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Deals of the Hour / July 3, 2010, 4:11 am

Senators sign veteran Gonchar to three-year deal

OTTAWA, July 1 (Reuters) - The Ottawa Senators have signed veteran defenseman Sergei Gonchar to a three-year deal, the NHL team said on Thursday as the free agent market opened. The 36-year-old Russian, a first round draft pick of the Washington Capitals in 1992, spent the past five seasons with the ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-02T00:39:16Z)

NBA free agency, Day 2 Update: Knicks closing in on Stoudemire

UPDATE: According to a report on yahoo.com, the Knicks are closing in on signing Amar'e Stoudemire to a max contract. The deal to land the star power forward would be worth $100 million over five years. Stoudemire, widely considered one of the premiere free agents on the market, averaged 23.1 points ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-07-02T18:47:19Z)

Disney Buys Tapulous, Maker Of Music Game Applications

The Walt Disney Company said on Thursday that it had bought Tapulous, a start-up company that makes music-based games for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Tapulous, based in Palo Alto, Calif., is one of the more ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-07-03T04:27:08Z)

Video: Top 10 Kris Versteeg moments with the Blackhawks

The loss of Kris Versteeg (notes) in the Chicago Blackhawks ' offseason garage sale was a difficult one for many Chicago fans because ... well, because Verbeauty was just one of those exciting performers on the ice with an undeniably goofy personality off the ice that connects with puckheads in a ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-03T03:29:52Z)

Total CEO says not mulling BP deal

AFP - Total chief executive Christophe de Margerie said Friday that the French oil group was not considering buying its embattled rival BP, whose market value has dropped by half over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. "We are not looking into buying BP," Margerie told journalists at an economics ... (Source: France 24 2010-07-02T19:23:07Z)

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)

Chicago Blackhawks sign free agent defenseman John Scott to two-year deal

CHICAGO (AP) — The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have signed free agent defenseman John Scott to a two-year contract. The 6-foot-8, 258-pound Scott played in 51 games for the Minnesota Wild last season with a goal and an assist, along with 90 penalty minutes. He played 20 games for the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-02T18:54:29Z)

SAP extends Sybase bid, awaits EU clearance

Saturday, July 3, 2010 | 12:21 a.m. 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 ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-07-03T06:35:59Z)

Levee Leak in Birdland

Authorities say they found a small leak in a vulnerable levee near downtown Des Moines, but that the neighborhood it's helping to protect from flooding is not in imminent danger. Des Moines Public Works Director Bill ... (Source: WOI-TV 2010-07-03T03:29:52Z)

NHL free-agency tracker: Blues, Pens busy

ST. LOUIS — Forward Alex Steen, coming off the best season of his career, has signed a four-year extension with the Blues. The 26-year-old Steen was tied for the team lead with 24 goals and totaled 47 points in 68 ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-02T06:58:39Z)

Penalty Miss Ends Japan's Run

It was a hard end to a very long game. Japan bowed out of the World Cup Tuesday, coming one missed penalty shy of advancing to the last eight for the first time in its game against Paraguay. Associated Press Japan's Yuichi Komano reacts after missing a shootout penalty during the World Cup round ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-06-29T17:24:59Z)

Disney acquires Tapulous, maker of popular iPhone game Tapulous

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-01T22:08:56Z)

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)

Suicide lines: Pierce coming back; Nuggets love 'Melo

Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your creme brulee. Steve Bulpett, Boston Herald : "Paul Pierce will remain a Celtic. The club has reached agreement with its captain on a new contract, according to sources. The deal is said to be for four years ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-02T20:27:32Z)

Paraguay must wake its sleeping panther

Johannesburg: Paraguay's hopes of reaching the last four of the World Cup may rest on "panther" Lucas Barrios. Barrios has not found the net in regular play till now, but the South Americans badly need his strike power. Paraguay has managed just three goals so far, with neither Barrios, his ... (Source: Hindu 2010-07-02T21:31:58Z)

Crack in Birdland levee no big deal, Corps official says

A crack appeared in the Birdland levee late Thursday night, but residents shouldn't worry just yet. "I don't even really consider that a leak," said Paul St. Louis of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. St. Louis ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-07-03T09:06:19Z)

