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Deals of the Hour / July 10, 2010, 11:13 pm

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The American Psychological Association has taken the unprecedented step of supporting an attempt to strip the license of a psychologist accused of overseeing torture. The APA has told a Texas licensing board in a letter mailed July 1 that the allegations against Dr. James ... (Source: KGAN.com 2010-07-10T21:29:38Z)

Psychology group backs detainee's abuse claim against doctor

Columbus, Ohio -- The American Psychological Association has taken the unprecedented step of supporting an attempt to strip the license of a psychologist accused of overseeing torture. The APA has told a Texas licensing board in a letter mailed July 1 that the allegations against Dr. James Mitchell ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-11T05:07:46Z)

Bobcats, Tyrus Thomas agree on five-year, $40 million deal

The deal was struck shortly after the New Jersey Nets presented a front-loaded offer sheet that would have been difficult for Charlotte to match because it's close to hitting the luxury tax, a payroll figure owner Michael ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-09T23:25:21Z)

Carlos Boozer, Chicago Bulls agree to deal

CHICAGO - Carlos Boozer is headed to the Chicago Bulls. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that the two-time All-Star forward agreed to a deal on Wednesday and is leaving the Utah Jazz ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-08T04:14:03Z)

Cliff Lee was worth the gamble for Mariners

SEATTLE -- Cliff Lee is gone now, but he'll always have a place in Mariners lore (and hearts) for his 21/2-month flashdance of brilliance. Randy Johnson was more intimidating, Jamie Moyer was more confounding, and Felix Hernandez's stuff is more dazzling. But Seattle baseball fans may never have ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-07-11T02:58:55Z)

The Chicago White Sox All-Time Starting Rotation

Chicago already had a rich baseball history before the founding of the American League White Sox. Al Spalding and Cap Anson had acted as owner and player/manager for the history rich White Stockings of the National League. They had won consecutive titles back in the 1880s before Spalding had sold or ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-11T02:37:26Z)

Sign of the times: 10-story-tall mural of LeBron James being taken down in Cleveland

CLEVELAND - LeBron James is being dropped off a building. And his jerseys, at least the ones not on fire, are almost being given away. Workers began dismantling the 10-story-tall iconic image of James on a mural in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-10T21:01:00Z)

David Lee traded from Knicks to Warriors

David Lee is headed from the New York Knicks to the Golden State Warriors in a sign-and-trade deal, the All-Star forward's agent said Thursday. Mark Bartelstein said Lee, a native St. Louisan who went to Chaminade High ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-09T18:24:42Z)

Bobcats, Thomas agree to deal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Charlotte Bobcats made a long-term commitment to forward Tyrus Thomas on Friday, coming to terms on a five-year, $40 million contract with the restricted free agent. The deal was struck ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-10T03:35:53Z)

Nix homers for 6th time in his last 7 games

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jayson Nix homered for the sixth time in his last seven games, Jhonny Peralta hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-3 Friday night. Cleveland went ahead 3-1 on Nix's solo shot off James Shields (7-9) in the fifth. Peralta's three-run drive ... (Source: Springfield News Sun 2010-07-10T02:45:47Z)

Baseball's All Star Game is Still a Big Deal

Depression deepening in 1933, local promoters of that year's Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago despaired of its prospects. Arch Ward, a Chicago Tribune sports editor, suggested that a special baseball event at the peak of the Expo season would stimulate interest and attendance. And so the ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-09T19:43:27Z)

Mariners trade Cliff Lee to Rangers for first baseman

SEATTLE _ The Seattle Mariners have called a 3:15 p.m. news conference, where they are expected to announce they have traded star pitcher Cliff Lee to the Texas Rangers. A news release from the Mariners says general manager Jack Zduriencik will make "a major announcement." Numerous reports ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-10T06:56:19Z)

Indians end Rays' win streak

Jayson Nix homered for the sixth time in his last seven games, Jhonny Peralta hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-3 Friday night. Cleveland went ahead 3-1 on Nix's solo shot off James Shields (7-9) in the fifth. Peralta's three-run drive off Andy Sonnanstine and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-10T02:52:56Z)

Bobcats, Thomas agree to 5-year deal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Charlotte Bobcats made a long-term commitment to forward Tyrus Thomas on Friday, coming to terms on a five-year, $40 million contract with the restricted free agent. The deal was struck shortly ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-10T01:12:43Z)

NBA: LeBron James mural coming down in Cleveland

CLEVELAND — LeBron James is being dropped off a building. Workers began dismantling the 10-story-tall iconic image of James on a mural in downtown Cleveland on Saturday. The billboard has dominated the city's skyline ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-07-10T17:33:24Z)

