Share this: The line of people leaving Uber just keeps growing and growing. Rachel Whetstone, Uber’s global policy and communications chief, has left the company, Recode reported Tuesday. Whetstone is the latest high-profile executive to leave the ride-hailing service, joining the likes of former president Jeff Jones and former vice president of product and growth Ed Baker. Jill Hazelbaker, Whetstone’s debuty, will now serve as senior vie president of policy and communications, according to a memo Uber CEO Travis Kalanick sent to employees, which was first obtained by Recode. “I wanted to let you know that Rachel Whetstone, who heads up policy and communications globally, has decided to leave Uber,” Kalanick wrote. “Since joining in 2015, Rachel has blown us all away with her ability to
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Tom Brady, Robert Kraft Among Star-Studded Group Of New UFC Investors
The new list of UFC owners is star-studded to say the least. Late-night TV host Conan O’Brien revealed Thursday night that he’s part of a celebrity-laden group that bought a small ownership stake in UFC. Included in that group is New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. WME-IMG recently purchased the UFC for the whopping price of $ 4 billion in July. The talent agency allowed some of its clients to buy a small stake in the mixed martial arts company, and there apparently was no shortage of interest. “I said yes and so now I technically own a piece of the UFC,” O’Brien said Thursday, according to FOXSports.com. “I am now part
Red Sox Notes: Steven Wright Joins Pedro Martinez’s Company With Gem
Share this: Steven Wright’s 2016 season has been full of impressive milestones, but he entered Friday night in a bit of a recent funk. Consider his campaign back on track. The Boston Red Sox’s resident knuckleballer dazzled against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, allowing just four baserunners while striking out nine in a complete-game shutout that arguably was the best outing by a Red Sox starter this season. “He had a very good touch and feel for (his knuckleball),” manager John Farrell said of Wright, as aired on “NESN Sports Today.” “It never really got away from him for consecutive pitches. He repeated his delivery outstanding (Friday). In complete control.” Wright’s gem was a much-needed bounce-back outing after a rough July that saw him post a 6.23
Bruins Notes: Patrice Bergeron Joins Elite Company; Dallas’ Stars Silenced
by Zack Cox on Sun, Feb 21, 2016 at 8:00AM 2,490 The Boston Bruins stunned the Stars in Dallas on Saturday night, scoring six unanswered goals to erase a two-goal deficit and secure a 7-3 victory. There was a lot to unpack from this win, so let’s get right into it. — Brad Marchand was everywhere for the Bruins, scoring once in the first period and again in the second while adding an assist and finishing with six shots on goal. Marchand also was on the ice for Dallas’ first goal o...
Goodyear Tire Issues At Bristol – Tire Company Scrambling For New Tires
Bristol, TN - Goodyear is threatening to ruin another one of NASCAR's biggest weekends. No one can forget the debacle at the Brickyard 400 where drivers needed pit stops every 10-laps to change inadequate tires. Unfortunately, it's happening again. Drivers hit the racetrack Friday morning for practice at Bristol Motor Speedway, and issues with the Goodyear tires were apparent immediately. Nationwide Series driver Elliott Sadler hit the wall early in to his first run of the day due to a blown Goodyear. Sadler will be forced in to a backup car for tomorrows Nationwide Series race, the Scotts EZ Seed 300 (2:00pm). Track officials are worried about the rubber not sticking to the racetrack. The tire Goodyear brought is too