As voters head to the polls in key races in multiple states on Tuesday, it is crucial to know the importance of casting a ballot on Election Day despite this one not taking place in a presidential election year. One of the main reasons voters in Mississippi, Kentucky and Virginia …
Read More »Arizona woman dies after elk tramples her in backyard; first fatal attack reported in state
An Arizona woman has died a week after an elk apparently trampled her at her home in what wildlife officials believe is the first fatal elk attack in the state’s history. The woman’s husband found her on the ground in the backyard of their house in the Pine Lake community …
Read More »'Deviant' ex-CIA officer admits drugging, sexually abusing dozens of women
A former CIA officer admitted Tuesday in a Washington, D.C., court to drugging and sexually assaulting more than two dozen women while on overseas posts as part of a federal plea deal that could land him behind bars for up to 30 years. Brian Jeffrey Raymond, 47, pleaded guilty to …
Read More »Murkowski Senate Rival Charges Nepotism
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The issue of nepotism entered the arena within minutes of the start of a U.S. Senate debate here Tuesday night between Republican incumbentLisa Murkowski (search)and Democratic challengerTony Knowles (search). “I did not make nepotism an issue,” Knowles said. “Frank Murkowski (search)did when he appointed his daughter.” Knowles …
Read More »QB Hutson Mason looking to make more confident throws for No. 13 Georgia against Vanderbilt
ATHENS, Ga. – Vanderbilt and No. 13 Georgia bring different quarterback questions into Saturday’s game. Vanderbilt freshman Wade Freebeck is expected to make his third start as Patton Robinette misses his second straight game with a concussion. Meanwhile, Georgia coach Mark Richt has fielded questions this week about the possibility …
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Read More »Braves activate Floyd, will start Tuesday for injured Santana
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves have activated pitcher Gavin Floyd off the 15-day disabled list and announced he will start Tuesday for injured hurler Ervin Santana. Santana has a bruised thumb and will have his scheduled start pushed back to next Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Floyd, meanwhile, …
Read More »Nothin' but Net: Unlikely heroes carry Team USA
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – If you would have told me the USA Basketball team would be undefeated in Group C play of the FIBA World Cup, I’d have yawned. If you told me the reason for the team’s success rested on the frontcourt, that would catch my eye. Consider my …
Read More »Cardinals activate Garcia from disabled list
St. Louis, MO – St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The St. Louis Cardinals activated starting pitcher Jaime Garcia from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday. Garcia, who opened the year on the DL recovering from shoulder surgery, will make his season debut in the finale of a three-game set against …
Read More »Manulife extends sponsorship with LPGA until 2016
Toronto, ON (SportsNetwork.com) – The LPGA Tour announced on Monday that Manulife Financial has extended its sponsorship of the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic through 2016. “We are thrilled to bring this world-class event to Waterloo Region,” said Marianne Harrison, President and CEO, Manulife Canada. “The community’s support of the tournament …
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