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New York Times
9 hours ago
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- New York Times
NHL highlights are now in The Athletic's app. Why this is the perfect time
There's a point shortly after the commissioner hands the Stanley Cup to the winning captain, and the best trophy in sports is passed around, when they open the gates to expand the participants on the ice. First, it's family and friends and others in the winning organization who want to be a part of the celebration. Then, it's the media, trying to interview players and coaches before hustling to a jammed room to file stories. Advertisement I went through my iPhone camera roll to figure out the last time I joined the ice as a media member during a Cup celebration and discovered it's been nearly 10 years. At the time, it definitely didn't feel like a perk. Interviewing players in that moment was a necessity, with deadlines to hit and TV appearances to make. It was stressful. I still have anxiety dreams about getting lost in the stairwell on the way to do the reporting. But flipping through pictures of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrating their 2016 Stanley Cup championship made me realize just how much I miss that moment. I've never experienced anything like it since. The pure elation in the faces of players and their families as they celebrate a championship is unforgettable. There were Troy and Trina Crosby, with their arms around their son Sidney as he won his second title. There was Eric Fehr, who'd scored three playoff goals en route to his first championship, crouched at the waist as a young girl waving two championship flags ran toward him. There was Matt Murray, the breakout star goalie, on one knee celebrating with a bunch of kids in Marc-Andre Fleury jerseys. And in that moment, as they're all on the top of the world, it feels as if this is how it'll be forever for those players and their families. But hang around hockey long enough and that proves incorrect time and time and time again. Crosby has one more championship since that 2016 victory. He's missed the playoffs completely the last three years. Murray didn't end up being the star we thought he'd be. He's played in one playoff game since 2020. Winning the Stanley Cup is hard. It's excruciating. It's not good enough to be the best player of your generation, as Connor McDavid knows all too well while searching for his first win as the Edmonton Oilers return to the Stanley Cup Final this season. And if you're lucky enough to be a Florida Panthers fan and you're settling in for a third consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearance, just know you'd better enjoy it. As inevitable as everything might feel right now, it can end in a blink. It's what makes every game — every shift — so captivating. There's so much on the line. If you're a casual sports fan, this is the time to tune in to hockey. If you're a die-hard hockey fan, well, you know what you're in for. It's all why I'm so excited about our newest addition for subscribers to The Athletic. We now have the ability to share NHL highlights in our app and in our stories. For years, we've had the best hockey coverage on the planet. Now, along with Pierre LeBrun, Michael Russo, Chris Johnston, Daniel Nugent-Bowman and the crew bringing you closer to the Stanley Cup Final with their writing, we get to show you the action as soon as the games are done. Advertisement I've seen how transformative it can be, as I've followed the NBA playoffs and the start of the WNBA season, to open up The Athletic app each morning and get caught up on those games in a smart, concise way. Or by watching our NBA writers dive in through our spotlight series and break down a specific development to help us understand the NBA playoffs a little better. Now, if you're a hockey fan, imagine Shayna Goldman doing the same thing, as she mines the details of an NHL shift to make us all smarter. That's where this is headed. So, to all our subscribers, my advice would be to watch as much of these Stanley Cup Final games as you can. It's the best time of the year. But if you miss any of it, we've got you covered. Just open the app. Every key moment will be there, right up until McDavid or Aleksander Barkov raises the Stanley Cup in pure ecstasy. (Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic. Photos: iStock)
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Washington Post announces another buyout program targeting veteran staffers, other departments
The Washington Post announced Monday it was implementing another buyout program, this time targeting veteran staffers and other department employees. "Today, we are announcing that The Washington Post is offering a Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) to news employees with 10 or more years' service at The Post, as well as to all members of the video department and to all members of the copy desk and sports copy desk," Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray wrote in a staff memo obtained by Fox News Digital. The memo stated the move was part of The Washington Post's "ongoing newsroom transformation efforts aimed at reshaping and modernizing the newsroom for the current environment." "Like the rest of our industry, we are adapting to changing habits and new technologies that are transforming news experiences. Even as we have begun creating new departments and welcoming new colleagues, to reach new audiences we must increase our staffing flexibility and expand in areas such as audience data and social video," Murray continued. Jeff Bezos' Tenure As Washington Post Owner In Spotlight As Paper Grapples With Low Morale, Staffer Exodus Murray told staff the buyout program would conclude by the end of July. Read On The Fox News App "With the VSP, we will no doubt see valued colleagues and friends decide to leave The Post," Murray wrote. "But as stewards of this great institution, we all must remain relentlessly focused on bringing engaging and relevant journalism to growing numbers of readers in the formats and ways they want it in 2025. That is an urgent and important task for us given the pace of technological change, the industry's evolving landscape and the ever-present need to produce and