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Deals of the Hour / July 6, 2010, 9:12 pm

LeBron tweets, but still not talking

Well, at least we got a tweet out of LeBron James. With the Summer of LeBron trudging along with no break in sight, the NBA's most prized free agent opened a Twitter account and posted his first message on the social ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2010-07-07T03:17:58Z)

Orlando Summer League Recap: Day 1

The Utah Jazz started off slow going down big initially to the Gerald Henderson led Bobcats. They slowly worked their way back into the game, but Sundiata Gaines was unable to recreate his last shot heroics from last ... (Source: Opposing Views 2010-07-06T20:58:35Z)

Sports Line: Baysox waste lead in Erie

The Bowie Baysox blew a four-run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning and eventually lost to the Erie SeaWolves, 8-7, in 11 innings last night. The Baysox hit four home runs, but the SeaWolves drew seven walks in the ... (Source: HometownAnnapolis.com 2010-07-06T15:29:18Z)

Mike Modano says only team he'll play for is Wings

Detroit -- Forget about the Blackhawks or any other NHL team. If Westland native Mike Modano decides he wants to play hockey next season, he is going play for the Red Wings. "There isn't any other team," said Modano, standing outside Tigers and Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch's suite at Comerica Park ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-07T03:39:27Z)

Nets have a Plan B in case LeBron turns down offer

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New Jersey Nets have a Plan B in case LeBron James rejects their offer. The agent for New York Knicks forward David Lee says the Nets have talked to him several times since free agency began on Thursday ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-07T01:37:45Z)

Mike Modano speaks to ESPN Dallas about Red Wings' offer: 'It's totally up to me'

After the Red Wings' beat writers and GM Ken Holland discussed the circumstances surrounding ex-Dallas Stars captain Mike Modano's trip to Detroit to visit his parents, meet with Ken Holland and Mike Babcock, and then take in tonight's Tigers game with both Mr. Ilitch, Modano's parents, and Mike ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-07T02:56:30Z)

NBA Capsules: Report: ESPN to air LeBron's decision Thursday

ESPN is reporting that LeBron James will announce his NBA plans on its network Thursday night at 9 p.m. in an hourlong special. ESPN's Chris Broussard is reporting Tuesday night that James' "representatives ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-07-07T01:59:14Z)

NHL free agency carries on without LeBron James

NEW YORK — The names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade, and Dirk. Such is life in the world of the NHL, which is also ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-02T04:28:20Z)

NHL lacks LeBron, but still has plenty to offer in free-agent shopping season

NEW YORK (AP) — The names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade, and Dirk. Such is life in the world of the NHL, which is ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-30T21:41:29Z)

Customers question big tech mergers

SAN FRANCISCO - The world's largest technology companies have been on a buying spree, spending billions to snap up smaller companies. Often, the buyers say they're doing it for their customers. As tech companies get bigger and bigger, they say, they can offer a broader variety of products and make ... (Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2010-07-06T04:59:22Z)

Big tech: Who benefits?

SAN FRANCISCO - The world's largest technology companies have been on a buying spree, spending billions to snap up smaller companies. Often, the buyers say they're doing it for their customers. As tech companies get bigger and bigger, they say, they can offer a broader variety of products and make ... (Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2010-07-06T01:31:47Z)

James Patterson has 1M in e-book sales; publisher says he's 1st to hit milestone

The Associated Press NEW YORK, N.Y. - James Patterson's publishing company says that he's the first author to exceed one million sales in electronic book delivery. The Hachette Book Group says Patterson has moved 1.14 ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-07-07T02:49:20Z)

Summary Box: Wal-Mart's Sam's Club warehouse chain will offer business loans to members

THE NEWS: Wal-Mart 's Sam's Club chain is teaming up with a lender to offer loans of up to $25,000 to its small business members. THE BACKDROP: Wal-Mart has made several moves to offer bank-like financial services to customers, in part to help them spend. It also comes as the retailer tries to ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-06T18:21:06Z)

Wal-Mart to offer business loans

In a bid to encourage more spending, the retailing giant's Sam's Club warehouse chain will offer small- business loans of $5,000-$25,000 with partner Superior Financial Group. Wal-Mart ( WMT ) said it is testing the program and will focus on minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses. Sam's Club ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-07-07T02:56:30Z)

NBA AM: Day 1 In Orlando

Day 1 In Orlando: The first day of the AirTran Orlando Summer League is in the books and while several players made their rookie debut, overall the opening day lacked a lot of excitement. Unlike last year where free ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-07-07T03:03:39Z)

Bigger, But Better?

