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    India and the West Indies are meeting in the second ODI of their series in Guwahati, with India chasing a series win after taking the opener. Attention is on India's pace bowling selection, with reports suggesting Mohammed Siraj or debutant Auqib Nabi could come in for Nitish Reddy, while Virat Kohli's strong form is also a talking point. The West Indies face a must-win match to stay alive in the series.

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    Cricket West Indies has been forced to reduce its tournaments and cut player retainer payments, according to reporting from the region. The cuts point to mounting financial pressure on the regional governing body, which oversees the game across the Caribbean. The development will concern fans and players alike, as retainer contracts form a core part of cricketers' incomes and fewer tournaments mean fewer opportunities to compete.

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    Israel has revoked diplomatic privileges for Dutch officials based in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. The move affects the status of Netherlands' representative office staff there, though the exact reasons and scope have not been detailed. The decision adds a new point of friction between Israel and a European government at a sensitive time for international diplomacy over the region.

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    Kohli hits 55th ODI century as India beat West Indiesโ–ผKohli returns to hit his 55th ODI century as India beats West Indies by 8 wickets in series openerโœ‰newsSportCricket2 d ago

    Virat Kohli marked his return to one-day cricket with his 55th ODI century, leading India to an eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the opening match of their series. Kohli's unbeaten knock anchored the chase as India comfortably overhauled the target, drawing wide attention from cricket fans and commentators discussing his form ahead of future tournaments.

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    Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill both struck centuries as India successfully chased 406 runs against the West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati. The commanding run chase has drawn wide attention from cricket fans, with Gill's form and India's batting depth the main talking points across India, the UK and beyond.

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    West Indies Women are touring Zimbabwe in 2026, with full fixtures, live scores, schedules and points tables now available via Cricinfo. Fans are following match updates and coverage of the series, which gives Zimbabwe's women's team another high-profile opponent on home soil and gives supporters a way to track every game ball by ball.

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    West Indies posted their highest-ever one-day international total against India, powered by three batsmen reaching centuries in the same innings. The record-breaking batting display handed India a heavy defeat and sparked reaction from cricket fans in both countries, with debate over India's bowling and selection choices after conceding such a landmark score.

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    Astros clinch AL West at 81-81 after dramatic reboundโ—Houston Astros rebound from 11 games under .500 and win AL West despite finishing 81-81โœ‰newsSportSports2 d ago

    The Houston Astros have won the American League West despite finishing the regular season at 81-81, completing a rebound from 11 games below .500. It is a rare division title for a team with a losing-to-even record, and the clubhouse is now focused on the playoffs, where they will enter as a division champion despite the modest record.

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    Senegal edge Ethiopia in AFCON 2027 qualifierโ–ผethiopia vs senegalGgoogleCA2K1 d ago

    Senegal are facing Ethiopia in an Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier, leading 1-0 at half-time in the return fixture. Outlets including beIN SPORTS, VAVEL and Yahoo Sports are providing live coverage, lineups and streaming information as fans follow the match across multiple countries. Senegal entered as favourites, with previews tipping the West African side to take all three points against Ethiopia.

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    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered US military academies to stop hiring civilians into tenured faculty positions. The directive affects institutions such as West Point, the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy, where civilian professors have long held tenured posts alongside military instructors. The move is part of a broader push by the Pentagon leadership to reshape the academies, and it has drawn criticism from educators who warn it could erode academic standards and independence.

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    Pete Hegseth Halts Tenure for Military Academy Civilian Facultyโ—pete hegseth military academy tenureGgoogleUS20018 h ago

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a stop to tenure appointments for civilian faculty at US military academies. The move affects professors at institutions such as West Point, the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy, and has drawn criticism from academics who see it as political interference, while supporters argue it increases accountability over faculty shaping future officers.

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    West Indies smash record ODI total in India run-festโ—Windies break their ODI batting record in India run-fest https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cqwyz07g0e5yo?at_mMmastodonSportCricket231 min ago

    West Indies have broken their own one-day international batting record during a high-scoring match against India, according to BBC Sport. The innings produced a run-fest in India, with the Caribbean side posting the highest ODI total in their history. Details of the exact score, venue and result are not given in the available report.

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    Hegseth Halts Tenured Civilian Hiring at Military Academiesโ–ผSecretary of War Pete Hegseth Signs Directive Halting Tenured Civilian Positions at U.S. Military Service Academiesโœ‰newsWorldDefense13 h ago

    Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has signed a directive halting tenured civilian positions at U.S. military service academies. The move, announced by the Department of War, stops the filling of permanent civilian faculty roles at institutions such as West Point, the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy. Critics are likely to question the effect on academic staffing and instruction, while supporters frame it as part of broader reforms of military education.

