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Deals of the Hour / July 1, 2010, 5:11 pm

Flying high: Google hopes to steer more airline bookings with $700M purchase of ITA ...

SAN FRANCISCO - Google Inc. plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million deal that would enable the Internet search leader to steer more of the airline reservations booked on the Web. The ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-01T22:01:47Z)

Summary Box: Google's big move into online travel

BIG DEAL BOOKED: Google has agreed to buy travel technology company ITA Software for $700 million in an effort to make its search engine the go-to place for finding the best air fares. POTENTIAL CANCELLATION: There's no ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Brown cuts backroom deals he campaigned against

WASHINGTON—Republican Scott Brown owes his election in part to the public furor over the so-called Cornhusker Kickback, the backroom deal that Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska struck for his vote to pass the health care bill. Now he is following Nelson's example, winning concessions in the financial ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-06-30T23:36:01Z)

Ducks sign Buffalo D Lydman to 3-year deal

The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Toni Lydman to a three-year contract. Lydman was a free agent after spending the past five seasons with the Buffalo Sabres. The Ducks desperately needed a top-line defenseman ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-07-01T21:25:59Z)

While LeBron James receives first free agent visits, Rudy Gay gets the...

While LeBron James listened to reasons why he should leave his team, Rudy Gay was given a huge reason to stay. The first big deal of the free agency period went to Gay, who agreed to a five-year deal with the Memphis ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-01T22:59:03Z)

San Francisco Giants Trade Bengie Molina to Texas Rangers: Fantasy Impact

While the MLB trade deadline is more than four weeks away, the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers swapped catcher Bengie Molina for reliever Chris Ray and a player to be named later on Thursday. Although this deal ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-01T23:20:31Z)

Bucks agree to deal with free agent PF Gooden

MILWAUKEE—The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed in principle to a five-year, $32 million deal with free agent forward Drew Gooden. Agent Stu Lash tells The Associated Press that Gooden agreed Thursday to sign with the Bucks for the mid-level exception. Gooden is represented by Lash and Dan Fegan of ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-01T21:11:40Z)

James gets visitors, and Gay gets a big contract

While LeBron James listened to reasons why he should leave his team, Rudy Gay was given a huge reason to stay. The first big deal of the free agency period went to Gay, who agreed to a five-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday that will pay him more than $80 million, according to a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-01T22:59:03Z)

UPDATE: Google To Acquire ITA Software For $700 Million

SAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- Google Inc. (GOOG) agreed to acquire flight information software company ITA Software Inc. for $700 million, a deal the Internet search giant said will offer its users more online flight information. Google said the acquisition of ITA, a Boston-based software company ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-01T21:40:18Z)

Disney Buys Tapulous, Mobile Game Maker Of Tap Tap Revenge

Walt Disney Co. (DIS) said it bought the maker of the popular Tap Tap Revenge game for Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) mobile devices like the iPhone. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Tapulous Inc. will become a ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-01T22:37:34Z)

Forward Tanguay inks 1-year deal with Calgary

Well-traveled forward Alex Tanguay is on his way back to Calgary, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Flames. Tanguay previously spent two seasons in Calgary, where he had a career-best 81 points in 2006-07. He had just 10 goals and 37 points with the Tampa Bay Lightning last year. The 30-year-old ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-01T17:08:17Z)

Disney acquires Tapulous, maker of popular iPhone game Tapulous

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Walt Disney has acquired Tapulous, the maker of the popular iPhone play-along music game Tap Tap Revenge. Steve Wadsworth, president of the Disney Interactive Media Group, confirmed the deal with The ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-01T22:08:56Z)

On Wall Street reform, Brown cuts the kinds of backroom deals he campaigned against

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Scott Brown owes his election in part to the public furor over the so-called Cornhusker Kickback, the backroom deal that Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska struck for his vote to pass the health care bill. Now he is following Nelson's example, winning concessions in the ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-06-27T23:53:54Z)

Rangers, Giants finalize deal for Molina

Texas is also recalling Pedro Strop from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take Ray 's spot on the 25-man roster. Molina doesn 't join the club until Friday in Arlington, so a roster move doesn 't need to be made until then ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-01T22:59:03Z)

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)

Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts cuts backroom deals he campaigned against

Republican Sen. Scott Brown owes his election in part to the public furor over the so-called "Cornhusker kickback," the backroom deal that Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska struck for his vote to pass the healthcare bill. Now ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-01T03:46:34Z)

