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Heather Knight lends voice to plight of Afghanistan women’s team

England captain calls for greater support for cricketers in exile Alyssa Healy passed fit to take gloves in Women’s Ashes opener England captain Heather Knight says that the plight of the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

OpenAI has begun building out its robotics team

Previously, OpenAI partnered with robotics startup Figure to provide the models powering the latter's humanoid robots.

VentureBeat - Jan. 10

'I've always wanted to be on a team like this': Bills' Amari Cooper is ready for the playoffs

In 10 years, Cooper has experienced one playoff win. He's hoping this time in Buffalo will change that.

ESPN - Jan. 10

WRs Chase, Jefferson unanimous for All-Pro team

Lamar Jackson beat out Josh Allen at quarterback, and Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are unanimous choices for the Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro Team.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Meta cutting DEI team, programs in broad shift

Meta told employees Friday it will cut its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) team and roll back several related programs, marking another major shift in policy for the leading social media ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

The best way to build diverse and inclusive companies is through culture design

“Culture” has become a nebulous buzzword for businesses. But when culture is properly designed, it’s the key to high-functioning operations.

The Hill - Jan. 10

Former Broadway designer fuels Ravens' playoff hopes from behind the scenes

Ebony Short, a former Broadway designer, plays a key role in the Baltimore Ravens' playoff push, stitching custom uniforms that give the team an edge.

CBS News - Jan. 10

2024 NFL All-Pro team announced, led by Lamar Jackson at QB

The Lions and Ravens led with four players each named first-team All-Pro.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

How a Broadway designer is helping stitch together the Ravens' playoff success

As the NFL playoffs begin, Jan Crawford goes to Baltimore, where a former Broadway designer is helping the Ravens build on their string of success, contributing to the team's winning culture as ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

GB&I take charge of Ryder Cup-style Team Cup

Great Britain and Ireland lead Continental Europe 3½-1½ after day one of the Ryder Cup-style Team Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort.

BBC News - Jan. 10

This South American hotel was just named the best in the world by Tripadvisor

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Holcim Names Chairman Jan Jenisch as CEO of Planned North American Spinoff

The building materials company appointed Jenisch to lead the spinoff, with Kim Fausing proposed to succeed him as Holcim’s chairman.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Our guide to all 14 teams, from favorites to underdogs

Here's everything to know about the 14 teams vying to win Super Bowl LIX.

ESPN - Jan. 9

What's next for the Padres, one of this winter's quietest teams?

An ownership struggle and financial limbo leave San Diego without a clear path forward in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

The 2 Best N.B.A. Teams Are Ushering in a New Era

The league’s run of superteams is over, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Duke’s Freshman Star Is Coveted by N.B.A. Teams. But Now He Has Company.

Rutgers’s Dylan Harper has pushed himself into the top tier with Cooper Flagg, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Experts Name ‘Worst in Show’ Products at CES 2025

Some gadgets debuting at the giant trade show put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say.

Inc. - Jan. 9

NBA Power Rankings: Under-the-radar trade moves for all 30 teams

Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings, including obvious -- and not so obvious -- trade deadline moves for all 30 teams.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Ex-Browns coach who led winless season expected to be named Georgia State's offensive coordinator, per report

Hue Jackson infamously led the Browns to an 0-16 record in 2017

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Could Josh McDaniels take Patriots' OC job if Vrabel is named coach?

Might the Patriots bring on a pair of familiar faces at head coach and offensive coordinator? Here's the latest buzz around Josh McDaniels.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Trump transition team considering D.C.-area immigration raid showcase

The incoming Trump administration is considering conducting a high-profile raid targeting undocumented immigrants in its initial days, according to three people familiar with the discussions. NBC ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

Wall Street names 13 of our stocks 'top picks' for 2025 — here's the list and our takes

These are names analysts say can not only weather any headwinds but will thrive in the new year.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Ian Darke's Premier League Team of the Season so far

Mohamed Salah has clearly been the best player in the Premier League this season, but who else joins him?

ESPN - Jan. 9

Cavaliers beat Thunder in clash of NBA's top teams

The NBA's best offense beat the NBA's best defense, in a game with 30 lead changes and no double-digit leads.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Buccaneers-Commanders preview: These two teams could put on a show

The Commanders and Buccaneers were among the NFL's best offenses.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

'Wicked' tops SAG Awards nominations; many big-names are snubbed

“Wicked” topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, landing a leading five nominations including best ensemble.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Mexico's president claps back at Trump, suggests new name for U.S. — America Mexicana

President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed using the 17th-century name in response to President-elect Donald Trump's comment he'd try to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Mexico’s President Pokes Fun at Trump With New Name for the U.S.

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico also said Donald Trump was ill-informed when he said Mexico was “essentially run by the cartels.”

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Can Trump Change the Name of the Gulf of Mexico?

Presidential naming powers usually stop at the water’s edge.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

2025 Ryder Cup teams: Keegan Bradley names Kevin Kisner vice captain for U.S. squad at Bethpage Black

The U.S. leadership room continues to fill out as the biennial match against Europe fast approaches

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

House Republican: Gulf of Mexico name less important than Trump's actions

Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) said President-elect Trump’s musing about changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America is less important than his actions in the region, particularly ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

USMNT great Agoos named Portland Thorns GM

Former U.S. team defender and Hall of Famer Jeff Agoos was named the new president of soccer operations and general manager for the Portland Thorns on Tuesday.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Tesla and Nvidia dominated the stock market last year. Why more pedestrian names can shine in 2025.

The average S&P 500 stock had a tough go of it in December. But better times could lie ahead in 2025.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Can new coaches revamp the Dream, Sky, Fever and other WNBA teams?

The WNBA coaching carousel finally came to a stop before the holiday season, as the Dallas Wings and Washington Mystics announced new hires on Dec. 23. Now that every team has a head coach, if not ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Which football teams have won the league without a shirt sponsor? | The Knowledge

Plus: non-football athletes wearing football crests on their kit; and teams who were sponsored by news organisations. Mail us any of your questions and answers “Chelsea are firmly in the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8