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

NH parks offer weekly guided hikes, tours

CONCORD, N.H. -- Six of New Hampshire's state parks are offering special programs this summer aimed at connecting participants with nature. "Discover the Power of Parks!" started this week at Bear Brook, Pawtuckaway, Greenfield, Monadnock, White Lake and Franconia Notch state parks. Throughout the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-03T13:24:01Z)

Report: Islanders could make large offer to Kovalchuk

Could the New York Islanders be ready to make the biggest splash so far in the free agent market? According to NHL Insider Darren Dreger, there are rumblings that the club may make a lucrative, long term contract offer ... (Source: TSN 2010-07-03T07:33:15Z)

Coyotes believe they found bargain in Whitney

PHOENIX (AP) -The Phoenix Coyotes are always looking for bargains, and general manager Don Maloney believes he found one in Ray Whitney . The Coyotes, under budget restrictions because they still are owned by the NHL ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-07-02T00:32:06Z)

World Cup gets Messi for Mesut - Feature

Erasmia, South Africa - Messi, Messi, they call when Mesut Oezil has the ball, but Germany's number 8 doesn't want to be compared to the man wearing the 10 for Argentina. It's just a name thing, he says. Messi seemed to be easier to say than Mesut, and the tag has stuck. Unlike Barcelona star Messi ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-07-02T09:43:17Z)

Minnesota Sports

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have signed a pair of prospects, center Warren Peters and defenseman Drew Bagnall. The deals were announced on Friday. Peters gets a two-year deal and Bagnall gets a one-year ... (Source: Marshall Independent 2010-07-03T14:28:26Z)

World Cup gets Messi for Mesut (News Feature)

Erasmia, South Africa - Messi, Messi, they call when Mesut Oezil has the ball, but Germany's number 8 doesn't want to be compared to the man wearing the 10 for Argentina. It's just a name thing, he says. Messi seemed to be easier to say than Mesut, and the tag has stuck. Unlike Barcelona star Messi ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-07-02T09:43:17Z)

Closing in on genes that help people live to 100

AP Science Writer= WASHINGTON (AP) — The oldest among us seem to have chosen their parents well. Researchers closing in on the impact of family versus lifestyle find most people who live to 100 or older share some helpful genes. But don't give up on diet and exercise just yet. In an early step to ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-03T10:10:44Z)

Three teams said to be vying for Kovalchuk

Don't look now, but we have a horse race in the Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes. The news that the New York Islanders had entered the fray with a lucrative long-term offer, a reported $10 million per season for 10 years, got the attention of everyone in the hockey world, especially the Kings and Devils ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-07-03T18:53:18Z)

NHL free-agency tracker: Kyle Quincey sticks with Avalanche; Sabres, Panthers make moves

The Colorado Avalanche agreed to terms on two-year deals today for both forward Daniel Winnik and former Detroit Red Wings defenseman Kyle Quincey. Winnik was acquired in a trade with Phoenix on Monday. The 25-year-old ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-03T07:40:25Z)

I'm back talking MLB- Strasburg, NBA & NHL- Caps

It has been a few months since I decided to write an entry, a pause fueled by excessive work and disappointment by TSN (fantasy sport decision) and the Capitals playoff "performance." Well, I am taking a weekend off (sort of) and I have decided to put a toe back in the water...hope it is worth the ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-03T19:14:46Z)

Coyotes lose Matthew Lombardi, pick up Ray Whitney

The Phoenix Coyotes are always looking for bargains, and general manager Don Maloney believes he found one in Ray Whitney. The Coyotes, under budget restrictions because they still are owned by the NHL, signed the 38 ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-03T16:15:49Z)

Coyotes believe they found bargain in free-agent winger Ray Whitney

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Coyotes are always looking for bargains, and general manager Don Maloney believes he found one in Ray Whitney. The Coyotes, under budget restrictions because they still are owned by the NHL, signed ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-01T22:23:15Z)

Gene Pattern Predicts Who Will Live the Longest

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Researchers have found a pattern of genes that predicts with more accuracy than ever before who might live to be 100 or older -- even if they have other genes linked with disease. Their findings, published in Friday's issue of the journal Science, offer the tantalizing ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-02T16:17:00Z)

Islanders GM Garth Snow in discussions with agent of perennial 40-goal scorer Ilya Kovalchuk

The Isles are several million dollars under the projected salary-cap floor for next season, but despite his ongoing difficulty procuring a new arena, Wang never has been shy when it comes to authorizing huge contracts. He doled out a 10-year deal to center Alexei Yashin (since bought out) and a ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-07-03T19:14:46Z)

