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Deals of the Hour / July 9, 2010, 11:15 pm

Jim Gray Says He Was Not Paid for LeBron Interview

Reporter Jim Gray told CNBC on Friday evening that he did not and will not receive any renumeration, beyond normal expenses, for his involvement in helping produce and report on Thursday night's LeBron James'   free agent decision exclusive on ESPN. Getty Images Jim Gray (L) of ESPN speaks with ... (Source: CNBC 2010-07-09T23:53:59Z)

Al Ain confirm midfielder Valdivia is not for sale

German club Bayern Munich and Spanish club Villarreal were said to be interested in Jorge Valdivia after the player's performances with Chile in the World Cup. Image Credit: AFP Abu Dhabi: A top official at Al Ain club has confirmed their captain and Chilean midfielder Jorge Valdivia is not for sale ... (Source: Gulf News 2010-07-09T19:36:17Z)

LeBron James' fallout helps Golden State Warriors land David Lee from New York Knicks

Shortly after LeBron James said yes to the Miami Heat on Thursday, David Lee and the New York Knicks said yes to the Warriors. According to multiple team sources, Lee, a free agent, agreed to a six-year deal worth just under $80 million, and the Knicks agreed to a sign-and-trade with the Warriors ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-07-07T23:56:21Z)

SEC chairman considers help for shareholders

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro said Friday that the agency might overhaul how shareholders obtain information and make decisions about the management of companies they invest in. Schapiro said ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-10T05:59:03Z)

Indians snap Rays streak

ST. PETERSBURG — Jayson Nix homered for the sixth time in his last seven games, Jhonny Peralta hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-3 Friday night. Cleveland went ahead 3-1 on Nix's solo shot off James Shields (7-9) in the fifth. Peralta's three-run drive ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-07-10T05:01:47Z)

Did LeBron Pay Jim Gray to Conduct 'Decision' Interview?

It was bad enough ESPN let LeBron James handpick veteran TV sports journalist Jim Gray to conduct the interview for "The Decision," the network's hastily produced, ethically bereft one-hour primetime special . Now CNBC reports that a "LeBron entity" – and not ESPN – paid Gray to do it ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-07-09T21:23:39Z)

HSA not entitled to investigate crash

The High Court has ruled the Health and Safety Authority is not entitled to investigate a road traffic incident in Co Donegal after which a woman aged 22 died. The president of the High Court, Mr Justice Nicholas Kearns, yesterday granted Donegal County Council an order preventing the HSA from ... (Source: Irish Times 2010-07-09T23:39:40Z)

Nix, Carmona lead Indians

Indians' Jhonny Peralta, right, slides home safely on a wild pitch by Rays starting pitcher James Shields, during their game in St. Petersburg, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. PETERSBURG , Fla. (AP) — Jayson Nix homered for the sixth time in his last seven games, Jhonny Peralta hit a three-run homer ... (Source: Morning Journal 2010-07-10T05:16:06Z)

Sandra Bullock, Jesse James divorce finalized

Just two months after Sandra Bullock went public with filing divorce papers and adopting a son, a judge legally ended her marriage to Jesse James , a rep for the actress confirms. The documents were signed on Monday in Austin's Travis County Court, citing a "conflict of personalities" as the reason ... (Source: 14 WFIE 2010-07-09T03:58:33Z)

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)

Reporter Jim Gray Paid By LeBron Entity, Not ESPN

As Jim Gray has told it, it was his idea to make LeBron James' free agent plan an hour special. He took the idea to James' marketing agent Maverick Carter of LRMR, who then worked with William Morris Endeavor to put the package together in front of ESPN executives. Getty Images Jim Gray (L) of ESPN ... (Source: CNBC 2010-07-09T20:19:14Z)

Pitching, hitting come together as Cleveland Indians defeat Tampa Bay Rays

Jayson Nix isn't swinging the hammer of Thor, but he's getting close. Nix hit his fifth homer in five games, a one-run shot down the left-field line off James Shields in the fifth for a 3-1 lead. It was Nix's sixth homer in 14 games since joining the Indians on June 24. "I'm not going to think about ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-10T03:28:44Z)

