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Deals of the Hour / July 9, 2010, 2:12 pm

Global Crossing in deal with Major League Baseball website

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Bermuda-based telecommunications company Global Crossing Ltd. said Thursday that it will provide high-speed online connections at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums and the MLB.com servers in New York City. This will enable MLB to distribute live streaming video and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-08T15:19:46Z)

Global Crossing hits home run with MLB.com

Global Crossing (NasdaqGS: GLBC ) is applying its networking expertise to help MLB.com, the official Web site of Major League Baseball, distribute live streaming video and related game information to its growing online ... (Source: FierceTelecom 2010-07-09T13:52:41Z)

NBA News: Kevin Durant Reaches Extension Deal with Oklahoma City Thunder

Kevin Durant has reportedly reached a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder that will extend his time in the city for an additional five years following the 2011-12 NBA season. According to reports the new contract will pay Durant about $86 million with the actual figure being determined when the ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-07-07T18:55:42Z)

LeBron James does the Bucks a favor

LeBron James clearly did the Milwaukee Bucks a favor with his nationally televised decision to join the Miami Heat. It means he's leaving the NBA's Central Division. LeBron James clearly did the Milwaukee Bucks a favor with his nationally televised decision to join the Miami Heat. It means that the ... (Source: Hudson Star-Observer 2010-07-09T19:21:58Z)

Antonio Pierce retires

L inebacker Antonio Pierce retired from the NFL after nine seasons and is joining ESPN as an NFL analyst. Pierce spent the past five seasons with the New York Giants. . . . Free agent wide receiver Bobby Engram, 37, signed with the Cleveland Browns ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-09T08:09:05Z)

Tickets for Spartans' Sept. 11 game at Ford Field go on sale Saturday

Michigan State football tickets for the Sept. 11 game at Ford Field against Florida Atlantic go on sale Saturday. The sale to the general public will start at 10 a.m. A pre-sale for MSU season-ticket holders and Detroit Lions season-ticket holders started today. Tickets are $39 to $79 and will be ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-08T20:20:25Z)

Sabres backup goalie Patrick Lalime gets new deal

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed veteran free agent goalie Patrick Lalime to a one-year contract. Lalime, 36, has spent the past two seasons with the Sabres as Ryan Miller's backup. He went 4-8-2 for the Sabres last season, posting a 2.81 goals-against average and .905 save ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-08T21:24:51Z)

Axis Capital unit Axis Global opens offices in UK, Ireland to sell products ...

LONDON (AP) — Axis Global Accident & Health, a division of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., said it opened offices in Dublin and London to sell its reinsurance products internationally. The company also said Thursday that ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-09T19:50:36Z)

Global Crossing in deal with MLB

FLORHAM PARK, N.J.—Bermuda-based telecommunications company Global Crossing Ltd. said Thursday that it will provide high-speed online connections at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums and the MLB.com servers in New York City. This will enable MLB to distribute live streaming video and other ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-08T15:26:56Z)

Beastlines: Giants Smith wants new deal

As part of a series on non-starters with a lot to prove this summer, Tim MacMahon of ESPNDallas.com takes a look at Michael Hamlin . MacMahon also blogs that quarterback Tony Romo has become the team's unquestioned leader . The Dallas Morning News' David Moore takes a look at the Cowboys ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-09T16:08:42Z)

Lions' Lewand sentenced to probation

ROSCOMMON, Mich. -- Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand has pleaded guilty to driving while impaired. (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-09T19:43:27Z)

Tyrus Thomas Stays in Charlotte

The Charlotte Bobcats beat out the New Jersey Nets for the services of their free agent forward Tyrus Thomas, agreeing to terms on a five-year, $40 million deal, according to league sources. The deal is fully guaranteed ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-07-09T20:40:43Z)

Bucks build with free agents Salmons, Gooden

Far removed from the free-agent frenzy and prime-time television specials, the Milwaukee Bucks quietly believe they're getting better. The Bucks formally introduced free agents John Salmons and Drew Gooden on Thursday after agreeing to deals with both players last week. And while small-market ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-07-07T23:56:21Z)

