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15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NASCAR hammers Ford driver Chris Buescher and his team for illegal modifications at Kansas
FILE - Chris Buescher during driver introductions before two NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying auto races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR penalized driver Chris Buescher and his Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing team for illegal modifications to the bumper of his No. 17 Ford at Kansas Speedway. The sanctioning body docked the team 60 driver points, 60 owner points, five driver playoff points and five owner playoff points for the level one violation. It also fined the team $75,000 and suspended crew chief Scott Graves from the next two races: the All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600. Advertisement The hefty penalties came three days after Buescher finished eighth at Kansas and dropped him from 12th in the Cup Series point standings to 24th, well out of playoff contention. The violations were discovered when the car was inspected at the NASCAR R&D Center after the race. Cup Series managing director Brad Moran said on the 'Hauler Talk' podcast that the car exceeded the maximum 2 inches of reinforcement behind the front bumper foam. There was no immediate word on whether RFK Racing would appeal the penalty. ___ AP auto racing:
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Disney lifts profit outlook after delivering solid parks, streaming results
Disney (DIS) reported fiscal second quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat expectations on both the top and bottom lines, driven by a rebound in its domestic parks business and strong performance in its streaming unit. The company also raised its full-year profit forecast to $5.75, an increase of 16% compared to fiscal 2024 and a beat compared to analyst expectations of $5.44. The stock jumped as much as 8% in early pre-market trade. Disney+ added 1.4 million subscribers in the quarter, a beat compared to the 1.25 million subscriber loss analysts polled by Bloomberg had expected. The company reported a drop of 700,00 paying users in Q1 as a result of expected user churn on the back of recent price hikes. In the midst of those price increases, along with other initiatives like password sharing crackdowns, the company's direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming unit — which includes Disney+ and Hulu — posted a profit of $336 million. That's up from $47 million one year ago and also ahead of analyst expectations. It marked the fourth straight quarter of profitability for the streaming business. NYSE - Delayed Quote • USD (DIS) View Quote Details 92.17 - +(0.07%) At close: May 6 at 4:00:13 PM EDT DIS ^GSPC Advanced Chart Achieving consistent profits in streaming is critical for Disney and other media giants as more consumers shift to DTC services from traditional pay-TV packages. The company has a streaming profit target of approximately $875 million in fiscal 2025. Overall, revenue of $23.62 billion beat expectations of $23.05 billion in the quarter and represented a 7% increase from the prior-year period. Adjusted earnings per share of $1.45 came in ahead of the $1.20 analysts polled by Bloomberg had expected. Earnings increased 20% from a year ago. Domestic parks soar as international lags Disney saw an increase in guest spending at its theme parks in its fiscal second quarter. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) · ASSOCIATED PRESS Disney's parks business is expected to face continued pressure from broader economic uncertainties and intensifying competition, particularly with the upcoming launch of NBCUniversal's Epic Universe, which could draw visitors away from Disney's Florida attractions. But that didn't weigh on domestic profits in the second quarter. The company posted a 13% rise in operating income at its domestic parks, aided by an uptick in theme park attendance and the successful launch of the Disney Treasure cruise ship. This was a stark rebound compared to the 5% decline in domestic operating income the company reported in Q1. Disney also saw an increase in guest spending at the parks, bucking fears of a consumer and tourism pullback in the US. This was offset by the higher costs needed to expand the cruise line, with two more ships set to launch later this year.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Coming soon: Universal Studios' first theme park to open in this Indian city by 2027
Representative Image Universal Studios is apparently preparing to open its first theme park in India, a historic move that will revolutionise the country's entertainment industry. The multinational entertainment conglomerate intends to open a sizable indoor theme park close to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, signaling a major foray into one of the consumer sectors with the fastest rate of growth in the world. The theme park will be part of a massive 3 million square feet retail and entertainment destination being developed by Bharti Realty, the real estate arm of Bharti Enterprises. This upcoming mall, strategically located at Aerocity, is scheduled to open in mid-2027 and will be the centerpiece of a larger 17 million square foot development aimed at creating one of India's largest urban hubs. According to reports, around 300,000 square feet of the mall has been earmarked specifically for the indoor amusement park — making it one of the largest indoor entertainment destinations in the country. While Bharti Realty has not officially confirmed the Universal Studios partnership, sources suggest advanced-level discussions are underway with international players, including Universal's parent company, NBCUniversal. Read more: Why are more women choosing solo travel for self-discovery and freedom in 2025? