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Does revival or retirement await James Bond at Amazon?
AFP, Published on 23/02/2025
» LONDON - James Bond in the hands of an American company: shock horror! Amazon's takeover of Britain's iconic Bond franchise has Her Majesty's subjects worried, with some wondering whether 007 still has a future.
Streaming giants battle for anime supremacy
AFP, Published on 11/05/2023
» TOKYO - From R-rated sci-fi to teen biker gang adventures, streaming platforms are locked in an intensifying battle for dominance in one of the entertainment sector's hottest and most lucrative mediums: anime.
Sports clubs no longer a family affair, strictly business only
AFP, Published on 08/07/2022
» NEW YORK - Time was when sports teams and franchises were largely family enterprises, but now it is investment funds and consortiums buying them despite a downturn in the global economy.
Toys 'R' Us to return in Macy's stores as retailers prosper
AFP, Published on 20/08/2021
» NEW YORK - Macy's unveiled Thursday a plan to showcase Toys "R" Us merchandise, as the famed American department store became the latest retailer to report strong results on a comeback of in-store shopping.
New NBA China boss faces tough task after tweet row, say media
AFP, Published on 13/05/2020
» SHANGHAI - The Chinese national appointed to lead the NBA in China faces an uphill battle to restore its image and profits after last year's pro-democracy row, basketball fans and state media said on Wednesday.
Men's team blasts US Soccer, backs women's equal pay fight
AFP, Published on 13/02/2020
» WASHINGTON: The US men's national team blasted the US Soccer Federation on Wednesday in support of the equal pay fight by the American women's squad, the reigning World Cup champions.
In New York, grocery deliveries go high-tech
AFP, Published on 28/11/2019
» NEW YORK - In New York, a city famous for always being on the go, grocery shopping can be time consuming.
Shaq backs Rockets executive Morey over China-NBA row
AFP, Published on 23/10/2019
» LOS ANGELES: NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal gave his support to Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey on Tuesday, saying the executive "was right" in his comments that ignited a furore between the NBA and China.
China asked NBA to fire Rockets exec over Hong Kong tweet: Silver
AFP, Published on 18/10/2019
» NEW YORK: China demanded that a Houston Rockets executive be sacked for supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday, adding that the league's row with Beijing had "substantial" financial consequences.
LeBron under fire after blaming China row on 'misinformed' Rockets GM
AFP, Published on 15/10/2019
» LOS ANGELES: Basketball superstar LeBron James was accused of turning a blind eye to Chinese repression on Tuesday after he criticised a Houston Rockets executive for angering China with a "misinformed" tweet supporting protesters in Hong Kong.