Head sticks with Sharapova after other sponsors bail
The tennis equipment manufacturer said Thursday morning that it’s actually looking to extend its contract with the tennis star, despite her admission this week that she’s tested positive for a banned substance. Porsche, Nike, and Tag Heuer have suspended endorsement deals with Sharapova.
Vote of confidence: HEAD says it will EXTEND Maria Sharapova's racket deal with company pic.twitter.com/qUqPKNlkN4
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 10, 2016
What happened last night: Fierce Democratic debate in Miami
Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton went at it again Wednesday night in Miami, and much of the debate centered on immigration policy. Both said they would not deport non-criminals or children. Bloomberg News commented that Clinton missed a chance to move on from her stunning defeat in Michigan on Tuesday.
But what color was Sanders’ suit?
For some observers, the major unanswered question of the night was whether Sanders’ suit was blue or dark brown, in a debate reminiscent of #TheDress Internet phenomenon last year. Sanders’ rapid response director cleared the air: the suit was blue.
the suit senator sanders is wearing tonight is blue.
— mike casca (@cascamike) March 10, 2016
Twitter pays up to keep talent
The struggling microblogging platform is boosting pay packages to keep talent in house, including giving restricted stock packages to even junior-level staffers. The company’s stock is down about a third since Jack Dorsey took over as CEO last October.
Volkswagen US chief executive steps down
Six months after its emissions crisis began, Volkswagen said US CEO Michael Horn is stepping down. Predictably, he will "pursue other opportunities" effective immediately. Hinrich Woebcken will replace him on an interim basis. Dealers are startled by Horn’s departure, according to The New York Times.
What to know on Thursday:
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