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Addis Ababa: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Indoor, all-weather, and all-age fun In contrast to conventional outdoor theme parks, this concept is designed to be entirely indoors, providing year-round entertainment that is weatherproof. This is the perfect arrangement for India's climate and urban development restrictions. This indoor park, which combines cutting-edge technology with immersive experiences in a regulated setting, will be Universal Studios' first in India and one of just a few worldwide. The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter-Ministry Of Magic is seen in the Epic Universe theme park at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) World-famous Universal Studios attractions including Minions, Jurassic World, Fast & Furious, and Harry Potter-themed adventures are available to visitors; these attractions are specifically designed for the Indian market and are geared toward a family-friendly demographic. Strategic location and economic boost For both domestic and foreign guests, the location—Aerocity, next to Delhi Airport—offers top-notch facilities and accessibility. The project, which has already completed more than 6.5 million square feet of built-up space at Aerocity, intends to greatly increase tourism, employment, and ancillary industries in the area while generating over ₹5,000 crore in rental income annually. Read more: India's go-to zones for tiger sightings India's growing appetite for entertainment India's indoor entertainment sector is booming, with a current market of 6.6 million square feet and projections of 11 million square feet by 2028. This expansion is largely driven by the rising middle class, increased disposable incomes, and the growing popularity of mall culture in urban and Tier-2 cities. It is anticipated that Universal Studios' debut in the Indian market will elevate theme park experiences and spur additional expenditures in immersive entertainment and retail. What's next? If completed, the agreement would mark a significant turning point in the development of Indian entertainment, however official confirmation from Universal Studios is still pending. Anticipation is growing for what may be India's most famous theme park destination to date as the countdown to 2027 gets underway. For now, one thing is clear: the stage is set, the location is prime, and Universal Studios could soon bring the magic of Hollywood straight to the heart of Delhi. Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Sport
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Sports betting roundup: Florida is favored to beat Houston in men's basketball final
Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) passes off against Washington Wizards' Colby Jones (1) during first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks for an outlet against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34), guard Luguentz Dort, second from right, and forward Jalen Williams, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings) South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) and UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) scramble for a loose ball during the first half of the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) celebrates with teammates after UConn defeated South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) reacts after scoring against South Carolina during the second half of the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Houston's J'Wan Roberts (13) celebrates after Houston beat Duke in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson yells during the second half against the Duke in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Houston forward J'Wan Roberts dunks past Duke guard Kon Knueppel during the first half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Florida's Thomas Haugh (10) celebrates after making a basket while being fouled during the second half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. (1) goes up for a shot as Auburn's Johni Broome defends during the second half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Florida's Alijah Martin (15) dunks the ball against Auburn during the second half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Florida's Alijah Martin (15) dunks the ball against Auburn during the second half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) passes off against Washington Wizards' Colby Jones (1) during first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks for an outlet against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34), guard Luguentz Dort, second from right, and forward Jalen Williams, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings) South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) and UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) scramble for a loose ball during the first half of the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) celebrates with teammates after UConn defeated South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) reacts after scoring against South Carolina during the second half of the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Houston's J'Wan Roberts (13) celebrates after Houston beat Duke in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson yells during the second half against the Duke in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Houston forward J'Wan Roberts dunks past Duke guard Kon Knueppel during the first half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Florida's Thomas Haugh (10) celebrates after making a basket while being fouled during the second half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. (1) goes up for a shot as Auburn's Johni Broome defends during the second half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Florida's Alijah Martin (15) dunks the ball against Auburn during the second half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Florida is the favorite over Houston heading into Monday night's national championship in men's basketball. As of Monday morning at the BetMGM sportsbook, the Gators are 1.5-point favorites for the game in San Antonio. Advertisement The first two weekends of March Madness may have been underwhelming, but Saturday's Final Four games delivered. Florida come back from an eight-point halftime deficit to beat Auburn 79-73 in the first game. And Houston stormed back from trailing by nine with just over two minutes remaining to stun Duke 70-67 in the late game. Trends of the Week The Gators were 2.5-point favorites over the Tigers and took in 61% of the bets and 52% of the money when it came to against-the-spread bets. The game also went under, finishing at 152, and 58% of the money was on the under. UConn blew out South Carolina 82-59 to win its 12th women's national championship. The Huskies were 6.5-point favorites and took in 56% of the bets and 69% of the money. UConn began the NCAA Tournament +475 to win the national championship and took in 18% of the bets in that market, the most of any team. Advertisement Upsets of the Week The upset of the NCAA Tournament was Houston taking down Duke. The Blue Devils were a 4.5-point favorite and took in 63% of the bets and 67% of the money. When it came to moneyline bets, Houston (+200) only drew 40% of the money. The Los Angeles Lakers took down the Oklahoma City Thunder 126-99 on Sunday. Oklahoma City was a 9.5-point favorite and the most bet team in terms of number of bets on Sunday and the second-most bet team in terms of money. Coming Up As the NBA regular season nears its end, two teams have separated themselves from the pack — the Thunder and the Boston Celtics. Oklahoma City is +175 to win the NBA Finals, while Boston is +200. Advertisement Cleveland is the only other team to be shorter than +1000, as the Cavaliers are +500. The Lakers are +1000, the Golden State Warriors are +1200 and the Denver Nuggets are +2000. ___ This column was provided to The Associated Press by BetMGM online sportsbook. ___ AP sports:
