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Deals of the Hour / July 2, 2010, 3:11 pm

Johnson gets $34 mil to stay with Raptors

Forward Amir Johnson has agreed to a five-year contract to stay with the Toronto Raptors . Agent Kevin Bradbury said the deal is for $34 million. The 6-foot-9 Johnson played in all 82 games last season, averaging 6.2 ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-02T07:05:48Z)

Johnson gets $34 million to stay with Raptors

(AP) — TORONTO - Forward Amir Johnson has agreed to a five-year contract to stay with the Toronto Raptors. Agent Kevin Bradbury says Thursday the deal is for $34 million. The 6-foot-9 Johnson played in all 82 games ... (Source: Birmingham News 2010-07-02T15:26:53Z)

After Team USA loss to Ghana, Bob Bradley's future as coach is in question

IRENE, SOUTH AFRICA -- If the United States had failed to advance to the second stage of the World Cup , U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati's decision about Coach Bob Bradley would have been simple and swift ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-27T23:10:57Z)

Andy Reid has chatted with Michael Vick

Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid has spoken with Michael Vick (notes) from the Middle East but said that nothing has been decided about the team's backup quarterback following the shooting of Quanis Phillips after ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-02T20:20:23Z)

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 2010-07-02T02:55:16Z)

Michael Vick denies involvement in shooting incident

Eagles quarterback Michael Vick said he had "nothing to do" with a shooting incident at his 30th birthday party and that he has been "completely truthful and fully cooperative from the very beginning" with law ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-02T14:22:28Z)

Ghana carries hope of a continent in World Cup

JOHANNESBURG - Ghana carried the hopes of a continent in Africa's first World Cup on Friday while Brazil's coach Dunga said their quarterfinal with the Netherlands could be one of the most thrilling matches of the ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-02T13:10:53Z)

US citizen arrested for ticket scalping

JOHANNESBURG - An American and a British citizen have been arrested for ticket scalping at the World Cup. South Africa police said Friday that a week-long investigation resulted in the arrests of 38-year-old Karen Sorenson and 39-year-old Brendan Evans, a Zimbabwe-born U.S. citizen, at their hotel ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-07-02T16:31:19Z)

World Cup 2010: Ghana Coach Milovan Rajevac To Stick To Same Style Against Uruguay

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac is not under any pressure to change his strategy against Uruguay on Friday. The Serbian says he has a lot of respect for the South Americans but the Africans will be themselves and will want to impress. "They have to be one of the best teams in the world," Rajevac told ... (Source: goal.com 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Henin to Miss the U.S. Open

Justine Henin ruled herself out of this year's United States Open after discovering that an elbow injury she sustained at Wimbledon was worse than initially thought. Henin, a former world No. 1 who is just six months ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-02T04:28:20Z)

Wild re-sign LW Latendresse

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have re-signed left wing Guillaume Latendresse to a two-year contract. The team announced the deal on Thursday. Terms were not disclosed. Latendresse came over in a trade with Montreal and emerged as one of the team's best offensive players in the second ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-01T17:58:24Z)

Gov. Patrick wants in as legislative committee deals out final version of Mass ...

BOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick says he wants to be dealt in as lawmakers hammer out a final version of a casino gambling bill. Patrick said there's not much time left in the Legislature's formal session ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-02T21:17:39Z)

Dan Hamhuis takes Vancouver Canucks' deal

It was a busy day in the NHL for free agent signings, with several moves involving the Predators and some of their former players. One of the biggest saw highly sought free agent defenseman Dan Hamhuis find a home ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-07-02T16:59:57Z)

Wild sign prospects Peters, Bagnall

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota Wild have signed a pair of prospects, center Warren Peters and defenseman Drew Bagnall. The deals were announced Friday. Peters gets a two-year deal and Bagnall gets a one-year deal. Both players signed two-way contracts, meaning they make less money when they're in ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-02T19:23:07Z)

Gov. Patrick wants in as legislative committee deals out final version of Mass. casino bill

BOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick says he wants to be dealt in as lawmakers hammer out a final version of a casino gambling bill. Patrick said there's not much time left in the Legislature's formal session, which ends July 31, for what he called "backing and forthing." He said he wants to ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-07-02T21:10:29Z)

Dutch master Brazil to reach World Cup semifinals

JOHANNESBURG (AP) -The Netherlands came from behind to upset mighty Brazil 2-1 and become the first team into the World Cup semifinals, setting up a meeting with Uruguay or Ghana, who meet later on Friday. Dutch ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-02T17:21:25Z)

