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Deals of the Hour / July 1, 2010, 10:14 am

Golden State eyes shopping list

The Warriors did not dish out any contract offers when the clock struck 9:01 p.m. Wednesday, kicking off the free-agency period. They did however start the process by making some calls. Golden State isn't in the mix for ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-01T06:31:12Z)

The Golden State Warriors have extended a qualifying offer to C.J. Watson, making him arestricted ...

The Golden State Warriors have extended qualifying offers to Anthony Morrow and C.J. Watson, making both guards restricted free agents. The Warriors made the moves Wednesday, giving themselves the right to match any ... (Source: WBIR 2010-07-01T02:34:59Z)

Golden State Warriors aren't expected to be big players in free-agent derby

The Warriors did not dish out any contract offers when the clock struck 9:01 p.m. Wednesday night, kicking off the free-agency period. They did however start the process by making some calls. Golden State isn't in the ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-07-01T04:58:09Z)

California tourist shot and wounded in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A 35-year-old American was shot and robbed while walking to his hotel but his life is not in danger, a police spokeswoman said Thursday. The victim, identified as David James Bueche, was assaulted ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-01T14:30:48Z)

American tourist shot in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG -- A 35-year-old American was shot and robbed while walking to his hotel but his life is not in danger, a police spokeswoman said Thursday. The victim, identified as David James Bueche, was assaulted by four ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-01T11:46:10Z)

Police seek mischief maker dressed as leprechaun

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Police responding to reports of a man leaping between cars in a Colorado supermarket parking lot didn't need a detailed description of the suspect. Boulder Police Sgt. Fred Gerhardt says witnesses on Wednesday reported a man was dressed as a leprechaun and pretending to shoot ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-01T13:26:23Z)

Ramirez will get an MRI on his sore right hamstring in Phoenix

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez is scheduled to get an MRI on his injured right hamstring during Thursday's day off. Ramirez will have the MRI in Phoenix. The Dodgers open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. "It doesn't seem too bad ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-30T20:58:32Z)

Stoudemire, Suns make progress

Amar'e Stoudemire (notes) and his agent met for several hours with Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver on Tuesday night and gathered momentum on a possible contract extension, team sources told Yahoo! Sports. Sarver and ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-01T05:05:18Z)

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 2010-07-01T11:31:51Z)

Carl Icahn Says He Will Not Extend $7 Per Share Offer For Lions Gate (LGF)

Jun 28, 2010 (SmarTrend News Watch via COMTEX) -- 6/28/2010-Billionaire investor Carl Icahn announced that he will not be extending his $7 per share offer to acquire Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE:LGF), which is due to ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-06-28T18:52:04Z)

Manny Ramirez to have MRI Thursday

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez is scheduled to get an MRI on his injured right hamstring during Thursday's day off. Ramirez will have the MRI in Phoenix. The Dodgers open a three ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-30T21:34:20Z)

Bowman is Hawks' cleanup hitter

The biggest break of Stan Bowman's professional career came with a double-whammy: his promotion to general manager of the Blackhawks was at the expense of the very popular and affable Dale Tallon; and the appearance was that his dad, Hall of Fame coach Scotty Bowman, had a hand in the sudden ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-01T13:55:01Z)

Starbucks to offer free Internet access in Canadian coffee shops starting July 1

Starbucks will start offering unlimited Internet access in its Canadian and U.S. coffee shops starting July 1. Previously, customers could get two hours of wireless access a day if they had a Starbucks loyalty card. Bell, which is the Internet provider for Starbucks, also let its customers get ... (Source: 680 News 2010-07-01T13:33:32Z)

Stoudemire opts out of final year of Suns contract

PHOENIX -- Amar'e Stoudemire has opted out of the final year of his contract with the Phoenix Suns to become part of an illustrious list of free agents this season. Agent Happy Walters said the five-time All-Star made ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-01T04:08:02Z)

Big day for free agents

T he 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 also is about to embark on a free agent frenzy of its own, starting today at noon ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-01T05:12:28Z)

News to share around the water cooler

Popular designer Cynthia Rowley has designed 11 styles of Pampers, including pastels, stripes, madras and ruffles. P&G says they'll be offered in Target Corp. stores beginning in mid-July. Jodi Allen, a P&G baby care vice president, says in a statement Wednesday that diaper performance comes first ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-07-01T03:03:37Z)

