Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 4, 2010, 9:11 am

Judge rules against NorthSide development. What's the Bird say?

Developer Paul McKee's proposed $8.1 billion NorthSide development suffered a major blow today when a St. Louis judge overturned a key city ordinance that was to help finance the deal. Reporter Tim Logan reports on the Building Blocks blog that a ruling by Circuit Judge Robert Dierker, ruling in ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch (blog) 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Cristiano fathers baby boy with American and will raise son alone

Criatiano Ronaldo has stunned fans by announcing he had become the father of a baby boy and would be bringing the child up alone. The Real Madrid winger, a flop with Portugal at the World Cup, is claimed to have sorted a financial deal out with his son's American mother, wityh whom he had a brief ... (Source: Mirror Football 2010-07-04T12:25:34Z)

Rafael Nadal becomes 2-time Wimbledon champ after topping Berdych for 8th Grand Slam ...

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Rafael Nadal has swept Tomas Berdych in straight sets to win his second Wimbledon title and eighth Grand Slam championship. The top-ranked Spaniard beat the 12th-seeded Czech 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-07-04T15:31:40Z)

Scolari to fulfill Palmeiras contract

JOHANNESBURG -- Luiz Felipe Scolari is not planning a second stint as coach of his native Brazil. He's also not ruling it out. Brazil coach Dunga hinted he will not continue in the position following Friday's 2-1 World ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-07-04T13:58:37Z)

Serena Williams Cruises to 4th Wimbledon Championship

Serena Williams left absolutely no doubt why she was receiving her fourth Wimbledon championship and her 13th Grand Slam title when she crushed Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 6-2. Williams powered out nine aces on Saturday, for a ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-04T05:59:01Z)

Gulf Coast Deserted for July Fourth Weekend

On July Fourth weekend, the entire Gulf of Mexico should look like, in the words of Brenda Boggs, "heaven." Boggs caught redfish and speckled trout on Bay Rambo, one of Louisiana's few fishing areas reopened since the ... (Source: WCTV 2010-07-04T13:58:37Z)

President Felipe Calderón condemned 'cowardly attack'

Traders sold Mexico's peso heavily as TV images showed the bodies of Rodolfo Torre, 46, and four aides from the opposition Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, which holds power in Tamaulipas, lying on a highway ... (Source: Buenos Aires Herald 2010-06-29T01:18:37Z)

Has Cristiano Ronaldo become a father? Star makes shock Twitter and Facebook post

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the father of a baby boy with a mystery American woman, his Twitter and Facebook pages have announced. The shock announcement appeared on the 25-year-old Real Madrid star's website, announcing his delight at the arrival of the tot. The message also appeared in the early ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-07-04T15:24:31Z)

Pa. asking feds to allow ads on electronic highway signs

HARRISBURG — Electronic signs along state highways that warn drivers of accidents, traffic jams and construction could be pitching them products if state officials get their way. Pennsylvania has joined California and Florida in asking the federal government to allow the sale of advertising on ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-07-04T12:18:24Z)

Houston Rockets: In Daryl Morey We Trust, but Let's Keep Team Intact

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is a genius. And I absolutely trust him; but I also have concerns as Houston enters a pivotal stretch during this free agency chaos. Forget about trying to land the big names ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-04T03:57:19Z)

Wimbledon Men's Final Results

2010 â€" Rafael Nadal def. Tomas Berdych , 6-3, 7-5, 6-4. 2009 â€" Roger Federer def. Andy Roddick , 5-7, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5), 3-6, 16-14. 2008 â€" Rafael Nadal def. Roger Federer, 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (8 ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-04T15:38:50Z)

Judge throws out McKee's NorthSide TIF

A St. Louis judge Friday morning dealt a major blow to developer Paul McKee's $8.1 billion NorthSide redevelopment proposal, when he threw out a key city ordinance that was to help finance the deal. Circuit Judge Robert Dierker voided the $390 million tax increment financing package approved last ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Deals abound for travel to Gulf Coast

NEW YORK — As more oil from the Gulf of Mexico washes up on surrounding beaches, tourism in many Southeastern states is fading — even in areas far away from the gooey mess. But hotels from Texas to Florida and some airlines like Spirit are eager to drum up business driven away by oil fears ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-30T20:58:32Z)

Nadal beats Berdych for 2nd Wimbledon title

WIMBLEDON, England -- Rafael Nadal has swept Tomas Berdych in straight sets to win his second Wimbledon title and eighth Grand Slam championship. The top-ranked Spaniard beat the 12th-seeded Czech 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 Sunday to reinforce his current status as the No. 1 player in the game. Nadal broke four ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-04T15:38:50Z)

