Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 10, 2010, 9:17 pm

Most baseball deadline deals flop

Justin Smoak is the next Mark Teixeira to some. Yet one evaluator calls him "good, but not a perennial All-Star,'' likening him to late-arriving Pirate Garrett Jones . Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik was on the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-11T01:04:23Z)

Durant does the unthinkable this summer, lands deal without fanfare

Kevin Durant had every excuse to act in a manner similar to this summer's star free agents. He is only 21 years old. He was raised in a me-first, reality TV culture. He exploded on the scene last season and instantly became one of the top five players in the league. He, too, will one day become a ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-10T03:57:22Z)

Dan Gilbert VS. LeBron James: Spectacle Of Naricissism

The majority owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers (a NBA basketball team to you FIFA World Cup fans), Daniel Gilbert, has some mighty strong wrongs to say against LeBron James. Last night, during a 3-hour spectacle of narcissism on ESPN (which preempted their 2-hour FIFA World Cup special), King James ... (Source: RIGHTPUNDITS.COM 2010-07-08T23:55:10Z)

Sources: Felton, Knicks close to deal

The New York Knicks' consolation prize after missing out on LeBron James will be point guard Raymond Felton . Two league sources told ESPN.com that the Charlotte Bobcats' unrestricted free agent reached an agreement in ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-10T03:00:06Z)

Summary Box: Economic worries cast a cloud

THE EVENT: A throng of CEOs, investors and entrepreneurs from the worlds of technology and media gather at an annual conference in Sun Valley, Idaho. THE MOOD: Tech and media moguls who spoke with reporters sounded a mostly cautious note on the economy. DEALS STILL POSSIBLE: Poor economic conditions ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-09T20:26:24Z)

TheSpec.com - Sports_Wire - Fire sale: LeBron James jerseys going cheap after NBA star leaves Cleveland

CLEVELAND - They're almost giving away LeBron James jerseys in the city he left behind. All over Cleveland, No. 23 jerseys can be found at discounted rates as merchants look to get rid of their inventories for the superstar, who left the Cavaliers this week to play for the Miami Heat. At Dick's ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-10T21:22:28Z)

LeBron James brought us to our knees

Swear to the sports gods, when Jim Gray popped the question to LeBron, I thought one of two things were going to happen. Michael Jackson was going to pop out of a casket to make the announcement, or we're going to see Geraldo, Oprah, Michael Jordan and President Obama coming out of Al Capone's ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-10T12:39:55Z)

The Hot Stone League

With the Mariners apparently on the verge of a closing a Cliff Lee deal with the Yankees, I thought I'd present a little background on the guy who appears to be the key to the trade, catcher Jesus Montero . At least, he ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-09T15:40:04Z)

Iconic LeBron James mural in Cleveland is coming down

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 downtown Cleveland on Saturday. The billboard has dominated the city's skyline for ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-11T01:40:10Z)

Free-agent buzz: Knicks reach deal with Felton

Charlotte Bobcats free-agent point guard Raymond Felton (notes) has reached agreement with the New York Knicks on a multiyear contract, Felton's agent Tony Dutt told Yahoo! Sports. The contract won't be longer than three years, though the two sides were still negotiating final details ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-10T03:00:06Z)

LeBron's mural coming 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 downtown Cleveland on Saturday. AP Passersby stop to take photos of workmen removing ... (Source: Staten Island Advance 2010-07-10T22:41:13Z)

NBA: Lebron James Doesn't Go to The New York Knicks, What Do They Do Now?

The Big Apple had their fair share of heartaches Thursday night. With the King making his announcement only an earshot away from New York, Knicks fans felt like they'd been teased into thinking LeBron was coming. His ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-11T00:50:04Z)

Details emerge from wartime diaries of Bosnian Serb Gen. Mladic on deals with Bosnian Croats

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic recorded details of secret deals with Bosnian Croats to divide the country and expel the Muslim population in the early 1990s, according to excerpts of his diaries released Friday. Prosecutors at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal in The Hague cited ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-09T17:34:36Z)