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: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-01T21:18:50Z)

Sabres agree to 3-year deal with D Jordan Leopold

The Buffalo Sabres filled one vacancy on defense Thursday, signing free-agent Jordan Leopold to a three-year deal. Leopold split last season between Florida and Pittsburgh, racking up 11 goals and 26 points in 81 ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-01T20:21:34Z)

NFL quarterback Chris Simms, son of Super Bowl MVP Phil Simms, arrested in New York for driving stoned

AP In this 2005 photo, quarterback Chris Simms, left, then of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, congratulates Dolphins running back Ricky Williams after a game. The New York Post is reporting that Tennessee Titans quarterback Chris Simms was arrested in New York for driving while under the influence of ... (Source: Staten Island Advance 2010-07-01T22:51:53Z)

Talking LeBron James free agency mania and Byron Scott in as Cleveland Cavaliers ...

Welcome to a special edition of Starting Blocks TV. Thursday evening, show host Bill Lubinger talks with Plain Dealer Cavaliers beat writer Brian Windhorst about all the big news of the day: Byron Scott being hired as ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-01T22:44:44Z)

Free-agent forward Alex Tanguay signs one-year deal with Calgary

CALGARY - Well-travelled forward Alex Tanguay is on his way back to Calgary, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Flames. Tanguay previously spent two seasons in Calgary, registering a career-best 81 points in 2006-07. The 30-year-old had just 10 goals and 37 points with the Tampa Bay Lightning last ... (Source: The Hockey News 2010-07-01T16:46:49Z)

NBA free-agency tracker: Pitches made for LeBron, Wade; Gay, Gooden get deals

CLEVELAND — As they made their exit, the New Jersey Nets passed the New York Knicks in the driveway of the parking garage. Everyone came to see LeBron James. Nets billionaire owner Mikhail Prokhorov, rap mogul Jay-Z ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-01T22:30:25Z)

Sabres ink Leopold to three-year deal

The Buffalo Sabres filled one vacancy on defense Thursday, signing free-agent Jordan Leopold to a three-year deal. Leopold split last season between Florida and Pittsburgh, racking up 11 goals and 26 points in 81 ... (Source: WXXA 2010-07-01T22:59:03Z)

Bucks agree in principle to five-year deal with Gooden

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed in principle to a five-year, $32 million deal with free agent forward Drew Gooden. Agent Stu Lash tells The Associated Press that Gooden agreed Thursday to sign with the Bucks for the mid-level exception. Gooden is represented by Lash and Dan Fegan ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-01T22:44:44Z)

Flames get Jokinen back on a two-year deal

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have brought Olli Jokinen (notes) back into the fold, just months after trading him to the New York Rangers . Flames general manager Darryl Sutter signed the Finnish centre to a two-year deal ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-01T21:47:28Z)

Rangers get catcher Molina from Giants

ARLINGTON — The Texas Rangers have acquired catcher Bengie Molina and cash from the San Francisco Giants for reliever Chris Ray and a minor league pitcher. Texas announced the deal Thursday. Molina is expected to join ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-01T21:40:18Z)

Canucks sign sought after D Hamhuis to 6-year deal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- 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 talented defenseman, Hamhuis reached a six-year, $27 million deal with the Canucks on ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-01T21:11:40Z)

Tap Tap Magic: Disney acquires iPhone game maker Tapulous

L OS ANGELES — Walt Disney has acquired Tapulous, the maker of the popular iPhone play-along music game Tap Tap Revenge. Steve Wadsworth, president of the Disney Interactive Media Group, confirmed the deal with The ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-01T22:59:03Z)

Phil Simms Son Arrested In NYC On Marijuana Charge

NEW YORK (WPIX) - The son of ex- New York Giants Star Phil Simms was arrested in Manhattan early Thursday morning for driving while high on marijuana. Chris Simms, 29, was pulled over by police shortly before 2 a.m. on West Houston Street, according to police. The current Tennessee Titans backup ... (Source: New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV 2010-07-01T18:05:33Z)

Chris Simms Arrested For Allegedly Driving While Stoned

Chris Simms, son of beloved NY Giant Phil Simms, was arrested earlier this morning: The Post says the 29-year-old Tennessee Titans backup quarterback "was busted early this morning in the West Village driving high on marijuana with his 8-months pregnant wife in the passenger seat," while the Daily ... (Source: Gothamist.com 2010-07-01T23:34:50Z)

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