promote strong, rigorous and independent journalism." According to a VSP document viewed by Fox News Digital, nine months of base pay would be given to staffers employed for 10-15 years, 12 months of base pay for 15-20-year veterans, 15 months of base pay for 20-25-year veterans and 18 months for anyone who has worked at the Post for more than 25 years. All of them would also receive 12 months of pay credit in their Separate Retirement Account (SRA). Washington Post 'Rudderless' As Bezos' Paper Engulfed By Layoffs, Talent Exodus Ahead Of Trump's Second Term One Washington Post staffer told Fox News Digital that the new buyout program is "less discerning" than previous rounds of buyouts because of how widespread it is, adding that copy editors are "always targets" and that they're "always underperticipated." "Less important who stays or goes. Just want to get the numbers down," the staffer said. A spokesperson for The Washington Post told Fox News Digital, "The Washington Post is continuing its transformation to meet the needs of the industry, build a more sustainable future and reach audiences where they are. This voluntary program is part of our ongoing efforts aimed at reshaping how we deliver world-class news experiences and expand our reach to serve all Americans." Washington Post Staffers Urge Owner Jeff Bezos To Meet In Scathing Letter: 'We Are Deeply Alarmed' The "Democracy Dies in Darkness" paper was hit with layoffs earlier this year and previously implemented buyouts in 2023. The Post was reportedly expected to lose a whopping $77 million in 2024. There has been an exodus of talent from the Post in recent months, including several resignations following moves made by the paper's billionaire owner, Jeff Bezos, who halted the Post's endorsement of former Vice President Kamala Harris just days before the presidential election and his initiative announced earlier this year, ordering columns regularly defending "personal liberties and free markets" and banning viewpoints that oppose article source: Washington Post announces another buyout program targeting veteran staffers, other departments
New York Post
27-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Washington Post announces another buyout program targeting veteran staffers, other departments
Advertisement The Washington Post announced Monday it was implementing another buyout program, this time targeting veteran staffers and other department employees. 'Today, we are announcing that The Washington Post is offering a Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) to news employees with 10 or more years' service at The Post, as well as to all members of the video department and to all members of the copy desk and sports copy desk,' Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray wrote in a staff memo obtained by Fox News Digital. The memo stated the move was part of The Washington Post's 'ongoing newsroom transformation efforts aimed at reshaping and modernizing the newsroom for the current environment.' 'Like the rest of our industry, we are adapting to changing habits and new technologies that are transforming news experiences. Even as we have begun creating new departments and welcoming new colleagues, to reach new audiences we must increase our staffing flexibility and expand in areas such as audience data and social video,' Murray continued. Advertisement Murray told staff the buyout program would conclude by the end of July. 'With the VSP, we will no doubt see valued colleagues and friends decide to leave The Post,' Murray wrote. 3 Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray wrote in a staff memo that the company has implemented another buyout program known as the 'Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) to news employees with 10 or more years' service.' Christopher Sadowski 'But as stewards of this great institution, we all must remain relentlessly focused on bringing engaging and relevant journalism to growing numbers of readers in the formats and ways they want it in 2025. That is an urgent and important task for us given the pace of technological change, the industry's evolving landscape and the ever-present need to produce and promote strong, rigorous and independent journalism.' Advertisement According to a VSP document viewed by Fox News Digital, nine months of base pay would be given to staffers employed for 10-15 years, 12 months of base pay for 15-20-year veterans, 15 months of base pay for 20-25-year veterans and 18 months for anyone who has worked at the Post for more than 25 years. All of them would also receive 12 months of pay credit in their Separate Retirement Account (SRA). 3 The memo, obtained by Fox News Digital, also reveals that those included in the VSP are the video department, copy desk, and sports copy desk personnel. The Washington Post via Getty Images One Washington Post staffer told Fox News Digital that the new buyout program is 'less discerning' than previous rounds of buyouts because of how widespread it is, adding that copy editors are 'always targets' and that they're 'always underperticipated.' Advertisement 'Less important who stays or goes. Just want to get the numbers down,' the staffer said. A spokesperson for The Washington Post told Fox News Digital, 'The Washington Post is continuing its transformation to meet the needs of the industry, build a more sustainable future and reach audiences where they are. This voluntary program is part of our ongoing efforts aimed at reshaping how we deliver world-class news experiences and expand our reach to serve all Americans.' 3 Murray said the buyout program will end by July. via REUTERS The 'Democracy Dies in Darkness' paper was hit with layoffs earlier this year and previously implemented buyouts in 2023. The Post was reportedly expected to lose a whopping $77 million in 2024. There has been an exodus of talent from the Post in recent months, including several resignations following moves made by the paper's billionaire owner, Jeff Bezos, who halted the Post's endorsement of former Vice President Kamala Harris just days before the presidential election and his initiative announced earlier this year, ordering columns regularly defending 'personal liberties and free markets' and banning viewpoints that oppose them.
