Murray Wood: Drop in reading rates a sad trend to see
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NCAA clears way for athlete compensation as state laws loom
DALLAS (AP) - The NCAA Board of Directors approved one of the biggest changes in the history of college athletics Wednesday, clearing the way for nearly a half-million athletes to start earning money ...
Jun 30, 2021
Charles Oakley memoir 'The Last Enforcer' to publish in 2022
NEW YORK (AP) - Charles Oakley has a memoir coming out next year that includes a brief assist from former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan. Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, anno...
Jun 30, 2021
'America's Got Talent' tops TV's Nielsen ratings
NEW YORK (AP) - Competition at athletic venues dominated the agenda for television viewers last week, but none was as popular as a competition on stage. "America's Got Talent," which is well-establish...
Jun 29, 2021
New lawsuit filed against Quebec impresario Gilbert Rozon over alleged sex assault
MONTREAL - Quebec entertainment mogul Gilbert Rozon is facing a new lawsuit, this time from the complainant in the criminal case in which he was acquitted six months ago. Lawyers for Annick Charette f...
Jun 23, 2021
New restrictions for Quebec TV producer Luc Wiseman charged with sex crimes on minor
MONTREAL - Quebec television producer Luc Wiseman, facing charges including sexual assault against a minor, has to abide by new bail conditions imposed Wednesday during his arraignment in Montreal. Wi...
Jun 23, 2021
Kobe Bryant's widow to settle lawsuit over deadly crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kobe Bryant's widow has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the pilot and owners of the helicopter that crashed last year, killing the NBA star, his daughter, Gianna, and seven other...
Jun 22, 2021
Olympic trials pique viewer interest in Tokyo Summer Games
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Amid all the back-and-forth about the feasibility of holding the Tokyo Olympics during the pandemic, there are early indications of viewer interest in the summer games. U.S. Olympic...
Jun 22, 2021
Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib on Monday became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. Nassib announced the news on Instagram, saying he wasn't doing it for the attention but bec...
Jun 21, 2021
New this week: Whales, 'LFG,' 'Mysterious Benedict Society'
Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES - In between Euro 2020 games this week...
Jun 21, 2021
Tokyo Olympics to allow local fans - but with strict limits
TOKYO (AP) - A sharply limited number of fans will be allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics, organizers announced Monday as they tried to save some of the spirit of the Games where even cheering has be...
Jun 21, 2021
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