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Deals of the Hour / July 5, 2010, 2:11 am

Kulemin, Leafs agree on two-year deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs locked up one of their home-grown top-six forwards Friday, signing winger Nikolai Kulemin to a two-year, $4.7-million contract. The 23-year-old, who was a restricted free agent, had 16 goals and 36 points in 78 games last season for the Leafs. In 151 career NHL ... (Source: The Province 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Agent: Wolves, Milicic agree to deal

The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed with free agent Darko Milicic on a four-year deal Thursday. The contract is worth $20 million and the fourth year is only partially guaranteed. The Timberwolves declined comment on ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-01T21:18:50Z)

Report says investors eyeing possible deal with BP as spill costs rise

The National, a newspaper in the United Arab Emirates, quoted unnamed "informed sources" in the region as saying that Middle East financial institutions have submitted proposals to BP advisers and are waiting for a ... (Source: Cape Breton 2010-07-05T01:11:30Z)

US, Poland sign missile shield amendment in Clinton visit (Roundup)

Warsaw - The United States and Poland signed an amendment to a US missile shield deal during a visit by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for a high-level meeting Saturday in Krakow focusing on promoting democracy. 'It is not directed at Russia,' but instead defends the Polish people and all of ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-07-03T14:06:58Z)

Russia June oil output hits record-high

MOSCOW July 2 (Reuters) - Russian oil output reached a record-high level in June and stayed above 10 million barrels per day for the tenth consecutive month, allowing Moscow to retain the world's top position ahead of Saudi Arabia. An industry source told Reuters on Friday that June oil output rose ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-05T05:07:43Z)

Is there really a Van der Sloot TV Deal?

Could it be true that a network has agreed to a Van der Sloot TV deal? Although there is no proof that anyone has yet signed a contract for exclusive rights to the accused killer's personal story it does appear that Joran van der Sloot is trying yet again to give another "true" version of the ... (Source: Overthelimit.info 2010-07-03T23:25:18Z)

Navy spokesman says 12 foreign sailors taken hostage by pirates have been safely released

Van der Sloot files suit against first lawyer, charging him with posing as public defender - 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: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-04T14:27:15Z)

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

MINNEAPOLIS — 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 Anthony ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-02T07:20:07Z)

Brian Burke marches with Pride for son

Neon and spandex, glitter and sequins, miscellaneous naked body parts and the deafening roar of a ready-and-waiting Pride crowd fill the air. In the middle of it all stands a grey-haired man in a polo shirt and running ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-07-05T02:44:33Z)

Was it cheating in Uruguay's win over Ghana in the World Cup?

View full size AP Photo/Themba Hadebe Luis Suarez (9) extends his arms to prevent a goal for Ghana. Yet again, blatant cheating in soccer is not being adequately punished. Uruguay forward Luis Suarez escaped with a one-match suspension from FIFA on Saturday for deliberately using his hands to slap ... (Source: Patriot-News Blogs 2010-07-04T04:47:26Z)

David Lee To Timberwolves?

David Lee met with the Minnesota Timberwolves for nine hours on Saturday. He was seen at the Twins-Rays game at Target Field with Kurt Rambis and David Kahn. Minnesota can't sign Lee if they don't trade Al Jefferson. I ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-05T04:53:24Z)

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke Is The Gambler!!!

You need to "know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away and when to run." Kenny Rogers is famous for singing those words, but Brian Burke is playing the game as we speak! Know when to HOLD 'EM—Tomas Kaberle is an asset Burke has held onto thus far. Know when to FOLD 'EM ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-05T06:33:37Z)

Belarus, Russia sign long-awaited gas transit deal

MINSK (AFP) - Belarus and Russia on Friday signed a gas transit deal expected to end disagreements that led to a cut in Russia's Europe-bound supplies flowing via Belarus last month, officials said. "The sides have signed the necessary documents," Belarussian state news agency Belta quoted ... (Source: Nation 2010-07-04T02:52:54Z)

TheSpec.com - Business - Mideast investors may come to BP's aid

British Petroleum may look to sovereign wealth funds, including in the oil-rich Middle East, to fend off takeover bids amid mounting costs from the Gulf of Mexico oil leak disaster, according to reports published ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-05T08:20:59Z)

Serena Williams easily wins fourth Wimbledon title

WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams swept Vera Zvonareva in straight sets Saturday to win her fourth Wimbledon title and 13th Grand Slam championship, extending the Williams family dominance at the All England Club ... (Source: Daily Times 2010-07-05T06:55:06Z)

Joran Van Der Sloot Still Trying to Walk

You don't mean it! Joran van der Sloot will stop at nothing to try and walk away from incarceration. After all his lies, what next? Law suits, apparently! Yes, Joran van der Sloot worked with his new lawyer, Maximo Altez ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-05T08:42:28Z)

