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Stokes considered as England white-ball captain

England would be "stupid" not to consider Ben Stokes as a white-ball captain, says director of men's cricket Rob Key.

BBC News - 9h

Buttler steps down as England's white-ball captain

Jos Buttler says it is "the right decision" for him and the team as he resigns as white-ball captain following England's Champions Trophy exit.

BBC News - 6d

Trump fumbles the ball to Putin

Putin knew he was in a weak negotiating position -- that is until Trump and Vance’s Oval Office outbursts strengthened his hand.

The Hill - 5d

Stokes set to miss Hundred to manage fitness

England's Ben Stokes is set to miss The Hundred to focus on his fitness after not being retained by Northern Superchargers for the 2025 tournament.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Casey DeSantis stokes speculation on Florida governor run

Florida first lady Casey DeSantis stoked speculation that she could run for governor in 2026 during a press conference Friday alongside her husband Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). “Well, I would say one ...

The Hill - 6d

Ben Stokes to skip the Hundred in order to focus on England’s Ashes tour

England captain to prioritise fitness for Australia series Moeen Ali also withdraws and retires from county game Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali have both withdrawn from this year’s Hundred. England’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Potential cuts at AI Safety Institute stoke concerns in tech industry

Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are causing alarm among some in the technology space who fear the development of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) could be at risk as ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

AppLovin’s stock tumbles as short sellers team up to stoke the bear case

The ad-tech stock is heading for its longest losing streak in more than two years. But it’s still up more than fivefold in the past year.

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

Conservatives Hobble Iran’s Moderate President, Stoking a Political Crisis

With Iran already wounded economically and diplomatically, hard-liners forced out two top officials and blocked talks with the United States, freezing President Masoud Pezeshkian’s agenda.

The New York Times - 2d

Ben Stokes in frame for England ODI captaincy and Harry Brook for T20 role

England set for white-ball reset after Buttler resignation Key says it would be ‘stupid’ not to consider Stokes Rob Key could offer Ben Stokes the chance to take on the captaincy of England’s ...

The Guardian - 10h

Why the Lakers are betting big on small ball

The Lakers' victory against the Nuggets showcased the potential impact of a small-ball lineup.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25

'Bosh!' - Ball hits stumps but fails to dislodge bails

Australia's Steve Smith survives in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against India as a delivery from Axar Patel hits the stumps but doesn't dislodge the bails.

BBC News - 2d

Raducanu: Couldn't breathe, see ball through tears

Emma Raducanu said she "couldn't see the ball through tears" and could "barely breathe" after being targeted by a stalker during a match in Dubai last month.

ESPN - 1d

DeepSeek has stoked a rotation out of India stocks into Chinese equities — but experts advise caution

Chinese stocks, led by a tech rally, have been on a tear since the release of DeepSeek's R1 model that challenged the U.S.-led AI ecosystem on costs and performance.

CNBC - Feb. 24

FCC chair says U.S. will defend interests of its tech giants as European rules stoke tension

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Monday vowed to defend the interests of America's technology companies against "excessive" European regulation.

CNBC - 3d

Kerr's new-look small-ball lineup faces stiff challenges

Steve Kerr's new small-ball lineup presents Golden State with serious challenges as the Warriors make a playoff push down the stretch.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

Why Jannik Sinner’s Case Is a Crystal Ball for Doping Suspensions in Sports

The world antidoping agency has proposed reforms that will transform defenses for athletes who claim their positive tests are unintentional.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

'How does he play that shot?!' - Root scoops ball for six

Joe Root scoops the ball "perfectly" for six as England face Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Anthony Edwards fined $35,000 for throwing ball into Lakers crowd

Minnesota next plays Sunday when it visits the Phoenix Suns.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Tim Dowling: seven squeaky dog balls equals seven degrees of hell

The sound the toys make mimic the plaintive cries of wounded creatures, exposing our pooch’s uncontrollable sadism. My wife derives grim satisfaction from buying dog toys that advertise their ...

The Guardian - 5d

Goalkeepers to be punished with corner for holding ball more than eight seconds

Ifab announces law change for next season ‘It could be one of those very effective deterrents’ Goalkeepers who waste time by holding on to the ball are to be penalised with the award of a ...

The Guardian - 5d

Guardiola criticises FA Cup ball after 20 shots off target

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has criticised the balls used in England's domestic cup competitions.

BBC News - 4d

Zelenskyy’s humiliation in the White House

Ukraine’s president finds himself squeezed between two big powers

Financial Times - 6d

Is "The White Lotus" impacting tourism?

"The White Lotus" appears to be inspiring tourists to visit the locations where the hit HBO show is made. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

CBS News - 3d

WATCH: Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet wins first automated ball-strike challenge of 2025 spring training

Poteet successfully challenged a called ball against the Dodgers' Max Muncy

CBS Sports - Feb. 20

Prosecutor moves to dismiss unrelated charge against Jan. 6 defendant Daniel Ball

A newly appointed top U.S. prosecutor recommended dismissal of the remaining federal criminal count against Daniel Ball, who was pardoned last month for his role in the Jan. 6 riot.

CBS News - Feb. 21

LaVar Ball looks like his usual self in first video since foot amputation

Details around the medical issue that led to LaVar Ball's foot amputation remain scarce.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

Oklahoma's Duke Miles loses multiple teeth after face hits floor diving for ball in win vs. Mississippi State

Miles lost parts of two of his teeth, OU's trainer said, in what looked like a painful faceplant on unforgiving hardwood

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

LaVar Ball says 'everyone heard' about his amputated foot: 'If I wanted to, I'd grow it back!'

LaVar Ball — father of NBA players LaMelo and Lonzo Ball as well as rising hip-hop star LiAngelo — confirms on TikTok that his right foot has been amputated.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Bucks, Patrick Beverly sued by Pacers fans over 'unfortunate' ball-throwing incident in 2024 NBA playoffs

Beverly threw a ball into the Gainbridge Fieldhouse stands twice just minutes before the Bucks' elimination

CBS Sports - Feb. 25

Is MLB's automated ball-strike system revolutionizing the strike zone or imposing on tradition? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Fans and players alike want to see if ABS is an asset or merely an annoying intrusion.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods review – classic anime has cosmic charm

An anniversary edition of the 2013 martial arts animation is light on bombast, funny and mischievous. Here is a 10th-anniversary extended edition, with 20 added minutes, of the 18th theatrical ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

A soccer ball, a T-shirt: teachers scramble to say goodbye to students fleeing under Trump

As families move away to avoid deportation, excruciating goodbyes leave teachers feeling ‘completely empty’. A soccer ball covered in signatures from classmates. A handwritten letter telling a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Patrick Beverley sued by 2 fans after balls he threw into stands hit them: 'I sent my apologies'

Patrick Beverley has been sued by two Pacers fans who say they suffered 'physical, mental and emotional damage' after being struck by a ball he threw into the stands during a game last year.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26