As the A’s Leave Oakland, Good Riddance to an Inept Owner and M.L.B. Enablers
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Sources: Pistons owner set to buy Chargers stake
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has agreed to purchase 27% of the Los Angeles Chargers, sources told ESPN on Friday, confirming a report by Sports Business Journal.56 minutes ago - NFL -
BBC News - Top stories
Bowen: Huge Beirut strike leaves West powerless as Israel chases victory
Diplomats were hoping to calm matters - they will be looking at events with dismay.2 hours ago - Israel -
ESPN - Sports
Keown: The joy, sorrow and celebration of the final A's game in Oakland
In leaving Oakland, MLB is leaving behind the most diverse crowd in baseball -- one that came together for one last celebration.3 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Michael Andretti hands over control of race team to business partner. Formula 1 plans in limbo
Michael Andretti has restructured Andretti Global to give co-owner Dan Towriss control of the organization5 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Pistons owner Tom Gores will buy a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers, according to AP sources
Two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press that Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has agreed to purchase a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers5 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
As the A’s Leave Oakland, Good Riddance to an Inept Owner and M.L.B. Enablers
The team actively extinguished the adoration of a proven fan base and then blamed the absence for forcing them to leave, a columnist for The Athletic writes.5 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
How a Planned Mets Doubleheader Could Alter the M.L.B. Playoffs
Commissioner Rob Manfred could cancel it. But if the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves play, it will severely compromise them in the wild-card series.5 hours ago - MLB -
NBC News - Top stories
Helene ravages the Southeast, killing at least 22 and leaving millions without power
Hurricane Helene killed at least 22 people and left millions without power across the Southeast, officials said.8 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
WeightWatchers chief quits as company struggles against anti-obesity drugs
Sima Sistani leaves despite effort to transform group into online prescriber9 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Macau casino owners Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, MGM extend stock gains on China stimulus
Las Vegas Sands owns five casinos in Macau, China, which generated $1.75 billion out of a total of $2.76 billion of the company’s second-quarter revenue.10 hours ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
Trump, Zelensky meet to discuss ending Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday met with former President Trump, who lauded his relationship with Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting he could broker an end ...10 hours ago - Ukraine -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. trade deficit in goods plunges 8.3% in August and might only be small drag on GDP
The trade gap narrows to $94.3 billion, its smallest since March.11 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Costco’s sales are strong, but valuation ‘leaves no room for error,’ says analyst
Costco’s current valuation “has become extremely stretched,” says Truist Securities.12 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
A's bid farewell to Oakland, sellout crowd with win
The Athletics, who have called Oakland home since 1968, played their final game there Wednesday. They'll move to Sacramento while waiting for a new stadium in Las Vegas.12 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Biden's new tariffs on Chinese goods are mostly symbolic. Here's why.
New U.S. tariffs on $18 billion in Chinese goods take effect Friday as trade tensions intensify between the world’s two largest economies.14 hours ago - Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Super Micro’s stock split is on deck — and it stands out in a not-so-good way
Super Micro shares begin trading Tuesday on a split-adjusted basis. The stock’s drop between the announcement date and effective date could be the steepest in more than two years.14 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Tesla home checks on workers on sick leave defended by boss in Germany
Carmaker wants to ‘appeal to employees’ work ethic’ but move prompts outrage from plant’s union. The boss of a Tesla factory has defended the decision to send managers to the homes of workers on ...15 hours ago - Tesla -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
John Perrin Flynn on leaving Rogue Machine and the challenges of small L.A. theater
After 16 seasons, Rogue Machine Theatre co-founding producing artistic director John Perrin Flynn has announced his retirement at the conclusion of current season.15 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
China’s bumper stimulus leaves consumers wanting more
Struggling homeowners highlight Beijing’s challenge in reigniting consumer confidence19 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
He Tried to Date Two Men. He Wasn’t Very Good at It.
After getting caught in a moment right out of a rom-com, it was clear Kevin Turner had a choice to make. He chose Dr. Nicholas France.21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Everyone loses as the Athletics leave Oakland Coliseum for good with a win
After a final win before a sellout crowd, the Oakland A’s are finally moving to Las Vegas as baseball’s inexplicable lose-lose deal continues to move forward. A’s fans lingered long after the third ...22 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Top executives leave OpenAI amid for-profit push
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Ex-'Apprentice' candidates dump nearly entire stake in owner of Trump's Truth Social platform
A Florida firm that had a 5.5% stake in Trump Media & Technology Group has disposed of most of their holdings in the company, which owns former president Donald Trump’s Truth Social platformYesterday - Donald Trump -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
There's a professional sports-sized hole in Oakland's heart
First the Warriors bailed, then the Raiders and now the A's, leaving Oakland without a major professional sports franchise for the first time since 1960.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer meets Donald Trump in push for good relationship
The PM and foreign secretary David Lammy met the Republican candidate, but were not able to schedule a meeting with Kamala Harris. Keir Starmer has met Donald Trump for a two-hour dinner in New ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Sports
In His ‘Office,’ Bryce Harper Advises the Next Generation of M.L.B. Hitters
Opponents have started to see a different version of the Phillies’ star.Yesterday - MLB -
The New York Times - Sports
The 10 M.L.B. Managers Facing the Most Scrutiny
Aaron Boone’s fate might hinge on what happens in the postseason, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Yesterday - MLB -
MarketWatch - Business
These key indicators say the S&P 500 will continue its hot streak
The S&P 500 looks solid, while new highs on the NYSE continue to swamp new lows.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Chevron will leave John Hess off its board to win merger approval
US oil major had planned to appoint Hess CEO as part of its $53bn takeover of his companyYesterday -
Inc. - Business
OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati Leaves ChatGPT Maker
As the artificial intelligence compnay transforms to a for-profit enterprise, Murati leads atrio of high-level departures.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Harrods apologizes to women who say they were abused by former owner Mohamed Al Fayed
The managing director of Harrods says the London department store is “deeply sorry” for failing employees who say they were sexually assaulted by late owner Mohamed Al FayedYesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
A clear Cowboys trend has emerged under McCarthy — and it isn't all good
There has been a 14-point margin in 48 of 70 Dallas games under Mike McCarthy. It's simple, when Dallas is up big, they win. When they're down, disaster ensues.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Tech
Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, Is Leaving Company
Mira Murati, the chief technology officer, and two others are leaving as leaders including Sam Altman work to transform the start-up.Yesterday