Tag: Media and entertainment industry
Dick Tidrow, former pitcher, Giants executive, dies at 74
SAN FRANCISCO — Dick Tidrow, a former major league pitcher and longtime member of the San Francisco Giants' front office, has died. He was...
Beijing: 2022 Winter Olympics on track despite pandemic
ZHANGJIAKOU, China — With the postponed Summer Olympics set to open in Tokyo next week, Beijing has made moves to show its preparations for...
Olympic sport of schmoozing eludes corporate sponsors
NEW YORK — Screaming fans won't be the only thing missing from this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo. Behind the scenes, there won't much...
Panthers buy out final 2 years of Keith Yandle’s contract
The Florida Panthers bought out the remainder of veteran defenseman Keith Yandle’s contract on Thursday.
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Booksellers association apologizes for anti-trans mailing
NEW YORK — The American Booksellers Association is apologizing for sending a publication widely criticized as anti-transgender, Abigail Shrier's "Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze...
England player abused by racists slams social media giants
LONDON — One of the England soccer players targeted with online racist abuse after his team’s loss in the final of the European championship...
England player abused by racists slams social media giants
LONDON — One of the England soccer players targeted with online racist abuse after his team’s loss in the final of the European championship...
AP source: Pelicans, Green negotiating, but no deal yet
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans are negotiating with Suns assistant Willie Green about taking over as head coach, but no deal is...
Jordan Pavlin named editor in chief of Alfred A. Knopf
NEW YORK — Jordan Pavlin, the publisher of such young and acclaimed authors as Tommy Orange, Ayana Mathis and Yaa Gyasi, has been promoted...
New Jersey Devils sign defenseman White to two-way contract
NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils have re-signed restricted free-agent defenseman Colton White to a one-year, two-way contract.
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