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Deals of the Hour / July 3, 2010, 7:11 pm

Chris Higgins joins Florida Panthers, gets one-year deal

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Chris Higgins didn't need much convincing before joining the Florida Panthers. The Panthers signed Higgins to a $1.6 million, one-year contract Friday, with plans to make him the second-line left wing behind David Booth on the depth chart. "Booth and Higgins on the left side, that's ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-02T17:57:13Z)

Ebbett desert-bound

Vernon's Andrew Ebbett will play in the desert next NHL season. The 27-year-old centre signed a one-year contract Friday with the Phoenix Coyotes. As per club policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed. Ebbett ... (Source: Abbotsford News 2010-07-03T17:34:33Z)

TheSpec.com - Sports - JUST INSIDE

The WTA Tour will join with the ATP Tour to stage three newly-combined men's and women's tournaments in 2011. In addition, Canada will stage a "virtual combined event" in Montreal and Toronto, during which fans in one ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-03T15:32:52Z)

Stoudemire off to Knicks?

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. Meanwhile, Dwyane Wade had a second meeting with ... (Source: Olympian 2010-07-03T14:57:04Z)

The Minnesota Timberwolves: Explaining the Darko Milicic Situation

ESPN has confirmed that the Minnesota Timberwolves have signed Darko Milicic to a four year deal, worth 20 million dollars. This Serbian center was taken in the 2003 NBA Draft after LeBron James, but before Dwyane Wade ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 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 2010-07-03T21:52:15Z)

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 spoke to a reporter about 6 a.m. Friday, reinforcing earlier statements that ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Phoenix Coyotes sign Ebbett, re-sign Lepisto, Montoya

The Phoenix Coyotes re-signed defenseman Sami Lepisto and goaltender Al Montoya to one-year contracts Friday and also signed free-agent center Andrew Ebbett to a one-year deal. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The 25-year-old Lepisto had one goal and 10 assists in 66 games last season, his ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-03T04:05:40Z)

Free agents Gay, Lee to visit Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves opened free agency Wednesday night by immediately courting forwards Rudy Gay and David Lee. Gay and Lee will make visits this week to the Twin Cities to see what the Wolves have to offer, which includes ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-01T06:52:41Z)

Spy Arrests Offer Cold War Nostalgia

WASHINGTON (AP) - The capture of those alleged deep-cover Russian agents has — for a moment of nostalgia — taken Americans back to a day when their enemy was sneaky but familiar, ensconced right there behind the ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2010-07-03T20:40:40Z)

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)

Higgins, Panthers agree to deal

The Blackhawks celebrated their first Stanley Cup since 1961 with a parade through the streets of Chicago before over 2 million people. SUNRISE, Fla. - Chris Higgins didn't need much convincing before joining the Florida Panthers. The Panthers signed Higgins to a $1.6 million, one-year contract ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-02T18:54:29Z)

Joran van der Sloot wants TV deal - $1 million for an interview [video]

Joran van der Sloot is asking for TV deal. That's right. The 22 year old accused of murdering Stephany Flores in Peru on May 30 is seeking $1 million for a TV deal. It seems that Van der Sloot has been hoping to strike ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-02T03:02:26Z)

MMA Round Up: WWE Stars Brock Lesnar & Batista in the Cage

Probably the biggest story doing the rounds this week in the MMA world was an interview with consensus number one heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko, who said that he thinks about retirement more and more these days. At the ... (Source: Ringside Report 2010-06-28T04:33:04Z)

Ultimate Fighter Pleads Guilty in Pacific Beach Bar Fights

SAN DIEGO - A bartender testified on June 15th that War Machine swept bottles and glasses off a bar -- sending broken glass onto her -- when she asked him for a second form of identification. Helen Geesman's testimony ... (Source: San Diego 6 2010-07-02T03:16:45Z)