Try again, says Brit Insurance after rejecting £824m Apollo bid

England cricket team sponsor Brit Insurance yesterday rejected a second takeover proposal from suitor Apollo worth £824m but said it was willing to do a deal at the right price. The 1050p-a-share cash indicative approach from the US private equity firm comes three weeks after the Lloyd's of London ... (Source: yorkshirepost 2010-07-03T06:50:18Z)

LeBron listens, but Rudy Gay signs first big deal

While LeBron James listened to reasons why he should leave his team, Rudy Gay was given a huge reason to stay. The first big deal of the free agency period went to Gay, who agreed to a five-year deal with the Memphis ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-02T06:37:11Z)

Rudy Gay, Grizzlies agree on max deal, source says

Memphis forward Rudy Gay has agreed to a five-year NBA maximum contract with the Grizzlies, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press. The deal will pay Gay more than $13 million per season ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-01T20:35:53Z)

Germany beats Argentina to reach WCup semifinals

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) -Germany's goals flowed freely once again at the World Cup, this time battering Argentina 4-0 on Saturday to propel the three-time champions into the semifinals and send both Lionel Messi and ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-03T19:07:37Z)

NBA free agency: Ex-Pistons Darko, Johnson get 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 2010-07-02T08:24:33Z)

Brit Says Possible 10.50-Pound Per Share Apollo Offer Undervalues Company

Brit Insurance Holdings NV said Apollo Global Management LLC's possible revised indicative proposal of 10.50 pounds per share undervalues the company and "does not represent a basis on which the Board is prepared to ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-02T08:31:42Z)

Brit Insurance Spurns 824 Million-Pound Apollo Offer

July 2 (Bloomberg) -- Brit Insurance Holdings NV, a Lloyd's of London insurer, rejected an increased offer of 824 million pounds ($1.25 billion) from Apollo Global Management, saying a higher bid would be needed for it to begin talks. Leon Black's private equity firm told Brit it may offer 10.50 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-02T11:30:40Z)

2-minute drill: Wild sign prospects Peters, Bagnall

ST. PAUL — 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 ... (Source: St. Cloud Times 2010-07-03T07:26:06Z)

Hawks expect Johnson to accept contract offer

The person said the Hawks expect Johnson to accept their six-year contract offer, which is expected to be worth about $121 million when the NBA sets the salary cap next week. The person did not want to be identified because the Hawks are not commenting on the details of their negotiations with ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Amir Johnson's Deal Alternately Makes Plenty and Little Sense

Yesterday kicked off free agency with a flurry of goofy deals for middling players. In other words, it was much like every other free agency period, just with more news stories about meetings involving teams putting their best feet forward for the league's top superstars. We covered most of the top ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-02T19:44:35Z)

N.H. courts will be closed Friday to save money

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire courts are closed once again to cope with budget cuts. All 78 courts in 40 locations statewide will be closed Friday, as judges and staff take an unpaid furlough day. This is the fourth Friday courts have closed to save money. Just as with the last furlough day May ... (Source: Brattleboro Reformer 2010-07-02T12:56:34Z)

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)

Longevity? All in the genes, say scientists

Washington - Researchers have found a pattern of genes that predicts with more accuracy than ever before who might live to be 100 or older - even if they have other genes linked with disease. Their findings, published in Friday's issue of the journal Science, offer the tantalising possibility of ... (Source: Cape Argus 2010-07-02T11:44:59Z)

NBA Free Agency 2010: Top Destinations for Jermaine O'Neal

With free agency in full force and some of the top names are off the board, NBA teams are starting to look at role players that can anchor their team. No one wants to be the Cavaliers. While some franchises have tons of cap space to sign the LeBrons and Wades, many are strapped for cash and have to ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-02T17:50:03Z)

Northern New England gets $93M for broadband

CONCORD, N.H. -- Hospitals, colleges and libraries across northern New England will be among those benefiting from $90 million in federal funding to expand broadband service. Economic stimulus grants announced Friday include $44.5 million for New Hampshire, $47.1 million for Vermont and $1.4 million ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-02T20:13:13Z)

Spalding grad Rudy Gay gets qualifying offer from Grizzlies

Restricted free agent Rudy Gay has received a qualifying offer from the Memphis Grizzlies . The qualifying offer means the Grizzlies have the right of first refusal should another team try to sign Gay, their longest ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-01T12:29:07Z)

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