Conquered Cricket World

To Interact With the Real World, AI Will Gain Physical Intelligence

By grappling with the messy and unpredictable side of existence, machine learning can have impact beyond the digital.

Wired - 2d

Trump’s Territorial Ambitions Rattle a Weary World

A distant era of global politics, when nations scrambled to grab territory, suddenly seems less distant.

The New York Times - 10h

Pity the middle-sized nations of the world

Small countries have the best outcomes, while the few giants shape the globe

Financial Times - 19h

The Spin | ‘Deep, minging, unpleasant’: cricket’s flooding problem is getting worse

ECB has been in touch with 27 clubs so far this storm season as the climate crisis bites. What can game do to stay afloat?. The water started flowing into the New Road practice area at about 4pm on ...

The Guardian - 21h

Is two-tier Test system 'greedy' or will it help cricket survive?

After a report by the Melbourne Age suggests that plans for a two-tier World Test Championship would be discussed later this month, BBC Sport looks at the reaction so far.

BBC News - 1d

Trump’s second term: what will it mean for America and the world?

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Financial Times - 1d

West Indies great Clive Lloyd ‘disturbed’ by two-tier plan for Test cricket

Talks ongoing on dividing sport into two divisions ‘I think it will be terrible for some countries’ The West Indies great Clive Lloyd is “disturbed” by the idea of a two-tier structure for Test ...

The Guardian - 1d

Dignity and humanity of Afghan women must be worth more than game of cricket | Jonathan Liew

The Taliban uses the success of its men’s team as propaganda – cricket’s powerbrokers should pursue a collective boycott. “There’s all types of lines you can draw. We’ve drawn a line.” So explained ...

The Guardian - 1d

The Englishmen making a managerial mark around the world

England appointed German Thomas Tuchel but there is no shortage of English-born coaches in charge of national teams across the globe.

BBC News - 2d

Trina Solar sets world record for solar technology

Yahoo News - 3d

How the sports media world is undergoing a seismic shift

Sports clubs, social media platforms, rights holders, and traditional broadcasters are being forced to adapt.

CNBC - 3d

2 Blackhawks Prospects Medal At World Junior Championships

The Chicago Blackhawks are stacked with talent in the pipeline. Two of their prospects are coming home from the World Junior Championships with medals.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Having conquered the cricket world Pat Cummins must now bridge the generations | Jack Snape

Winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade means Pat Cummins’ Australian side has won every Test trophy on offer to them. But his ageing side is crying out for new blood. ...

The Guardian - 3d

GB win gold at Bobsleigh World Cup

Great Britain win gold in the four-man event at the IBSF Bobsleigh World Cup in Winterberg, Germany.

BBC News - 3d

The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies

Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Experts who explain what characterizes children who excel at ...

CBS News - 3d

Small wonders: The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies

Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with Suborno, who is currently ...

CBS News - 3d

Oldest Person in the World Dies at 116

Yahoo News - 4d

The real-estate holdings of 5 of the world’s richest men

These men have amassed an incredible array of real estate holdings, spending some of their enormous fortunes on swanky homes across the U.S.—and beyond.

MarketWatch - 4d

Ryan Leonard At The World Juniors: "It's Cool To Be Hated."

The Washington Capitals first-rounder is Team USA's captain and emotional leader - and rival fans are letting him have it.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

World's oldest person has died at 116

Tomiko Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908.

CBS News - 4d

Australia v India: fifth men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

India reach 141-6 at stumps on day two to lead fifth Test by 145 runs Australia quick takes four wickets while Pant blazes half-century 6th over: Australia 15-1 (Konstas 11, Labuschagne 2) ...

The Guardian - 5d

Quincy Wilson's world

This 16-year old knows a thing or two about history books. Unlike his classmates, he’s re-writing them.

NBC News - 6d

World's most popular YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement

The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal.

BBC News - 6d

U.S. beats Canada, wins group at world juniors

The U.S. scored a 4-1 victory over Canada to take the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Nicola Jennings on Putin, Trump and Musk’s impact on world politics this year – cartoon

The Guardian - Jan. 1

‘Best league in the world’: Rebecca Knaak joins Manchester City in WSL

Defender to cover for injured Alex Greenwood German 28-year-old signs 18-month deal at club Manchester City have moved quickly to fill the void left by the injured Alex Greenwood by signing ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

‘We can be weirdos too’: the Black mermaids creating their own fantasy worlds

Mermaiding has gained popularity in the US – and Black mermaids are using the activity to advocate for aquatic safety, raise environmental awareness and connect to African spirituality. Dressed in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

The Spin | Let the Ashes mind games begin: gazing through a crystal ball at cricket in 2025

Archer in cotton wool, Root innovates again and South Africa claim the urn – some predictions for the year ahead. January The final game between Australia and India at the SCG, the Aussies’ ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1