Australia v India: third men’s cricket Test, day four

Australia v India: second men’s Test, day one – as it happened

Mitchell Starc took career-best figures of 6 for 48 as Australia rolled India for 180 on the first day in Adelaide. We’re underway…. The anthems, then the commencement bell is rung by Tim May. A ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Syrian rebels close in on third major city in two weeks as thousands flee

Thousands left the Syrian city of Homs after insurgents took Hama in their rapid assault on government forces and pushed further south.

NBC News - Dec. 6

The Spin | ‘A spiritual journey’: the story behind cricket’s new Crowe-Thorpe Trophy

Artist behind prize for winner of New Zealand v England series explains emotional process of fusing cricketers’ bats. In the moments before the first Test started in Christchurch last week the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Top Afghan cricketers urge Taliban to reverse ban on women’s medical education

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan makes plea for ‘education to all’ Move ‘harms the whole country,’ says Mohammad Nabi Two of Afghanistan’s national sporting heroes have called on the Taliban to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

India central bank cuts growth forecast

RBI holds rates and says economy has bottomed out

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Electric cars make up one in four sold in November

Sales of electric vehicles grow for the eleventh straight month as manufacturers offer steep discounts.

BBC News - Dec. 6

New Zealand v England: second men’s cricket Test, day one – live

Harry Brook’s scorching 123 and a ferocious burst from Brydon Carse were the highlights of a scintillating first day in Wellington. 31st over: England 158-4 (Brook 70, Pope 43) Pope jabs at Smith ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Australia boosts loan for rare-earths refinery in bid to break China’s dominance

Government increases backing for Iluka Resources to build country’s first processing facility for rare earths

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Emmanuel Macron vows to stay on as French president and will name new PM within days – live

French president says he intends to stay on until his term ends in 2027 in televised address to the nation. After a day of frenzied speculation, Macron declined to name a new prime minister, saying ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Dollar General tests same-day delivery as discounter chases Walmart

Dollar General is testing same-day delivery to customers’ homes as the deep discounter tries to fend off fiercer competition with Walmart.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Dollar General tests same-day delivery as discounter chases Walmart

Dollar General has felt pressure as Walmart, Amazon and others offer more digital ways to shop along with low prices.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Australia’s bowling quartet ripe for change with India on song for Adelaide Test | Geoff Lemon

The most successful attack in history holds few fears for the tourists but the day-night clash looms as the worst time to break up the foursome. It would be hard to make an argument that the best ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns

Only a "remote chance" Russia would directly attack the UK if the countries were at war, Admiral Radakin said.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Art fairs cancelled in Hong Kong and India

Anti-apartheid photographer gets his due; steady sales at Art Basel Miami Beach; momentum builds for Miami artist

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age'

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

In India, the Buzz of a Bazaar Inspires Jewelry

Akshat Ghiya says the bustle of Jaipur’s Old City helps him design pieces for his Tallin collection.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Australia young gun Georgia Voll shines on debut as India crash to 12-year low

Australia 102-5 beat India 100 by five wickets in women’s ODI in Brisbane Opener guides run chase after Megan Schutt takes five-wicket haul Megan Schutt’s ODI best and a bright Georgia Voll ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Australia beat India by five wickets: first women’s one-day international – live reaction

Debutant Georgia Voll steers Australia to victory after Megan Schutt tears through India with her first ODI five-wicket haul. Australia has first blood! That wide ball from Schutt has indeed caught ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

‘World at dawn of third nuclear age’, armed forces chief warns

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin cast doubt on the possibility of a Russian attack after a defence minister warned the Army could be wiped out in six months.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Australia backs the UN resolution – and not everyone is happy about it | Fiona Katauskas

Peter Dutton is making his view quite clear. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Oregon football recruiting: Four-star QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele flips from Cal on National Signing Day

The signal-caller is the top-rated prospect in Hawaii

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

A stress test for South Korea’s democracy

Key institutions held firm against the president’s reckless move

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Australia head into Adelaide Test against India at risk of blowing world title | Martin Pegan

The reigning champions have tumbled from first to third place in the World Test Championship standings and there remains little margin for error . Australia have only just begun the first of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

'Test bowling is different to county cricket - here's why'

Steven Finn explains why fast bowling in Test cricket is different to county level and why England are looking beyond the numbers when making selections.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Australia 3-1 Taiwan: international women’s football friendly – live reaction

The Matildas return to winning ways as three emerging talents score their first international goals in the 3-1 victory over Taiwan. Peeeeeep! Here we go. And the Matildas are on the attack ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Australia's third-quarter GDP grows at a slower-than-expected 0.3% amid higher rates and sticky inflation

Australia's economy grew at slower than expected in the third quarter, as elevated borrowing costs and sticky inflation continued to weigh down on the slowing economy.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Leicester City v West Ham United: Premier League – live

Premier League updates from the 8.15pm GMT kick-off Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And mail Scott The goal stands! Vardy goes racing off to celebrate, belatedly, and the King ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Former NFL QB Trent Dilfer to return for a third season as UAB's coach

The Blazers have won seven games over Dilfer's first two seasons.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Trump will take ‘nonstop’ action in first 100 days in office, top adviser says – live

Jason Miller says that Trump will take aggressive action on immigration and oil and gas drilling early into his second term. Notre Dame Cathedral will reopen in Paris on Saturday with incoming US ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Third base not exactly flush with options if Phillies do trade Bohm

With little at third base in free agency after Alex Bregman, who would even be the Phillies' options if they trade Alec Bohm this offseason? Here are some candidates.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Liverpool v City: Nine arrested for tragedy chants

Nine people have been arrested after reports of tragedy chanting during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Funeral for murdered Harshita Brella held in India

Ms Brella's family say they are frustrated by the pace of a police investigation into her murder.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Welcome to the GSL T20 in Guyana where big oil, geopolitics and cricket collide | Jonathan Liew

T20 tournament has sprung up amid battle for oil and allies but do the cricketers actually know what is going on?. In 1899 an international tribunal controversially settled a border dispute between ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Wayne Northrop, TV actor known for dramas 'Dynasty' and 'Days of Our Lives,' dies at 77

Wayne Northrop, best known for his work in TV dramas 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Dynasty,' died Friday, his publicist confirmed to The Times. The actor was 77.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 2

Tragedy chanting arrests at Liverpool v Man City

Police say nine men were arrested at the Liverpool vs Manchester City game on Sunday at Anfield.

BBC News - Dec. 2

Dundee derby & Celtic v Kilmarnock in Scottish Cup

Celtic host Kilmarnock, Rangers meet Fraserburgh and there will be a Dundee derby at Dens Park after the draw for the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.

BBC News - Dec. 2