Washington reaches settlement on livestock

SPOKANE, Wash. — The state has fined AB Livestock $20,000 for improperly raising 402 head of cattle that were imported from Canada. AB Livestock, which operates a feedlot in Moses Lake, will also reimburse the state Department of Agriculture $15,000 for costs under the deal. SPOKANE, Wash. — The ... (Source: AG Week 2010-07-09T13:38:22Z)

Wash. state reaches settlement on livestock

SPOKANE, Wash. - The state has fined AB Livestock $20,000 for improperly raising 402 head of cattle that were imported from Canada. AB Livestock, which operates a feedlot in Moses Lake, will also reimburse the state Department of Agriculture $15,000 for costs under the deal. The state contended AB ... (Source: CNBC 2010-07-09T16:37:20Z)

Wash. state reaches settlement with livestock company for releasing Canadian cattle on range

SPOKANE, WASH. — The state has fined AB Livestock $20,000 for improperly raising 402 head of cattle that were imported from Canada. AB Livestock, which operates a feedlot in Moses Lake, will also reimburse the state Department of Agriculture $15,000 for costs under the deal. The state contended AB ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-07-09T16:37:20Z)

Falcons linebacker James hit with four-game suspension

ATLANTA -- The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons linebacker Robert James for four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. A team spokesman confirms the suspension Thursday. The 26-year-old James played in only one game and did not record a tackle. James, from Arizona State, was a ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-08T21:03:22Z)

Falcons' James suspended four games

The NFL has suspended Falcons linebacker Robert James four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. James, 26, played in only one game in 2009 and did not record a tackle. He missed his rookie season in 2008 with a concussion. James's suspension begins with the Sept. 12 opener at ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-09T09:34:59Z)

Falcons linebacker James suspended for 4 games

ATLANTA — The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons linebacker Robert James for four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. A team spokesman confirms the suspension Thursday. The 26-year-old James played in only one game and did not record a tackle. James, from Arizona State, was a ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-08T19:58:57Z)

Sandra Bullock and Jesse James both decline alimony, divorce finalized

The story of Sandra Bullock and Jesse James continues as they are now finalizing the details of their divorce. It appears neither of the two will have to fork over any alimony as both Sandra and Jesse waived their rights ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-03T05:45:53Z)

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)

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)

Stress of an enriched environment might curb cancer growth

Living in an environment rich with physical, mental and social stimulation - a setting that causes mild stress - might by itself curb cancer growth, according to a new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Centre - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J ... (Source: Science Centric 2010-07-09T10:53:44Z)

James Bowman to receive York Early Music Festival Lifetime Achievement Award (From York Press)

James Bowman, one of the world's best-loved countertenors, will receive the 2010 York Early Music Festival Lifetime Achievement Award tomorrow at the National Centre for Early Music in York. The award will be presented by Catherine Bott immediately after she hosts the live broadcast of BBC Radio 3 ... (Source: The Press in York 2010-07-09T19:29:08Z)

Former Board Member Helps 1st Mariner Reduce Debt

First Mariner Bancorp, under pressure from regulators to improve its financial soundness, announced it completed a deal with a former board member that will raise the Baltimore-based company's capital and reduce its debt. John McDaniel, who had served as a director until last month, earlier this ... (Source: WBAL Radio 2010-07-09T11:22:22Z)

Former First Mariner director helps to reduce firm's debt

First Mariner Bancorp , under pressure from regulators to improve its financial soundness, announced it completed a deal with a former board member that will raise the Baltimore-based company's capital and reduce its debt. John McDaniel, who had served as a director until last month, earlier this ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-08T21:53:29Z)

LeBron James and Other Free Agents: Who's Under the Most Pressure To Win

Never has there been--and never again will there ever be--a free agent signing period with as many significant moves as the one we've just witnessed. The New York Knicks stole one of the Western conference's biggest ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T08:23:24Z)

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)

Former Obama publisher signs on as book agent

NEW YORK – President Barack Obama 's former publisher has a new job as a literary agent . Abrams Artists Agency said Thursday that Steve Ross is joining the agency, effective Monday. Ross in 2006 released Obama 's ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-09T22:13:46Z)

