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Most of the nation’s biggest movie theaters are either in bankruptcy protection or perilously close. What keeps them going are lawyers and snack stands-and only one of them engages in price markups that would embarrass loan sharks. Did you know that the $4.50 tub of popcorn you bought at the multiplex last night cost the theater but 17 cents? That explains why, as Hollywood studios showcase their new movies at the annual National Association of Theater Owners’ ShoWest convention in Las Vegas this week, the real drama is on the convention floor....

In a way, that’s what the TV networks are doing. Because it’s theoretically possible that the strike won’t happen-yeah, and Jerri theoretically had a chance to win “Survivor,” too-the networks are starting to put together their fall schedules. It’s tempting to call this a “dummy” schedule, which is to say a line-up the networks put down on paper even though they know they’ll never use it. But the word “dummy” seems confusing, given how that could well describe the stuff the networks throw at us for real every year....

Arturo Vidal files complaint against Barcelona over unpaid bonuses Arturo Vidal has reportedly filed a complaint against Barcelona to La Liga and the Spanish Footballers’ Association over the alleged non-payment of bonuses worth around €2.4 million. According to ABC (as per AS), the midfielder was only paid €1.7 million of the €4.1 million that the Catalan giants owe him from last year. The reigning Spanish champions have denied that they owe the 32-year-old any bonuses claiming that he has misinterpreted the clauses of his contract....

Four years later, watching Pennsylvania put Biden over the top for good, a different thought came to mind—my daughters, now 6 and 4, might be young enough that they will hardly remember who President Trump was at all. It’s horrifying to picture the alternative. On Tuesday night, when it became clear that Trump would win Florida—and because of Dade County of all places—waves of despair were tinged by the realization that a second Trump term would carry through until my daughters’ 10th and 8th birthdays....

REPORTED BY: Fox Sports’ Jon Paul Morosi. MORE: 11 Padres who could be traded before deadline | Spector says Jays need to get Hamels | Mets add A’s Clippard to ‘pen THE DETAILS: No offers have been exchanged, but according to ESPN’s Jayson Stark, the Reds want one “elite” prospect, plus two more “better than average” players for Chapman. THIS SEASON: Chapman owns a 1.73 ERA, a 1.25 WHIP and 74 strikeouts in 41 2/3 innings to go with 20 saves this season....

Ostrava (Czech Republic), Sep 9 (PTI) Triple jumper Arpinder Singh Sunday created history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the IAAF Continental Cup as he clinched a bronze but star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished sixth with a below-par show here. Arpinder, who had won a gold in the Asian Games in Jakarta, cleared a modest 16.59m in the first of his three jumps to be in the four-man semifinals....

Mesut Ozil, as usual, oversaw both Arsenal goals, whereas Yaya Toure’s moment of ‘lethargic perfection’ ultimately turned out to be a consolation for manager Manuel Pellegrini, whose side remain winless in the Premier League on their travels since 12 September. We look closely at the high and low points of every player involved in the game and assign them a rating on a scale of 1-10 based on the impact their performances had on the game, be it negative or positive:...

Koscielny had to receive extensive treatment after receiving a boot to the face in a collision with Romelu Lukaku during the second half of the fourth-round tie. Unai Emery revealed in a post-match news conference that he feared Koscielny had broken his jaw, but Arsenal have now confirmed that the France international suffered bruising and soft tissue damage. No timescale has yet been put on the centre-back’s return, although French publication L’Equipe have reported that the 33-year-old, who missed the first half of the season after suffering a ruptured Achilles at the end of last term, will still require surgery....

The 26-year-old forward underwent surgery on Tuesday and is now expected to be out of action for at least a month as he recovers. A statement on the club’s official website read: “Striker Alex Lacazette had an arthroscopy on his left knee in London on Tuesday morning. “The minor procedure was a success and he will now undergo a period of rehabilitation. It is envisaged that he will return to the squad within four to six weeks....

