Tag: Sports media
Olympic history in cartoons details how games defies threats
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — As public opinion in Japan turns against the pandemic-hit Tokyo Olympics, a book published Thursday by a long-time IOC insider details...
Longtime Steelers broadcaster Ilkin retiring to fight ALS
PITTSBURGH — Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers radio analyst Tunch Ilkin is retiring to focus on his fight against ALS.
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Yes. Tokyo Olympics are ‘a go’ despite opposition, pandemic
TOKYO — Will the postponed Tokyo Olympics open despite rising opposition and the pandemic?
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Clippers plan augmented reality ‘Kids Cast’ of playoff game
LOS ANGELES — The LA Clippers game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday not only carries big stakes in respect to the Western Conference...
Mets’ Stroman calls out Arizona’s Brenly for comments
PHOENIX — New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman has called out Bob Brenly for what Stroman termed racist undertones after the Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster...
Tito Ortiz quits California city council, citing ‘attacks’
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Former mixed martial arts fighter Tito Ortiz has resigned from his position on the City Council of Huntington Beach, California...
Champions League final averages 3.65 million viewers in US
NEW YORK — The Champions League final on Saturday averaged a combined 3.65 million viewers on English- and Spanish-language television, tying for the second-largest...
Japan’s vaccine push ahead of Olympics looks to be too late
TOKYO — It may be too little, too late.
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Grand Slam leaders pledge to address Naomi Osaka’s concerns
The leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments reacted Tuesday to tennis star Naomi Osaka's stunning withdrawal from the French Open by promising to...
Column: Even more questions for Osaka when she returns
Unfortunately for Naomi Osaka, the questions will keep coming. There’s nowhere to run and certainly no place to hide when you’re a superstar traveling...