Moguls go to Sun Valley mountains to make toasts, fish for trout and cut deals

Tech and media moguls gathered here for an annual confab this week sounded a mostly cautious note on the economy. Big debts and still-depressed housing prices will continue to weigh on consumers, said Greg Maffei, CEO of Liberty Media Corp., whose entertainment businesses include the Starz pay-TV ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-07-10T05:59:03Z)

Durant feels right staying with Thunder

The Village, Okla. — 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 Durant will be playing the next few years — the same ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-07-10T16:14:40Z)

LeBron's 10-Story Mural Coming Down In Cleveland

CLEVELAND (AP) --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: KOLO TV Reno 2010-07-10T21:51:06Z)

Details emerge from Mladic's secret wartime diary

Friday, July 9, 2010 | 10:40 a.m. Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic recorded details of secret deals with Bosnian Croats to divide the country and expel the Muslim population in the early 1990s, according to excerpts of his diaries released Friday. Prosecutors at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal in ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-07-09T17:41:45Z)

Durant: To stay in Okla. 'a great feeling'

THE VILLAGE, Okla. -- 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 Durant will be playing the next few years -- the same ... (Source: St. Augustine Record 2010-07-10T02:52:56Z)

LeBron James' breakup with Cleveland is personal

CLEVELAND — The elimination ceremony boiled down to a single sentence, uttered by the most coveted bachelor of them all. And it ended, as such endings always do, with tears — and the self-righteous fury that ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-10T00:58:24Z)

The 404 619: Where we're nothing but a pyramid scheme (podcast)

To help celebrate Friday, we bring in our good buddy Tim Geisenheimer to end the week on a good note. Of course the big news we talk about right at the top of the show is the unprecedented announcement of LeBron James' decision to sign with the Miami Heat. Being an actual fan of the NBA, Tim helps ... (Source: CNet 2010-07-09T18:46:11Z)

Fire sale: Prices for LeBron jerseys slashed in Cleveland

CLEVELAND -- They're almost giving away LeBron James jerseys in the city he left behind. All over Cleveland, No. 23 jerseys can be found at discounted rates as merchants look to get rid of their inventories for the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-10T21:43:57Z)

Yanks sign veteran corner infielder Tracy

As the Yankees wait in hopes of finalizing a deal with the Mariners to acquire Cliff Lee -- one that appears imminent, according to multiple reports -- they signed Chad Tracy to a Minor League deal on Friday, according ... (Source: New York Yankees 2010-07-09T18:03:14Z)

Analysis: James spectacle the ultimate in reality television

CLEVELAND -- The elimination ceremony boiled down to a single sentence, uttered by the most coveted bachelor of them all. And it ended, as such endings always do, with tears -- and the self-righteous fury that inevitably ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-07-10T17:26:15Z)

Win Before LeBron James? How, Dan Gilbert? Root for Lakers and Harrison Barnes?

"I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER 'KING' WINS ONE.'' After LeBron James decided to "take his talents" to Miami, Dan Gilbert's emotions changed ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-11T03:49:01Z)

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)

Details emerge from Mladic's diary

Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic recorded details of secret deals with Bosnian Croats to divide the country and expel the Muslim population in the early 1990s, according to excerpts of his diaries. Prosecutors at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal in The Hague cited Mladic's diaries, seized in a raid ... (Source: WA today 2010-07-09T21:59:27Z)

LeBron's jilting of Cleveland gets personal for fans and casual observers alike

CLEVELAND - The elimination ceremony boiled down to a single sentence, uttered by the most coveted bachelor of them all. And it ended, as such endings always do, with tears — and the self-righteous fury that inevitably ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-10T18:02:02Z)

LeBron jerseys selling for 75% off

CLEVELAND - They're almost giving away LeBron James jerseys in the city he left behind. All over Cleveland, No. 23 jerseys can be found at discounted rates as merchants look to get rid of their inventories for the ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-07-11T02:23:07Z)

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)

Tag: SUN VALLEY 2010

1:57 p.m. | Updated SUN VALLEY, Idaho — For years, the Allen & Company annual retreat here has been the birthplace of mega-deals that have reshaped the media landscape. Exhibit A: the sale of ABC to the Walt Disney Company . Exhibit B: the sale of a majority stake in NBC Universal to Comcast ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-07-07T23:56:21Z)

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