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
UConn's Geno Auriemma gives no indication of slowing down after winning 12th NCAA title
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the championship trophy after UConn defeated South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the championship trophy after UConn defeated South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the net after defeating South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the championship trophy after UConn defeated South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) hugs UConn head coach Geno Auriemma as she comes off the floor late in the second half of the national championship game against South Carolina at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the net after defeating South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the net after defeating South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the championship trophy after UConn defeated South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the championship trophy after UConn defeated South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the net after defeating South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the championship trophy after UConn defeated South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) hugs UConn head coach Geno Auriemma as she comes off the floor late in the second half of the national championship game against South Carolina at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the net after defeating South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Geno Auriemma has accomplished more than just about anyone in college basketball. The 71-year-old UConn coach passed former Stanford women's basketball coach Tara VanDerveer as the winningest coach in Division 1 earlier this season. He won his 12th NCAA title on Sunday, 30 years after winning his first one. Advertisement He has done it all in his 40 years at UConn, and amid the celebration of his latest championship gave no indication that he's slowing down just yet. 'We don't like to admit that we're older because we still act younger because of the people that we're dealing with, said Auriemma, who became the oldest coach to win a national championship. "Yeah, I may be 71 number-wise, but otherwise, I'm more able to do stuff with those young people because I'm around them every day and they rub off on me. "Does that mean I can do this for another X number of years? No ... These kids are fun, but there is going to come a time where the fun doesn't eliminate how hard it is to do this job. This job is really hard to do." Auriemma's love-hate relationship with Bueckers Advertisement Auriemma took over at UConn in 1985 and has spent the past four decades building the program into one of the greatest dynasties in sports. Before he came to the school from Virginia, the program had only one winning season. Since then, Auriemma only has one losing season in his career — his first one with the Huskies — has been to 24 Final Fours and has led the Huskies to 29 conference tournament championships. He led UConn to four straight titles from 2013-16 with Breanna Stewart. The Huskies are still the last program to repeat as champions, but before Sunday, they hadn't won another title since that run. 'There was a big part of my inner circle of people that I trust that were hoping that after the Stewie fourth in a row that I should have called it a day back then,' Auriemma said. 'That would've been pretty apropos, I guess.' Stewart, a WNBA champ and Olympic gold medalist is just one of many prolific players who have been coached by Auriemma. Stewart, along with Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird and Maya Moore were all in attendance on Sunday. Advertisement Ask any of them about their former coach, and they'll all have high praise and fond memories. Some of the older players might say he's gotten softer since their days. The younger ones may talk about his sense of humor. Paige Bueckers is the latest UConn megastar who credits Auriemma with shaping her dominant career. When Bueckers checked out of the game on Sunday, her collegiate finale, she hugged Auriemma for several minutes. 'Just gratitude for all that Coach has meant to me and how much he's shaped me to the human I am, to the basketball player I am throughout this entire five years,' Bueckers said. 'And just putting it all together in one hug what our journey has been together.' When asked what they said to each other, Bueckers quipped: "He told me he loved me. I told him I hated him. We both love each other, but we hate each other some days.' Advertisement Celtics coach a big Auriemma fan Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is another Auriemma fan. He urged reporters to quickly get through his Washington Wizards pregame news conference Sunday so he could watch UConn play in the title game. Mazzulla has a relationship with Auriemma, even to the point of attending some practices, and likens him to another of his coaching friends and idols -- soccer's Pep Guardiola of Manchester City. 'He's been amazing. I think when I first got the job, the Italian connection and really the connection of just being in New England, but to me, he's the basketball version of what we talk about with Pep,' Mazzulla said. 'He has the ability to outcoach you tactically, manage the best players, manage talent and all the things that some of the best players of all-time say about him, it just shows what type of person and coach he is.' Advertisement Mazzulla made no secret of how highly he thinks of Auriemma. 'He really took me under his wing of just kind of how to go after greatness, how to manage talent, how to coach talent to the highest level and how to do it with great perspective,' Mazzulla said. 'As successful as he's been, he's got great perspective.' ___ AP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds contributed to this report from Miami. ___ AP March Madness bracket: and coverage: Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here.