HORNETS FINALIZE TRADE FOR BRACKINS AND PONDEXTER

The New Orleans Hornets finalized a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder this morning that sent the rights to Cole Aldrich and guard Morris Peterson in exchange for the rights to Craig Brackins and Quincy Pondexter. "The concept that we liked was the idea of being able to add two young players in ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-08T21:24:51Z)

Lions' Lewand pleads guilty to impaired driving

ROSCOMMON, Mich.—Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand has pleaded guilty to driving while impaired. Officials with the 83rd District Court in Roscommon, Mich., say Lewand entered the plea Friday and was sentenced to six months of probation with $870 in fines and costs. Lewand was arrested last month ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-09T19:36:17Z)

UK, Dublin offer compromise plan for NIreland

The prime ministers of Britain and Ireland presented a compromise plan Wednesday to keep Northern Ireland's fractious politicians from breaking up their Catholic-Protestant government, but neither side accepted the deal ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-07-03T14:42:45Z)

Lightning prospects try to make an impression on new boss

The new-look Tampa Bay Lightning won't hit the ice for another two months, but the future of the franchise will be on display for five days, offering fans the chance to get a glimpse of the team's top prospects. The Lightning open a five-day prospect development camp today at the St. Pete Times ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-09T19:43:27Z)

Durant officially inks extension with Thunder

Forward Kevin Durant has officially signed a multi-year contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The deal is reportedly for five years. "Today is an exciting and important day in the growth of the Thunder ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-07-07T23:56:21Z)

NBA free-agency tracker: Magic lands Chris Duhon

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 today. Duhon reached an agreement with the Magic for a $15-million, four-year deal ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-07T02:35:01Z)

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)

Knicks' David Lee heads to Golden State

T he agent for David Lee said the All-Star forward is heading from the New York Knicks to the Golden State Warriors in a sign-and-trade deal. Mark Bartelstein said Lee will get a six-year, $80 million contract. The ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-09T17:48:55Z)

Pierce retires, joins ESPN

Antonio Pierce announced his retirement Thursday and will join ESPN as an NFL analyst. Pierce, who played nine seasons in the NFL — four with the Redskins then five with the Giants, whom he helped win Super Bowl XLII — was released by New York in February after suffering a season-ending neck ... (Source: Pro Football Weekly 2010-07-08T18:47:22Z)

Magic reach deal with former Knicks PG Chris Duhon

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 ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-06T16:48:03Z)

Bucks building with free agents Salmons, Gooden

MILWAUKEE — Far removed from the NBA free-agent frenzy and prime-time television specials, the Milwaukee Bucks quietly believe they're getting better. The Bucks formally introduced free agents John Salmons and Drew Gooden on Thursday after agreeing to deals with both players last week. And while ... (Source: Janesville Gazette 2010-07-09T10:25:06Z)

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)

Northern Ireland deal temporarily delayed

Northern Ireland's major British Protestant party unexpectedly held back Monday from accepting a deal with its Irish Catholic partners to save their 2 1/2-year-old administration. Both sides emphasized that they remain ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-07-03T14:42:45Z)

The Orlando Magic sign guard Chris Duhon to four-year deal

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. Duane Burleson/The Associated Press The agent for Chris Duhon says the point guard has reached an agreement with the Orlando Magic for a $15 million, four-year deal. They ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-07-05T23:58:44Z)

Flames hire future Flames GM Jay Feaster as assistant to Sutter

Paraphrasing the old saying, "If you can't bea'em, bring'em on", the Calgary Flames announced yesterday that they've hired Jay Feaster, formerly of the Tampa Bay Lightning , as assistant GM to Darryl Sutter. Since Feaster's Lightning team defeated the Flames in the 2004 Stanley Cup Final, he was ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-09T20:12:05Z)

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)

Suns get Warrick after losing Stoudemire

PHOENIX -- The Suns have completed sign-and-trade deals that will send Amare Stoudemire to the New York Knicks and bring Hakim Warrick to Phoenix. Stoudemire agreed to a free-agent contract of five years and about $100 ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-07-09T19:29:08Z)

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