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Deals of the Hour / July 9, 2010, 6:12 pm

LeBron James' breakup with Cleveland is personal

CLEVELAND — 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 — and the self-righteous fury that ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-10T00:58:24Z)

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

CLEVELAND - 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 — and the self-righteous fury that inevitably ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-10T00:08:18Z)

Woman denies trying to extort coach Pitino

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The woman charged with attempting to extort $10 million from University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino has denied the charges in a court brief. Karen Cunagin Sypher's attorney, James Earhart, filed a five-page trial brief Thursday. It details the charges against ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-08T20:41:54Z)

Front page reflects Cleveland's dismay over losing LeBron James

CLEVELAND -- The bitterness felt in Cleveland over the loss of Cavaliers star LeBron James is reflected on the outside of Friday's newspaper. The left side of The Plain Dealer front page is covered by a full-length image ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-07-09T16:23:01Z)

Clemson waits on Kyle Parker's decision

CLEMSON -- Clemson backups Tajh Boyd and Michael Wade slog through hours of quarterback workouts, throwing with teammates, learning formations and prepping to help the Tigers defend their ACC Atlantic Division title. Starter Kyle Parker, meanwhile, is taking batting practice swings at Coors Field ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-07-09T03:51:23Z)

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)

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 2010-07-09T23:39:40Z)

LeBron James Reaction: Dan Gilbert, Cleveland Plain Dealer and More

It was a spectacle, a letdown, and an outrage. "The Decision" has been made. Now the world reacts. LeBron James has chosen Miami. Now the fans, his former employer, the pundits and the guys who will take him on next year ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T23:25:21Z)

Durant: To stay in Okla City 'a great feeling'

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) â€" The Oklahoma City Thunder have formally signed forward Kevin Durant to a multi-year contract extension. Team executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti announced the deal Thursday night, but didn't disclose any terms. Durant's spokeswoman, Mary Ford , said ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-09T19:29:08Z)

Jesse Jackson Jr. knew of $1 million offer for Senate seat, prosecutors say ...

Jul 08, 2010 (Chicago Tribune - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- A supporter of U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. told the Democratic congressman in 2008 that he would raise $1 million in return for then ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-08T09:29:01Z)

Woman accused of trying to extort Louisville coach Pitino denies charges in court brief

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The woman charged with attempting to extort $10 million from University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino has denied the charges in a court brief. Karen Cunagin Sypher's attorney, James Earhart, filed a five-page trial brief Thursday. It details the charges against ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-08T20:49:03Z)

Chris Paul's signing with LeBron James' agency could carry not-so-subtle message for the New Orleans Hornets

The optimist will say there's nothing to be assumed from the fact that New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul changed managing groups, from Octagon to the LeBron James-led LRMR group. He'll say athletes routinely change representatives and it means nothing more than they found a better "fit." David ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-07-10T00:01:08Z)

James will find plenty of South Beach parlors willing to laser off 'Loyalty' tattoo for free

Check, check and double-check. So LeBron James is going to Miami. Man, did he ever pick the right place to win. Just don't forget why people say to be careful what you wish for. Because when James finally does win it all ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-07T23:56:21Z)

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)

Tigers QB reserves Wade, Boyd prepare to take over offense if Kyle Parker bolts for MLB

CLEMSON, S.C. - Clemson backups Tajh Boyd and Michael Wade slog through hours of quarterback workouts, throwing with teammates, learning formations and prepping to help the Tigers defend their ACC Atlantic Division title. Starter Kyle Parker, meanwhile, is taking batting practice swings at Coors ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-09T07:54:46Z)

2010 NBA Free Agency: Six Players LeBron James Will Never Surpass

LeBron James is going to be the richest athlete in professional sports. He is going to party on South Beach. He may even win a championship. But we now know that LeBron will never be the greatest player of all time ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T20:55:02Z)

Winners and losers after LeBron James' decision

The commissioner would probably never admit it, but the closest thing to Lakers-Celtics is LeBron vs. Kobe, and there's a good chance of that happening now. ESPN would salivate over the subplots and the NBA would be on the tip of everyone's tongue from now until then. Wade got his help, along with ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-10T00:15:27Z)

Advance America to close 122 sites

Payday lender Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. said Thursday that it will shut down 122 locations in several states, including all of its Arizona locations because a law that permitted cash advances in that state expired June 30. The company said it has 47 locations in Arizona that brought ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-07-09T20:55:02Z)

Advance America To Close 122 Locations

(AP) SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - Payday lender Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. said Thursday that it will shut down 122 locations in several states, including all of its Arizona locations since a law that permitted cash advances in that state expired June 30. The company said it has 47 ... (Source: CBS News 2010-07-08T22:57:54Z)

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)

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)

PROSECUTORS: Jesse Jackson Jr. knew of Senate seat offer.

Hoo, boy . A supporter of U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. told the Democratic congressman in 2008 that he would raise $1 million in return for then- Gov. Rod Blagojevich naming Jackson to the U.S. Senate, a federal prosecutor said Wednesday. The allegation, made on a busy day at Blagojevich's federal ... (Source: RedState 2010-07-07T23:56:21Z)

Clemson's QB Question: Will starter Kyle Parker leave school?

CLEMSON, S.C. -- Clemson backups Tajh Boyd and Michael Wade slog through hours of quarterback workouts, throwing with teammates, learning formations and prepping to help the Tigers defend their ACC Atlantic Division ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-08T22:57:54Z)

LeBron James' New Team: Miami Heat

NBA free agent LeBron James announces that he has agreed to play for the Miami Heat next fall in an interview on ESPN Thursday, July 8, 2010, in Greenwich, Connecticut. Through it all, James' inner circle was able to keep his decision under wraps until the end -- though he didn't do it without being ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-09T02:25:30Z)

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 ... (Source: Charlottesville Daily Progress 2010-07-09T18:31:52Z)

Blagojevich trial: How damaging to Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.?

Chicago – Federal prosecutors say US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr . (D) of Illinois was directly involved in a potential $1 million offer to win a US Senate seat controlled by former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich . What makes the allegation significant is that this is the first time prosecutors have said ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-07T23:56:21Z)

Sponsors for LeBron's "Decision" Hope Viewers Stay Tuned

LeBron James' television special that he named, "The Decision", will be broadcast internationally. But how many people will sit down and watch it and for how long? Sports news has been held hostage by the made-for-television event and it has dominated most sports fans' discussions since the news ... (Source: HULIQ.com 2010-07-08T18:54:31Z)

NBA: Nets sign Outlaw; Bulls deal Hinrich

The New Jersey Nets reached an agreement in principle with free agent forward Travis Outlaw on Thursday. A person familiar with the negotiations said Outlaw got a five-year deal worth $35 million. Outlaw played 34 games with the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers last season. He ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-09T08:37:43Z)

The Plain Dealer's Front Page: LeBron James edition

I can't understand the amount of emotion people have invested in this one person! He plays basketball, he wants to be on a winning team and does not feel that's where he was, he moved on. For the city to react as it has, you would think someone had told them that the city was going to be annexed if ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-09T14:35:38Z)

Pitino accuser denies trying to extort $10M from coach

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The woman charged with attempting to extort $10 million from University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino has denied the charges in a court brief. Karen Cunagin Sypher's attorney, James Earhart, filed a five-page trial brief Thursday. It details the charges against Sypher ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-08T22:07:48Z)

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