Socializing 'can help fight cancer'

Washington, July 9 (ANI): A new study has suggested that living in an environment rich with physical, mental and social stimulation - a setting that causes mild stress - might by itself curb cancer growth. James Cancer ... (Source: Newstrack India 2010-07-09T09:34:59Z)

Sandra Bullock and Jesse James Divorce Finalized

Academy Award-winning actress Sandra Bullock, finalized divorce proceedings with her husband, celebrity biker Jesse James. A representative for Bullock confirmed the news on Tuesday, telling PEOPLE that the divorce was now official. Bullock filed for divorce in Texas early this year, after tattoo ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-09T05:02:58Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 9, 2010, 10:12 pm

Cleveland is left at a loss

With that, LeBron James brought joy to the Miami Heat and their fans, disappointment to New York and Chicago, and enormous sorrow to people in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, who have, as he himself said, "seen me grow from an 18-year-old kid to a 25-year-old man.'' The vehicle was an hourlong ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-09T21:09:21Z)

Clippers sign free agent Brian Cook

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Clippers have signed free agent forward Brian Cook, bringing him back to the city where he began his NBA career with the Lakers. The deal was announced Friday, a day after the Clippers signed free agents Randy Foye and Ryan Gomes. Cook averaged 1.4 points and 0.6 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-10T01:12:43Z)

Durant does the unthinkable this summer, lands deal without fanfare

Kevin Durant had every excuse to act in a manner similar to this summer's star free agents. He is only 21 years old. He was raised in a me-first, reality TV culture. He exploded on the scene last season and instantly became one of the top five players in the league. He, too, will one day become a ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-10T03:57:22Z)

America agog as biggest star in basketball 'betrays' his old team

To his former boss in Cleveland, he is "narcissistic" and a "coward". To the fans of south Florida's premier basketball franchise, the Miami Heat, he might as well be God and the Tooth Fairy wrapped into one, riding into town to help them win the next national championship title. It was the manner ... (Source: The Independent 2010-07-10T02:09:59Z)

Facebook in deal to sell site credits in Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- 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 networking site while boosting revenue for developers ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-09T10:10:47Z)

Suspense about LeBron, then the fans go wild!

Jim Gray had spent the better part of 10 minutes asking every possible question -- except the one South Florida eagerly needed answered. Finally, at 9:28 p.m., he got down to business. So LeBron, where you headed? ``This fall, I'm going to take my talents to South Beach,'' James responded. He went ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-07-09T10:10:47Z)

LeBron James' Spectacle Draws Huge Audience, Though Final Numbers Held Until Monday

NEW YORK -- A day later, ESPN's special on LeBron James ' decision to join the Miami Heat played out like a deal with the devil: it drew staggering ratings and a critical savaging for toying with anxious fans. The supervising producer of ESPN's "The Decision" said Friday that the show, and Jim Gray ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-07-10T02:31:28Z)

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)

Suspect in NY slaying of hotel heir surrenders

MIAMI -- The fourth suspect in the killing of a Florida hotel heir in a New York hotel has turned himself in to the FBI. FBI spokeswoman Judy Orihuela says 25-year-old Joel Gonzalez came forward Friday in Miami, with an initial court appearance set for Monday. It wasn't immediately clear if he had ... (Source: Times Union 2010-07-09T22:13:46Z)

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 2010-07-10T01:55:40Z)

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

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 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-06T23:57:32Z)

NBA notes: Knicks ship David Lee to Warriors

NEW YORK - The New York Knicks sent all-star forward David Lee to Golden State in a sign-and-trade deal yesterday, giving the Warriors the marquee player they sought this offseason. Forwards Anthony Randolph, Kelenna ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-07-10T03:50:12Z)

Facebook Fast Becoming a Boon for Young Entrepreneurs

July 08--A clutch of young entrepreneurs are discovering that Facebook is more than just another social networking website. From supplying chocolates and selling antiques and handicrafts to booking tables at restaurants, a variety of business models are taking off through Facebook. Easy to access ... (Source: HispanicBusiness.com 2010-07-06T23:57:32Z)

Was LeBron special ESPN's deal with devil?

