Not long after the New York Times bought the Athletic this year, the founders of the popular sports website held an all-staff call.
Most Athletic staffers were pleased with the purchase. A six-year-old start-up, the Athletic had spent a year courting a buyer, discussing a merger with Axios and fielding interest from gambling companies and private equity firms. Butthe Times ponied up $550 million, and now the Athletic was part of America’s most storied journalism institution. Read More...
TIM WONNACOTT (VOICEOVER): The nation's favorite celebrities-- Ooh, I like that.
TIM WONNACOTT (VOICEOVER): --paired up with an expert-- Oh, we've had some fun, haven't we?
TIM WONNACOTT (VOICEOVER): --and a classic car.
It feels as if it could go quite fast.
TIM WONNACOTT (VOICEOVER): Their mission-- to scour Britain for antiques.
Yes!
Fantastic.
I'll do that in slow-mo.
TIM WONNACOTT (VOICEOVER): The aim-- to make the biggest profit at auction. Read More...
Former Everton player Li Tie has reportedly been sentenced to life in prison in his native China for corruption.
Li played 33 matches for Everton while on loan from Chinese club Liaoning during the 2002-03 season and played seven games the following season after signing permanently.
The defensive midfielder played briefly for Sheffield United but suffered injury problems after breaking his leg on international duty in February 2004.
Li, 46, finished his career in China and served as manager of their national team between 2019 and 2021. Read More...