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Deals of the Hour / July 7, 2010, 12:17 am

NBA free-agency tracker: LeBron James to announce in hourlong ESPN show on 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 reported Tuesday night that James' "representatives ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-07T06:24:05Z)

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)

Free agent LeBron James finally joins Twitter

AKRON, Ohio -- LeBron James has made one decision - he joined Twitter. The NBA's most ballyhooed free agent opened an account on the social networking site Tuesday. Publicist Keith Estabrook confirmed the moniker ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-07T05:55:27Z)

Texas Rangers agree to hold auction for team sale

FORT WORTH, Texas -- The Texas Rangers plan to hold an auction next week for the team's sale in hopes of getting the bankruptcy plan approved, according to a court motion filed Monday. The team, which had a pending sale to a group led by Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg and Hall of Fame pitcher ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-06T15:07:50Z)

NBA NOTEBOOK: Magic reaches deal with former Bulls PG Duhon

The Orlando Magic tried to sign Chris Duhon in free agency two years ago, only to watch him go to the New York Knicks. They finally got their man Tuesday. Duhon reached an agreement with the Magic on a four-year, $15 ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-07T04:51:02Z)

NBA: LeBron tweets, but provides no hints of future plans

ESPN is reporting that LeBron James will announce his NBA plans on its network in an hourlong special beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday. ESPN's Chris Broussard reported Tuesday night that James' "representatives" contacted the network and asked for the unusual arrangement. Broussard reports ESPN ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-07T04:00:55Z)

Magic reach deal with former Knicks PG Chris Duhon

O RLANDO, Fla. — The agent for Chris Duhon says the point guard has reached an agreement with the Orlando Magic for a $15 million, four-year deal. Agent Kevin Bradbury told The Associated Press on Tuesday the chance to play for a championship contender was enough to sway Duhon to the Magic. Duhon ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-06T17:16:41Z)

Miami Heat Dreams: Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh to South Beach

Strange. Labeling this offseason with a mere strange is like calling Mike Tyson anti-climatic. Books are going to be written about this NBA summer. Movies will be made. One day the latest "intel" has James, Wade, and ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-07T04:51:02Z)

Del Negro reaches deal to coach Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers reached an agreement in principle with Vinny Del Negro to become the team's head coach. The team said Tuesday night in an e-mail that more details would be announced Wednesday. LeBron James heads the list of free agents now on the open market. Del Negro was fired by the ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-07T04:29:33Z)

FIFA to watch Nigeria closely

JOHANNESBURG -- FIFA will continue monitoring Nigerian soccer for possible political interference, even though the government backed down from threats to suspend the national team for two years. FIFA was poised to impose ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-07-06T20:22:48Z)

FIFA to keep monitoring Nigeria soccer

JOHANNESBURG — FIFA will continue monitoring Nigerian soccer for possible political interference, even though the government backed down from threats to suspend the national team for two years. FIFA was poised to ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-07T02:42:11Z)

James is seen, not heard

A pointed finger, smile, chuckle and head shake. That was all. If LeBron James has made up his mind, he's not saying so. The NBA's most wanted man offered no clues about his highly anticipated free-agent decision ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-07-06T20:37:06Z)

US urges China to free geologist 'immediately'

Xue Feng, a Chinese-born US citizen working for a private firm, has been detained since November 2007 over the sale of a database on China's oil industry. He was handed an eight-year term this week despite US appeals. "We remain extremely concerned about his rights to due process under Chinese law ... (Source: MSN Indonesia News 2010-07-07T03:10:49Z)

Minn. nurses approve deal, averting strike

The Minnesota Nurses Association will vote next week on a tentative deal that could avert a strike by about 12,000 nurses at 14 Twin Cities hospitals. The union said Friday that if 51 percent of its members vote "yes" in ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-07T03:53:46Z)

CIGNA raises awareness about obesity problem

DENISON, TX - Think about what it would be like to have 20 extra pounds of fat on your body. That's what CIGNA asked its employees and the public Tuesday through their obesity and health awareness campaign that travels ... (Source: KXII.com 2010-07-06T23:50:23Z)