Boulder, Colo. Police: Leaping Leprechaun On Lam

Police responding to reports of a man leaping between cars in a Colorado supermarket parking lot didn't need a detailed description of the suspect. Boulder Police Sgt. Fred Gerhardt says witnesses on Wednesday reported a man was dressed as a leprechaun and pretending to shoot at people with his ... (Source: KPIX 2010-07-01T14:59:26Z)

Analyst sees trouble for Lions Gate shares as Icahn's buyout offer expires

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. are likely to slide without the support of Carl Icahn's offer to buy the movie company, a Jefferies & Co. analyst said Thursday as he cut his rating on the stock. "Absent Icahn's tender offer we see more downside risk to the (company's ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-01T12:36:17Z)

The Denali Fund Announces Additional Increase in Price and Extension of Time for Cash Tender Offer for Its Outstanding Auction Preferred Shares

BOULDER, Colo.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The Denali Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNY) announced today that it has amended its cash tender offer for up to 400 of its outstanding Series A auction preferred shares ("APS Shares"). The amended offer increases the purchase price to 85% of the liquidation preference of $25 ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-06-30T07:43:58Z)

Starbucks Canada to offer free Wi-Fi

TORONTO - Starbucks will start offering unlimited Internet access in its Canadian and U.S. coffee shops starting July 1. Previously, customers could get two hours of wireless access a day if they had a Starbucks loyalty card. Bell, which is the Internet provider for Starbucks, also let its customers ... (Source: MSN Canada News 2010-06-30T16:05:03Z)

American tourist shot and wounded in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG — A 35-year-old American was shot and robbed while walking to his hotel but his life is not in danger, a police spokeswoman said Thursday. The victim, identified as David James Bueche, was assaulted by ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-01T17:01:08Z)

P&G to offer 'designer' diaper

Procter and Gamble Co. will be selling Pampers diapers in July that were "designed" by fasion designer Cynthia Rowley. Pampers worked with Rowley to create a Pampers diaper in 11 styles for girls and boys. Styles ... (Source: Dayton Business Journal 2010-06-30T16:12:13Z)

Ramirez to get MRI on hamstring

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez hits an RBI-double off of San Francisco Giants' Barry Zito in the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, June 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez is scheduled to get an MRI on his injured right hamstring ... (Source: Salon 2010-06-30T20:51:23Z)

Designer Diapers Don't Pass the Smell Test

Many of us roll our eyes at the thought of spending hundreds of dollars on a pair of designer jeans, even as we invest in True Religion Apparel (Nasdaq: TRLG ) and Joe's Jeans (Nasdaq: JOEZ ) , recognizing that millions ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-06-30T20:08:26Z)

Icahn says he will not extend Lions Gate offer worth $7 per share

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn says he will not extend his offer for Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., worth $7 per share, which expires at the end of the month. Icahn, who has led a battle to ... (Source: Brandon Sun 2010-06-28T21:00:55Z)

NBA: James, big names go on the market

This summer's biggest show in sports, starting at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, comes from a league that will not play for months. Two-time MVP LeBron James has become a free agent. James, who has played for the Cleveland ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-01T08:11:25Z)

offer sheet snafu last summer

There's a good chance Dale Tallon is having a case of the Monday's right now. As TSN's Darren Dreger reported late Friday night, Tallon's qualifying offers made to Blackhawks restricted free agents Kris Versteeg (notes) , Cam Barker (notes) , Ben Eager (notes) , Colin Fraser (notes) , Aaron Johnson ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-28T23:59:52Z)

LeBron-less NHL set to begin free-agent frenzy

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: Forbes 2010-07-01T05:05:18Z)

Starbucks begins offering free two-click WiFi access in US and Canada

Mmm... nothing like the smell of a warm caramel macchiato in the morning being masked by the smell of fresh greenbacks being burned, right? All jesting aside, we're pretty stoked about the world's most recognized coffee joint turning off the paywall surrounding its in-house WiFi hotspots, and in ... (Source: engadget 2010-07-01T13:12:04Z)

News briefs: Devils re-sign winger Clarkson to multiyear contract

NEWARK, N.J. -- Right wing David Clarkson signed a three-year, $8 million contract with the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, just two days after the team gave the feisty forward a qualifying offer that prevented him from ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-01T06:45:31Z)

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