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Deals of the Hour / July 9, 2010, 5:12 pm

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)

Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City Thunder agree to 5-year contract extension

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kevin Durant needed just one minute to agree to a five-year contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The star forward announced the deal on his official Twitter page Wednesday morning. Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant watches the team warm up prior to an NBA summer ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-06T23:57:32Z)

Contador offers watch, Armstrong ignores him

MONTARGIS, France - Lance Armstrong has not spoken to former Astana teammate Alberto Contador in almost a year — or he does not remember if he did. The Spaniard visited Armstrong's RadioShack team bus before Thursday's Tour de France fifth stage to offer the seven-times champion a watch inscribed ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-08T15:26:56Z)

Catholic Church Brokers Deal To Free 52 Cuban Political Prisoners

Cuba will free 52 political prisoners and allow them to leave the island, Roman Catholic church officials announced Wednesday in a surprising concession that would be the largest release of jailed dissidents in more than a decade. The announcement came after the latest round of unprecedented talks ... (Source: Free Internet Press 2010-07-07T23:56:21Z)

LeBron James defies his skeptics in deserving move to Miami

Good-bye, Golden Child. Ending the greatest recruiting war in NBA history -- and his career-long honeymoon-- LeBron James went to the Miami Heat Thursday, creating the most controversial team since Shaquille O'Neal met Kobe Bryant and leaving a smoking crater in Cleveland. In so doing, James did ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-09T04:20:01Z)

With acquisition of Beasley, Minnesota Timberwolves continue offseason transformation

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Now that LeBron James has finally made his decision, David Kahn expects the Minnesota Timberwolves transformation to really start taking shape. James chose Miami on Thursday night and hours later the Wolves agreed to send a second-round pick to the Heat for Michael Beasley, a ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-09T22:13:46Z)

Clinton says apparent deal for release of political prisoners in Cuba is overdue but ...

WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday welcomed Cuba's reported promise to free 52 political prisoners. Speaking to reporters at the State Department, Clinton said the Obama administration is ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-08T16:31:21Z)

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)

LeBron to Miami: Instant Reactions

(July 8)--"The Decision" has finally been made. Ohio native LeBron James is abandoning his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, to play for the Miami Heat alongside Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh come the 2010-2011 NBA season. The 25-year-old basketball phenomenon revelled in weeks of rampant ... (Source: AOL News 2010-07-09T13:31:13Z)

LeBron's breakup with Cleveland is personal

By MEGHAN BARR Associated Press Writer CLEVELAND (AP) - The elimination ceremony boiled down to a single sentence, uttered by the most coveted bachelor of them all. And it ended, as such endings always do, with tears ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-09T23:25:21Z)

Armstrong still not speaking with Contador

MONTARGIS, France -- Lance Armstrong has not spoken to former Astana teammate Alberto Contador in almost a year -- or he does not remember if he did. The Spaniard visited Armstrong's RadioShack team bus before Thursday's Tour de France fifth stage to offer the seven-time champion a watch inscribed ... (Source: Canoe 2010-07-08T15:41:15Z)

Police have T-shirt from U.Va. lacrosse victim

Police have the T-shirt that initially was missing from a slain University of Virginia student's apartment, a city spokesman said . Ric Barrick said Friday that victim Yeardley Love's parents turned in the T-shirt a couple of days after police unsuccessfully searched her home for it. Police ... (Source: HamptonRoads.com 2010-07-09T21:23:39Z)

The Heat were the winners in free agency, but will they be winners on the court?

Another Big Three? Big deal. The news that LeBron James is going to Miami to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will surely have some anointing the Heat as next season's favorites. Don't expect many basketball people to be ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-09T14:57:07Z)

Pirates go month without multiple-run home run

The Pirates' Ryan Church flips his bat in disgust after striking out to leave bases loaded in the fifth inning Wednesday at Minute Maid Park. HOUSTON -- The Pirates have arrived at the one-month anniversary of their most recent home run with a man on base. No kidding. It came June 8 in Washington ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-07-09T09:20:40Z)

