Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 9, 2010, 7:15 am

Facebook to sell credits in Asia

KUALA LUMPUR - FACEBOOK is partnering with a Malaysian company to sell credits at retail outlets across Asia for the first time, aiming to make it easier for millions of people to purchase virtual goods and play games on ... (Source: Straits Times 2010-07-09T11:00:53Z)

ACC, ESPN reach 12-year TV deal

The Atlantic Coast Conference and ESPN have agreed to a 12-year deal that would give the network exclusive rights to conference football and men's basketball games. The deal begins in the 2011-12 season and would give ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-08T16:59:59Z)

Judge Rules Against Mich. Couple in John Stamos Extortion Case

A judge says a Michigan couple accused of trying to extort money from actor John Stamos have offered no evidence that they ever possessed unflattering photos as part of a legitimate business deal. Allison Coss and Scott ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-08T18:18:44Z)

Trade Randolph for the right to pay David Lee $70M+? That'd be classic Warriors

–NOTE: Original headline said $90M, but I was using a higher permutation of salaries going to the NYKs than MT-2's reported Randolph-Azubuike-Turiaf package. The max Lee could get in that scenario is about $89M and it might be as low as about $71M. If this was an outright Lee signing for $71M, I ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News (blog) 2010-07-06T23:57:32Z)

AP Source: ACC-ESPN deal worth $1.86 billion

RALEIGH, N.C. A person familiar with the deal says the 12-year broadcasting agreement between the Atlantic Coast Conference and ESPN is worth $1.86 billion. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because financial terms were not released when the two sides announced ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-08T19:23:09Z)

Bucks sign Salmons, Gooden

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks made it official on Thursday and signed guard John Salmons and forward Drew Gooden to multi-year contracts. Financial terms were not disclosed. However, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel previously reported that Salmons' deal was for five years and $40 million, while ... (Source: Canoe 2010-07-08T18:40:12Z)

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)

NBA Free Agency 2010: Drew Gooden and John Salmons Sign with the Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks officially added Drew Gooden and John Salmons to their roster on Thursday, inking each player to a five-year contract. Gooden's deal will pay him $32 million over the duration of the contract, while ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T02:04:01Z)

Facebook in deal to sell site credits in Asia

Facebook is partnering with a Malaysian company to sell credits at retail outlets across Asia for the first time, aiming to make it easier for millions of people to purchase virtual goods and play games on the social ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-09T06:07:24Z)

Cleveland Cavaliers fans anguished by LeBron James' decision

CLEVELAND - Cleveland fans gathered around televisions and yelled in anguish Thursday night as LeBron James announced he will leave the Cavaliers and sign with the Miami Heat . At a shopping area in suburban Westlake, a ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-09T03:44:14Z)

Judge rules against Mich. couple in Stamos case

MARQUETTE, Mich. (AP) -- A judge says a Michigan couple accused of trying to extort money from actor John Stamos have offered no evidence that they ever possessed unflattering photos as part of a legitimate business deal ... (Source: MSN 2010-07-08T15:34:05Z)

Retiring CNN host Larry King, wife withdraw divorce petitions filed in Los Angeles

FILE - In this April 18, 2007 file photo, Larry King and his wife Shaun arrive to a party held by CNN celebrating King's fifty years of broadcasting, New York. ( AP Photo/Stuart Ramson, file) ( Stuart Ramson, AP / April ... (Source: My Fox 8 2010-07-08T22:22:07Z)

LeBron James Decision: 10 Reasons LeBron Will Regret Signing with Miami

LeBron James has announced that he will sign with the Miami Heat for next season, but will he regret this decision in the future? The NBA free agency of 2010 has been nothing short of a circus thanks to the indecisiveness of one man: LeBron James. Now that the anticipation is over, and the decision ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T11:36:41Z)

Newspaper front page reflects Cleveland's dismay

(AP) — 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 ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-09T12:41:06Z)