All the latest transfer rumours The supporters have taken the demonstration against Arsene Wenger’s management of the Gunners to the club’s London Colney training ground in the latest showing of fan unrest. It comes off the back of the north Londoners’ home draw with Manchester City on Sunday, a result that sees them remain in sixth place in the Premier League table. Wenger has overseen a disappointing 2016-17 campaign that has seen the Gunners emphatically dumped out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich, while their top-four hopes are now hanging by a thread....

Arsenal were keen on signing Brandt during the January transfer window, but opted to bring in Real Madrid’s Martin Odegaard instead. The Gunners view Brandt as a potential alternative to Odegaard if Los Blancos decide against selling the Norwegian in the summer. According to BILD, Borussia Dortmund would be willing to accept a fee in the range of €20 million for Brandt. That would be significantly less than what Real Madrid would ask for Odegaard....

Sterling, 28, has struggled to rediscover his usual form since joining the Blues from Manchester City for a fee of around £47.5 million last summer. So far, the England international has netted six goals and laid out three assists in 22 overall appearances for Graham Potter’s side. Mudryk, on the other hand, joined Graham Potter’s side from Shakhtar Donetsk in a deal worth up to a whopping £89 million earlier this month....

Martin Hinteregger is a 21 year old versatile defender who can play as a left-back and also as a centre-back if needed. Hinteregger has already featured in nine league games this season, helping his team to climb to the top spot in the league table. His consistent performances on the pitch has caught the eye of Arsenal scouts who have been closely monitoring him in recent games. Even though the young defender has a penned a long term contract with his current club recently, it is expected that Red Bull may sell him if the right bid comes in their way....

“I think there would be other teams that Mahrez would look at and think he’s capable of going into, teams that are in a better position than Arsenal.” Read the full story right here on Goal! Arsenal urged to move for Evans Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has urged the Gunners to bid for West Brom defender Jonny Evans, saying the Northern Ireland centre-back would be a perfect fit at the Emirates....

The Gunners have invested £46 million in a new frontman, with the uncertainty surrounding Alexis Sanchez forcing them back into the transfer market. Arsenal 10/1 to win the title A long-standing target has been acquired, with Lacazette snapped up on the back of a prolific spell in his homeland with Lyon. Henry has, however, warned that Arsenal’s midfielders will need to adapt their game in order to bring the best out of a proven goalscorer, with there a need to move away from “pretty” football and become more direct....

This means that Ozil cannot play for the club till January and his career at Arsenal seems to be over. Ozil’s exclusion from the team has angered many Arsenal fans especially because of Ozil’s brilliant service at the club, having played 254 times for the club and scoring 44 goals and providing 77 assists. During the coronavirus pandemic, Ozil refused the Arsenal’ request to take a wage cut to help the club during the pandemic having demanded more information as to where the money was going....

After it was revealed that the French manager will be stepping down at the end of this season, Mourinho expressed his respect for Wenger and had asked for the Red Devils fans to respect him too. Going into the match, the Gunners were in a disadvantageous position after their Europa League semi-final home clash against Atletico Madrid and risk losing out on the finals held in Lyon. Meanwhile, Mourinho’s team had an extended period of rest after their victory over Tottenham last weekend....

The Gunners have seen the issue of expiring contracts become an unwelcome distraction at the Emirates Stadium, with Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez entering the final 12 months of their current agreements. Arsenal 6/1 to beat West Brom 1-0 Both continue to generate intense exit talk as a result, although Arsenal have worked hard to keep the pair on their books. Wenger hopes that a similar situation can be avoided with another international duo, with discussions set to be held with England forward Welbeck and Wales midfielder Ramsey – who are currently tied to the club until 2019....

Arsenal announced on Wednesday that Russian playmaker Andrey Arshavin, Brazilian midfielder Denilson and French centre-back Sebastien Squillaci will all leave the club when their contracts expire at the end of June. All three players were expected to move on in the close season, after slipping down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium. “Andrey Arshavin, Denilson and Sebastien Squillaci will leave the club when they come to the end of their contracts on June 30, and Arsenal would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their contribution and wish them well for the future,” said a statement on the Arsenal website....