Paes-Black win mixed-doubles crown at Wimbledon

India's Leander Paes and his Zimbabwean partner Cara Black won the Wimbledon mixed doubles title on Sunday, beating Wesley Moodie of South Africa and Lisa Raymond of the US 6-4, 7-6 (7/5). After several breaks of serve in the first set, doubles vete ... (Source: in.com 2010-07-05T04:03:18Z)

Reports say BP seeking funds to repel possible takeover bids

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- BP may be looking to sovereign wealth funds in the oil-rich Middle East to fend off takeover bids amid mounting costs from the Gulf of Mexico oil leak disaster, according to reports ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-05T06:55:06Z)

Chelsea's wedding my top priority, says Hillary Clinton on Polish visit

Juggling weighty issues of global diplomacy on a whistlestop tour of eastern Europe with tricky decisions about flower arrangements is not the average dilemma for one of the world's most powerful politicians. But the US secretary of state, Hillary Clinton , admitted to Polish television today that ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-05T07:59:31Z)

Mideast investors eyeing possible deal with BP as oil giant seeks major funding, reports say

BP may look to sovereign wealth funds, including in the oil-rich Middle East, to fend off takeover bids amid mounting costs from the Gulf of Mexico oil leak disaster, according to reports published Sunday. The National, an Emirati newspaper, cited unnamed "informed sources" in the region saying that ... (Source: Newser 2010-07-04T16:14:37Z)

Middle East investors consider BP

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- A newspaper in the United Arab Emirates says Middle East investors are considering investing in British Petroleum despite its mounting costs from the oil leak disaster in the Gulf of Mexico ... (Source: Winnipeg Free Press 2010-07-05T08:13:50Z)

BP may find aid from Mideast investors

A summary of events Sunday, July 4, Day 75 of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill that began with the April 20 explosion and fire on the drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, owned by Transocean Ltd. and leased by BP PLC, which is in ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-05T05:50:40Z)

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US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton (left) at a joint news conference with Polish foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski in Krakow. Washington and Warsaw signed a deal on a future US anti-missile shield in Europe which Clinton said would help ward off threats from Iran. … Read more ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-03T12:05:16Z)

To deter blatant cheating, FIFA should have banned Uruguay's Suarez from World Cup

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Yet again, blatant cheating in soccer is not being adequately punished. Uruguay forward Luis Suarez escaped with a one-match suspension from FIFA on Saturday for deliberately using his hands to slap away what would have been a certain match-winning goal for Ghana. So he'll miss ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-03T19:43:24Z)

Rafael Nadal sweeps Tomas Berdych for 2nd Wimbledon and 8th Grand Slam title

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Rafael Nadal swept Tomas Berdych in straight sets Sunday 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: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-04T21:00:57Z)

Cara wins Wimbledon mixed doubles

ZIMBABWE'S Cara Black and Indian playing partner Leander Paes won their third Grand Slam title together Sunday, beating Wesley Moodie and Lisa in straight sets in the mixed doubles championship final at Wimbledon. Paes and Black, the No.2 seeds, made it through their first five rounds dropping ... (Source: New Zimbabwe.com 2010-07-04T23:38:26Z)

Serena Williams captures 4th Wimbledon title

WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams has won her fourth Wimbledon title and 13th Grand Slam championship by sweeping Vera Zvonareva in straight sets in the women's final. The top-ranked and defending champion American beat the 12th-seeded Russian 6-3, 6-2 in 67 minutes Saturday to extend the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-03T15:04:14Z)

52 missing since 2008 Syria prison riot: Amnesty

More than 50 prisoners are still missing since riots at Syria's Saydnaya prison two years ago led to the deaths of at least 17 prisoners and five military police, Amnesty International said on Monday. Germany plans to cut net new borrowing by some 80 billion euros ($100 billion) over five years ... (Source: Bangladesh News 24 hours 2010-07-05T01:54:27Z)

World Cup 2010: Uruguay lose key men for Holland semi-final

Lodeiro broke a bone in his right foot during Friday's nail-biting win over Ghana, it was revealed last night. Lugano, meanwhile, has had a scan after damaging ligaments in his right knee. Defender Jorge Ciro Fucile, who is ruled out of the Holland game after picking up a second yellow card, is ... (Source: Daily Telegraph 2010-07-03T17:20:14Z)

Leander Paes and Cara Black win Wimbledon 2010 mixed doubles

India's Leander Paes and New Zealand's Cara Black, both second seeded in their respective countries, over powered Wesley Moodie of South Africa and Lisa Raymond of the United States in the Wimbledon mixed doubles final by 6-4, 7-6 (5). Paes who played his 23 rd Grand Slam is one step ahead of his ... (Source: Meri News 2010-07-05T06:12:09Z)

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