Police report no incidents at LeBron's home

CLEVELAND (AP) — Police were ready in case LeBron James' decision led unhappy fans to cause trouble at his Ohio home, but there were no reported problems. A Bath Township police dispatcher said Friday she was unaware ... (Source: Morning Journal 2010-07-09T13:16:54Z)

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)

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)

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 2010-07-09T12:55:25Z)

Yes, not only did he do it during recess, but Berwick is a radial

When Bukovsky was released in 1976 and flown in handcuffs to Switzerland, it was in exchange for Chilean communist leader Luis Corvalan, imprisoned by dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet after Chile's right-wing military coup of 1973. In 1981, in another Vogel-engineered deal, West Germany released ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-07-08T21:03:22Z)

Cleveland takes LeBron James' choice hard

Cleveland -- Cleveland fans gathered around televisions and yelled in anguish Thursday night as LeBron James announced he will leave the Cavaliers and sign with the Miami Heat. At a shopping area in suburban Westlake, a ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-09T11:43:50Z)

Malaysian Internet company to sell credits for Facebook applications in Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Facebook is partnering with a Malaysian company to sell credits at retail outlets across Asia for the first time. This will make it easier for millions of people to purchase virtual goods and ... (Source: Canada East 2010-07-09T11:22:22Z)

Larry King, wife withdraw divorce filings in LA

LOS ANGELES -- Larry King's television reign may be ending, but his eighth marriage will go on. Court records in Los Angeles showed King and his wife each filed Wednesday to end competing divorce petitions and that the cases have been dismissed. The move comes nearly three months after the host of ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-09T04:41:30Z)

ACC, ESPN agree on 12-year deal for football, basketball

Raleigh, N.C. -- The Atlantic Coast Conference and ESPN have agreed to a 12-year deal that would give the network exclusive rights to conference football and men's basketball games. A person familiar with the agreement ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-08T22:14:57Z)

Stamos' sex life could be an issue at Michigan trial

MARQUETTE, Mich. — Lawyers for a Michigan couple accused of trying to extort $680,000 from actor John Stamos said Thursday that his private life should be fair game when the couple's trial begins next week. Defense ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-09T13:24:03Z)

No incidents reported at LeBron's Ohio home

CLEVELAND -- Police were ready in case LeBron James' decision led unhappy fans to cause trouble at his Ohio home, but there were no reported problems. A Bath Township police dispatcher said Friday she was unaware of any incidents outside James' 35,000 square foot house 20 miles south of Cleveland ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-09T13:31:13Z)

Bucks officially sign Salmons and Gooden

The Milwaukee Bucks made it official on Thursday and signed guard John Salmons and forward Drew Gooden to multi-year contracts. Financial terms were not disclosed. However, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel previously reported that Salmons' deal was for five years and $40 million, while Yahoo! Sports ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-08T16:38:31Z)

Cleveland fans stunned by LeBron's decision to leave

At a shopping area in suburban Westlake, Ohio , a loud "No!" was heard the moment after James said on ESPN that he was going to South Beach. Hundreds of people who had clamored to see the announcement turned their backs ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-09T04:55:49Z)

US, Russian flights land in Vienna as part of landmark spy swap deal involving 14 ...

VIENNA (AP) — U.S. and Russian flights believed to be carrying candidates for a 14-person exchange have landed in Vienna as part of the largest spy swap since the Cold War. A maroon-and-white Boeing 767-200 charter ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-09T13:45:32Z)

Past Russian spies have found post-swap life gets a bit sticky

Russia's accused spies could be posing soon for stamp designers in Moscow instead of prison intake photographers here, if a swap deal comes through and the Kremlin follows its tradition of honoring its secret agents. Ever since the depths of the Cold War, the Kremlin has used postage stamps to ... (Source: Washington Post Blog 2010-07-08T04:06:54Z)

No trouble at James' home after announcement, police watch big sign in Cleveland

CLEVELAND - Police were ready in case LeBron James' decision led unhappy fans to cause trouble at his Ohio home, but there were no reported problems. A Bath Township police dispatcher said Friday she was unaware of any ... (Source: Canada East 2010-07-09T13:45:32Z)

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