Likelihood of heavy rain compounds flooding fears

The two favorite words of those fighting the Des Moines River flood are "hot" and "dry." That's why emergency officials are nervous about storms in the holiday weekend forecast that could dump 3 inches of rain on the Des Moines area Sunday and Monday. "The lesser rainfall, the better," said Des ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-07-03T05:38:43Z)

Coyotes sign free-agent centre Andrew Ebbett, re-sign Sami Lepisto and Al Montoya

PHOENIX - The Phoenix Coyotes re-signed defenceman Sami Lepisto and goaltender Al Montoya to one-year contracts Friday and also signed free-agent centre Andrew Ebbett to a one-year deal. The 25-year-old Lepisto had one goal and 10 assists in 66 games last season, his first with the Coyotes. The 25 ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-07-02T22:36:23Z)

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)

Van der Sloot files suit against initial lawyer

LIMA, Peru— Joran van der Sloot has sued the lawyer who represented him during a police interrogation on the day that authorities say the Dutchman confessed to killing a Peruvian woman, his current attorney said ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-04T00:36:53Z)

Willie Mitchell update; Jersey numbers; Minor-league signings

Good afternoon from balmy Minny. The Wild had a couple depth, two-way signings today, inking center Warren Peters to a two-year deal and defenseman Drew Bagnall to a one-year deal. They were signed for Houston and are injury callup candidates. From the press release: Peters, 27 (7/10/82), split time ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-03T00:09:27Z)

Celtics sign first-round pick Bradley

The Boston Celtics have signed guard Avery Bradley, their first-round pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Celtics took Bradley 19th overall in the draft after he played one season with the Texas Longhorns. In 34 games (32 starts), Bradley averaged 11.6 points, 2.9 ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-02T15:26:53Z)

Essay: Spy arrests offer bit of Cold War nostalgia

The capture of those alleged deep-cover Russian agents has — for a moment of nostalgia — taken Americans back to a day when their enemy was sneaky but familiar, ensconced right there behind the crenelated red-brick ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-03T14:28:26Z)

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

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Less than five months ago, Darko Milicic was done with the NBA . Carrying the label of one of the biggest busts in draft history, the former No. 2 overall draft pick who was taken ahead of Carmelo ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-07-02T04:14:01Z)

Panthers bolster forward corps, sign Chris Higgins to one-year deal

SUNRISE, Fla. - Chris Higgins didn't need much convincing before joining the Florida Panthers. The Panthers signed Higgins to a US$1.6-million, one-year contract Friday, with plans to make him the second-line left-winger behind David Booth on the depth chart. "Booth and Higgins on the left side ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-07-02T19:37:26Z)

Spy arrests offer bit of Cold War nostalgia

W ASHINGTON — The capture of those alleged deep-cover Russian agents has — for a moment of nostalgia — taken Americans back to a day when their enemy was sneaky but familiar, ensconced right there behind the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-03T14:14:07Z)

Natalie Holloway alleged murderer van der Sloot being sought

Natalie Holloway's alleged murderer Joran van der Sloot is being sought in connection with another murder, according to CNN . This time the 2005 alleged suspect in the Natalie Holloway disappearance and murder is being sought in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old girl in Peru. Joran van der ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-03T12:33:54Z)

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)

C's sign Avery Bradley

Brett Davis/US Presswire Boston signed first-round draft pick Avery Bradley Friday. The Boston Celtics signed first-round draft pick Avery Bradley Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the 2010-11 rookie scale suggests Bradley will earn $1.18 million in his first season. The scale ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-02T15:26:53Z)

Wild Sign Prospects Peters, 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 the minors. The Minnesota Wild have signed a pair of prospects, center Warren Peters and defenseman Drew Bagnall. The ... (Source: WCCO 2010-07-02T23:33:39Z)

Flood stories: North High principal gets levee lesson

Tom Heinold of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gave North High School Principal Matt Smith a lesson in Iowa flooding Friday as the two strolled beside the flood-swollen Des Moines River. He told Smith — who arrived in Des Moines from San Angelo, Texas, on Tuesday — about a crack in the Birdland ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-07-03T13:52:39Z)

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