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Deals of the Hour / July 10, 2010, 4:20 am

Flyers sign ex-Russian leaguer Zherdev to 1-year deal

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia Flyers have signed free agent forward Nikolai Zherdev to a one-year contract. Zherdev had 39 points in 52 games with Atlant-Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League in 2009-10. Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren announced the move on Friday. Zherdev was ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-10T00:51:15Z)

Former Illini forward Cook signs with Clippers

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers have signed free agent forward Brian Cook, bringing him back to the city where he began his NBA career with the Lakers. The deal was announced Friday, a day after the Clippers signed free agents Randy Foye and Ryan Gomes. Cook averaged 1.4 points and 0.6 ... (Source: Pantagraph 2010-07-10T06:56:19Z)

Toyota president open to raising wages in China

Factory workers demanding better wages and working conditions are hastening the eventual end of an era of cheap costs that helped make southern coastal China the world's factory floor. A series of strikes over the past ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-09T11:36:41Z)

Facebook in deal to sell site credits in Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Facebook is partnering with a Malaysian company to sell credits at retail outlets across Asia for the first time, aiming to make it easier for millions of people to purchase virtual goods and play games on the social networking site while boosting revenue for developers ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-09T10:10:47Z)

Golf-Seve's absence will leave a hole in the hearts of the fans

LONDON July 10 (Reuters) - An estimated crowd of 120,000 is set to line the fairways to watch the cream of world golf in next week's 150th anniversary British Open but the player the fans wanted to see the most will be missing. Seve Ballesteros produced one of the sport's iconic moments when he ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-07-10T03:28:44Z)

Steve Stricker leads John Deere Classic

SILVIS, Ill. — As he chatted about his day at the John Deere Classic, Steve Stricker was reminded that he now held the tournament's 36-hole record. "So far," he said with a smile. Stricker had good reason to be ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-10T07:39:16Z)

Defending champ Steve Stricker leads Deere Classic by one

Silvis, Ill. -- As he chatted about his day at the John Deere Classic, Steve Stricker was reminded that he now held the tournament's 36-hole record. "So far," he said with a smile. Stricker had good reason to be cautious ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-10T06:42:00Z)

Clippers sign free agent Brian Cook

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Clippers have signed free agent forward Brian Cook, bringing him back to the city where he began his NBA career with the Lakers. The deal was announced Friday, a day after the Clippers signed free agents Randy Foye and Ryan Gomes. Cook averaged 1.4 points and 0.6 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-10T01:12:43Z)

Bucks pick Hobson says he hurt groin, may miss summer league

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks second-round pick Darington Hobson says he hurt his right groin muscle working out and may miss the NBA Summer League games in Las Vegas. Hobson, a 6-foot-7 guard from New Mexico, says he's ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-09T23:03:52Z)

Seve's absence will leave a hole in the hearts of the fans

LONDON, July 10 (Reuters) - An estimated crowd of 120,000 is set to line the fairways to watch the cream of world golf in next week's 150th anniversary British Open but the player the fans wanted to see the most will be missing. Seve Ballesteros produced one of the sport's iconic moments when he ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-10T03:35:53Z)

Lang leads on hot day at U.S. Women's Open

OAKMONT, Pa. • Temperatures were in the 90s. Michelle Wie was in the 80s. On a demanding day when tough old Oakmont Country Club illustrated again that playing par golf can be an achievement, only Brittany Lang was in the 60s. Lang withstood Oakmont's slick, sun-browned greens and the unrelenting ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-09T05:38:46Z)

Confident Kim in good position at US Women's Open

OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Christina Kim recently co-authored a funny and insightful book about her LPGA career and the inner workings of women's golf. Perhaps she was a bit premature in writing it, because she possibly left ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-10T08:29:23Z)

Colbert Teams Up With UFW Over Immigration

Stephen Colbert has a new job -- farm worker. A tongue-in-cheek offer -- maybe. But the host of Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" teamed up Thursday night with Arturo Rodriguez, the president of the United Farm Workers of America, in a challenge to unemployed Americans: Come on, take our jobs. The ... (Source: WMUR.com 2010-07-09T13:02:35Z)

Seve's absence will disappoint at British Open 

An estimated crowd of 120,000 is set to line the fairways to watch the cream of world golf in next week's 150th anniversary British Open but the player the fans wanted to see the most will be missing. Seve Ballesteros produced one of the sport's iconic moments when he triumphed in the 1984 edition ... (Source: ONE News 2010-07-10T06:56:19Z)

NBA notes: Durant cites loyalty in deal with Thunder

Like fellow NBA superstar LeBron James the night before, Kevin Durant sat in front of dozens of kids on Friday as he talked about the future of his basketball career. The key difference: Everyone in attendance knew where ... (Source: News-Herald.com 2010-07-10T05:23:16Z)

