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Houston Astros win 100th game, earn AL West title again

The Houston Astros are now a step closer to defending their World Series championship after winning the American League West title for the second year in a row. The Astros won their 100th game of the 2018 regular season on Sept. 25, beating the T.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 26th, 2018

‘Nier Replicant’ is an experimental, heartbreaking pop album of a video game

The game's title reflects its major theme: We're all just works in progress......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 22nd, 2021

Houston fintech unicorn HighRadius raises $300M Series C investment, reaches $3.1B valuation

HighRadius reached unicorn status — a coveted title given to private firms valued at over $1 billion — in early 2020 after raising a $125 million Series B round......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 30th, 2021

Alaska Airlines brings its "Safety Dance" to Super Bowl LV

An Alaska Airlines ad that first aired on Dec. 13 during a Seahawks game is now going to the Super Bowl. Called "Alaska Safety Dance," the stick-in-your-head ad will air on the West Coast Sunday during the big game. It's the first time Alaska.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 5th, 2021

The best deals on Xbox consoles, controllers, and games right now - including $20 off "Assassin"s Creed Valhalla"

If you're looking to buy an Xbox console or a new game to add to your collection, check out our roundup of the best deals available right now. When you buy through our links, we may earn money.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJan 27th, 2021

Tri-City ValleyCats file suit against Houston Astros, Major League Baseball over affiliation loss

The Tri-City ValleyCats have filed a lawsuit in state Supreme Court against Major League Baseball and the Houston Astros over the loss of their affiliation with MLB. In the lawsuit filed Thursday afternoon, the team is seeking at least $15 million due to.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 15th, 2021

Here"s how many people watched Ohio State lose to Alabama

The College Football Playoff's championship game, featuring the Ohio State Buckeyes and Alabama Crimson Tide, brought in millions fewer viewers than last year's title game. ESPN reported that 18.7 million viewers tuned into the 2021 championship ga.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 14th, 2021

As part of Udemy"s New Year"s sale, online courses in topics such as Python, game design, and drawing are as low as $9.99

Until January 7, Udemy is offering huge discounts. Here are 10 popular classes in topics like game design and marketing, all under $20. When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Lear.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytJan 5th, 2021

17 West Point football players accused in cheating scandal still remain on team

West Point's honor code says that "a cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do." Army cadets march on to the field before the 121st Army-Navy game, in West Poin.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytDec 30th, 2020

Peach Bowl extends game title sponsorship with Chick-fil-A

Atlanta's fast-food giant has partnered with Peach Bowl since 1996......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 30th, 2020

Houston developer plans 1M-SF spec warehouse in West Dallas

The company has historically developed retail projects......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 22nd, 2020

The best online deals and sales happening now, including $10 off Xbox Game Pass or Xbox Gift Card

We rounded up the best sales and deals happening online today, with discounts on tech, clothing, home goods, mattresses, and more. When you buy through our links, we may earn money f.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytDec 18th, 2020

For day cares—and parents—it"s a waiting game

New York hospitals will get $5 billion from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of a $12 billion plan to distribute money to Covid-19 hot spots. The funding will be distributed... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 8th, 2020

Nintendo smashes Switch sales view; says Animal Crossing is device"s fastest-selling game

Japan's Nintendo Co Ltd said on Thursday its fourth-quarter profit soared 200% due to surging demand for its Switch games console, and that title Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifted a record 13.4 million units in its first six weeks......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 7th, 2020

CryptoWars Leaves Loom Sidechain in Pivot to ‘Play-to-Earn,’ Aka Betting

CryptoWars founder Matias Nisenson is changing things up: "No decent game can run nowadays fully on-chain, even though that was our gaming utopia.".....»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskApr 27th, 2020

How safe is the workplace after the coronavirus lockdown?

Riley Crutchfield, a hairdresser in Macon, Georgia, is nervous about going back to a job that requires her to touch people all day. In Houston, former Waffle House trainee manager Maxime Pierre has... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 25th, 2020

Twitch users have streamed 2 billion hours of video-game play during the pandemic

New York City won’t allow public events in June, including three of the city’s major annual celebrations: the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, the Celebrate Israel Parade and the Pride March on its... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 21st, 2020

Pandemic forces Valero Alamo Bowl into waiting game

While the Alamo Bowl has changed title sponsors multiple times, the game has gone on uninterrupted since the event's inception in 1993. That could change this year if the college football season falls victim to a COVID-19 pandemic that has brought .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 9th, 2020

7 traits of effective leaders

Most leaders are managers, but not all managers are leaders. “Manager” is a job title. How do you earn the title, “leader?” You earn that title from the people you lead by exhibiting specific traits. I wrote my first article for the Philadelp.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 6th, 2020

Morgan Stanley maps out strategies for turmoil and turnaround

Few Wall Street banks have the conviction to say markets are either destined for another rout or a sustained revival. Quantitative strategists at Morgan Stanley are giving clients a game plan for... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 1st, 2020

Frustrated gamblers turn to politics as the only game in town

A with a 1,000-bed capacity arrived Monday at Pier 90 in Manhattan as the number of deaths in the state from the coronavirus<…; outbreak climbed quickly. Covid-19 continued to claim the lives of... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 1st, 2020