Knicks' Walsh shoots down report he is retiring

NEW YORK -- New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh says he is not retiring, denying a report he may step down because of health problems and the disappointment of losing out on LeBron James. Walsh also denies speculation in the New York Post that his recent neck surgery had anything to do with his ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-09T18:10:23Z)

Boozer: Teams can't fear Heat

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Carlos Boozer sees championship potential in Chicago, even without LeBron James. And he insists the Bulls aren't conceding anything. The King's announcement that he's uniting with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in a powerhouse trio that could make Miami the favorite in the Eastern ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-10T08:43:42Z)

Warriors acquire David Lee from Knicks in sign-and-trade

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks sent All-Star forward David Lee to Golden State in a sign-and-trade deal Friday, giving the Warriors the marquee player they sought this offseason. Forwards Anthony Randolph, Kelenna ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-10T03:28:44Z)

Nix Homers For 6th Time In Last 7 Games

Jayson Nix homered for the sixth time in his last seven games, Jhonny Peralta hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-3 Friday night. Cleveland went ahead 3-1 on Nix's solo shot off James Shields (7-9) in the fifth. ... » Read More ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-10T13:15:43Z)

Need Lance-Alot: Lance Berkman Is What the White Sox Need

The All-Star break is suddenly approaching which for many signifies the upcoming trade deadline on July 31. With the recent trade of perennial CY Young candidate Cliff Lee to the Texas Rangers many teams will open the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-11T00:14:16Z)

Knicks' Walsh denies report or retirement plans

NEW YORK—New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh says he is not retiring, denying a report he may step down because of health problems and the disappointment of losing out on LeBron James. Walsh also denies speculation in the New York Post that his recent neck surgery had anything to do with his ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-09T17:27:26Z)

LeBron Dumps Cleveland Only to Heat It Up

It was the most riveting hour of live national television since Geraldo Rivera breathlessly described the opening of Al Capone's vault 24 years ago. Instead of dirt and an empty glass bottle, we got LeBron James talking in the third person about all the talent he brought to Cleveland for seven ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-11T04:46:17Z)

Cliff Lee in Yankee pinstripes? Not a done deal; maybe a no deal (updated)

1:35 P.M. UPDATE: The twists, turns and tweets have been interesting. Now there are reports that an agreement with the Yankees isn't quite so solid and that other teams are jumping in and upping the ante. No surprise to learn of that. You think GM Jack Zduriencik won't play this hand for all it's ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-09T20:47:52Z)

Knicks' Walsh denies report or retirement plans

N EW YORK — New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh says he is not retiring, denying a report he may step down because of health problems and the disappointment of losing out on LeBron James. Walsh also denies speculation in the New York Post that his recent neck surgery had anything to do with his ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-09T17:48:55Z)

City Brights: Zennie Abraham : Carlos Boozer to Chicago Bulls cloud LeBron James to Knicks leaks

The Chicago Bulls, who looked all but out of the running for LeBron James , have just improved their stock in the arms race to land The Chosen One. While Phoenix Suns Forward Jared Dudley's Twitter tweet sends James to ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-08T04:21:13Z)

LeBron̢۪s mural coming down in Cleveland

CLEVELAND (AP) â€" LeBron James is being dropped off a building. And his jerseys, at least the ones not on fire, are almost being given away. Workers began dismantling the 10-story-tall iconic image of James on a ... (Source: Valdosta Daily Times 2010-07-11T04:10:30Z)

The last PT Cruiser

A decade ago, the PT Cruiser roared onto the road with trendsetting looks and Al Capone swagger. In a sea of bland Honda Civics and Toyota Camrys, it was a retro hit. Chrysler could barely keep up with demand. On Friday morning, the last Cruiser rolled off the assembly line in Mexico ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-10T15:17:24Z)

ESPN -- as usual -- overplays this show

So, what'd you expect from ESPN? A classy, dignified pregame to last night's "Decision" by LeBron James? The preface was everything ESPN does to everything, and that ain't good. "We're all on the edge of our seats," SportsCenter anchor Linda Cohn said at 8:05 p.m. If so, perhaps that came from ... (Source: New York Post 2010-07-09T18:17:33Z)

Texas psychologist under fire for Gitmo detainees treatment

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- U.S. psychologists have been warned by their professional group not to take part in torturing enemy combatants. Now the American Psychological Association has taken the unprecedented step of supporting an attempt to strip the license of a psychologist accused of overseeing the ... (Source: KHOU 2010-07-11T00:50:04Z)

The Knicks trade David Lee for three Golden State Warriors

The joke is that the New York Knicks spent the entirety of the team's post-Isiah Thomas run clearing cap space for the ability to bring in LeBron James (notes) this summer, along with some other max-makin' stud. Ever ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-11T00:14:16Z)

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