Defending champion Steve Stricker leads John Deere Classic | Golf

SILVIS, Ill. — Defending champion Steve Stricker set a 36-hole record at the John Deere Classic with a two-round total of 126, which is 16 under at TPC Deere Run. Stricker shot a 5-under-par 66 Friday to take a one ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-10T03:21:34Z)

Malaysian Internet company MOL to sell credits for popular Facebook applications in Asia

Electronic payments company MOL _ part of the business empire of tycoon Vincent Tan _ will offer the online currency from Aug. 1 at more than 500,000 outlets including 7-Eleven stores and Internet cafes in five Southeast ... (Source: Newser 2010-07-06T23:57:32Z)

Loyalty runs both ways between Durant, Thunder

THE VILLAGE — Like fellow NBA superstar LeBron James the night before, Kevin Durant sat in front of dozens of kids on Friday as he talked about the future of his basketball career. The key difference: Everyone in ... (Source: Norman Transcript 2010-07-10T06:20:32Z)

Rain halts play at US Women's Open

OAKMONT, Pa. -- Heavy rain that began with 100 of the 156 golfers still to begin or complete the second round has caused play to be suspended for the day at the U.S. Women's Open. Play will resume at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Oakmont Country Club, with the third round to begin with threesomes teeing off ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-07-09T18:53:20Z)

Stephen Colbert teams up with UFW over immigration

PHOENIX — Stephen Colbert has a new job — farm worker. A tongue-in-cheek offer — maybe. But the host of Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" teamed up Thursday night with Arturo Rodriguez, the president of the United ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-09T15:32:54Z)

Flyers sign Zherdev to one-year deal

Nikolai Zherdev is back in the National Hockey League. Following one season playing in Russia, the talented young forward agreed Friday to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers . "Nik is a highly-skilled ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-07-10T10:59:42Z)

Bucks make quick free agency splash, agree to deal with free agent PF Drew Gooden

MILWAUKEE - Everyone who thought the Milwaukee Bucks would be among the most active teams on the first day of NBA free agency, please raise your hands. The Bucks made a surprising early splash Thursday, agreeing in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-02T06:15:42Z)

Bucks pick Hobson may miss summer league

Bucks second-round pick Darington Hobson says he hurt his right groin muscle working out and may miss the NBA Summer League games in Las Vegas. Hobson, a 6-foot-7 guard, says he's hopeful he'll get back to the court ... (Source: Chippewa Herald 2010-07-10T00:58:24Z)

Ashley Judd Gets Blasted by Coalminers

She's an outspoken opponent of mountaintop coal mining in her home state of Kentucky, but Ashley Judd is getting attacked by pro-mining efforts that are using her picture. The town of Prestonburg is hosting a golf tournament and a large poster of the "Kiss The Girls" actress is being displayed ... (Source: GossipCenter.com 2010-07-09T21:02:11Z)

Kevin Durant calls staying with Thunder a 'great feeling'

Durant: To stay in Okla. City 'a great feeling' THE VILLAGE — Kevin Durant sat in front of dozens of kids on Friday as he talked about his future. Everyone in attendance knew where Durant will be playing the next few ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-10T07:46:26Z)

Flyers sign Zherdev to 1-year deal

Days after reports surfaced that free-agent forward Nikolai Zherdev was inching closer to returning to the NHL, the former fourth overall draft pick signed a one-year deal with the Flyers on Friday. Zherdev's signing ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-10T07:03:29Z)

MOL Global inks pact with Facebook

Facebook signed a deal with a Malaysian company today allowing a virtual currency for online games and services to be sold at retail shops across Asia for the first time. The social-networking giant teamed up with ... (Source: Business Times Malaysia 2010-07-08T08:46:04Z)

Poster mocks topless Judd for coal criticism

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A topless photo of Ashley Judd emblazoned on a poster that mocks the actress' outspoken opposition to mountaintop removal mining was on display at a coal industry-sponsored golf tournament in Kentucky . "Ashley Judd makes a living removing her top, why can't coal miners ?" the 5 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-09T03:15:36Z)

Ashley Judd's Naked Photo Used in Mockery by Coal Miners (Video)

Actress Ashley Judd says that hillbillies don't play golf and thus has been in the center of controversy in regards to comments she made in a speech regarding coal miners blowing tops off the Appalachia Mountains. An ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-09T13:59:51Z)

Clippers Stay Low-Key With Ryan Gomes, Randy Foye Deals

The old Clippers were just bad, all the time, every day. These new Clippers, post-Elgin Baylor, make some good decisions -- like drafting Eric Gordon , Blake Griffin and Al-Farouq Aminu -- and like signing Ryan Gomes to a three-year, $12 million deal. But they still make some really confounding ones ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-07-09T22:49:33Z)

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