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Deals of the Hour / July 1, 2010, 8:11 pm

Rangers quickly sign veteran Biron to back up Lundqvist

NEW YORK -- Veteran goalie Martin Biron signed a two-year, $1.75 million deal with the New York Rangers on Thursday, less than one hour into the NHL's free-agent shopping season. Biron, who spent last season with the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-02T01:36:32Z)

Flyers sign G Leighton to 2-year deal

The Flyers have signed goalie Michael Leighton to a two-year deal, keeping the playoff hero away from NHL free agency.Leighton stepped up during the postseason and helped the Flyers make a surprise run to the Stanley Cup finals. He went 8-3 with a 2.56 goals-against average in 14 playoffs games and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-30T23:21:42Z)

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)

Would King James play ball? Oklahoma City minor league baseball team enters LeBron ...

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: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-30T19:39:48Z)

Canucks sign D Hamhuis to 6-year deal

VANCOUVER - Dan Hamhuis (notes) turned down more money from other teams for a chance to play at home and maybe win a Stanley Cup. The free-agent defenseman agreed to a US$27-million, six-year deal with the Vancouver ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-02T01:43:41Z)

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)

Jenni Carlson: The difference between LeBron James and Kevin Durant

The similarities between LeBron James and Kevin Durant are many. Both bring a unique set of skills to the floor and score points in bunches. Both rank as superstars in the NBA and promise to be faces of the league for ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-02T01:00:44Z)

Celgene to buy Abraxis for $2.9B in biotech deal

NEW YORK (AP) - Biotechnology company Celgene says it is expanding its array of cancer treatments by buying Abraxis BioScience for $2.9 billion in cash and stock. The maker of Revlimid and Vidaza says shareholders of Abraxis will receive $58 and 0.2617 shares of Celgene for each Abraxis share they ... (Source: Findlaw.com 2010-06-30T14:53:28Z)

Do you think Elena Kagan will get confirmed?

Veteran goalie Martin Biron signed a two-year, $1.75 million deal with the New York Rangers on Thursday, less than one hour into the NHL's free-agent shopping season. Biron, who spent last season with the rival New York ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-07-02T01:36:32Z)

Rangers sign Biron as backup for Lundqvist

NEW YORK (AP) ? Veteran goalie Martin Biron signed a two-year, $1.75 million deal with the New York Rangers on Thursday, less than one hour into the NHL's free-agent shopping season. Biron, who spent last season with the ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-02T01:50:51Z)

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 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Disney acquires iPhone game maker Tapulous

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 Associated Press on ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-01T22:16:06Z)

Flyers sign goalie Michael Leighton to 2-year deal, keeping him from free agency

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Flyers have signed goalie Michael Leighton to a two-year deal, keeping the playoff hero away from NHL free agency. Leighton stepped up during the postseason and helped the Flyers make a surprise run to the Stanley Cup finals. He went 8-3 with a 2.56 goals-against average in ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-30T22:24:26Z)

Goaltender Michael Leighton signs two-year deal to return to Flyers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Goaltender Michael Leighton , who helped carry the Philadelphia Flyers to a berth in the Stanley Cup Final, signed a two-year deal to return to the team. "We are pleased to have Michael under ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-01T00:26:08Z)

OKC RedHawks offer LeBron James a spot in their lineup

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 land. The RedHawks can't offer the millions of dollars in salary, so the Triple-A baseball ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-06-29T23:58:41Z)

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation of Argon ST, Inc.

BusinessWire - Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Argon ST, Inc. ("Argon" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: STST) arising from the Company's announcement of its intent to be ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-01T19:38:37Z)

House Call: Thunder Pay Visit to Durant to Discuss Extension

Sam Presti stayed true to his word. While the likes of LeBron James , Dwyane Wade , Chris Bosh and friends were being recruited by so many teams at the start of free agency Thursday, the Oklahoma City Thunder general manager was focused on retaining his star before he ever reaches that point. A ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-07-01T18:55:40Z)

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

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 2010-07-02T02:12:19Z)

TheSpec.com - News - Texas mom who dismembered baby found not guilty

Elida S. Perez The Associated Press DALLAS - A Texas woman who told authorities the devil made her mutilate and dismember her newborn baby has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in a plea deal with prosecutors. The ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-01T22:08:56Z)

Law Office Of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation Of Argon ST, Inc.

Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Argon ST, Inc. ("Argon" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:STST) relating to the proposed acquisition by The Boeing Company ("Boeing"). Under the terms of the offer, Argon ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-07-01T22:44:44Z)

Summary Box: Celgene to buy Abraxis for $2.9B

THE DEAL: Celgene Corp. is buying Abraxis BioScience Inc. for $2.9 billion in a deal that gives it Abraxis' only approved product, the breast cancer treatment Abraxane.SALES BOOST: Celgene, which makes cancer drugs Revlimid, Vidaza and Thalomid, believes the purchase will add about $1 billion to its ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-30T19:18:19Z)

Boeing, Argon ST in acquisition deal

ST. LOUIS, June 30 (UPI) -- Boeing is acquiring sensor-maker Argon ST in an all-cash offer and merger arrangement, the companies announced Wednesday. The financial arrangement is $34.50 per share -- about $775 million, the companies said. "Combining the strength of Boeing with the experience of ... (Source: United Press International 2010-06-29T23:58:41Z)

Fans hope Bulls get LeBron James

James met Thursday morning with New Jersey Nets ownership, which includes rapper and music mogul Jay-Z. He also met with the New York Knicks. The Bulls and Miami Heat are each expected to meet with James as early as ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-02T02:55:16Z)

Insanity ruling for mom who dismembered baby

DALLAS (AP) — A San Antonio woman who told authorities the devil made her mutilate and dismember her newborn has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in a plea deal with prosecutors. The Thursday ruling means 33-year-old Otty Sanchez will be committed to a state mental institution rather ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-07-01T22:08:56Z)

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)

Mother who mutilated baby detained

A Texas woman who told authorities the devil made her mutilate and dismember her newborn baby has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in a plea deal with prosecutors. The Thursday ruling means 33-year-old Otty Sanchez will be committed to a state mental institution rather than face a trial ... (Source: Belfast Telegraph 2010-07-02T02:05:10Z)

LeBron James Chooses His Team (Satire)

SATIRE — LeBron James has hit the free-agent market. He may not have signed with a team just yet, but he knows what he prefers. For a while, the world has been split on LeBron's possible choice of where to go. It ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-02T02:05:10Z)

Progress being made on Kevin Durant's contract extension with OKC Thunder

But on the first day the Oklahoma City Thunder could officially speak to its star forward about a new deal, Durant acknowledged that negotiations got off on the right foot. "It's a lot of progress," Durant told The Oklahoman on Thursday. According to a person familiar with the negotiations, members ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-02T02:26:38Z)

Canucks sign sought after defenseman 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 sign ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-02T01:07:54Z)

Celgene to buy Abraxis for $2.9 billion in biotech deal

NEW YORK — Biotechnology company Celgene said Wednesday it is expanding its array of cancer treatments with a deal to buy Abraxis BioScience for $2.9 billion in cash and stock. Celgene said the transaction could add $1 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-06-30T15:57:54Z)

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