Des Moines levee springs leak

A leak in a vulnerable levee protecting an Iowa neighborhood from a swollen Des Moines River was characterized Friday as "seepage" by the Army Corps of Engineers, but experts said the flood barrier remained stable as the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-03T00:16:36Z)

ITA Software is used in the airline travel industry

Google recently announced that it made an offer to buy travel search software firm ITA Software . ITA provides the airline flight information used by Google's search competitors. The deal is valued at $700 million making ... (Source: DailyTech 2010-07-03T10:32:13Z)

Pierce Agrees to Deal to Stay With Celtics

June 13: This photo shows Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce celebrating during Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics have agreed to terms with captain Paul Pierce on a deal that could keep the MVP of their 2008 title run with the team for ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-02T20:49:01Z)

Bucks agree to deal with free agent PF Gooden

The Bucks made a surprising early splash Thursday, agreeing in principle to a five-year, $32 million deal with free agent forward Drew Gooden. Agent Stu Lash told The Associated Press that Gooden agreed to sign with the Bucks for the mid-level exception. Gooden is represented by Lash and Dan Fegan ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-07-01T23:34:50Z)

High Winds, Rough Seas Halt Oil Cleanup Efforts

BP and the Coast Guard sent oil-scooping skimming ships in the Gulf of Mexico back to shore Tuesday because nasty weather from Tropical Storm Alex churned up rough seas and powerful winds. U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Dave French said all efforts had been halted for now off the Louisiana coast. Efforts also ... (Source: Vermont Public Radio 2010-06-28T23:59:52Z)

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)

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)

Pittsburgh Penguins sign Zbynek Michalek to 5-year deal

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins, long built around some of the NHL's top offensive players, are paying a lot of money to get better on defense. The Penguins committed $45 million on Thursday to sign defensemen Paul ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-02T08:03:04Z)

London close: Stocks cling on to gains

LONDON (SHARECAST) - Leading shares went into a swoon in the final two hours of the trading session, taking their lead from the US which, after spending a while to analyse the non-farm payrolls data, moved lower. Despite coming off the top in late afternoon Footsie finished the day in positive ... (Source: ShareCast 2010-07-02T15:55:31Z)

Bucks make quick free agency splash, agree to deal with free agent PF Drew Gooden

MILWAUKEE - Everyone who thought the Milwaukee Bucks would be among the most active teams on the first day of NBA free agency, please raise your hands. The Bucks made a surprising early splash Thursday, agreeing in principle to a five-year, $32 million deal with free agent forward Drew Gooden. Agent ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-02T06:15:42Z)

Disney Buys Tapulous, Mobile Game Maker Of Tap Tap Revenge

Walt Disney Co. (DIS) said it bought the maker of the popular Tap Tap Revenge game for Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) mobile devices like the iPhone. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Tapulous Inc. will become a ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-01T22:37:34Z)

Sharks get Niittymaki to bite; Leafs ink Armstrong for 3

It'll be fascinating to hear the motivation behind the San Jose Sharks ' signing Antero Niittymaki (notes) to a 2-year, $4 million deal today as an unrestricted free agent. First step to another acquisition? Is the sense that the hot-and-cold Nitty will be part of a platoon with goalies already on ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-02T15:41:12Z)

South Africa 2010: Paraguay aspires good place in South Africa

PRETORIA, South Africa, July 1 (Xinhua) -- For the fist time in its history, Paraguay got a ticket to the World Cup quarterfinals and it aspired to go further in the tournament, its coach Gerardo Martino said on Thursday. Paraguay edged Japan 5-3 in penalty kick after ending 0-0 in regulation time ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-07-02T01:36:32Z)

Only time will tell if Bucks' spending pays off

Do you approve of the five-year, $32 million agreement the Bucks reached with Drew Gooden? Since 1998, the Milwaukee Bucks have been trying to replace Vin Baker at power forward. For longer than that, they have not been known as an impulsive franchise. And for the past two years, they have been ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-07-02T07:27:17Z)

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