Brook replaces Root as world number one Test batter

2034 World Cup explainer: Why only one bid? Winter or summer? Sportswashing?

With news that Saudi Arabia is going to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, will we have another winter tournament? How will human rights be managed as it builds brand-new stadiums?

ESPN - 8h

Lindsey Vonn savors chance to test out World Cup course as a forerunner in comeback bid at age 40

Lindsey Vonn is trying to take her comeback step-by-step even if there’s plenty of reason to look down the road

ABC News - 9h

Brook replaces Root as world number one Test batter

Harry Brook displaces England team-mate Joe Root as the number one ranked Test batter in the world.

BBC News - 20h

Eight women developed cancer after smear test misread, says report

The review into cervical screening at the Southern Health Trust was triggered when the diagnoses of three women were investigated.

BBC News - 20h

Lindsey Vonn will serve as a forerunner, test out the course before World Cup races at Beaver Creek

Lindsey Vonn will test out the downhill and super-G courses as a forerunner before the World Cup races this weekend in Beaver Creek, Colorado

ABC News - 1d

Trump's administration set to have unprecedented number of billionaires

Once President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, an unprecedented number of billionaires will make up his incoming administration. Axios national politics reporter Sophia Cai joins "The ...

CBS News - 1d

The epic migration of a humpback whale across the world

A humpback whale makes one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, raising alarm.

BBC News - 1d

Biden stakes out economic legacy at Brookings as Trump readies takeover

President Biden on Tuesday made the case for the strength of his economic legacy as he prepared to leave office next month, arguing President-elect Trump would be inheriting a desirable situation ...

The Hill - 1d

How to make root beer ham this holiday season

New York Times Cooking is celebrating the season with a simple recipe for root beer ham. Preparation work takes less than 20 minutes and the rest is done in the oven.

CBS News - 1d

Panthers RB Brooks again tears ACL in right knee

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks tore the ACL in his right knee for the second time in 13 months.

ESPN - 2d

Max Verstappen Is the World’s ‘Hardest Teammate,’ and He Needs a New One

With Sergio Pérez’s exit looming, Red Bull’s Formula 1 team must determine who it wants to pair with the accomplished driver.

The New York Times - 2d

Sinfield 'battered' after 230-mile Rob Burrow run

The rugby league star did seven ultra marathons in seven days and raised more than £1m.

BBC News - 2d

Harry Brook keeps feet on ground after Joe Root rates him ‘best in world’

England batter not getting carried away with impressive statistics after match-defining innings in Wellington. England got a bit of grief in India earlier this year when Ben Duckett suggested their ...

The Guardian - 2d

Brook is 'far and away' best batter in world - Root

Harry Brook is "by far and away the best player in the world", according to his England team-mate Joe Root.

BBC News - 3d

Panthers' Brooks suffers noncontact knee injury

Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks sustained a noncontact knee injury during the first quarter of Sunday's game against the host Eagles.

ESPN - 3d

Joe Root’s 36th Test century helps England claim series with big win over New Zealand

Second Test: England 280 & 427-6d; NZ 125 & 259 Tom Blundell hits consolation hundred for hosts England could scarcely have been made to feel more welcome in New Zealand, be it a warm-up game ...

The Guardian - 4d

2024 Hero World Challenge scores: Justin Thomas one shot in front of Scottie Scheffler entering final round

Two of the biggest names in golf are battling atop the leaderboard entering Sunday in the Bahamas

CBS Sports - 4d

In Grim Twist, Some Root for Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killing

The authorities have pleaded for help in finding the person who killed Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare. But some seem more interested in rooting for the gunman.

The New York Times - 4d

Hundreds of thousands in Ireland, UK without power as Storm Darragh batters region

A man died and hundreds of thousands of people in Britain and Ireland have been left without power as high winds and heavy rain battered the region

ABC News - 4d

Watch moment BBC reporter is battered by Storm Darragh winds

A rare red weather warning is in place in Wales and south-west England as Storm Darragh hits.

BBC News - 4d

The Warriors' wins -- and losses -- come down to 'strength in numbers'

Golden State's 12-man rotation, injuries and late-game issues are hindering a team with playoff hopes.

ESPN - 5d

'Brook has done a winter's work Santa would be proud of'

Harry Brook's 123 on the opening day in Wellington, following his 171 in Christchurch, has the tourists in reach of a series win.

BBC News - 5d

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 - 5d

Ivory Coast turns to World Bank to replace costly debt

Swap deal to buy back bonds issued in January comes as African borrowers struggle under expensive debt burdens

Financial Times - 5d

RED Warning issued as Storm Darragh set to batter UK

Storm Darragh has been named by the Met Office with amber warnings issued for Northern Ireland and western areas of England and Wales.

BBC News - 5d

Harry Brook’s ‘favourite hundred’ puts England in charge against New Zealand

Yorkshire’s player eighth Test ton is 123 off 115 balls Tourists score 280 before reducing hosts to 86-5 Harry Brook hailed a game-changing century against New Zealand as his best yet after ...

The Guardian - 5d

England take control in New Zealand after Brook blasts another century

Second Test day one: England 280; New Zealand 86-5 Brook’s 123 leads revival from 43-4; Carse then strikes Harry Brook stood head and shoulders above the crowd with a magnificent century in ...

The Guardian - 6d

Brook & Carse give England upper hand on New Zealand

Harry Brook's scintillating century is backed up by crucial late wickets from Brydon Carse on the first day of England's second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

BBC News - 6d

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 - 6d

Lung cancer ‘could be detected by world-first urine test’

Scientists hope for earlier detection after creating injectable sensor that releases compound into urine. Scientists have created a world-first urine test that could indicate the first possible ...

The Guardian - 6d

The NBA Courts That Come From Midwestern Roots and Woods

Connor Sports, in the tiny mill town of Amasa, Mich., is one of the leading makers of hardwood floors for top professional and college teams.

The New York Times - 6d

Investigation finds inconsistencies in number of migrant deaths in Arizona

A study examined discrepancies between the numbers of migrant deaths reported by county and federal agencies, neither of which reflect remains that haven't been recovered.

NBC News - 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

‘A dancer dances, even with replaced hips and scoliosis’: only one actor can play Liza Minnelli

Despite Minnelli’s memoir not being finished and a queue of ‘Academy award, Emmy, Tony and Grammy winners excited to talk’, the star of the upcoming biopic is already obvious. As the repeatedly ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Striking Volkswagen Workers Numbered 'Nearly 100,000' on Monday

Employees staged warning strikes in protest against the German carmaker’s plans for potential factory closures and sweeping cuts to jobs and pay.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Neil Wagner: ‘That Test, just one run in it, will stay with me for ever’

New Zealand fast bowler recalls the feelings before and after he took England’s final wicket in 2023. The Basin Reserve was built on land thrown up by an earthquake in 1855 and England’s return to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3