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Deals of the Hour / July 13, 2010, 2:14 am

Meg Whitman's investment in top strategist's movie firm raises eyebrows

At first blush, the 19 pages of financial disclosures that Meg Whitman filed earlier this year as part of her run for governor are a blur of ordinary, if sizable, investments. But one for more than $1 million in a ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-13T06:16:58Z)

Ottawa appeals court ruling involving accused terrorist Omar Khadr

OTTAWA — The federal government will appeal a Federal Court order that it present options to safeguard the charter rights of accused terrorist Omar Khadr. The announcement, as a one-week deadline for options was about ... (Source: The Province 2010-07-12T21:48:44Z)

Minnesota Timberwolves agree to terms on 4-year deal with 7-foot center Darko Milicic

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to terms with center Darko Milicic on a four-year deal. Milicic's agent, Marc Cornstein, says the two sides reached agreement on Thursday, just over 12 hours after ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-01T17:36:55Z)

Wallace says he'll re-sign with Pistons

DETROIT - Ben Wallace left the Detroit Pistons once. He doesn't plan to do it again. The former Defensive Player of the Year told the Associated Press on Sunday he heard from a lot of teams but agreed to a two-year deal ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-12T01:10:21Z)

Erin Andrews Signs New Multi-Year Deal With ESPN

LOS ANGELES, CA, Jul 12, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Erin Andrews, one of the most recognized and respected faces on the sidelines of college sports, has signed a new multi-year deal with ESPN. In addition to her ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-07-12T15:29:21Z)

Free-agent buzz: Fisher returning to Lakers?

A source close to Derek Fisher said he's confident the free-agent guard will re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers instead of going to the Miami Heat. Fisher reportedly received a $2.5 million offer for next season from ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-13T07:42:52Z)

Erin Andrews Signs New Multi-Year Deal With ESPN One of America's Most Popular ...

LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/12/10 -- Erin Andrews, one of the most recognized and respected faces on the sidelines of college sports, has signed a new multi-year deal with ESPN. In addition to her highly ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-12T15:36:30Z)

Omar Khadr says rejected Guantanamo plea deal

GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE Cuba (Reuters) - A Canadian captive at the Guantanamo prison said on Monday he rejected a plea deal that would have freed him in five years if he admitted to killing a U.S. soldier in ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-12T15:57:59Z)

Whitman's deal with consultant OK, experts say

Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman's $1 million investment in her political consultant Mike Murphy's movie production firm has raised eyebrows in Sacramento but experts said Monday that there appears to be ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-13T07:07:05Z)

Report: Tony Allen leaving Boston Celtics for Memphis Grizzlies

According to multiple reports, guard Tony Allen will sign with the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Commercial Appeal first reported the deal. Just days after rumors swirled that Allen would re-sign in Boston, Yahoo.com ... (Source: Hoop Vibes 2010-07-12T03:26:22Z)

Ben Wallace said he wants to retire a Detroit Piston.

AUBURN HILLS (AP) -- Ben Wallace says he'll sign a two-year contract soon with the Detroit Pistons. Wallace told The Associated Press on Sunday he heard from a lot of teams, but agreed to a two-year deal about a week ago ... (Source: ConnectMidMichigan.com 2010-07-12T00:48:53Z)

Towson, Laurel Commons sold

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc., the second-largest publicly traded commercial property broker, said Monday it is acquiring a unit of bankrupt General Growth Properties Inc. to manage and lease 18 shopping centers. The portfolio ... (Source: Maryland Daily Record 2010-07-12T23:43:16Z)

A video image of oil leaking from BP's well in the Gulf of Mexico

Spain and Nether... Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder, right, is tackled by Spain's Andres Iniesta, left, during the World Cup final soccer match between the Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-07-11T19:33:55Z)

Heat report: Notes, quotes

--F Udonis Haslem left about $14 million on the table to stay with the Heat. According to reports, Haslem got a five-year, $20 million deal from the Heat when he could have had $34 million from Dallas or Denver. --The ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-13T08:18:40Z)

Wright inks 3-year deal with Warriors

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent small forward Dorell Wright to a multiyear contract. The team announced the deal Monday night. Wright's agent, Bob Myers, told ESPN The Magazine's Ric ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-13T06:09:49Z)

