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Deals of the Hour / July 5, 2010, 11:11 pm

Sharks sign G Antero Niittymaki to 2-year deal

The San Jose Sharks moved swiftly to replace longtime goalie Evgeni Nabokov on Thursday, signing veteran Finnish goalie Antero Niittymaki to a two-year, $4 million deal. FILE - In this Jan 9, 2010, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Antero Niittymaki, of Finland, during an NHL hockey game ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Ilya Kovalchuk Still An Option For Kings?

Despite rejecting an offer from the L.A. Kings, the Vancouver Sun is citing multiple reports that the Kings may still have a shot at free agent Ilya Kovalchuk. Kovalchuk reportedly has an offer to play in Russia for 4 ... (Source: CBS 2 KCAL 9 2010-07-05T23:58:44Z)

Is Suarez a hero or villain?

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez handles the ball on the goal line during the World Cup quarter-final match with Ghana, 2 July 2010. Credit: Getty Images I'm sure Socrates and Plato asked themselves the same question: if you cheat on the football pitch, in order to aid your nation's World Cup bid, does ... (Source: New Statesman 2010-07-04T09:26:36Z)

The goal that never was

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay -- The Uruguayan linesman who failed to see that a shot from England midfielder Frank Lampard crossed the goal-line against Germany at the World Cup has described the error as "unfortunate." Mauricio Espinosa was quoted Monday in the Uruguayan newspaper El Pais that "it was ... (Source: Sportsnet.ca 2010-07-06T00:56:00Z)

Spain's Pamplona bans vuvuzelas for bull run

AFP - The Spanish city of Pamplona on Monday banned World Cup vuvuzela trumpets on the eve of its famous bull run, with the deafening instrument already popular ahead of Spain's football semi-final. "The municipality has banned the sale of vuvuzelas in the stands set up for the San Fermin festival ... (Source: France 24 2010-07-05T18:00:49Z)

Hawks goalie Niemi files for arbitration

Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman's exact words were: Antti Niemi is ''certainly going to get a raise from where he was at last year.'' That was after the Hawks marched through 2 million people in downtown Chicago with the Stanley Cup in hand. Now we'll see just how much of a raise the goalie ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-06T04:52:13Z)

NHL marquee free agent Ilya Kovalchuk ready to decide on new home

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — The NHL's plum off-season free agent, Ilya Kovalchuk, appears to be ready to determine his new home, with reports the New Jersey Devils will reacquire the sniper's services.. "Ilya Kovalchuk ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2010-07-05T20:31:08Z)

Niemi among 31 filing for salary arbitration

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Antti Niemi heads the list of 31 players headed to salary arbitration, the NHL Players' Association said Monday night. Niemi -- who helped Chicago to its first Stanley Cup since 1961 -- will be looking for a raise from the $827,000 he made in 2009-10. The Oilers ... (Source: Salon 2010-07-06T04:30:44Z)

Imam entangled in terrorism case leaves

The imam entangled in the investigation into a suicide bomb plot against New York City subway stations left the U.S. Monday on court orders after admitting he lied to the FBI. Among his final words on U.S. soil, his ... (Source: KVAL 2010-07-06T05:28:00Z)

No vuvuzelas at Spain's bull run

The Spanish city of Pamplona banned World Cup vuvuzela trumpets on the eve of its famous bull run yesterday, with the deafening instrument already popular ahead of Spain's football semi-final. "The municipality has banned the sale of vuvuzelas in the stands that are set up for the San Fermin ... (Source: Mid Day.com 2010-07-06T02:14:44Z)

World Cup 2010: Uruguay is a small nation with a great football history

"There are countries with more footballers than we have people," Oscar Tabárez said last night while assessing the chances of Uruguay, the team he coaches, making it through today's World Cup semi-final against Holland. But out of their tiny population the Uruguayans have conjured a wonderful ... (Source: Utv 2010-07-05T22:25:40Z)

Woman Living With Corpses: Death Hard To Deal With

The 91-year-old widow lived by herself in a tumbledown house on a desolate country road. But she wasn't alone, not really, not as long as she could visit her husband and twin sister. No matter they were already dead. Jean Stevens simply had their embalmed corpses dug up and stored them at her house ... (Source: CBS 2 2010-07-05T17:32:11Z)

Linesman who didn't see England goal against Germany at World Cup calls error 'unfortunate'

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — The Uruguayan linesman who failed to see that a shot from England midfielder Frank Lampard crossed the goal line against Germany at the World Cup has described the error as "unfortunate." Mauricio Espinosa was quoted Monday in the Uruguayan newspaper El Pais that "it was ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-05T17:46:30Z)

'Bachelor' Jake, Vienna tackle cheating claims

Bachelor star Vienna Girardi has denied reports that she was unfaithful during her relationship with ex-fiance Jake Pavelka. In a new clip from their upcoming interview with Chris Harrison - aired on today's GMA - the couple are seen discussing the allegation that Girardi cheated on Pavelka with a ... (Source: Digital Spy 2010-07-02T14:58:15Z)

