Mobile UPI  |   About UPI  |   UPI en Español  |   UPI Arabic  |   UPIU  |   My Account
Search:
Go

Entertainment News

Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane stays the course through backlash from Moneyball critics

Jul. 27, 2009
The A's are losing again, and Billy Beane's radical Moneyball legacy is suffering
Related Stories from UPI.com
'Moneyball' rolls again with Sorkin, Pitt

'Moneyball' rolls again with Sorkin, Pitt

LOS ANGELES, July 10 (UPI) -- U.S. filmmaker Steven Soderbergh will not direct the big-screen adaptation of Michael Lewis' book "Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game" as planned.
'Moneyball' strikeout benches risky pics

'Moneyball' strikeout benches risky pics

LOS ANGELES, July 1 (UPI) -- Doubts that Hollywood can continue to deliver quirky, high-quality films have been raised with the cancellation of "Moneyball," analysts say.
Pitt's 'Moneyball' no longer rolling

Pitt's 'Moneyball' no longer rolling

LOS ANGELES, June 22 (UPI) -- Columbia Pictures has decided to delay Hollywood actor Brad Pitt's next movie, "Moneyball," after director Steven Soderbergh rewrote the agreed-upon script.
Pitt, Soderbergh get 'Moneyball' rolling

Pitt, Soderbergh get 'Moneyball' rolling

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- U.S. filmmaker Steven Soderbergh is in talks to direct a big-screen adaptation of Michael Lewis' book, "Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game."

A's owner extends front office contracts

OAKLAND, Calif., April 1 (UPI) -- During his first day at the helm, the new owner of the Oakland Athletics extended the contracts of his key front office personnel.

Reports: Beane says no to Boston

BOSTON, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- In a stunning development, Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland Athletics, reportedly has backed out of a deal that would have had him taking a similar p

Reports: Beane leaves Oakland for Boston

BOSTON, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- The Boston Red Sox reportedly have worked out a tentative agreement with Billy Beane to become their new general manager.

Giambi may get no-trade pact

SANFRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Apparently, the Oakland Athletics are no longer opposed to giving All-Star first baseman Jason Giambi a no-trade clause.
1 of 28
Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
View Caption
Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler