Thousands returned to the streets of major cities across Slovakia on Tuesday to continue their protests against a plan by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the country’s penal code. The changes proposed by the coalition government include a proposal to abolish the special prosecutors’ …
Read More »Australian arrested after police say he planned to join Kurds in fight against IS in Iraq
SYDNEY – An Australian man appeared in court Tuesday on terror charges after police say he tried to join Kurdish-aligned forces battling the Islamic State group in Iraq. Jamie Williams, 28, was stopped by customs agents as he was boarding a flight to Qatar at Melbourne airport in December after …
Read More »Kareem Hunt returns to the Browns, signs one-year deal following Nick Chubb's season-ending knee injury
Ohio native Kareem Hunt will once again be toting the rock for the Cleveland Browns. According to a report for NFL Media, the veteran running back agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract. The Browns have since confirmed Hunt was signed. The move to bring back Hunt comes just a …
Read More »Colorado State penalized after fans throw snowballs at Air Force bench
The fans at Colorado State hurt their own on Saturday. The Rams were hosting No. 19 Air Force in a snowy Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, so the fans took advantage. However, some took it too far by throwing snowballs at the Air Force bench. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS …
Read More »Brewers place Braun on DL
Cincinnati, OH – Cincinnati, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed right fielder Ryan Braun on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a right oblique strain. The move is retroactive to April 27, a day after he left a game against the Cubs. The former NL MVP is batting .318 …
Read More »Following blockbuster deal, Cubs continue set with Nats
(SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs have pulled off the first big trade of the 2014 season and it has ramification on today’s starting pitcher for their game against the Washington Nationals. Jeff Samardzija and eight-game winner Jason Hammel were dealt to Oakland for minor-league shortstop Addison Russell, minor-league outfielder Billy …
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Read More »Twins place Hicks on DL, activate Fuld
Detroit, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Aaron Hicks on the 15-day disabled list and activated outfielder Sam Fuld from the 7-day concussion DL prior to Friday’s contest against Detroit. Hicks suffered a right shoulder strain after diving for a ball in center field on June 7. An …
Read More »Lightning sign Vezina Trophy finalist Ben Bishop to 2-year contract extension
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed goaltender Ben Bishop to a two-year contract extension. The team announced the signing Saturday. Bishop, a Vezina Trophy finalist last season, went 37-14-7 with a 2.23 goals-against-average in 63 games. He set team records for single-season wins and goals-against average. Bishop …
Read More »NFL DRAFT 2014: Safety, linebacker could be early targets for "draft-and-develop" Packers
MILWAUKEE – The prospect with that impressive 40-yard dash time might look good in green and gold. He may not be the best fit in a certain round for the Green Bay Packers. In those instances, general manager Ted Thompson has plenty of voices in the room on draft day …
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