Cristiano Ronaldo Finds Out He's a Dad, Explains His Spotty World Cup Play

The mystery of why Cristiano Ronaldo was practically invisible in Portugal's short-lived appearance in the 2010 World Cup may have been solved. He just found out he is going to be a father. According to the international ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-07-04T15:45:59Z)

Scolari denies interest in coaching Brazil again

JOHANNESBURG, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Luiz Felipe Scolari said on Sunday that he had no plan to coach Brazil again but hinted he would like to lead a national team at 2014 World Cup in his homeland. Scolari told Brazil's ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-07-04T12:25:34Z)

Rockets offering Ariza, Battier, Scola in sign-and-trade deals

The Houston Rockets would like to sign one of the top free-agent power forwards, such as Chris Bosh (notes) or Amar'e Stoudemire (notes) , but they would have to do a sign-and-trade deal in order to stay under the salary cap. Yahoo! Sports' Marc J. Spears has learned from his league sources that the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-02T16:45:38Z)

Search for Plane in Gulf of Mexico Near Destin

(DESTIN, Fla.) - The Okaloosa County, Fla. Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of a small plane down in the Gulf of Mexico. Officials say a witness reported seeing the plane go down near the Oklaloosa - Walton County line just after noon on Friday. Officials from area fire departments, EMS ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-02T19:01:38Z)

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

CHICAGO - The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have signed free agent defenceman John Scott to a two-year contract. The six-foot-eight, 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: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-07-02T18:54:29Z)

Mexicans head to polls with security in mind

(CNN) -- Polls opened in Mexico on Sunday in an election that could provide a boost for the opposition party amid concerns over escalating violence. Elections were underway in 15 states, where 12 new governors and dozens of mayors and local lawmakers will be elected. Security remained a key issue ... (Source: CNN 2010-07-04T15:31:40Z)

Rockets GM makes in-person pitch to Bosh just after midnight

HOUSTON -- Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey sure knows how to make a first impression. Morey met with coveted free agent Chris Bosh in Dallas just after midnight, making a pitch to an available player at the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-01T21:04:31Z)

King, Shvedova capture Wimbledon doubles title

Wimbledon runner-up Vera Zvonareva has also lost in the women's doubles final. Hours after losing to Serena Williams in the singles final Saturday, Zvonareva and fellow Russian Elena Vesnina were beaten by American Vania King and Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova 7-6 (8-6), 6-2. Zvonareva, who lost ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-03T17:20:14Z)

Mexicans vote elections besieged by drug violence

A dozen Mexican states held elections Sunday after campaigning besieged by assassinations and scandals that displayed drug cartels' power. The party that ruled Mexico for 71 years hoped to capitalize on frustrations over ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-04T15:24:31Z)

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: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-02T18:47:19Z)

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 recorded 9-6-15 and eight penalty minutes in 61 games last season with the Anaheim ... (Source: Abbotsford News 2010-07-03T17:34:33Z)

Nadal wins second Wimbledon title

World No. 1 Rafael Nadal defeated Czech Tomas Berdych in straight sets Sunday to win his second Wimbledon title. Nadal took the 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 win in a little more than two hours, breaking Berdych's serve four times ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-07-04T15:38:50Z)

Judge's ruling deals big blow to massive St. Louis redevelopment plan

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A proposed $8.1 billion plan to redevelop north St. Louis is now in jeopardy after a judge ruled in favor of opponents of the project. Circuit Judge Robert Dierker on Friday overturned aldermanic approval of $390 million in tax increment financing for developer Paul McKee's ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-07-02T18:25:51Z)

Pennsylvania seeks to put advertisements on electronic billboards

HARRISBURG -- Electronic signs along state highways that warn drivers of accidents, traffic jams and construction could be pitching them products if state officials get their way. Pennsylvania has joined California and Florida in asking the federal government to allow the sale of advertising on ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-07-04T10:52:30Z)

Pa. asking feds to allow ads on highway signs

Electronic signs along state highways that warn drivers of accidents, traffic jams and construction could be pitching them products if state officials get their way. Pennsylvania has joined California and Florida in asking the federal government to allow the sale of advertising on electronic highway ... (Source: Times-Leader 2010-07-03T18:10:21Z)

Scolari says he's not taking over Dunga's job for now, could still be at 2014 World ...

JOHANNESBURG — Luiz Felipe Scolari is not planning a second stint as coach of his native Brazil. He's also not ruling it out. Brazil coach Dunga hinted he will not continue in the position following Friday's 2-1 ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-07-04T11:49:46Z)

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