Fox News
27-05-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Washington Post announces another buyout program targeting veteran staffers, other departments
The Washington Post announced Monday it was implementing another buyout program, this time targeting veteran staffers and other department employees. "Today, we are announcing that The Washington Post is offering a Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) to news employees with 10 or more years' service at The Post, as well as to all members of the video department and to all members of the copy desk and sports copy desk," Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray wrote in a staff memo obtained by Fox News Digital. The memo stated the move was part of The Washington Post's "ongoing newsroom transformation efforts aimed at reshaping and modernizing the newsroom for the current environment." "Like the rest of our industry, we are adapting to changing habits and new technologies that are transforming news experiences. Even as we have begun creating new departments and welcoming new colleagues, to reach new audiences we must increase our staffing flexibility and expand in areas such as audience data and social video," Murray continued. Murray told staff the buyout program would conclude by the end of July. "With the VSP, we will no doubt see valued colleagues and friends decide to leave The Post," Murray wrote. "But as stewards of this great institution, we all must remain relentlessly focused on bringing engaging and relevant journalism to growing numbers of readers in the formats and ways they want it in 2025. That is an urgent and important task for us given the pace of technological change, the industry's evolving landscape and the ever-present need to produce and promote strong, rigorous and independent journalism." According to a VSP document viewed by Fox News Digital, nine months of base pay would be given to staffers employed for 10-15 years, 12 months of base pay for 15-20-year veterans, 15 months of base pay for 20-25-year veterans and 18 months for anyone who has worked at the Post for more than 25 years. All of them would also receive 12 months of pay credit in their Separate Retirement Account (SRA). One Washington Post staffer told Fox News Digital that the new buyout program is "less discerning" than previous rounds of buyouts because of how widespread it is, adding that copy editors are "always targets" and that they're "always underperticipated." "Less important who stays or goes. Just want to get the numbers down," the staffer said. A spokesperson for The Washington Post told Fox News Digital, "The Washington Post is continuing its transformation to meet the needs of the industry, build a more sustainable future and reach audiences where they are. This voluntary program is part of our ongoing efforts aimed at reshaping how we deliver world-class news experiences and expand our reach to serve all Americans." The "Democracy Dies in Darkness" paper was hit with layoffs earlier this year and previously implemented buyouts in 2023. The Post was reportedly expected to lose a whopping $77 million in 2024. There has been an exodus of talent from the Post in recent months, including several resignations following moves made by the paper's billionaire owner, Jeff Bezos, who halted the Post's endorsement of former Vice President Kamala Harris just days before the presidential election and his initiative announced earlier this year, ordering columns regularly defending "personal liberties and free markets" and banning viewpoints that oppose them.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Washington Post Offers Voluntary Buyouts to Staffers With 10 or More Years
The Washington Post announced on Tuesday that it will begin offering voluntary buyouts to staffers with more than 10 years service. An internal memo from executive editor Matt Murray, shared to X by Ben Mullin, noted that the move was 'part of our ongoing newsroom transformation efforts aimed at reshaping and modernizing the newsroom for the current environment.' The Voluntary Separation Program is open to news employees with 10 or more years on staff, as well as to all members of the video department and to all members of the copy desk and sports copy desk, Murray wrote. He acknowledged that 'reimagining the newsroom' is 'disruptive and even uncomfortable.' Murray also noted, 'I want to underscore that the VSP is voluntary, and that we are fortunate we can offer enhanced packages for those who choose them.' The package is also being offered to the entire video team and copy desks in a shift to 'place greater emphasis on developing repeatable franchises and more personality-driven formats' for YouTube and other social media channels. He said that the VSP process will take approximately two months and should be finished by the end of July. Murray also said that he will name a print editor and welcome former Wall Street Journal deputy editor Jason Anders, whose position as managing editor of of its newly-created News Hub was announced earlier this month. 'With the VSP, we will no doubt see valued colleagues and friends decide to leave the Post. But as stewards of this great institution, we must all remain relentlessly focused on bringing engaging and relevant journalism to growing numbers of readers in the formats and ways they want in 2025,' Murry wrote. He concluded his memo by saying, 'This is an urgent and important task for us given the pace of technological change, the industry's evolving landscape and the ever-present need to produce and promote strong, rigorous, and independent journalism.' The newspaper is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his support of Donald Trump — including nixing an editorial endorsement for Kamala Harris in October and an ad that stated 'Fire Elon' in February — prompted a number of resignations. Among those who have resigned are commentator Ruth Marcus, columnist David Shipley and Molly Roberts, who wrote about technology and society for The Post's Opinions section and Pulitzer Prize winner David Hoffman. Sally Buzbee also resigned as executive editor in June 2024. The post Washington Post Offers Voluntary Buyouts to Staffers With 10 or More Years appeared first on TheWrap.
