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Deals of the Hour / July 9, 2010, 11:15 pm

Jim Gray Says He Was Not Paid for LeBron Interview

Reporter Jim Gray told CNBC on Friday evening that he did not and will not receive any renumeration, beyond normal expenses, for his involvement in helping produce and report on Thursday night's LeBron James'   free agent decision exclusive on ESPN. Getty Images Jim Gray (L) of ESPN speaks with ... (Source: CNBC 2010-07-09T23:53:59Z)

Al Ain confirm midfielder Valdivia is not for sale

German club Bayern Munich and Spanish club Villarreal were said to be interested in Jorge Valdivia after the player's performances with Chile in the World Cup. Image Credit: AFP Abu Dhabi: A top official at Al Ain club has confirmed their captain and Chilean midfielder Jorge Valdivia is not for sale ... (Source: Gulf News 2010-07-09T19:36:17Z)

LeBron James' fallout helps Golden State Warriors land David Lee from New York Knicks

Shortly after LeBron James said yes to the Miami Heat on Thursday, David Lee and the New York Knicks said yes to the Warriors. According to multiple team sources, Lee, a free agent, agreed to a six-year deal worth just under $80 million, and the Knicks agreed to a sign-and-trade with the Warriors ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-07-07T23:56:21Z)

SEC chairman considers help for shareholders

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro said Friday that the agency might overhaul how shareholders obtain information and make decisions about the management of companies they invest in. Schapiro said ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-10T05:59:03Z)

Indians snap Rays streak

ST. PETERSBURG — Jayson Nix homered for the sixth time in his last seven games, Jhonny Peralta hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-3 Friday night. Cleveland went ahead 3-1 on Nix's solo shot off James Shields (7-9) in the fifth. Peralta's three-run drive ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-07-10T05:01:47Z)

Did LeBron Pay Jim Gray to Conduct 'Decision' Interview?

It was bad enough ESPN let LeBron James handpick veteran TV sports journalist Jim Gray to conduct the interview for "The Decision," the network's hastily produced, ethically bereft one-hour primetime special . Now CNBC reports that a "LeBron entity" – and not ESPN – paid Gray to do it ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-07-09T21:23:39Z)

HSA not entitled to investigate crash

The High Court has ruled the Health and Safety Authority is not entitled to investigate a road traffic incident in Co Donegal after which a woman aged 22 died. The president of the High Court, Mr Justice Nicholas Kearns, yesterday granted Donegal County Council an order preventing the HSA from ... (Source: Irish Times 2010-07-09T23:39:40Z)

Nix, Carmona lead Indians

Indians' Jhonny Peralta, right, slides home safely on a wild pitch by Rays starting pitcher James Shields, during their game in St. Petersburg, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. PETERSBURG , Fla. (AP) — Jayson Nix homered for the sixth time in his last seven games, Jhonny Peralta hit a three-run homer ... (Source: Morning Journal 2010-07-10T05:16:06Z)

Sandra Bullock, Jesse James divorce finalized

Just two months after Sandra Bullock went public with filing divorce papers and adopting a son, a judge legally ended her marriage to Jesse James , a rep for the actress confirms. The documents were signed on Monday in Austin's Travis County Court, citing a "conflict of personalities" as the reason ... (Source: 14 WFIE 2010-07-09T03:58:33Z)

Milwaukee Bucks, John Salmons reportedly agree on five-year deal for $40 million

MILWAUKEE — Another day, another deal for the Milwaukee Bucks, who have suddenly become one of the biggest buyers during the most-hyped free agency period in NBA history. The Bucks made another major move Friday ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-07-03T09:13:28Z)

Reporter Jim Gray Paid By LeBron Entity, Not ESPN

As Jim Gray has told it, it was his idea to make LeBron James' free agent plan an hour special. He took the idea to James' marketing agent Maverick Carter of LRMR, who then worked with William Morris Endeavor to put the package together in front of ESPN executives. Getty Images Jim Gray (L) of ESPN ... (Source: CNBC 2010-07-09T20:19:14Z)

Pitching, hitting come together as Cleveland Indians defeat Tampa Bay Rays

Jayson Nix isn't swinging the hammer of Thor, but he's getting close. Nix hit his fifth homer in five games, a one-run shot down the left-field line off James Shields in the fifth for a 3-1 lead. It was Nix's sixth homer in 14 games since joining the Indians on June 24. "I'm not going to think about ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-10T03:28:44Z)

Washington reaches settlement on livestock

SPOKANE, Wash. — The state has fined AB Livestock $20,000 for improperly raising 402 head of cattle that were imported from Canada. AB Livestock, which operates a feedlot in Moses Lake, will also reimburse the state Department of Agriculture $15,000 for costs under the deal. SPOKANE, Wash. — The ... (Source: AG Week 2010-07-09T13:38:22Z)

Wash. state reaches settlement on livestock

SPOKANE, Wash. - The state has fined AB Livestock $20,000 for improperly raising 402 head of cattle that were imported from Canada. AB Livestock, which operates a feedlot in Moses Lake, will also reimburse the state Department of Agriculture $15,000 for costs under the deal. The state contended AB ... (Source: CNBC 2010-07-09T16:37:20Z)