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    Gaming industry debates the decline of couch co-opโ—Is couch co-op becoming a lost art in gaming? ๐ŸŽฎ In this clip from PAX West 2026, Andre Wilson of Boss Rush and Jordan HoMmastodonCultureGaming31 d ago

    At PAX West 2026, Andre Wilson of Boss Rush and Jordan Horton of Wakeup Super Studios discussed whether local multiplayer gaming is fading as an industry practice. They examined why fewer studios invest in couch co-op and pointed to Nintendo as a notable exception that continues offering many local multiplayer experiences. The conversation has resonated with players nostalgic for shared-screen play.

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    Hegseth halts tenure for civilian professors at military academiesโ–ผHegseth directs military service academies to immediately stop giving tenure to civilian professorsโœ‰newsWorldDefense9 h ago

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered US military service academies to immediately stop granting tenure to civilian professors. The directive affects faculty at institutions such as West Point, the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy, and is likely to raise questions about academic freedom, recruitment of quality civilian educators and the administration's broader overhaul of defense education.

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    Three centurions power West Indies to record ODI total against Indiaโ–ผThree centurions propel West Indies to record ODI total against Indiaโœ‰newsSportCricket5 h ago

    West Indies batsmen have posted their highest-ever one-day international total against India, with three players scoring centuries in the same innings. The record-breaking performance has become a major talking point among cricket fans, highlighting the Caribbean side's batting strength in the match against one of the sport's leading teams.

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    Pentagon ends tenure for civilian faculty at military academiesโ–ผMilitary academies won't give tenure to civilian faculty, Hegseth saysโœ‰newsWorldDefense16 h ago

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said US military academies will no longer grant tenure to civilian faculty members. The policy change affects professors at institutions such as West Point, Annapolis and the Air Force Academy, and is expected to raise concerns about academic freedom and recruitment of quality civilian instructors.

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    Hegseth halts tenure for civilian faculty at military academiesโ–ผHegseth halts tenure appointments for civilian faculty at military academiesโœ‰newsWorldDefense15 h ago

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a halt to tenure appointments for civilian faculty at US military academies. The move pauses career security for professors at institutions such as West Point, the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy, and is being reported by military-focused outlets. It has drawn attention amid ongoing debates over political influence in military education and the Pentagon's management of academic staff.

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    Patriots offense off to historically bad startโ–ผThe Patriots offense has scored just 29 points on 30 drives this season. This is the fewest points per drive of any teamMmastodonSportFootball21 d ago

    The New England Patriots have scored just 29 points across 30 offensive drives this season, the fewest points per drive of any NFL team. It is the worst scoring rate through three games since the 2021 New York Jets over Zach Wilson's first three starts. Fans and analysts are airing frustration at the unit's inability to move the ball or finish drives.

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    Two West Point Graduates Leave Army Careers for Medicineโ–ผFrom Army Captain to Medical Student: Two West Point Graduates Pivot to Medicine at USUโœ‰newsHealthMedicine6 h ago

    Two West Point graduates who served as Army captains have enrolled at the Uniformed Services University to begin medical training. Their move from military leadership roles to medicine highlights a growing path for officers transitioning into healthcare careers within the armed forces, where uniformed physicians continue to serve while treating service members and their families.

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    Hegseth freezes civilian faculty hiring at military academiesโ–ผHegseth freezes hiring of civilian tenured faculty at US military academiesโœ‰newsWorldDefense17 h ago

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a freeze on hiring of civilian tenured faculty at US military academies. The directive affects institutions such as West Point, Annapolis and the Air Force Academy, and is the latest in a series of personnel measures under the Pentagon's review of its workforce. Coverage so far reports the freeze itself, with debate expected over its impact on academic staffing and instruction at the service schools.

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    Students in Alabama are being encouraged to consider applying to US military academies, such as West Point, Annapolis and the Air Force Academy. The push highlights pathways that combine a funded college education with a military career, and typically involves local officials and school counselors informing families about application requirements, including congressional nominations.

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    Marion Military Institute offers pathway to US service academiesโ–ผMarion Military Institute provides military service academy pipelineโœ‰newsWorldDefense19 h ago

    Marion Military Institute in Alabama is being highlighted for its role preparing students for admission to the United States military service academies, including West Point and Annapolis. The school operates as an official pipeline, helping cadets strengthen academics, fitness and leadership credentials before applying for congressional nominations. Local coverage draws attention to the institute as a launchpad for aspiring military officers.

