Former England captain Andrew Strauss criticized the timing of Ben Stokes' international retirement announcement during a Test match against New Zealand, calling it a "huge distraction" for the team. Stokes, one of Test cricket's greatest all-rounders, retired after an illustrious career.
Microsoft has hired Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind and Inflection AI, to lead its new MAI Superintelligence Team. Suleyman, now CEO of Microsoft AI, aims to solve concrete problems with controllable, humanity-serving AI, contrasting with Meta's similar initiative. He emphasized a disciplined, evidence-based culture focused on scientific rigor and user empathy.
Sri Lanka and New Zealand Women captains and players discuss team strategies, recent performance, and pitch conditions ahead of their match. Both teams aim to bounce back from previous defeats with improved bowling and fielding.
Spain's national football team, led by Luis de la Fuente, is meticulously preparing for the World Cup by focusing on player welfare, fatigue management, and hydration strategies to combat extreme heat and optimize performance.
Green Bay Packers, coming off a 9-8 season and Wild Card loss to Chicago Bears, could target former Rams backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo as a veteran upgrade. Bleacher Report's Zach Bachar predicts the move, noting Garoppolo's experience under Sean McVay aligns with Matt LaFleur's coaching background. Garoppolo played just three games in 2024 on an $11M deal, appearing only for kneel-downs. The Rams want him back, but Garoppolo faces retirement speculation.
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel missed a scheduled media session amid controversy involving reporter Dianna Russini, who is under internal review by The Athletic following photos of them together.