Wash. state reaches settlement with livestock company for releasing Canadian cattle on range

SPOKANE, WASH. — The state has fined AB Livestock $20,000 for improperly raising 402 head of cattle that were imported from Canada. AB Livestock, which operates a feedlot in Moses Lake, will also reimburse the state Department of Agriculture $15,000 for costs under the deal. The state contended AB ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-07-09T16:37:20Z)

Falcons linebacker James hit with four-game suspension

ATLANTA -- The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons linebacker Robert James for four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. A team spokesman confirms the suspension Thursday. The 26-year-old James played in only one game and did not record a tackle. James, from Arizona State, was a ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-08T21:03:22Z)

Falcons' James suspended four games

The NFL has suspended Falcons linebacker Robert James four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. James, 26, played in only one game in 2009 and did not record a tackle. He missed his rookie season in 2008 with a concussion. James's suspension begins with the Sept. 12 opener at ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-09T09:34:59Z)

Falcons linebacker James suspended for 4 games

ATLANTA — The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons linebacker Robert James for four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. A team spokesman confirms the suspension Thursday. The 26-year-old James played in only one game and did not record a tackle. James, from Arizona State, was a ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-08T19:58:57Z)

Sandra Bullock and Jesse James both decline alimony, divorce finalized

The story of Sandra Bullock and Jesse James continues as they are now finalizing the details of their divorce. It appears neither of the two will have to fork over any alimony as both Sandra and Jesse waived their rights ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-03T05:45:53Z)

Bucks agree to deal with Drew Gooden

MILWAUKEE -- Everyone who thought the Milwaukee Bucks would be among the most active teams on the first day of NBA free agency, please raise your hands. The Bucks made a surprising early splash Thursday, agreeing in ... (Source: Sportsnet.ca 2010-07-02T01:50:51Z)

LeBron James Decision: What's Next For The New York Knicks

Perhaps this won't sink in until Miami blows out New York by 40 points next season in Madison Square Garden. Knicks fans will crawl back into the corner and count down the days until Carmelo Anthony and Tony Parker are ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-10T00:01:08Z)

Stress of an enriched environment might curb cancer growth

Living in an environment rich with physical, mental and social stimulation - a setting that causes mild stress - might by itself curb cancer growth, according to a new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Centre - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J ... (Source: Science Centric 2010-07-09T10:53:44Z)

James Bowman to receive York Early Music Festival Lifetime Achievement Award (From York Press)

James Bowman, one of the world's best-loved countertenors, will receive the 2010 York Early Music Festival Lifetime Achievement Award tomorrow at the National Centre for Early Music in York. The award will be presented by Catherine Bott immediately after she hosts the live broadcast of BBC Radio 3 ... (Source: The Press in York 2010-07-09T19:29:08Z)

Former Board Member Helps 1st Mariner Reduce Debt

First Mariner Bancorp, under pressure from regulators to improve its financial soundness, announced it completed a deal with a former board member that will raise the Baltimore-based company's capital and reduce its debt. John McDaniel, who had served as a director until last month, earlier this ... (Source: WBAL Radio 2010-07-09T11:22:22Z)

Former First Mariner director helps to reduce firm's debt

First Mariner Bancorp , under pressure from regulators to improve its financial soundness, announced it completed a deal with a former board member that will raise the Baltimore-based company's capital and reduce its debt. John McDaniel, who had served as a director until last month, earlier this ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-08T21:53:29Z)

LeBron James and Other Free Agents: Who's Under the Most Pressure To Win

Never has there been--and never again will there ever be--a free agent signing period with as many significant moves as the one we've just witnessed. The New York Knicks stole one of the Western conference's biggest ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T08:23:24Z)

Bucks make quick free agency splash, agree to deal with free agent PF Drew Gooden

MILWAUKEE - Everyone who thought the Milwaukee Bucks would be among the most active teams on the first day of NBA free agency, please raise your hands. The Bucks made a surprising early splash Thursday, agreeing in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-02T06:15:42Z)

Former Obama publisher signs on as book agent

NEW YORK – President Barack Obama 's former publisher has a new job as a literary agent . Abrams Artists Agency said Thursday that Steve Ross is joining the agency, effective Monday. Ross in 2006 released Obama 's ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-09T22:13:46Z)

Socializing 'can help fight cancer'

Washington, July 9 (ANI): A new study has suggested that living in an environment rich with physical, mental and social stimulation - a setting that causes mild stress - might by itself curb cancer growth. James Cancer ... (Source: Newstrack India 2010-07-09T09:34:59Z)

Sandra Bullock and Jesse James Divorce Finalized

Academy Award-winning actress Sandra Bullock, finalized divorce proceedings with her husband, celebrity biker Jesse James. A representative for Bullock confirmed the news on Tuesday, telling PEOPLE that the divorce was now official. Bullock filed for divorce in Texas early this year, after tattoo ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-09T05:02:58Z)

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