Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 3, 2010, 1:11 am

Forward Alex Tanguay Signs With Calgary

CALGARY, Alberta -- Well-traveled forward Alex Tanguay is on his way back to Calgary, agreeing to a one-year deal Thursday with the Flames. Tanguay previously spent two seasons in Calgary, where he had a career-best 81 points in 2006-07. He had just 10 goals and 37 points with the Tampa Bay ... (Source: KIRO-TV 2010-07-02T00:39:16Z)

Big day for free agents

T he names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade and Dirk. Such is life in the world of the NHL, which also is about to embark on a free agent frenzy of its own, starting today at noon. While there are ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-02T05:18:26Z)

Flying high: Google hopes to steer more airline bookings with $700M purchase of ITA ...

SAN FRANCISCO - Google Inc. plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million deal that would enable the Internet search leader to steer more of the airline reservations booked on the Web. The ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-01T22:01:47Z)

Luis Suarez: The Man Responsible For Africa's World Cup Dream Dying

Going into the 2010 FIFA World Cup, hopes were high for African nations to have a great World Cup. They looked to have a great World Cup and pick up some extra spots in future World Cup qualifying. However, out of the six African nations in the World Cup, Ghana were the only side to advance out of ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-03T02:39:46Z)

Canucks sign sought after D Hamhuis to 6-year deal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Highly sought after free agent defenseman Dan Hamhuis has finally found a home with the Vancouver Canucks. Twice traded since the end of the season to teams hoping to sign the talented defenseman, Hamhuis reached a six-year, $27 million deal with the Canucks on ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-01T21:11:40Z)

Uruguay vs. Ghana 2010 Results: What Africa Can Learn From Ghana's Loss

It was a single straw that broke the Camel's back. Or so they thought. One strike to put Ghana through to the semifinals of the 2010 World Cup. One strike to set the whole of Africa berserk in fits of celebration. One ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-03T05:10:05Z)

Sabres agree to 3-year deal with D Jordan Leopold

Resigned to the likelihood the Sabres would lose two veteran defenseman in free agency, general manager Darcy Regier made it a priority to get at least one back Thursday. Leopold is a seven-year veteran, who will make $3 million per season in Buffalo, a person familiar with the deal told The ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-02T02:12:19Z)

Manchester City sign Yaya Toure on five-year deal

Manchester City have completed the signing of Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure on a five-year deal. The 28-year-old finalised his move to Eastlands this week following the end of his country's involvement in the World ... (Source: Daily Post 2010-07-03T03:58:30Z)

NBA free agency: Amare Stoudemire visits N.Y.; Dwyane Wade talks to Bulls

Amare Stoudemire is out of Phoenix and headed to New York — for a meeting. If the Knicks are willing to give him a maximum salary contract, a deal might not be far behind. Speaking of meetings, Dwyane Wade had a second ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-03T05:38:43Z)

Dwyane Wade meets with Bulls again

Amare Stoudemire is out of Phoenix and headed to New York -- for a meeting. If the Knicks are willing to give him a maximum salary contract, a deal might not be far behind. Speaking of meetings, Dwyane Wade had a second ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-03T05:24:24Z)

Google's Flight Search Dreams: Q&A

Google hopes to offer robust flight search capabilities in the future, including detailed information about schedules, availability, and prices. To that end, Google announced on Thursday that it wants to purchase ITA ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-03T03:58:30Z)

Sabres agree to terms with F Cody McCormick

The Buffalo Sabres agreed to terms on a one-year deal with unrestricted free agent forward Cody McCormick on Friday. The rugged winger played in three playoff games for the Sabres this past postseason after accumulating a team-high 168 penalty minutes in 66 games with the AHL Portland Pirates ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-02T21:24:48Z)

Canucks land big free agent prize, sign D Dan Hamhuis to 6-year deal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Highly sought after free agent defenseman Dan Hamhuis has finally found a home with the Vancouver Canucks . Twice traded since the end of the season to teams hoping to sign the talented defenseman, Hamhuis reached a six-year, $27 million deal with the Canucks on ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-01T21:18:50Z)

Sabres ink tough guy McCormick

Cody McCormick, right, fights with Boston's Zdeno Chara during the first-round of the the NHL playoffs. (Dean Duprey/Associated Press) The Buffalo Sabres agreed to terms on a one-year deal with unrestricted free agent forward Cody McCormick on Friday. The rugged winger played in three playoff games ... (Source: CBC Olympics 2010-07-02T21:46:17Z)

Tap Tap Magic: Disney acquires iPhone game maker Tapulous

L OS ANGELES — Walt Disney has acquired Tapulous, the maker of the popular iPhone play-along music game Tap Tap Revenge. Steve Wadsworth, president of the Disney Interactive Media Group, confirmed the deal with The ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-01T22:59:03Z)