Lee, Astros use long ball to double up Pirates

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Carlos Lee slugged a two-run shot as Houston hit a season-high four home runs en route to a 6-3 decision over Pittsburgh in the middle test of a three game set from Minute Maid Park. Jeff ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-07-08T03:23:57Z)

Cuba takes first steps toward prisoner release

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba took the first steps toward releasing 52 political prisoners as the island's Catholic Church on Thursday notified five they would be freed soon in a deal struck with the Cuban government that drew ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-09T00:30:58Z)

Gen. James Mattis named to succeed Petraeus

Washington -- Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis has been picked to take over U.S. Central Command, the Pentagon announced on Thursday. Mattis would replace Gen. David Petraeus, who is now in Afghanistan as the U.S. and NATO ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-09T10:53:44Z)

Houston's Oswalt, Berkman silence Pirates, 2-0

HOUSTON -- The Pirates went down quietly to Houston, 2-0, this afternoon at Minute Maid Park, as the Astros' Roy Oswalt pitched a one-hit shutout and Lance Berkman homered twice. The lone hit was a Neil Walker single in the first inning, and Oswalt's only other blemishes were two walks and a hit ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-07-09T09:20:40Z)

Gazza brings beer to support Moat

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has arrived in Rothbury to offer his support for Moat. Talking to Metro Radio the 43-year-old appeared to suggest he had brought the wanted man a "can of lager, some chicken, a ... (Source: Sunday Sun 2010-07-09T23:32:30Z)

Timberwolves transformation continues with Beasley

MINNEAPOLIS—Now that LeBron James has finally made his decision, David Kahn expects the Minnesota Timberwolves transformation to really start taking shape. James chose Miami on Thursday night and hours later the Wolves agreed to send a second-round pick to the Heat for Michael Beasley, a person ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-09T22:06:36Z)

LeBron James, King of Vain: His Loss Is Kobe Bryant's Gain

Forget about "The Chosen One" or "King James." LeBron James' contrived special on ESPN to announce his abandonment of the Cleveland Cavaliers and push his already enormous brand means he's "The Ego" until further notice ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T23:39:40Z)

UK police involved in stand-off with gunman Raoul Moat

A major police operation is in progress in the United Kingdom town of Rothbury , Northumberland , in relation to the search for the 37-year-old gunman Raoul Moat . A police cordon has been set up around allotments in ... (Source: Wikinews 2010-07-09T21:30:49Z)

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)

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)

James Mattis, Marine Corps General, to take over U.S. Central Command

WASHINGTON -- Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis has been picked to take over U.S. Central Command, the Pentagon announced on Thursday. Mattis would replace Gen. David Petraeus , who is now in Afghanistan as the U.S. and ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-09T00:16:39Z)

Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis to take over Central Command

WASHINGTON — Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis has been picked to take over U.S. Central Command, the Pentagon announced on Thursday. Mattis would replace Gen. David Petraeus, who is now in Afghanistan as the U.S. and ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-09T02:32:39Z)

Armstrong still not on speaking terms with Contador

MONTARGIS France (Reuters) - Lance Armstrong has not spoken to former Astana team mate Alberto Contador in almost a year -- or he does not remember if he did. The Spaniard visited Armstrong's RadioShack team bus before Thursday's Tour de France fifth stage to offer the seven-times champion a watch ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-07-08T15:55:34Z)

Raoul Moat: Britain's most wanted man in police gun sights

SURROUNDED by armed police, with a gun held to his own head, the week-long hunt for fugitive gunman Raoul Moat ended last night just a few hundred yards from where police found his getaway car three days earlier ... (Source: Scotsman 2010-07-09T23:25:21Z)

LeBron Not Likely to Take This Advice...

Conventional thinking says basketball superstar LeBron James will soon ink a mega-deal spanning either five or six years. However, an organization dedicated to "preparing Americans for hyperinflation" on Thursday urged LeBron to consider signing a deal spanning only three years because of ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-08T16:31:21Z)

Durant's new deal was done quickly

ORLANDO , Fla. — Kevin Durant needed just one minute to agree to a five-year contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder . The star forward announced the deal on his official Twitter page Wednesday morning. Team officials showed up at Durant's house at 11:01 p.m. CST on June 30 — the exact ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-09T05:38:46Z)

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