Israeli forces killed the local commander of the Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade and arrested suspected Palestinian militants during a raid on the West Bank on Friday, officials said. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, formed in late 2000, is recognized as a foreign terrorist organization by the United States. Israeli undercover forces …
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SANAA, Yemen – Yemeni military officials say hundreds of troops and dozens of tanks and armored personnel carriers are pushing north toward the al-Anad military base in Yemen, as Saudi-led coalition airstrikes clear the path for their advance. The officials said allied fighters have gained control of the western gate …
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ST. LOUIS – Everyone is well-aware of Jeff Fisher’s affinity for trick plays. He really knows how to pick his spots. “If we need them, if the opportunity is there, that’s who we are,” Fisher said Monday. “That’s what we do.” Johnny Hekker’s fake punt that helped the St. Louis …
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Cuiaba, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) – Chile got off to a winning start in Group B, putting Australia to the sword with a 3-1 win at the Arena Pantanal on Friday. It looked as if the Chileans would cruise to a comfortable victory after they scored twice inside the opening 14 minutes. …
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RENTON, Wash. – Running back Marshawn Lynch returned to practice for the first time since reporting to training camp late last week, but who will block for him at right tackle this season remains in question. The Seahawks released Michael Bowie on Saturday after it was determined his injured shoulder …
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(SportsNetwork.com) – Injuries and a struggling offense have led to the Carolina Hurricanes posting their worst start in franchise history. The Hurricanes hope to bounce back quickly and earn their first win of the campaign on Friday night as they visit the Edmonton Oilers. Carolina remains without Jordan Staal, Eric …
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Indianapolis, IN (SportsNetwork.com) – Drew Brees passed for 128 yards and two touchdowns on 9-of-15 efficiency as New Orleans outlasted Indianapolis, 23-17, in exhibition action on Saturday. Mark Ingram totaled 46 yards on eight carries, Pierre Thomas added 66 yards on four grabs, while Marques Colston and Austin Johnson contributed …
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Fort Wayne, IN (SportsNetwork.com) – Sam Saunders carded his second straight 6-under 66 on Friday to move two strokes clear of the field after two rounds of the Hotel Fitness Championship. Saunders, who is Arnold Palmer’s grandson, completed 36 holes at 12-under-par 132. He broke the 36-hole scoring record that …
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BRUSSELS – The European Union has approved new rules that clamps down on the use of flimsy plastic bags that are hazardous for the environment. The 28 member nations on Monday gave final approval to the rules that mean consumers may be obliged to use sturdier, re-usable bags or face …
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HELSINKI – Thousands of passengers have been stranded across Scandinavia as a strike by pilots of Norwegian Air Shuttle continued for a fifth day. Norwegian CEO Bjoern Kjos says it’s “terribly tragic” that 35,000 air travelers were being hit by the strike after several rounds of talks with pilots’ representatives …
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