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    US military academies to end tenure for civilian faculty, Hegseth saysโ—Military academies will no longer give tenure to civilian faculty, Hegseth says, to focus on 'warfighting'โœ‰newsWorldDefense2 h ago

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that US military academies will stop granting tenure to civilian faculty, framing the move as part of a broader push to focus the service academies on warfighting. The decision affects professors at institutions such as West Point, Annapolis and the Air Force Academy, and is expected to draw debate over academic freedom and military education priorities.

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    Fox Sports picks West Virginia and Eagles as weekend underdog betsโ–ผFavorite 'Dogs: Back WVU Over ISU; Eagles To Upset Ramsโœ‰newsSportSports8 h ago

    Fox Sports' betting column 'Favorite 'Dogs' is backing West Virginia to beat Iowa State and taking the Philadelphia Eagles to upset the Los Angeles Rams. The piece is part of its regular college football and NFL underdog picks feature, offering point-spread analysis for the weekend's biggest games.

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    Three West Indies batters hit centuries against India in second ODIโ—India vs West Indies: Campbell, Hope & Jangoo hit centuries in second ODIโœ‰newsSportCricket10 h ago

    John Campbell, Shai Hope and Alick Jangoo all scored centuries for the West Indies in the second one-day international against India. Three centuries in a single innings is a rare feat, making the match a talking point among cricket fans as the series unfolds.

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    Hegseth halts tenure appointments for civilian faculty at military academiesโ—Hegseth halts tenure appointments for civilian faculty at military academies https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagonMmastodonWorldDefense21 d ago

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a halt to tenure appointments for civilian faculty at US military academies, according to Military Times. The move affects professors at institutions such as West Point, the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy, and is drawing attention amid broader debates over political influence in military education and staffing under the Pentagon leadership.

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    Drought across the American West may be the new normalโ–ผEarthTalk: Drought across the West may be the new normalโœ‰newsEnvironmentClimate1 d ago

    A new EarthTalk column warns that persistent drought across the western United States may no longer be a temporary crisis but a lasting condition driven by climate change. It points to years of dryness straining water supplies, agriculture and wildfire risk across states such as Arizona and California. Readers are being urged to treat water conservation as a permanent way of life rather than an emergency response.

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    West Indies batting coach Reifer demands more from middle orderโ–ผBatting coach Reifer calls for greater responsibility from West Indies middle orderโœ‰newsSportCricket1 d ago

    West Indies batting coach Floyd Reifer has called on the team's middle order to take greater responsibility in upcoming matches. His comments point to recurring concerns over the batting unit's inability to build innings and support the top order, a long-standing weakness for West Indies cricket.

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    Hegseth says military academies won't tenure civilian facultyโ—Military academies wonโ€™t give tenure to civilian faculty, Hegseth saysโœ‰newsWorldDefense1 d ago

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said US military academies, including West Point and the Naval Academy, will no longer grant tenure to civilian faculty. The move affects professors who teach at the service academies alongside military instructors. Critics are likely to raise concerns about academic freedom and faculty recruitment, while supporters frame it as tightening control over the institutions.

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    Americans' Economic Outlook Falls to Decade Lowโ—Americansโ€™ view of the economy drops to its lowest point in over a decadeโœ‰newsBusinessEconomy1 d ago

    A new measure of public opinion shows Americans' view of the US economy has dropped to its lowest level in more than ten years. The decline points to deepening pessimism among consumers about jobs, prices and their financial prospects. Commentary is focused on what the slump means for household spending, political accountability and the direction of economic policy.

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    West Vancouver Luxury Home Prices Double in Two Decadesโ–ผ20 Years Reveal a Changing Luxury Market as West Vancouver Prices Doubleโœ‰newsBusinessReal Estate1 d ago

    West Vancouver's luxury housing market has seen prices roughly double over the past 20 years, according to a new market analysis. The report points to a changed luxury landscape, with rising values reflecting shifting demand among high-end buyers in the affluent British Columbia community. Observers are weighing what two decades of sustained price growth signal for affordability and the future of the region's premium real estate market.

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    Three Former Big West Players Make 2026 MLB Playoff Rostersโ—At Least Three Former Big West Players on 2026 MLB Playoff Rostersโœ‰newsSportBaseball1 d ago

    At least three former Big West Conference baseball players have been named to rosters for the 2026 Major League Baseball postseason. The announcement highlights the California-based conference's continued ability to develop talent that reaches baseball's highest stage, and it has drawn attention from conference fans following their alumni through the playoffs.