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

Does It Surprise Anyone To Hear Guy Claiming To Have Banged LeBron James' Mom Without A Condom Is ...

The people who work at the SEC are awesome. Given. The greatest minds on Wall Street, you'd be hard-press to find a group of more impressive individuals. Their accomplishments are far too many to mention but to name ... (Source: DEALBREAKER 2010-07-09T05:10:08Z)

City official: Police have Yeardley Love's T-shirt

A city of Charlottesville spokesman says police have the T-shirt that initially was missing from a slain University of Virginia student's apartment. Ric Barrick said today that victim Yeardley Love's parents turned in the T-shirt a couple of days after police unsuccessfully searched her home for ... (Source: Charlottesville Daily Progress 2010-07-09T17:20:17Z)

'Thundercats' writer killed by roommate: police

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — Police in central Florida are accusing a man of killing his roommate, who was a comic book author and writer for the 1980s cartoon series "Thundercats." Zephyrhills police recommended a first-degree murder charge Wednesday for James William Davis, who was being held on ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-08T12:06:30Z)

Cliff Lee in Yankee pinstripes? ESPN says it could happen today

As the Cliff Lee trade speculation picked up momentum the past few weeks, we heard that the Twins, Mets, Rays and Reds were vitally interested. But there also were reports out of New York saying the Yankees told the ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-09T18:46:11Z)

Doubt Cast On Georgian's Claim To Be 130 Years Old

(AP) MOSCOW (AP) - An expert is casting doubt on a claim by a Georgian woman to be the world's oldest person. Officials and reporters from across the former Soviet republic flocked Thursday to the mountain village of Sachire to see Antisa Khvichava, who says she's 130. Georgian officials say two ... (Source: CBS News 2010-07-09T16:58:48Z)

Murder Charge Sought In Comic Writer's Death

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. -- Police are accusing a Florida man of killing his roommate, a comic book author and writer for the 1980s cartoon series "Thundercats." James William Davis, who being held on unrelated drug charges ... (Source: WFTV 2010-07-08T12:56:36Z)

Johnson inks 6-year, $123.7M deal to stay with Hawks

ATLANTA (AP) -- Joe Johnson has officially signed a six-year deal with Atlanta, giving the Hawks' four-time All-Star an average of more than $20 million each year. Johnson's agent, Arn Tellem, says the deal is worth $123.7 million. Johnson and the Hawks agreed to the maximum contract on Monday ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-09T03:15:36Z)

City Brights: Zennie Abraham : Carlos Boozer to Chicago Bulls cloud LeBron James to Knicks leaks

The Chicago Bulls, who looked all but out of the running for LeBron James , have just improved their stock in the arms race to land The Chosen One. While Phoenix Suns Forward Jared Dudley's Twitter tweet sends James to ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-08T04:21:13Z)

So, is this second baseman rumored to be in the Cliff Lee trade any good?

All of the focus so far in the Cliff Lee rumored trade has been about Jesus Montero , the big-raking catcher, soon-to-be-first baseman, who would be the center piece of the deal from the Yankees side. How about the other ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-09T18:39:01Z)

Art Modell expects to keep 'most hated in Cleveland' title from LeBron James

Plain Dealer Art Modell approved Bernie Kosar's release and moved the Browns to Baltimore. CLEVELAND - LeBron James' decision to abandon Cleveland is drawing comparisons to Art Modell. But the man who moved the Browns to Baltimore in 1995 says the situations are different. Modell tells Cleveland ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-09T15:25:45Z)

NBA: Heat wave: Bosh joins Wade; next up is James

DAVIE, Fla. - Dwyane Wade had already decided that if he were to stay with the Miami Heat, he would have either LeBron James or Chris Bosh as a teammate. He got Bosh. He might get both, too. Ending months of speculation ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-08T06:58:42Z)

Boozer headed for Chicago; Cousins signs

Carlos Boozer is headed to the Chicago Bulls. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that the two-time All-Star forward agreed to a deal on Wednesday and is leaving the Utah Jazz after six ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-07-08T13:53:52Z)

Johnson officially inks deal with Hawks

ATLANTA (AP) -- Joe Johnson has officially signed a six-year deal with Atlanta, giving the Hawks' four-time All-Star an average of more than $20 million each year. Johnson's agent, Arn Tellem, says the deal is worth $123.7 million. Johnson and the Hawks agreed to the maximum contract on Monday ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-09T00:59:36Z)

Cleveland fans humiliated by LeBron's decision

Humiliated and heartbroken, the fans in Cleveland turned their backs on LeBron James as suddenly as he had abandoned them for the Miami Heat on national television. They tore his once-beloved No. 23 jersey off their ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-07-09T17:20:17Z)