The world's largest technology companies have been on a buying spree, spending billions to snap up smaller companies. And often the buyers say they're doing it for their customers - businesses, hospitals, schools and government agencies. As tech companies get bigger and bigger, they say, they can ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-06T21:41:32Z)

TheSpec.com - Entertainment_Wire - James Patterson has 1M in e-book sales; publisher says he's 1st to hit milestone

NEW YORK, N.Y. - James Patterson's publishing company says that he's the first author to exceed one million sales in electronic book delivery. The Hachette Book Group says Patterson has moved 1.14 million units of his books for devices like Kindle and the iPad. The big seller, by far, is the most ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-06T21:34:22Z)

NHL free agency: Defensemen fly off the market on Day 1

NEW YORK -- It was a great day to be a free agent defenseman in the NHL. Once they started at 12:01 p.m. ET, they didn't stop for the greater part of the day. Forget long-term negotiations, these hockey deals got done ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-02T06:58:39Z)

James mulling his options in free agency

NBA: LeBron James made a somewhat surprising visit to his Nike-sponsored basketball camp for high school and college players in Akron, Ohio, on Monday and arrived wearing a Yankees cap. The New York Knicks would welcome ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-07-06T22:38:48Z)

ESPN to air James' decision

LeBron James' dramatic and historic free agency will have a fitting conclusion — on TV. ESPN reported Tuesday night that James will announce his future NBA plans during a one-hour special on its network at 9 p.m EDT ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2010-07-07T03:46:36Z)

Monday's Sports In Brief

NEW YORK (AP) -Amare Stoudemire is headed to the New York Knicks. The Knicks said they intend to sign Stoudemire to a contract later this week when the free agent moratorium period ends. Stoudemire's agent, Happy Walters ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-06T17:16:41Z)

James Patterson tops 1 million in e-book sales

James Patterson's publishing company says that he's the first author to exceed one million sales in electronic book delivery. The Hachette Book Group says Patterson has moved 1.14 million units of his books for devices ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-06T21:20:03Z)

ESPN to air LeBron James' decision Thursday

ESPN is reporting that LeBron James will announce his NBA plans on its network Thursday night at 9 p.m. in an hourlong special. ESPN's Chris Broussard is reporting Tuesday night that James' "representatives" contacted ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-07T03:25:08Z)

NBA free agency roundup: LeBron James to announce decision Thursday on ESPN

Sources told ESPN.com that representatives for James contacted the network about the special. James' representatives requested that they be allowed to sell sponsorship for the one-hour special, with the proceeds going ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-07T03:39:27Z)

James' hoopla reaching ridiculous proportions as wait languishes on

ORLANDO, Fla. - The LeBron James lunacy reached another level despite his tardiness in attending the second day of his Akron-based basketball camp. Not only has the suddenly resurgent Betty White gotten involved, but ... (Source: ProBasketballNews.com 2010-07-07T03:17:58Z)

Sam's Club, lender will team up to offer loans

NEW YORK — Walmart's Sam's Club chain is teaming up with a lender to offer loans of up to $25,000 to its small business members. The program is one of several moves the retail giant has made to offer banklike ... (Source: Abilene Reporter-News 2010-07-07T02:20:42Z)

Modano meets Wings, watches baseball

Mike Modano texted that he's at a Tigers game tonight. He's there with several members of Red Wings management after meeting with them during the afternoon. Mlive.com has some thoughts from Red Wings GM Ken Holland , who did a TV interview before the baseball game. Part of that blog entry: Holland ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-07T02:27:52Z)

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