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Middlesbrough’s promotion hopes ended at Wembley after three chances to reach the Premier League, including a Spygate-influenced path to the final and a late Hull City winner, leaving manager Kim Hellberg to regroup after a season that saw them dominate the Championship but fail to convert when it mattered.
Ronda Rousey, who retired after headlining MVP MMA’s Netflix debut, says the next generation of women’s MMA fighters must promote themselves as hard as they train—using storytelling and unique matchups to attract fans.
Nvidia’s GeForce Now weekly update reveals a new promo: new members who purchase a 12‑month Ultimate membership before June 10 will receive a free copy of the James Bond game 007 First Light. It’s the second 007 First Light promo after the RTX 50 series bundle. The week also adds eight new titles to the library, including Forza Horizon 6 and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (among others like Luna Abyss, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II, ZERO PARADES, Splitgate Arena Reloaded, Sunderfolk, TerraTech Legion).
Starbucks Korea fired its country head in response to a controversial tank-themed promotion that sparked public outrage and scrutiny of the company’s marketing decisions.
The Pittsburgh Pirates plan to promote outfielder Jhostynxon García from Triple-A Indianapolis to the major league club, aiming for him to get everyday at-bats in right field as Nick Yorke was optioned and injuries/slumps affect the outfield. García has surged in the minors after a slow start and a strong spring, and could add depth as the Pirates try to rebound from a rough stretch and bolster their lineup as O’Hearn recovers from the injured list and Ozuna struggles.
Oakland is promoting outfielder Henry Bolte from Triple-A to the majors, adding a powerful bat to a reshuffled outfield while Denzel Clarke is sidelined; Bolte sports a .348/.418/.658 line with 12 homers and 17 steals in 177 Triple-A plate appearances and is expected to play regularly in center as the Athletics balance their outfield and consider service-time implications (Super Two) if he stays in the majors.
The Baltimore Orioles drew a large home crowd for a Tupac Shakur bobblehead giveaway during a game against the Oakland Athletics, capped by Tupac’s sister throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
Papa John’s launched a limited-time “Skies to Pies” promo allowing Spirit Airlines rewards members to redeem unused loyalty points for a free large one-topping pizza. The offer, framed as consolation for stranded travellers after Spirit’s disruption, requires members to DM Papa John’s on Instagram and redeem a code after verification. The move highlights brands leveraging a travel mishap for engagement and loyalty growth.
Spencer Jones, a 24-year-old 6-foot-7 outfielder and Yankees’ No. 6 prospect, was promoted from Triple-A after Jasson Domínguez injured his AC joint; Jones has 11 homers and 41 RBIs in the minors and is set to debut Friday against the Brewers, with Aaron Boone praising his recent, more consistent at-bats.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the newspaper of discriminating against a white, male employee by passing him over for a promotion, with allegations that race and gender factors influenced the decision.
An EEOC lawsuit filed in federal court accuses The New York Times of denying a White male employee a promotion to a leadership role due to race and sex, seeking injunctive relief, back pay with interest, compensation for emotional distress, punitive damages, and a front-pay promotion option. The Times denies the allegations, stating its hiring is merit-based and calling the claims politically motivated. The case comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the EEOC’s discrimination investigations under the Trump administration’s agenda on diversity and inclusion.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging unlawful employment practices and discrimination against a white male employee who did not receive a deputy real estate editor promotion in 2025, citing the paper’s race- and sex-based representation goals and related internal communications about diversity hiring.
Kotaku reports that Target's Pokémon promo has triggered a scalping spree: Pokémon Pop-Tarts are selling on eBay for up to eight times their $2.89 price, while other promo items like jackets, bags, and pins are fetching hundreds. Some thieves have even targeted promotional standees. A second merch drop is planned for June 6.
Coventry City finally end a 25-year wait for top-flight football by securing automatic promotion to the Premier League with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers, sealing the deal with three games to spare. Under Frank Lampard, who took over in November 2024, the Sky Blues rebuilt a compact, cohesive squad amid a backdrop of ownership and stadium upheaval, turning near-misses in the playoffs into a championship-ready run and delivering a long-awaited return to the top tier for the club and its fans.
Coventry City clinched automatic promotion to the Premier League, ending a 25-year absence, after a 1-1 draw at Blackburn. Under Frank Lampard since 2024, the club rebuilt its squad and facilities, fostering unity and consistency to secure a top-two finish and a long-awaited return to the top flight.