BT Sports And Culture Team

The BT Sports and Culture desk covers sports, arts, heritage, and film & TV for Beijing Times, following the events and personalities shaping cultural life in China and beyond.

NFL Extends Roger Goodell Through 2030 in Performance-Heavy Contract Deal

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell agreed to a four-year contract extension running through the 2030 season, with over 95% of pay tied to performance.

Sabalenka Beats Townsend to Reach US Open Quarterfinals

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to reach the US Open quarterfinals in New York.

Fox Announces Maria Bartiromo’s Exit; Her Lawyer Denies She Was Fired

Fox announced Maria Bartiromo's immediate departure on Thursday, but her lawyer disputed reports Friday that she was fired from the network.

Cathy Engelbert to Retire as WNBA Commissioner After Seven-Year Tenure

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of 2026 after a seven-year tenure that brought record deals, expansion and the league's first mill

Hollywood Ends Best Summer in a Decade With $4.61 Billion Haul

Hollywood wrapped its best summer since 2013 with $4.61 billion in domestic ticket sales, up 26.1%, as Gen-Z and women returned to theaters.

Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon and Ms. Magazine Co-Founder, Dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, journalist, activist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, died at 92 at her New York City home, her foundation said Wednesday.

NBA Suspends Clippers Owner Ballmer, Strips Five Draft Picks Over Kawhi Deal

The NBA suspended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year, stripped five first-round draft picks and fined the team $30 million over the Kawhi Leonard ca

Stan Kroenke Buys MLB’s Los Angeles Angels, Ending Moreno’s 23-Year Run

Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced Tuesday it will buy MLB's Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno, with the deal expected to close in early 2027.

Take-Two Shares Climb After Grand Theft Auto 6 Preview Wins Over Fans

Take-Two shares climbed Friday after the Grand Theft Auto 6 preview drew praise from fans and bullish reactions from analysts ahead of a 2026 launch.

Callaway Ends Good Good Golf Partnership After Ad Shows Man Shoving Woman

Callaway ended its Good Good Golf sponsorship after a video showing a man shoving a woman, as retailers pulled gear and the PGA Tour dropped it as title sp

Thieves Steal Four Antonello da Messina Works from Sicilian Museum

Thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum overnight without triggering alarms, prompting a professional-heist

Tommy John, Pitcher Who Gave His Name to Elbow Surgery, Dies at 83

Tommy John, the pitcher who won 288 games and became the first to return from the elbow reconstruction now named after him, has died at 83.

Bezos-Backed Consortium Buys Liverpool Stake in $6 Billion Deal

A consortium including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin has agreed to buy a minority stake in Liverpool, valuing the Premier League club at around $6 billion

LIV Golf Secures New Lead Investor as League Charts Post-Saudi Future

LIV Golf has secured a new lead investor to operate without Saudi funding while giving players equity, CEO Scott O'Neil announced, with a September close t

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