A day later, ESPN's special on LeBron James' decision to join the Miami Heat played out like a deal with the devil: it drew staggering ratings and a critical savaging for toying with anxious fans. The supervising producer of ESPN's "The Decision" said Friday that the show, and Jim Gray's ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-07-10T02:31:28Z)

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 ... (Source: RedState 2010-07-09T11:29:31Z)

Clippers Stay Low-Key With Ryan Gomes, Randy Foye Deals

The old Clippers were just bad, all the time, every day. These new Clippers, post-Elgin Baylor, make some good decisions -- like drafting Eric Gordon , Blake Griffin and Al-Farouq Aminu -- and like signing Ryan Gomes to a three-year, $12 million deal. But they still make some really confounding ones ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-07-09T22:49:33Z)

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)

John Wall participates in evening session

John Wall sat out the Friday morning session of the Wizards' summer league mini-camp as a precautionary measure after suffering a strained groin injury the night before. He received treatment at 7:30 a.m., then studied the intricacies of Coach Flip Saunders's offense from the sidelines. But after ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-10T02:17:09Z)

Suns complete sign-and-trade deals for Amar'e Stoudemire, Hakim Warrick

The Phoenix Suns completed a sign-and-trade deal today with the New York Knicks involving Amar'e Stoudemire and received a $16.5 million trade exception. The Knicks also included a conditional second-round pick that the ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-10T04:04:31Z)

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)

Canzano: 'The Decision,' a show by LeBron, for LeBron

I keep thinking that LeBron James will sit down today in a televised news conference at a table with six baseball caps of prospective teams in front of him. And that he'll scan the hats, and point at one and make the decision on where he'll go to college. Hold up. That was Portland-area high school ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-07-06T23:57:32Z)

Warriors Acquire All-Star Forward/Center David Lee From New York Knicks

The Golden State Warriors have acquired All-Star forward/center David Lee in a sign-and-trade deal with the New York Knicks, in exchange for Kelenna Azubuike , Anthony Randolph , Ronny Turiaf and a 2012 second round draft pick, the team announced today. Per team policy, financial terms of Lee's ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-09T22:56:43Z)

NBA notebook: Cleveland rocked by losing LeBron James

Charred remains of a torched LeBron James jersey were scattered among ashes and 10 spent wooden matchsticks on a sidewalk across the street from Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . Over on Ontario Street, workers prepared ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-10T00:44:05Z)

Was LeBron special ESPN's deal with devil?

NEW YORK — A day later, ESPN's special on LeBron James' decision to join the Miami Heat played out like a deal with the devil: it drew staggering ratings and a critical savaging for toying with anxious fans. The supervising producer of ESPN's "The Decision" said Friday that the show, and Jim Gray ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-10T00:15:27Z)

LeBron links: Reaction to 'The Decision' from across the country

Cleveland Cavalier's owner Dan Gilbert wrote this heated (no pun intended) letter to Cavs fans. Clearly, he's not too happy. Bill Plaschke from the Los Angeles Times explains why James went from sports idol to jerk. King James isn't cut out to play under the spotlight of New York , writes ... (Source: Arizona Daily Wildcat 2010-07-09T20:26:24Z)

Cavs' Owner Dan Gilbert calls LeBron a coward for joining Heat

As you now know, our former hero, who grew up in the very region that he deserted this evening, is no longer a Cleveland Cavalier. This was announced with a several day, narcissistic, self-promotional build-up ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-09T16:01:32Z)

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Michael Beasley Dealt, Mike Miller to the Heat

With all the focus on LeBron James, pretty much every other free agent signing or trade in the last 24 hours went relatively unnoticed. Besides the King heading to South Florida, it was a busy day for the league and ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T21:30:49Z)

Knicks, Warriors Trade Now Official

The Golden State Warriors have acquired All-Star forward/center David Lee in a sign-and-trade deal with the New York Knicks, in exchange for Kelenna Azubuike, Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf and a 2012 second round draft pick, the team announced today. Per team policy, financial terms of Lee's deal ... (Source: RealGM 2010-07-09T22:56:43Z)

