John Sterling retired earlier this year due to health concerns, but the legendary New York Yankees radio announcer will soon be back.Sterling is coming out of retirement to call Yankees playoff games for WFAN, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reports.Sterling will call both home and road games for the Yankees. He had cut down on the number of road games he called prior to stepping away from WFAN in April, and there was talk that the 86-year-old might only want to call home games for the Yankees in the postseason. Marchand said WFAN executives were only open to Sterling returning…
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In 2022, the prosecutors had authorised two charges of indecent assault against the former Hollywood producer.Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will not face charges of indecent assault in Britain, prosecutors say. In June 2022, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it had authorised London’s Metropolitan Police Service to file two charges of indecent assault against Weinstein in relation to an alleged incident that occurred in London in 1996. The accuser was in her 50s at the time of the announcement. On Thursday, the CPS said it decided to discontinue proceedings because there was “no longer a realistic prospect of conviction”.…
The FBI and New York City’s Department of Investigation searched the homes of at least two senior officials in the administration of Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday, according to two city officials familiar with the matter. The searches involved the homes of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks III. Devices were seized while the warrants were being executed, officials confirmed. A City Hall source said the latest search does not appear to be related to the ongoing investigation into the Adams campaign’s fundraising and possible ties to Turkish donors, suggesting a separate criminal…
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (www.GABI.UNGlobalCompact.org) has announced its line up and programme (https://apo-opa.co/4gf9Edj) for its annual two-day event on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York. Taking place on 25-26 September, this year’s forum “Unstoppable Africa: The Solution for a Global Future” will bring together influential leaders from the public and private sectors to advance Africa’s role in shaping global business solutions. This year, Unstoppable Africa will take place alongside the Summit of the Future, a landmark convening of the UN General Assembly. Central to this event is the recent strategic partnership between the United Nations…
Nigerian music sensation and emPawa signee, DJ Neptune, has officially released the tracklist for his highly anticipated album, set to drop on Friday, September 6, 2024.The 14-track album promises to deliver an unparalleled sound experience, featuring an impressive lineup of talented artistes.On September 4, 2024, DJ Neptune took to his official Instagram to share the album cover and tracklist. This generated excitement among fans and music enthusiasts. In a caption accompanying the post, he expressed his gratitude and anticipation. He stated, “6th of SEPTEMBER 2024 GREATNESS!!! Get ready for the ultimate sound experience! Pre save link in bio. Big love…
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When Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017, it had a bold mission: to become one of the league’s most recognizable franchises through clever marketing and easily identifiable play. Atlanta, known colloquially as the Five Stripes believed it could be loved by fans all over the United States, not just those in Georgia. It was right. In a few short seasons, Atlanta went from a hard-scrabble expansion franchise to a championship-winning institution known for player development and cross-market appeal. As the league grew, Atlanta was viewed as a true success story. But in 2024, that story soured. A poor start…
Palestine open their 2026 World Cup qualifying group stage with a remarkable goalless draw playing South Korea in Seoul.Palestine have held South Korea to a well-deserved, yet surprising, 0-0 draw in their opening Group C match in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The remarkable result in Seoul continues the rise of Palestinian football, which had peaked earlier this year with qualification for the knockout stage of the AFC Cup for the first time in the tournament held in Qatar. Palestine’s appearance at the group stage of the World Cup qualifiers is also a first,…
A posse of FBI agents early Wednesday raided the homes of two of the highest ranking members of Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks III, sources familiar with the situation told THE CITY.Agents showed up around 5 a.m. at the Hamilton Heights townhouse of Wright, while simultaneously descending upon Banks’ brick and clapboard single family in Hollis, a source said.Wright is the fiancé of David Banks, who is Phil Banks’ brother and was appointed schools chancellor by Adams. The chancellor was seen by THE CITY entering and leaving the…
TORONTO, Canada – Starting today, all licensed convenience stores in Ontario can sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages, marking the largest expansion of consumer choice and convenience in provincial alcohol sales since the end of prohibition almost 100 years ago. As of September 5, 2024; 4,187 convenience stores across Ontario are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, in addition to nearly 3,000 other licensed retail outlets as well as takeaway options from licensed bars and restaurants. “Today’s expansion delivers on our government’s promise to give people in Ontario the same choice and convenience enjoyed by people throughout the rest…