NBA free-agency tracker: Former Pistons Darko Milicic, Amir Johnson get big deals

The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to terms with former Pistons draft pick Darko Milicic on a four-year deal. Milicic's agent, Marc Cornstein, says the two sides reached agreement today, just over 12 hours after ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-02T03:59:42Z)

Brasch Words

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 30, 2009 -- The Philadelphia Eagles honored reserve quarterback and admitted dog-killer Michael Vick with an award for courage. Yes, you read that right. "Michael Vick" and "courage" are in the same sentence, now etched in brass. Each of the 32 NFL teams annually honors one ... (Source: American Reporter 2010-07-02T16:17:00Z)

Boat of missing Ocean Isle man washed ashore in S.C.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Authorities are searching for a 55-year-old North Carolina man whose boat washed ashore near Myrtle Beach. Coast Guard Lt. Commander Ryan Rhodes said Friday that Thomas "Andy" Richmond of Ocean ... (Source: WRAL 2010-07-02T18:47:19Z)

Wimbledon 2010: Andy Murray holds hands up and admits Rafael Nadal was too good

Murray had no complaints about the result and did not feel he let himself down with his own performance. "I'm disappointed," he said. "I'm annoyed I lost this match. I wanted to reach my first final here. "I had chances in all the sets. I haven't seen the stats but there were maybe five or six ... (Source: Daily Telegraph 2010-07-02T21:03:20Z)

Nyman's friends, family say goodbye

HANOVER — Robert J. Nyman was happiest when he was helping others, according to those who knew him best. Thousands said goodbye to the late state representative yesterday during his funeral at St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church in Hanover. After the service, mourners walked through the closed ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-02T21:17:39Z)

Injured Henin Will Miss U.S. Open

(Sports Network) - Former world No. 1 Justine Henin says an elbow injury will force her to miss the final Grand Slam event of the year -- the U.S. Open. The seven-time Grand Slam champion, a two-time U.S. Open titlist, has a partially torn ligament in her right elbow, an injury she suffered during ... (Source: ABC 27 2010-07-01T19:38:37Z)

French general slams US Afghan strategy; scolded

Paris, Jul 2 (AFP) A French general drew fire from his top brass today for criticising the US strategy in Afghanistan, after the American commander there was sacked for a similar reason. General Vincent Desportes was quoted by Le Monde newspaper as saying that "the situation is worse than ever" in ... (Source: Press Trust of India 2010-07-02T11:59:18Z)

NATO chief hopes Afghan provincial power handover can begin in November

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — NATO's secretary-general hopes the alliance can begin handing over control of some Afghan provinces to local authorities beginning in November. NATO, which is leading a 120,000-member force ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-02T12:42:15Z)

Boat of missing NC man washed ashore in Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH — Authorities are searching for a 55-year-old North Carolina man whose boat washed ashore near Myrtle Beach. Click to enlarge This undated photo provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, shows Thomas "Andy ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-07-02T18:04:22Z)

Federal, state authorities search for 55-year-old NC man whose boat was found ashore ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are searching for a 55-year-old North Carolina man whose boat washed ashore near Myrtle Beach. Coast Guard Lt. Commander Ryan Rhodes said Friday that Thomas "Andy" Richmond of ... (Source: WTKR 2010-07-02T15:48:22Z)

USA vs. Ghana 2010 World Cup: USA Fails to Learn Their Lesson in Loss To Ghana

Well, well, well, Bob Bradley. You wanna know something? I had my doubts about you when you took over for Bruce Arena as our manager. I wasn't so sure if you could lead the USA to success. I was certainly hoping your ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-06-27T05:24:22Z)

Canucks sign sought after D Hamhuis to six-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 the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-02T04:06:51Z)

Uruguay Eliminates Ghana From World Cup (HIGHLIGHTS, VIDEO, PHOTOS)

FROM AP: GOP chairman: Afghan 'war of Obama's choosing'... 2 minutes 47 seconds ago FROM AP: Apple `stunned' to find iPhones show too many bars... 3 minutes 18 seconds ago FROM AP: Guests for the Sunday TV news shows... 3 minutes 26 seconds ago FROM AP: Wonder Woman's new duds spark interdimensional ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-02T21:17:39Z)

Minnesota Wild re-sign LW Guillaume Latendresse to 2-year contract

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have re-signed left wing Guillaume Latendresse to a two-year contract. The team announced the deal on Thursday. Terms were not disclosed. Latendresse came over in a trade with Montreal and emerged as one of the team's best offensive players in the second ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-01T17:58:24Z)

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