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NBA Rumors: James Harden expresses interest in playing in ChinaJames Harden recently spent time in China selling shoes, wine, and a vision for the future -- a future that doesn't involve him playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.At one event, Harden called Sixers president Daryl Morey "...

DENVER — In the span of five minutes, Arizona Diamondbacks pitching coach Brent Strom referred to starting pitcher Zac Gallen as a unicorn and decathlon champion.Yes, judging from those descriptions, there's something special in Strom's eyes about Gallen, who is the current leade...

Sir Michael Parkinson, one of the country’s most celebrated broadcasters and talk show hosts, has died at the age of 88, his family told the BBC. A statement from his family said: “After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the company of his family. “The family request that they are given privacy and time to grieve.” The television broadcaster has been remembered as the “king of the chat show” with a career spanning seven decades. He is perhaps best known for his eponymous talk show, Parkinson, during which he interviewed an estimated 2,000 famous guests, including the boxer Muhammad Ali, footballer George Best and comedian Sir Billy Connolly. Tributes from across the world of TV and beyond have poured in for the “titan of television”. BBC broadcaster Nick Robinson wrote on X: “He was the greatest interviewer of our age who owned Saturday night TV for year after year.” Comic Matt Lucas, said: “Sir Michael Parkinson was a titan of television, the ultimate chat show host. We’ll never forget his brilliant interviews with Muhammad Ali, Dame Edna, Billy Connolly and, of course, ‘that bloody emu’.” Dara Ó Briain praised the “consummate pro” that Parkinson was, writing: “I had the privilege of doing the Michael Parkinson show 3 times and it the most I ever felt like I was in ‘proper showbiz’. He was a consummate pro on-screen, and generous and encouraging off-screen.” Actor Eddie Izzard wrote: “Very sad to hear that Michael Parkinson has left us. He was the king of the intelligent interview.” The director-general of the BBC paid tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson as “the king of the chat show” and an “incredible broadcaster and journalist”. In a statement, Tim Davie said: “Michael was the king of the chat show and he defined the format for all the presenters and shows that followed. “He interviewed the biggest stars of the 20th century and did so in a way that enthralled the public. Michael was not only brilliant at asking questions, he was also a wonderful listener. “Michael was truly one of a kind, an incredible broadcaster and journalist who will be hugely missed.” Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

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By Jesus Calero and Marie Mannes STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish games developer Embracer on Thursday reported slightly weaker than expected operating

The visit, which not yet confirmed, would be the first since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

The couple married in June 2022 soon after the termination of the pop star's conservatorship.

'Thunder Road' legend Bruce Springsteen has "been taken ill" and forced to postpone two shows this week.

With another lifeless loss to the Braves, the Yankees are now below .500 for the 2023 season and some Yankees deserve to lose their job over it.Whatever you would consider worse than a disaster -- perhaps an unmitigated catastrophe might apply -- that's where we're at with the New York...

NFL Rumors: Rob Gronkowski reveals 1 team and coach he'd return to play forAt the way things are going, Rob Gronkowski's next stop as a football player will be Canton and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in four years. Arguably the NFL's greatest tight end in league history hung '...

Judging by China’s official statistics, the nation’s housing market has been remarkably resilient in the face of tepid

At least two brands have said they will suspend advertising on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, after their ads and those of other companies were run on an account promoting fascism. The issue came less than a week after X CEO Linda Yaccarino publicly affirmed the company's commitment to brand safety for advertisers.