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Watching the Oakland A’s ‘reverse boycott’ with its originator, Stu Clary

OAKLAND, Calif. — Every one of the 27,759 fans at the A’s reverse boycott was on the same page. Literally.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023

Oakland A’s stretch win streak to 7 in front of boisterous — and season-high — ‘reverse boycott’ crowd at Coliseum

OAKLAND, Calif. — Playing in front of their biggest — and easily most energized — home crowd of the season, the Oakland A’s remained the hottest team in baseball with a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.

Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2023

We Will Rock You at the London Coliseum: we will rob you, more like

A lazy, exploitative piece of work

Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2023

Bill Shaikin: MLB and A's should do the right thing and keep team in Oakland

If baseball mythology really came to life, if teams really were civic assets and owners really were stewards of those public trusts, Rob Manfred would have issued a starkly different statement when the Oakland Athletics decided they wanted to move to Las Vegas.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 22, 2023

On the move? Oakland Athletics announce Las Vegas land deal.

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s, who for five decades built an iconic legacy of baseball and community at the vast concrete Coliseum it called home, have agreed to buy land in Las Vegas and build a new stadium there, team officials confirmed Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023

Cubs’ Nico Hoerner reflects on Oakland Coliseum memories before homecoming

In his first major-league game at the Coliseum, he went 2-for-5 with a walk, three runs scored and an RBI as the Cubs pounded out 20 hits in a 10-1 victory Monday against the A’s.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2023

English National Opera gets £24m to help with move — and can keep London base

The ENO will be able to keep its London Coliseum base while moving headquarters as part of the Government’s levelling-up agenda

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023

'Heartbreaking' images show Oldham Coliseum being packed up for good

"We're literally behind closed doors, but we're still here"

Manchester Evening News · Apr 5, 2023

Christopher Eccleston: it would be impossible for me to become an actor today

Theatres such as now-closed Oldham Coliseum vital for northern working-class people, says actor

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2023

Last night at Oldham Coliseum: a joyful, funny and furious farewell

Maxine Peake and Christopher Eccleston among performers as venue put on final show after losing Arts Council funding

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2023