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Deals of the Hour / June 4, 2011, 2:47 am

Banner Shop Offers Printing Specials

Banner Shop in San Francisco is offering discounts on every order of text banner printing. The discount increases as customers spend more money with Banner Shop, so it is a great time to create quality signage and other printings at a much cheaper price. (Source: PRWeb 2011-06-04T09:15:51Z)

Court arguments paint bleak lockout picture

Ultimately, the NFL is trying to make it clear that it can shut down the game for at least a year if that's what it takes to get the deal it wants from the players. If both sides are wise, there will be more "secret" meetings like the one held ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-04T02:42:09Z)

Cubs in violation of debt rules

The newspaper said the Cubs' debt issues are likely tied to an $845 million deal between the Ricketts family and Tribune Co. to take control of the team in October 2009. Peter Chase, a spokesman for the Cubs, said comment is being deferred to MLB officials ... (Source: United Press International 2011-06-04T03:10:47Z)

Dodgers hit by more injuries as they lose, 2-1, to Cincinnati

The deal includes a team option for 2012 that vests if Garland pitches 190 innings — a total he is unlikely to reach, considering he will be making his second trip to the disabled list. Padilla, a part-time closer, was supposed to take Garland's place on ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-04T09:08:42Z)

No going back as Shaq packs NBA memory rack

And after that, Shaq considered signing with the New Orleans Hornets, thinking his mere presence in the city would help recovery efforts even more, but the deal simply fell through. "He's an unbelievable person," Brown said. "He'll stay that way." (Source: News-Star 2011-06-04T09:08:42Z)

Gilbert Brown looks to NBA future, not NCAA miss

I never asked him about it because I know how it feels,'' Thomas said. ''It's probably the toughest thing I've had to deal with, to get that close and lose, it's just tough to put it behind you.'' Brown has tried to do it. After running the gamut of ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-06-04T09:01:32Z)

Timeline - Protests against Saleh rule in Yemen

April 6 - Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani says the GCC will strike a deal for Saleh to leave. April 18 - Ruling party members, including three former ministers, form Justice and Development Bloc to support the protests. April 23 ... (Source: Reuters UK 2011-06-04T02:20:40Z)

Cubs' debt situation figures to affect free-agent plans

A source with first-hand knowledge of the Cubs' purchase deal and debt structure says it involves enough annual burden that fans shouldn't count on the Cubs going after any big free agents for two or three years. That's consistent with the message ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2011-06-04T08:54:23Z)

Prince won't play for Russia in upcoming Euros

"Frankly, I'm surprised that the team decided not to use her, but their choice clearly helps us a great deal. We're thrilled to have her for the entire WNBA season.'' Chatman coached Prince's team in Russia this past winter. (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2011-06-04T09:30:10Z)

Goodell: Both sides now committed to reaching deal

Goodell was far from specific — he wouldn't say when the next round of talks would be held or if the owners will be preparing another offer — but acknowledged both sides showed a willingness to work toward a deal. He wouldn't say how the two sides ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-04T08:11:26Z)

Casey's buys stores from Kum & Go

The stores will be rebranded to Casey's once the deal closes next month, officials said. The transaction marks the first time the two Iowa-based chains have been involved in a store exchange. The deal will bring to 475 the number of stores that Casey's ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-06-04T09:01:32Z)

NFL players urge appeals court to lift owners' lockout

ST. LOUIS -- NFL players urged a federal appeals court Friday to declare the lockout illegal, saying the league had no right to impose a work stoppage that is now approaching three months with no sign of a deal that will save the 2011 season. In a ... (Source: Delaware Online 2011-06-04T08:54:23Z)

Deadline close for Iraqi ministers told to make changes or lose job

So we think it is important to complete the deal." Al-Maliki's deadline and the threat of protests follows a spate of insurgent attacks that have targeted Iraqi government officials, attacks that come as the prime minister must decide whether to ask ... (Source: CNN 2011-06-04T08:40:04Z)

Sanaa residents flee after attack on Yemen's Saleh

Defying world pressure, Saleh has thrice reneged on a deal brokered by Gulf states for him to quit in return for immunity from prosecution, even as he loses support at home. (Additional reporting by Mohammed al-Ramahi in Sanaa, Mohammed Mukhashaf in Aden ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-04T09:30:10Z)

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