ESPN to broadcast LeBron James' decision Thursday night

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-07T04:29:33Z)

Think Pistons have problems? It'd be worse if Joe Dumars left for Nets

AP File Photo Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars was courted by the New Jersey Nets to replace their outgoing team president. LAS VEGAS -- Detroit Pistons fans who believe in Joe Dumars point to his accomplishments as an NBA executive: eight playoff berths in a row, six ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-07T06:09:46Z)

LeBron James rumors continue to swirl, including sign-and-trade for Chris Bosh

James did not comment to reporters after getting out of a driver's seat of a Dodge truck. Sources told The Plain Dealer on Monday that James was undecided about his future when the week started after six meetings with potential suitors last week. As usual, James seemed cool despite a swirl of ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-06T23:21:45Z)

Sam's Club to offer business loans

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 bank-like ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-07-07T05:55:27Z)

PRO BASEBALL: Texas Rangers for sale — Wanna buy a major league team? Got $500M?

FORT WORTH — Got half a billion dollars? The Texas Rangers are set to go on the auction block next week after an unexpected snag in the team's bankruptcy plans. Don't call your banker just yet. Major League ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-07-07T02:13:33Z)

NETS SHIFT THEIR WAIT TO GM HUNT

Watch paint dry, grass grow, chrome rust. Or interview candidates for the team's president and general-manager's jobs. There are many things Nets could do while waiting for LeBron James to announce his decision. So the Nets have talked with Hornets GM Jeff Bower as a possible replacement for ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-07T02:27:52Z)

Clippers reach deal with Del Negro to coach

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers reached an agreement in principle with Vinny Del Negro to become the team's head coach. The team said Tuesday night in an e-mail that more details would be announced Wednesday. Del Negro was fired by the Chicago Bulls in May after going 82-82 in two seasons ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-07T04:08:05Z)

China Urges Fair Treatment After U.S. Backlash Over Steel Deal

China called for fair treatment of its companies on Tuesday after U.S. lawmakers raised objections to a giant Chinese steelmaker's plans to invest in an American steel mill. Fifty U.S. Congress members last week sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner urging an investigation into the U ... (Source: Industry Week 2010-07-06T17:23:50Z)

Amar'e Stoudemire has stage to himself as LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade remain silent

And on the sixth day of NBA free agency, the players rested. Their vocal cords, we mean. And not a day too soon. If you didn't know any better, you would have thought that Monday was Final Four Monday, the only day of the season when all NBA arenas are dark. OK, Amar'e Stoudemire did meet with the ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-07-06T13:49:05Z)

Duhon agrees to deal with Magic, will backup Nelson

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The Orlando Magic tried to sign Chris Duhon in free agency two years ago only to watch him go to New York. They finally got their man Tuesday. Duhon reached an agreement with the Magic for a $15 ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-07T02:35:01Z)

China defends jailing of US geologist

CHINA defended the jailing of an American geologist on state secrets charges overnight, rejecting US protests over the sentence and telling Washington not to interfere on the issue. US geologist Xue Feng was sentenced to eight years in jail on Monday on charges related to the sale of a database ... (Source: News.com.au 2010-07-07T00:11:51Z)

Texas Rangers have new bidder, amended plan for sale

Another potential bidder for the Texas Rangers has emerged, according to a sports industry publication, while the ball club's bankruptcy attorneys have slightly amended their plan to lift it out of Chapter 11 on July 9 ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-28T20:17:58Z)

FIFA to keep monitoring Nigeria despite peace deal

J OHANNESBURG — FIFA will continue monitoring Nigerian football for possible political interference despite a government backdown from threats to remove national teams from competition. FIFA was poised to suspend ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-06T19:04:03Z)

Lipitor for kids approved by EU

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - The European Union has approved a new chewable form of cholesterol blockbuster Lipitor for children 10 and up with high levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides, a type of blood fat, Pfizer said Tuesday. The approval includes children whose high blood fats are due to an ... (Source: WIVB 2010-07-07T00:26:10Z)

Sam's Club to offer loans to small-business members

Walmart's warehouse chain Sam's Club 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 bank-like financial ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-07T04:51:02Z)

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