Teacher inspires Forlan and friends to find garra force

Uruguay is a small country with a big history when it comes to the World Cup, and now the present is beckoning, writes RICHARD WILLIAMS   "THERE ARE countries with more footballers than we have people," Oscar Tabarez said last night while assessing the chances of Uruguay, the team he coaches ... (Source: Irish Times 2010-07-05T23:51:34Z)

UPDATE: Google To Acquire ITA Software For $700 Million

SAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- Google Inc. (GOOG) agreed to acquire flight information software company ITA Software Inc. for $700 million, a deal the Internet search giant said will offer its users more online flight ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-01T21:40:18Z)

The Bachelor's Jake and Vienna on the Bachelorette 2010 - July 5, Week 7 Recap

Week 7 episode, host Chris Harrison interviewed The Bachelor Jake Pavelka and his now-ex fiancee, Vienna Girardi, and had them explain, together for the first time since the break up, exactly what went wrong. Sort of ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-06T05:35:10Z)

Jake Pavelka to Vienna Girardi: I'm so Disgusted with You

The former "Bachelor" Jake Pavelka faced off with ex-fiancée Vienna Girardi in their first interview together since their split, an interaction that led to Vienna sobbing and storming off set. The two made an appearance during the airing of " The Bachelorette ," and Jake spoke with host Chris ... (Source: TheInsider.com 2010-07-06T03:40:38Z)

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

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)

Imam entangled in terrorism case leaves US; some parting words are 'God bless America'

NEW YORK - The imam entangled in the investigation into a suicide bomb plot against New York City subway stations left the U.S. Monday on court orders after admitting he lied to the FBI. Among his final words on U.S ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-06T04:16:25Z)

World Cup 2010: Uruguay is a small nation with a great football history | Richard Williams

Out of their tiny population, Uruguay have conjured a remarkable series of international successes "There are countries with more footballers than we have people," Oscar Tabárez said last night while assessing the chances of Uruguay, the team he coaches, making it through today's World Cup semi ... (Source: Ethiopian Review 2010-07-05T23:15:47Z)

PHOTOS: Widow lives with corpses of husband, twin

In This June 25, 2010 photo, Jean Stevens, 91, holds a photograph from the 1940s of herself and her late husband, James, along with a snapshot of herself and her late twin sister June Stevens, outside her home in ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-07-06T01:46:06Z)

Rockies outlast Giants in marathon

Todd Helton lofted a sacrifice fly to left field in the bottom of the 15th inning, and the Colorado Rockies beat San Francisco, 4-3, to take three of four from their National League West brethren. Colorado's Dexter Fowler tripled off the wall in left-center to begin the winning rally. It was the ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-05T06:47:56Z)

No Deal! San Francisco Giants Will Rise Or Fall With Current Crew

The San Francisco Giants lost to the Colorado Rockies in 15 innings on Independence Day to fall further back in the NL West and NL wild-card race. Since frustrated fans have run out of cockeyed ways to fix the lineup or ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-03T23:53:56Z)

Ubaldo struggles, Rockies lose 11-8 to Giants

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez, back, reacts as San Francisco Giants' Freddy Sanchez hits a ground ball for an out in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Saturday, July 3, 2010. (David Zalubowski, The Denver Post) They shot off fireworks at Coors Field on Saturday ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-07-04T04:40:16Z)

Vuvuzela dubbed 'unpleasant' head of bull run

Madrid - The Spanish city of Pamplona on Monday banned World Cup vuvuzela trumpets on the eve of its famous bull run, with the deafening instrument already popular ahead of Spain's football semi-final. "The municipality has banned the sale of vuvuzelas in the stands set up for the San Fermin ... (Source: Cape Argus 2010-07-05T19:12:24Z)

Google to buy travel software company for $700 million

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 ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-07-02T03:52:32Z)

Imam leaves United States under plea deal in terror case

Washington. A New York imam who pleaded guilty to lying to federal agents as they investigated an alleged terror plot left the United States on Monday as part of his plea deal, a government spokesman and the imam's attorney told CNN . Imam Ahmad Afzali and his wife left on a 2 p.m. flight to live in ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-07-06T04:09:16Z)

NHL Free Agents 2010: Ilya Kovalchuk About To Sign Deal With The Devil(s)?

According to Mark Everson of the New York Post, the New Jersey Devils appear to be the front runners to sign unrestricted free agent Ilya Kovalchuk. Everson cites a source that suggests the deal will be for $60 million ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-06T01:38:57Z)

'Death is very hard for me to take': Pa. widow, 91, found living with corpses of husband, twin

The 91-year-old widow lived by herself in a tumbledown house on a desolate country road. But she wasn't alone, not really, not as long as she could visit her husband and twin sister. No matter they were already dead ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-07-06T05:06:32Z)

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