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Deals of the Hour / July 9, 2010, 3:11 pm

LeBron's breakup with Cleveland is personal

A lone passerby looks up at the giant banner of Cavaliers basketball star LeBron James on Friday, July 9, 2010, in Cleveland, Ohio, the day after James announced that he would be signing a contract for the upcoming ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-09T21:02:11Z)

Ex-Browns owner Art Modell: 'Nonsense' that LeBron James is more hated in Cleveland

With LeBron James leaving Cleveland , might local fans be changing the top name on the list of the city's most-hated sports villain? Don't count on it, said ex-Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell . Modell moved the ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-09T15:40:04Z)

Edward Bell to get probation deal in shooting death of grandmother

Edward Bell pleaded guilty Thursday to a reduced charge for accidentally killing a Detroit grandmother in her home while shooting at a carjacking suspect. The slain woman's children say the deal is unjust. "I know how everybody's saying, 'Poor Mr. Bell this and poor Mr. Bell that,' " said Coretta ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-09T15:11:26Z)

LeBron James Decision 2010: 10 Ways LBJ's Choice Could Affect His Legacy

The NBA season is over, the draft is finished and free agency is in full swing. With Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Amar'e Stoudemire and Carlos Boozer already spoken for, only LeBron James remains unclaimed. In typical dramatic fashion, LeBron has scheduled a primetime press conference on ESPN. I won't ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-06T23:57:32Z)

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)

LDK Solar to deliver 13 megawatts of solar modules to Italy's ABB SpA in third ...

NEW YORK — Chinese manufacturer LDK Solar Co. said Thursday it has agreed to supply solar modules to Italy's ABB SpA. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. LDK will deliver 13 megawatts of solar modules to ABB ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-07T23:56:21Z)

Carjacking victim pleads guilty in death of Detroit grandmother

Detroit -- A man accused of manslaughter for killing an innocent bystander when firing his legally carried handgun at a man he claims robbed him and stole his car, has taken a plea bargain to testify against the alleged robber. Edward Bell, 65, pleaded guilty today before Wayne Circuit Court Judge ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-09T00:09:29Z)

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert: LeBron James quit on team

Cleveland -- Angered and betrayed by LeBron James' decision to leave for Miami, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert accused the NBA's MVP of quitting during the playoffs. Gilbert, who posted a letter to Cavs fans on the team's ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-09T19:00:30Z)

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)

LeBron James Fathead Going for $17.41 in Honor of Benedict Arnold

In the weeks between the end of the NBA season and LeBron James ' appearance at the Greenwich, CT Boys and Girls Club Thursday night, Cavaliers fans were cautiously optimistic that James would return to Cleveland. In the time it took the words "Miami Heat" to escape LeBron's lips, hope turned to ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-07-09T19:57:46Z)

Murder Charge Recommended In 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: News Channel 2000 2010-07-08T15:12:37Z)

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)

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)

LeBron James Decision: Carmelo Anthony Is Key To Beating Miami Heat

The summer of 2010 is over. All the big free agents have their destinations. And three of the top five picks in the 2003 NBA Draft will be teaming up in Miami. The second pick of 2003, Darko Milicic, signed with ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T21:30:49Z)

The best tweets on LeBron James' decision and Dan Gilbert's letter

I had tweeted during LeBron James' embarrassing one-hour special that the "only reason why the buildup to LeBron's decision is captivating to me is that's made for plenty of great Twitter insults." And boy were there ... (Source: Los Angeles Times Blogs 2010-07-09T21:02:11Z)

Latest Business Wires

U.S. and Russian flights involved in a 14-person spy swap landed briefly in Vienna, apparently exchanged agents, then took off again in the largest such diplomatic dance since the Cold War. Europeans saw prices of new cars fall in 2009  3 mins ago Prices of new cars fell in 24 of the 27 EU nations ... (Source: CNBC 2010-07-09T10:53:44Z)

'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)

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)

Man enters plea in errant bullet slaying of woman

DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit man has pleaded guilty to the shooting death of a 69-year-old woman, slain when a slug from his gun burst through the wall of her home. Prosecutor's say 65-year-old Edward Bell entered a plea Thursday to discharge of a firearm at a building. He had been charged with ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-07-09T09:20:40Z)

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)

LeBron's jilting of Cleveland gets personal for fans and casual observers alike

A lone passerby looks up at the giant banner of Cavaliers basketball star LeBron James on Friday, July 9, 2010, in Cleveland, Ohio, the day after James announced that he would be signing a contract for the upcoming season to join the Miami Heat. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) ( Amy Sancetta, AP / July 9 ... (Source: KDVR.com 2010-07-09T21:16:30Z)

Announcer of the day

Once again, ESPN hires someone two seconds after they retire. The network announced it has hired former linebacker Antonio Pierce , who announced his retirement Thursday after nine seasons with the Redskins and Giants. Pierce will appear on NFL Live , SportsCenter, ESPNEWS and 1050-AM ESPN New York ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-07-09T00:45:17Z)

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)

LeBron James will sign with the Chicago Bulls...if Carlos Boozer has his way

Sources tell the Chicago Tribune that Carlos Boozer has verbally committed to a five-year contract with the Chicago Bulls and when Boozer accepted the offer, he vowed to try to personally recruit his former Cavaliers ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-06T23:57:32Z)

Politi: LeBron James is big loser in free agency drama, and Nets are right there with him

He looked like a man who had gotten to the altar on his wedding day and realized he was marrying the wrong woman. Nervous. Despondent. Sorrowful. This is how LeBron James came across on the day that was supposed to be filled with joy. Imagine how he'll look when he realizes exactly what his ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-07-09T20:55:02Z)

LeBron saga is the latest sign of the times

Well, that was interesting. We can now all go back to our lives now that LeBron James has just told us he was going to the Miami Heat – spurning his home-area Cavs and four other suitors (Make that three. Who the heck invited the Clippers?) Meanwhile, Major League Baseball didn't stop their ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-09T04:55:49Z)

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)

New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams expected to return tonight after leaving Las Vegas Thursday for the birth of his son

LAS VEGAS -- New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams left Las Vegas on Thursday morning to be with his wife for the birth of their son, Micah Andrew Williams. Micah was born Thursday night, and though Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower said he told Williams to take some time off, he is expected to ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-07-09T19:21:58Z)

LDK inks deal to sell 13MW of solar modules to ABB

Chinese manufacturer LDK Solar Co. said Thursday it has agreed to supply solar modules to Italy's ABB SpA. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. LDK will deliver 13 megawatts of solar modules to ABB in the third ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-08T14:01:02Z)

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)

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