Honey, dey shrunk ur world

NEW DELHI, Jul 10, 2010 (Hindustan Times - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Tejaswini Nanda may have been a tad late to the social networking party, but the 25-year-old Delhi tax consultant is enjoying her recent entry into Facebook. "Because of my hectic life, I can't keep up ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-10T02:38:37Z)

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)

Deals of the Hour / July 9, 2010, 9:13 pm

General Growth Has Deal for New Loan From Barclays (Update1)

July 9 (Bloomberg) -- General Growth Properties Inc., the second largest mall operator in the U.S., said it has an agreement for a new $400 million bankruptcy loan from Barclays Plc. General Growth is seeking court ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-09T04:41:30Z)

NBA: Cleveland fans humiliated by LeBron's decision

CLEVELAND — Humiliated and heartbroken, the fans in Cleveland turned their backs on LeBron James as suddenly as he had abandoned them for the Miami Heat on national television. They tore his once-beloved No. 23 jersey ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-09T20:55:02Z)

Wainwright, Cardinals blank Astros

HOUSTON — Adam Wainwright pitched eight scoreless innings and Matt Holliday hit a three-run homer to help the St. Louis Cardinals blast the Houston Astros 8-0 Friday night. Albert Pujols drove in three runs and Kyle ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-07-10T03:50:12Z)

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)

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)

Wainwright, Holliday lift Cards over Astros 8-0

HOUSTON (AP) - Adam Wainwright pitched eight scoreless innings and Matt Holliday hit a three-run homer to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 8-0 Friday night. Albert Pujols drove in three runs and Kyle ... (Source: WTOL-TV 2010-07-10T03:57:22Z)

Hiccup for Fraser

WORLD and Olympic champion Shelly Ann Fraser withdrew from the much-anticipated women's 100-metre race at the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, yesterday after she tested positive for a prohibited substance. Bruce James, president of the MVP Track and Field Club with whom Fraser ... (Source: Jamaica Observer 2010-07-09T15:25:45Z)

There's no biz but showbiz in news-conference carnival

Seriously. We've had shorter breaking reports on climate change, oil-rig explosions, troop deaths in the Middle East. The show, as you know, runs tonight at 8 p.m. on ESPN and features LeBron James, better known as ''King'' or The Chosen One.'' The episode is titled ''The Decision'' and will be ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-08T17:35:47Z)

Wolves Beginning 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 ... (Source: WDIO-TV 2010-07-09T23:32:30Z)

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)

NBA notebook: Cleveland rocked by losing LeBron James

Charred remains of a torched LeBron James jersey were scattered among ashes and 10 spent wooden matchsticks on a sidewalk across the street from Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . Over on Ontario Street, workers prepared ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-10T00:44:05Z)

Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser returns 'positive result'

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser wins the women's 100m at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Photograph: Kay Nietfeld/EPA The Jamaican Olympic and world 100 metres champion, Shelly-Ann Fraser, has tested positive, said Bruce James, the president of her track club, MVP. Fraser, 23, was due to run at a ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-09T18:17:33Z)

Cleveland fans humiliated by LeBron's decision

Humiliated and heartbroken, the fans in Cleveland turned their backs on LeBron James as suddenly as he had abandoned them for the Miami Heat on national television. They tore his once-beloved No. 23 jersey off their backs and set them on fire. They threw rocks at a 10-story-tall billboard that ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-07-09T17:20:17Z)

General Growth gets $400 million bankruptcy loan, Bloomberg reports

NEW YORK -- Beleaguered shopping mall owner General Growth Properties Inc. obtained a new $400 million bankruptcy loan from Barclays PLC, according to a media report today. The company is seeking court approval for the ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-09T21:09:21Z)

Rain to end heat wave

LOCK HAVEN - Relief from a nearly week-long heat wave will arrive today, along with much needed rain, according to forecasters. However... the expected heavy rains could cause short-term flash flooding problems ... (Source: Lockhaven Express 2010-07-09T14:14:10Z)