Man City signs Yaya Toure from Barcelona

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Manchester City has signed Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure from Barcelona, the English Premier League club said Friday. The 28-year-old Toure, whose brother Kolo also plays for City, has agreed a five-year contract. The details of the transfer fee have not been ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-07-02T16:45:38Z)

Dwyane Wade Twitter Account Following Grows as People Wait for Wade Twitter Updates

seeing more updates as he has broken his silence online, and many fans are keeping a close eye on the account to see what he might have to say about the free agency period. While nobody really knows what Wade might ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-03T06:21:40Z)

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 the talented defenseman, Hamhuis reached a six-year, $27 million deal with the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Forward Alex Tanguay signs with Calgary Flames

CALGARY, Alberta -- Well-traveled forward Alex Tanguay is on his way back to Calgary, agreeing to a one-year deal Thursday with the Flames. Tanguay previously spent two seasons in Calgary, where he had a career-best 81 points in 2006-07. He had just 10 goals and 37 points with the Tampa Bay ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Google buys travel software company for $700M

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Google Inc. plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million deal that would enable the Internet search leader to steer more of the airline reservations booked on the Web. The all-cash deal announced Thursday signals Google's intention to challenge ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-01T22:01:47Z)

UPDATE 1-Disney buys iPhone game maker Tapulous

SAN FRANCISCO July 1 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co ( DIS.N ) said on Thursday it has acquired startup iPhone app developer Tapulous, as the company continues its push into mobile games. Terms of the deal were not disclosed ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-01T22:44:44Z)

SAP Extends Sybase Bid, Awaits EU Clearance

German business software maker SAP AG said Friday that it has extended its $5.8 billion tender offer for U.S. database software maker Sybase Inc. because the deal hasn't yet been cleared by European regulators. SAP said the offer of $65 per share, which was scheduled to expire July 1, has now been ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-02T12:49:24Z)

Shares jump for potential targets of Sanofi deal

TRENTON, N.J.— Rumors French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis SA is chasing a big U.S. acquisition on Friday drove up shares of companies investors speculated might be a target -- and pushed down Sanofi's shares. That's after a report by Bloomberg indicated that Sanofi Chief Executive Chris ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-02T16:59:57Z)

SAP Extends $5.8B Sybase Bid, Awaits EU Approval

NEW YORK (AP) -- German business software maker SAP AG said Friday that it has extended its $5.8 billion tender offer for U.S. database software maker Sybase Inc. because the deal hasn't yet been cleared by European regulators. SAP said the offer of $65 per share, which was scheduled to expire July ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-07-02T14:00:59Z)

Man City sign Toure from Barca

Manchester, England - Manchester City has signed Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure from Barcelona, the English Premier League club said on Friday. The 28-year-old Toure, whose brother Kolo also plays for City, has agreed a five-year contract. The details of the transfer fee have not been disclosed ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-07-02T17:42:54Z)

Uruguay end Ghana fairy tale, return to semis (Roundup)

Johannesburg - Uruguay crushed Africa's World Cup dreams by beating Ghana in a thrilling quarter-final showdown Friday that ended in a penalty shootout and saw the last remaining African team miss a spotkick in the final seconds of extra time. The score was even at 1-1 after 120 minutes of play ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-07-02T22:22:04Z)

Interview: Disney's Steve Wadsworth On Tapulous, Android & Mobile Money

What is it with Disney ( NYSE: DIS ) and summer game deals? Three years ago, Disney Interactive acquired sought-after virtual world Club Penguin for $350 million, looking for a path into a growing online game area. Now ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-02T00:24:57Z)

Froma Harrop: Lafayette, we are embarrassed

Thirty-six American cities and towns are named after the Marquis de Lafayette - the best-known being Fayetteville, N.C., and Lafayette, La. Countless streets, parks and counties also honor the French aristocrat who left his country at age 19 to enlist with George Washington in the American ... (Source: Marietta Daily Journal 2010-07-03T03:44:11Z)

UPDATE: EU Exploring Feasibility Of Financial Transaction Tax

BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The European Commission said Friday it is exploring the possibility of taxing financial transactions in Europe, despite the slim chances of a global agreement. The commission is also looking at the possibility of a tax on the profits and assets of financial companies, it said ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-02T13:18:02Z)

Business digest

Bankruptcies are up — U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings rose 14 percent to 770,117 in the first six months of 2010 from the same period a year earlier, the American Bankruptcy Institute reported. "Years of rising ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-03T04:55:46Z)

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