Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Mohammed Siraj was prematurely labeled a one-format player, arguing the fast bowler has proven his effectiveness across all formats. Chopra criticized decisions regarding Siraj's white-ball selections, particularly his omission from the 2025 Champions Trophy squad.
Scotland captain Caroline Weir has moved to eight-time European champions OL Lyonnes from Real Madrid. The 30-year-old cited the lure of playing for a top European club and competing for the Champions League as key factors in her decision. Weir leaves Real Madrid as their all-time record scorer.
Colombia secured a 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan in their World Cup opener, highlighted by a spectacular goal from Daniel Muñoz. Despite travel chaos and a slow start, Colombia's brilliance shone through, though questions remain about their overall form.
Wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra scored a composed 58 off 67 balls for India A against Afghanistan A in the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla. His valuable knock helped India A post 319/8.
Portugal enters the 2026 World Cup with high hopes, fueled by a strong squad, a winning mentality, and a touch of numerology. Coach Roberto Martínez and players like Bernardo Silva express confidence, while Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his likely final tournament. A 'World Cup Seer' predicts Portugal will win.
Ghana's football team, despite past dominance, has faced decades of disappointment, marked by managerial instability and recent player eligibility issues. A plan to send fans to the World Cup was also altered due to economic constraints.
Cristiano Ronaldo's sixth World Cup begins Wednesday against the DRC in Houston. Portugal boasts a strong squad, but questions linger about Ronaldo's influence and fitness. FIFA's decision to lift his ban ensures a high-profile spectacle.
Portugal begins its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston, Texas. Cristiano Ronaldo aims to extend his record in his potential final tournament, while DR Congo seeks its first World Cup goal and point.
Pesquisa liderada pela USP encontrou uma nova forma de identificar estrelas que engoliram planetas: a análise da abundância de berílio. A estrela HD 129171 apresentou maior quantidade desse elemento, indicando a ingestão de material rochoso.
A Cambridge University astrophysics professor, Wyn Evans, alleges the Institute of Astronomy tolerates misogyny and bullying, and retaliated against whistleblowers. The university denies the claims, calling them a "vendetta" against the director.
Spain's Euro 2024 champions carry immense confidence into the World Cup, fueled by internal belief and a proven track record. Despite leadership changes, the squad emphasizes continuity, a strong group dynamic, and the belief they can replicate past successes.
Spain's Euro 2024 champions carry immense confidence into the World Cup, fueled by an unbeaten streak and a belief in their squad's depth. Despite key departures, the team emphasizes continuity and internal conviction over external validation, with players like Rodri and Lamine Yamal poised for further success.
Spain's Euro 2024 champions, unbeaten in 30 games, carry immense confidence into the World Cup. Despite losing key leaders like Morata and Carvajal, the team, with emerging stars like Lamine Yamal and a fully fit Rodri, believes they are stronger and more assured than ever.
Members of the Indian men's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan, have sent messages of support to the women's team ahead of their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Pakistan. They urged the players to be fearless and bring home the trophy.
Members of the Indian men's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan, have sent messages of support to the women's team ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan. They urged the 'Women in Blue' to play fearlessly and bring home the trophy.
Members of the Indian men's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan, have sent messages of support to the Indian women's team ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan. They urged the 'Women in Blue' to play fearlessly and bring home the trophy.
The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the Finals. Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, leading the Knicks to overcome a double-digit deficit for the fourth time in the series. Brunson was named Finals MVP.
A corrida espacial do século XXI opõe EUA e China em modelos de financiamento: Pequim usa empresas estatais e recursos públicos, enquanto a SpaceX de Elon Musk capta US$ 75 bilhões em Wall Street. A disputa abrange exploração espacial, comunicação e IA, com a SpaceX liderando em lançamentos e satélites Starlink.
Canada's World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto was marred by a technical glitch when a giant inflatable trophy deflated and part of its covering peeled away. The incident, broadcast live, quickly went viral on social media, prompting humorous and critical comments from users, including one from a Chinese dairy giant's staff account.
Das Deutsche Zentrum für Astrophysik (DZA) wächst in Görlitz und zieht internationale Wissenschaftler an. Pavlo Plotko aus Charkiw und Kristen Lackeos aus den USA berichten von ihren Erfahrungen und Sorgen. Das DZA plant, bis 2038 auf 1.000 Mitarbeiter anzuwachsen.
Nikita Kucherov, Russian right-winger for Tampa Bay Lightning, wins Hart Trophy for the second consecutive year with 130 points in the 2025/2026 NHL season, edging out Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon.
India begins its T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan on Sunday, aiming for a maiden title at Lord's. Injuries to key all-rounders create selection dilemmas, prompting debate over batting vs. bowling strength. Expert Nasser Hussain advises packing the batting and leveraging spin.
Elon Musk frequently references Nikolai Kardashev's 1964 scale for classifying extraterrestrial civilizations by their energy consumption to justify SpaceX's ambitious goals, aiming for Type II status by harnessing the sun's full energy. Musk cites the scale in SpaceX's IPO prospectus, suggesting humanity is currently Type I, and proposes AI data centers powered by solar energy in space as a step towards this goal.
Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the India U-19 squad for an upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. He will feature in the one-day matches as a wicketkeeper.