John Wall participates in evening session

John Wall sat out the Friday morning session of the Wizards' summer league mini-camp as a precautionary measure after suffering a strained groin injury the night before. He received treatment at 7:30 a.m., then studied the intricacies of Coach Flip Saunders's offense from the sidelines. But after ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-10T02:17:09Z)

Texas MLB Capsules: Mariners trade ace Cliff Lee to Texas Rangers

ARLINGTON — Cliff Lee is suddenly in the starting rotation for the AL West-leading Texas Rangers, who pulled off a big deal despite bankruptcy proceedings and unsettled ownership. The Seattle Mariners sent the ace left ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-07-10T03:00:06Z)

General Growth has deal for new loan from Barclays

eneral Growth Properties Inc., the second largest mall operator in the U.S., said it has an agreement for a new $400 million bankruptcy loan from Barclays Plc. General Growth is seeking court permission to use the new ... (Source: Daily Business Review 2010-07-09T16:44:29Z)

Fraser faces hearing for pain drug

Olympic and world 100m women's champion Shelly-Ann Fraser tested positive for a non-performance enhancing drug she took before a May meet in China. Bruce James, president of Fraser's MVP Track Club, told the Nationwide News Network radio station on Thursday that Fraser used Oxycodone, a painkiller ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-07-09T00:23:48Z)

Wizards' top pick John Wall injures groin in first practice

WASHINGTON – One practice, one injury for No. 1 draft choice John Wall. The Washington Wizards rookie point guard was held out of practice Friday morning with a groin injury from Thursday night's session, but ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-07-10T00:58:24Z)

NBA Capsules: Welcome to Miami, LeBron, as Heat begin the party

MIAMI (AP) — Dressed in his new Heat uniform, LeBron James took a look at his new home crowd and grinned. The MVP has taken center stage in Miami. "It feels right," James said. "To be in this position, to wear ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-07-10T03:00:06Z)

Agent: Wolves, Milicic agree to deal

The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed with free agent Darko Milicic on a four-year deal Thursday. The contract is worth $20 million and the fourth year is only partially guaranteed. The Timberwolves declined comment on ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-01T21:18:50Z)

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 2010-07-10T00:51:15Z)

Canzano: 'The Decision,' a show by LeBron, for LeBron

I keep thinking that LeBron James will sit down today in a televised news conference at a table with six baseball caps of prospective teams in front of him. And that he'll scan the hats, and point at one and make the decision on where he'll go to college. Hold up. That was Portland-area high school ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-07-06T23:57:32Z)

Heat ebbs, misery stays

NEW YORK -- A four-day heat wave in the Northeast eased Thursday, but high temperatures and humidity persisted and the death toll rose. Temperatures in New York topped at 89 degrees -- still sticky and uncomfortable but ... (Source: Times Union 2010-07-09T08:30:34Z)

Heat wave blamed for 2 deaths; relief on way

NEW YORK — A four-day heat wave in the Northeast eased yesterday, but high temperatures and humidity persisted and the death toll rose. Temperatures in New York topped at 89 degrees — still sticky and uncomfortable but a far cry from the triple-digit highs recorded from New York City to ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-07-09T09:56:28Z)

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)

Cleveland fans react with anger, disgust to LeBron's move

Humiliated and heartbroken, the fans in Cleveland turned their backs on LeBron James as suddenly as he had abandoned them for the Miami Heat on national television. They tore his once-beloved No. 23 jersey off their ... (Source: Times Reporter 2010-07-09T21:23:39Z)

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)

Minnesota Timberwolves agree to terms on 4-year deal with 7-foot center Darko Milicic

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Less than five months ago, Darko Milicic was done with the NBA . Carrying the label of one of the biggest busts in draft history, the former No. 2 overall draft pick who was taken ahead of Carmelo ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-07-02T04:14:01Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 9, 2010, 8:13 pm

Ciena Corp. (CIEN) Announces SVP and CSO James Frodsham to Takeover Integration ...