Grizz Nearing a Deal with Tony Allen

Memphis, Tn - Fox 13 sources have just confirmed that the Memphis Grizzlies are nearing a deal with Boston Celtics Free Agent Tony Allen. Allen is a defensive specialist for the Celtics and averaged about six points a ... (Source: Myfoxmemphis.com 2010-07-12T00:05:56Z)

Spain win World Cup with late goal

'Barefoot Bandi... Colton Harris-Moore exits a plane handcuffed as he is escorted by police upon arrival to Nassau, Bahamas, Sunday July 11, 2010. Harris-Moore was arrested before dawn in northern Eleuthera island ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-07-11T21:35:36Z)

Ben Wallace set to sign 2-year deal with Pistons

Ben Wallace says he'll sign a two-year contract soon with the Detroit Pistons. Wallace told The Associated Press on Sunday he heard from a lot of teams, but agreed to a two-year deal about a week ago because he wants to ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-11T20:24:01Z)

Teachers back mall owner

NEW YORK – Shopping mall owner General Growth Properties Inc., which is trying to emerge from bankruptcy protection, Monday said it is getting a $500 million infusion from a Texas teachers' pension fund. The Chicago ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-07-13T06:59:55Z)

Warriors sign free-agent forward Wright to three-year deal

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors have signed free-agent small forward Dorell Wright to a multiyear contract. The team announced the deal Monday night. Wright reportedly will be paid $11 million over three ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-13T07:07:05Z)

T'Wolves finalize deal with Milicic; ink two first-round picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves signed center Darko Milicic on Monday. Reports indicated it's a four-year contract worth close to $20 million. The team also inked 2010 first-round draft picks Wesley Johnson and Lazar Hayward ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-13T01:09:10Z)

Erin Andrews to join College Gameday crew, contribute to Good Morning America

Erin Andrews , ESPN 's most recognized sideline reporter, has been added to "College GameDay," which will expand to three hours this fall. "The biggest reason I wanted to stay was because they'd expand my role," Andrews ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-13T04:58:14Z)

Spain celebrates as its team wins World Cup

MADRID (AP) -- A roaring celebration rocked Spain on Sunday, with some 300,000 people in the capital's downtown forming a sea of red and yellow in tribute to the nation's first World Cup title. The country's flag and ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-12T00:56:02Z)

Meg Whitman -- movie financier, or a different kind of player?

How to explain her $1 million investment in an "entertainment/production" company called "Tools Down! Productions"? The questions mount, as the New York Times explains, when it turns out a the "fledgling movie production ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-12T23:57:35Z)

Viva España! Spain's first World Cup title rocks country

MADRID — A roaring celebration rocked Spain on Sunday, with some 300,000 people in the capital's downtown forming a sea of red and yellow in tribute to the nation's first World Cup title. The country's flag and team ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-12T04:16:28Z)

General Growth makes deal with Jones Lang LaSalle

NEW YORK — Shopping mall owner General Growth Properties Inc., which is trying to emerge from bankruptcy protection, agreed to turn over management responsibility for 18 malls in 11 states to Jones Lang LaSalle ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-12T14:32:05Z)

Warriors sign F Wright to multiyear deal (AP)

The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent small forward Dorell Wright to a multiyear contract. The team announced the deal Monday night. Wright reportedly will be paid $11 million over three years. The 24-year-old ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-07-13T08:32:59Z)

Thousands of fans celebrate Spain's win

The country's flag and team colors were in full display on Paseo de Recoletos boulevard as hordes of fans watched the match live on gigantic TV screens. Then, as the final whistle marked Spain's 1-0 victory against the ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-07-13T03:46:39Z)

Justice Kennedy gaining clout

WASHINGTON — Justice Anthony Kennedy, who already decides whether liberals or conservatives win the Supreme Court's most closely contested cases, is about to take on an even more influential behind-the-scenes role ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-12T07:36:54Z)

Omar Khadr expected in court in Guantanamo Bay

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — Omar Khadr is expected to appear in a Guantanamo Bay courtroom today for crucial pre-trial hearings in his war-crimes case. The hearings relate to whether Khadr intends to represent ... (Source: The Chronicle Herald 2010-07-12T20:15:41Z)

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