Armed Veteran Shot: James Popkowski Killed in Front of Maine VA Hospital

An armed veteran shot in Togus, Maine has been identified as James Popkowski. Popkowski was killed in front of a Maine VA hospital earlier today, July 8, 2010. Maine Attorney General Janet Mills said that Popkowski, 37 ... (Source: RIGHTPUNDITS.COM 2010-07-08T20:20:25Z)

Lee to Warriors not a done deal

Lee's agent says Knicks-Warriors sign-and-trade not done deal - The agent for New York Knicks free agent forward David Lee insisted Thursday afternoon that there was no sign and trade deal in place that would send Lee to ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-09T13:02:35Z)

City Official: Police Have Va. Victim's T-Shirt

CHARLOTTESVILLE , Va. (AP)- A city of Charlottesville spokesman says police have the T-shirt that initially was missing from a slain University of Virginia student's apartment. Ric Barrick said Friday that victim Yeardley Love's parents turned in the T-shirt a couple of days after police ... (Source: WBOC 2010-07-09T17:27:26Z)

Kings sign draft pick Hassan Whiteside

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Sacramento Kings have signed rookie center-forward Hassan Whiteside. The team announced Thursday it had reached a deal with the second-round draft pick, chosen 33rd overall. The 7-foot, 235 ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-09T06:07:24Z)

Report: Yanks 'on the brink' of landing Cliff Lee

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post , the Yankees are "all but certain" to land starter Cliff Lee from the Mariners after talks between the clubs progressed on Thursday night. The report said that the deal was not yet done, and that other teams (the Mets, Twins or Rangers) remain in ... (Source: WEEI 2010-07-09T13:02:35Z)

LeBron James and the 10 Most Hated Sports Figures in Cleveland

If there's one thing the fans in Cleveland know, it's heartbreak. The Drive, The Fumble, The Shot, The Move, Red Right 88—Cleveland fans have felt it all. There have been times where that heartbreak turns into flat-out ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T18:17:33Z)

Knicks' Walsh refutes retirement report

- New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh denied a New York Post story Friday that he was planning to retire because of health reasons and because of the team's failure to land LeBron James in free agency. Walsh had neck ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-09T17:13:07Z)

Murder Charge Recommended in Comic Writer's Death

Police in central Florida are accusing a man of killing his roommate, who was a comic book author and writer for the 1980s cartoon series "Thundercats." Zephyrhills police recommended a first-degree murder charge Wednesday for James William Davis, who was being held on unrelated charges. Police say ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-08T11:59:20Z)

Expert casts doubt on claim of world's oldest woman citing lack of evidence

MOSCOW (AP) — An expert is casting doubt on a claim by a Georgian woman to be the world's oldest person. Officials and reporters from across the former Soviet republic flocked Thursday to the mountain village of ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-09T16:44:29Z)

Court papers offer new details in Yeardley Love killing

CHARLOTTESVILLE - A T-shirt found on the floor near Yeardley Love's body might have had trace evidence on it pointing to the person who killed her, according to a search warrant affidavit filed in Charlottesville Circuit Court that was released to the public this morning. City police Detective ... (Source: WSLS.com 2010-07-09T08:30:34Z)

Police shooting reported near Maine VA hospital

A witness says law enforcement officers in Maine shot an armed man within sight of the entrance of a VA hospital. Police officers descended on the area Thursday morning in Togus, outside Augusta. Hospital spokesman James ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-08T16:31:21Z)

Suddenly, Central race looks different

LeBron James exited the Central Division on Thursday night with his decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and join the Miami Heat. And just like that, the division race for next season is up for grabs. The Cavaliers ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-07-09T03:01:17Z)

LeBron James Decision on ESPN: Backlash for TV Broadcast

In case you haven't heard, one of the best basketball players on the globe became a free agent this summer. In his seven seasons in the NBA, he has averaged 25.4 points per game and won a scoring title, and he was first ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-09T17:20:17Z)

Capsule look at the teams pursuing LeBron James

The opportunities seem endless: A fast break flanked by Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. A pick-and-roll with Amare Stoudemire that would be nearly impossible to stop. Or maybe a second chance for a partnership with Carlos Boozer that ended too soon in Cleveland. LeBron James' choices seem even better ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-08T11:16:23Z)

Johnson Officially Signs 6-Year Deal With Hawks

Joe Johnson said Thursday after re-signing with Atlanta that playing with the Hawks gives him the best chance to win today and in the future. Johnson officially signed a six-year deal with Atlanta that will pay the four-time All-Star an average of more than $20 million a year. The deal is for $123.7 ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-08T23:05:04Z)

Witness says police shoot man within sight of entrance to Maine veterans hospital

A witness says law enforcement officers in Maine shot an armed man within sight of the entrance of a VA hospital. Police officers descended on the area Thursday morning in Togus, outside Augusta. Hospital spokesman James Doherty says hospital employees reported hearing gunshots in the woods. Witness ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-08T16:31:21Z)

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