Ciena Corporation (Nasdaq: CIEN ) today announced that, effective August 1, 2010, James Frodsham, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, will assume responsibility for the company's ongoing integration of ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-08T20:56:13Z)

High Road Hijinx: The Tragic Fall of LeBron James and Dan Gilbert

The high road. It's a phrase that's tossed around by one's parents and friends growing up. If someone is chastising you or a friend, take the high road by choosing ignorance over retaliation. The high road ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-10T02:31:28Z)

Plenty Of UConn Basketball Flavor As Hartford Summer League Gets Going

The Greater Hartford Pro-Am Summer Basketball League tips off today at Sports Sciences Academy on Huyshope Avenue in Hartford. As usual, the league will feature a balanced mix of relative no-names, local standouts, Division I college players and at least one NBA player (Ryan Gomes). Also as usual ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-07-09T23:18:11Z)

Sheriff's Office: 104 cats found in Arizona home, some frozen

Authorities made a heart-wrenching discovery Thursday of 104 cats at an elderly woman's home 30 miles northwest of Phoenix. Nine kittens were dead, found in several freezers, according to a veterinarian on the scene. The dozens upon dozens still living were so diseased, some without eyes, that they ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-09T17:56:04Z)

Ciena Corp. (CIEN) Announces SVP and CSO James Frodsham to Takeover Integration Responsibilities

Ciena Corporation (Nasdaq: CIEN ) today announced that, effective August 1, 2010, James Frodsham, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, will assume responsibility for the company's ongoing integration of the acquired optical and Carrier Ethernet assets of Nortel*'s Metro Ethernet ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-08T20:49:03Z)

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 2010-07-10T00:51:15Z)

Plenty Of UConn Flavor As Hartford Summer League Kicks Off Saturday

The Greater Hartford Pro-Am Summer Basketball League tips off Saturday at Sports Sciences Academy on Huyshope Avenue in Hartford. As usual, the league will feature a balanced mix of relative no-names, local standouts, Division I college players and at least one NBA player (Ryan Gomes). Also, as ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-07-09T20:55:02Z)

Ariz. man dies at Glen Canyon Recreation Area

PAGE, Ariz. (AP) -- Authorities have recovered the body of an Arizona man who apparently fell while hiking at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Rangers were notified Wednesday afternoon that a Mesa man camping on ... (Source: ksl.com 2010-07-09T14:28:29Z)

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 2010-07-10T01:55:40Z)

Hiker found dead at Glen Canyon

A 23-year-old Mesa, Ariz., man died at Glen Canyon National Park after falling 70 feet during a hike. The body of Porter Dixon was found Wednesday afternoon at the base of a cliff in a side canyon of Warm Creek Bay, park ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-07-09T02:11:11Z)

LeBron's breakup with Cleveland is personal

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 follows ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-07-10T02:31:28Z)

U.S. General Named To Lead Iraq, Afghan War Theater

A senior U.S. general once criticized for saying it was "fun to shoot some people" was tapped by the Pentagon on Thursday to lead the military command running the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. General James Mattis, the current head of the U.S. Joint Forces Command and who previously led troops in ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-07-09T12:12:28Z)

2 Hikers Found Dead in Northern Arizona

Two hikers were killed in separate accidents in the northern part of Arizona. The body of a man from Mesa was found at the base of a cliff at the Glen Canyon Recreation Area near Page. 23-year-old Porter Dixon fell about 70 feet while hiking. Rangers recovered a woman's body at the north rim of the ... (Source: MyFox Phoenix 2010-07-09T19:50:36Z)

Booneville voters to decide on beer sales

BOONEVILLE — A special election is set for Aug. 17 for Booneville voters to decide if beer and light wine sales will be permitted in the city. Booneville aldermen set the date this week after being presented with a ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-07-09T13:45:32Z)

Dan Gilbert is still very mad at LeBron James

Saying Dan Gilbert is upset that LeBron James (notes) left Cleveland is a bit like saying Will Smith makes OK summer blockbusters. It's an understatement, to say the least. People don't write gratuitously punctuated open ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-10T02:09:59Z)

Booneville voters to decide on beer sales in Aug. 17 citywide election

BOONEVILLE, Miss. — A special election is set for Aug. 17 for Booneville voters to decide if beer and light wine sales will be permitted in the city. Booneville aldermen set the date this week after being presented with a petition of the legal number of local registered voters. The Citizens for ... (Source: Republic 2010-07-09T12:19:38Z)

SLAM 141: On Sale Now!

