklahoma City RedHawks baseball team that's throwing a pitch as a place for James to ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-06-29T23:58:41Z)

Rutgers looking to name stadium, athletic center

(AP) — EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Rutgers is looking to sell the naming rights for its football stadium and basketball arena. The university announced Wednesday that it has hired Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment and IMG College to act as co-sale agents in making a deal. "These naming rights ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-30T15:50:44Z)

Whitney signs with Coyotes

The Phoenix Coyotes added scoring depth Thursday, signing veteran winger Ray Whitney to a two-year deal. The 38-year-old Whitney, who recorded 21 goals and 58 points in 80 games for Carolina last year, will reportedly ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-01T22:08:56Z)

Lucasfilm Loses Pregnancy Bias Lawsuit

Filmmaker George Lucas' company has lost a pregnancy bias suit filed by a woman whose job offer was withdrawn when she disclosed she was having a baby. A Marin County, Calif., Superior Court jury on Wednesday awarded Julie Veronese $113,800 in damages. Lucasfilm Ltd. denies it discriminated against ... (Source: Law.com 2010-07-02T03:31:04Z)

Jones Media, Horvitz Newspapers reach agreement over sale of The Daily Times of ...

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The owners of The Daily Times of Maryville and Jones Media Inc. say they have reached agreement in principle for the sale of the newspaper and its websites. The Maryville daily is owned by ... (Source: WREG 2010-07-01T20:00:05Z)

NHL free agency carries on without LeBron James

NEW YORK — The names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade, and Dirk. Such is life in the world of the NHL, which is also ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-02T04:28:20Z)

Stars won't offer new contract to franchise icon Mike Modano; retirement question still looms

DALLAS (AP) — If Mike Modano plays a 21st season in the NHL, it won't be with the Dallas Stars. The face of the franchise that proved hockey could thrive in the South will not be offered a contract by the Stars when ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-29T18:36:34Z)

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