BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) -- When a gunman shot Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico this week, shock rippled across the Central European country -- even though the pro-Russia leader himself warned that the nation was so divided that an assassination attempt was possible. Read More … [Read more...] about Social divisions and hostile rhetoric in Slovakia provide fertile ground for political violence
Raptors to trade Bruce Brown?
The Raptors have until June 29 (two days after the draft) to exercise an option on the $23 million (U.S.) he’s owed next season — a valuable expiring contract to put on the market. The sense from a handful of league sources is that the Raptors are likely to pick up the option, then turn around and deal Brown quickly rather than wait until the 2025 trade deadline. … [Read more...] about Raptors to trade Bruce Brown?
PGA Championship issues statement about pedestrian killed in accident before Scheffler’s arrest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A worker at the PGA Championship was struck and killed by a shuttle bus on Friday morning outside Valhalla Golf Club. Read More … [Read more...] about PGA Championship issues statement about pedestrian killed in accident before Scheffler’s arrest
Google wants judge, not jury, to decide upcoming antitrust case in Virginia
Google on Thursday asked that a judge, rather than a jury, decide whether it violated U.S. antitrust laws by building a monopoly on the technology that powers online advertising. Read More … [Read more...] about Google wants judge, not jury, to decide upcoming antitrust case in Virginia
Maple Leafs Among Teams Monitoring Rod Brind’Amour’s Availability
After blowing a 3-1 third-period lead and being eliminated in Round 2 at the hands of the Rangers last night, there’s now an immediate focus on what the Hurricanes opt to do with pending free-agent coach Rod Brind’Amour. Among other teams, expect the Maple Leafs to delay their head coaching decision until gaining clarity into whether he’ll hit the market, reports Lance Hornby … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Among Teams Monitoring Rod Brind’Amour’s Availability