As the smoke slowly rose and came to a rest near the arena's roof, I checked my Twitter . Not expecting to see anything new directed towards me, I was semi-surprised to find one unread message, courtesy of Ben Osborne . " I know @TTwersky has goose bumps right now. " No offense to the E-I-C ... (Source: SLAM 2010-07-09T18:39:01Z)

Woman had 104 cats in her home

WITTMANN, Ariz., Jul 9, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Suburban Phoenix authorities said they expected to charge an 80-year-old woman with felony animal-abuse charges after they found 104 diseased cats in her home. Nine kittens were found dead, kept in freezers of the home of Lucienne Touboul of Wittmann ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-07-10T02:02:50Z)

San Francisco considers ban on sale of most pets

A crew from the upcoming Animal Planet series "Must Love Cats" was in town Tuesday to film a segment at the Cat House on the Kings, the no-cage, no-kill facility in Parlier where between 500-700 cats live. The series ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-09T00:52:26Z)

There's no biz but showbiz in news-conference carnival

Seriously. We've had shorter breaking reports on climate change, oil-rig explosions, troop deaths in the Middle East. The show, as you know, runs tonight at 8 p.m. on ESPN and features LeBron James, better known as ''King'' or The Chosen One.'' The episode is titled ''The Decision'' and will be ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-08T17:35:47Z)

LeBron off to Miami

The NBA MVP announced today he will sign with the Miami Heat, joining fellow superstars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The announcement ended weeks of speculation over where the superstar forward will play as he enters the prime of his already-storied career. The 25-year-old James, a six-time All-Star ... (Source: Adelaidenow 2010-07-09T15:04:16Z)

Ciena appoints James Frodsham to assume integration responsibilities of Nortel

Jul 09, 2010 (M2 EQUITYBITES via COMTEX) -- Network solutions provider Ciena Corporation (Nasdaq:CIEN) announced on Thursday that James Frodsham, senior vice president and chief strategy officer, will assume ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-09T14:28:29Z)

James Henry Wilson, Jr., pleads guilty to producing child porn

A Booneville man pleaded guilty on Friday to three counts of a six count indictment that was given by a federal jury in November 2009. Federal Attorney Deborah Groom says James Henry Wilson, Jr., 39, plead guilty to producing child pornography, knowingly transporting a female with intent to engage ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-07-10T00:08:18Z)

U.S. general named to lead Iraq and Afghan war theatre

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A senior U.S. general once criticized for saying it was "fun to shoot some people" was tapped by the Pentagon on Thursday to lead the military command running the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. General James Mattis, the current head of the U.S. Joint Forces Command and ... (Source: Euro News 2010-07-08T20:56:13Z)

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)

Canzano: 'The Decision,' a show by LeBron, for LeBron

I keep thinking that LeBron James will sit down today in a televised news conference at a table with six baseball caps of prospective teams in front of him. And that he'll scan the hats, and point at one and make the decision on where he'll go to college. Hold up. That was Portland-area high school ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-07-06T23:57:32Z)

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)

LA Clippers Sign Randy Foye and Ryan Gomes

As we all know July 8th was the day King James stabbed Cleveland in the back. However, in Clipperland they had their own business to handle. The Clippers have signed five-year veteran Shooting Guard Randy Foye along with ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T13:59:51Z)

Mattis Named To Command U.S. Forces In Iraq, Afghan Wars

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has nominated four-star Marine General James Mattis to be the new head of U.S. Central Command. U.S. Central Command, also know by its acronym CENTCOM, oversees war plans and ... (Source: Global Security 2010-07-09T19:00:30Z)

City Official: Police Have Va. Victim's T-Shirt

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - 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 family turned in the T-shirt a couple of days after police unsuccessfully ... (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2010-07-10T02:09:59Z)

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