Stephen Curry broke a 12-year streak by wearing Nike Sabrina 3s during a game against the Utah Jazz, marking his first time in Nike footwear for a full game since 2013. This appearance, coinciding with WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu’s presence, fuels speculation about a potential new endorsement deal for the NBA star.
India’s once robust player development system appears dismantled, leading to a decline in top-flight cricket. Recent meek defeats highlight a collapsed feeder line, with questionable selections like Nitish Kumar Reddy’s indicating a failure to groom middle-order batters. This contrasts sharply with the successful process under Rahul Dravid, which produced established stars.
Research reveals that gamers’ control preferences, particularly inverting controls, stem from spatial cognition rather than mere habit. Cognitive processing speed and spatial perception strongly predict control choices. Experimenting with opposite control schemes can enhance spatial awareness and reaction times, benefiting various fields beyond gaming, like piloting and surgery, by optimizing human-machine interaction.
RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav criticised the NDA govt’s 20-year rule in Bihar and 11 years at the Centre, citing unemployment, migration, and poverty. He questioned the lack of food processing industries despite Bihar’s agricultural production. BJP leaders defended their governance, highlighting increased per capita income, infrastructure development and investments in food processing and job…
Sri Lanka clinched the ODI series against Bangladesh with a dominant 99-run victory, fueled by Kusal Mendis’s brilliant 124. Mendis, named Player of the Series, anchored Sri Lanka’s 285/7. Bangladesh faltered in their chase, collapsing for 186. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz lamented the lack of crucial partnerships. The teams now prepare for a three-match T20I…
After a significant surge, gold prices face potential headwinds as analysts from Citi, BMI, and Motilal Oswal express caution. Shifting macroeconomic conditions, including potential Fed rate cuts and stronger global growth, could diminish gold’s safe-haven appeal. While geopolitical risks persist, a stronger dollar and higher bond yields may further pressure prices, leading to a possible…
Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav is in the middle of an unusual patch of form. In the last nine innings, he has mustered only 87 runs with an abysmal average of 12.42 and a strike rate of 112.98. In this Asia Cup, Surya has managed only 59 runs in four innings.
Lawyers across Odisha observed a day-long pen-down strike, disrupting court proceedings in protest against the murder of senior advocate Pitabash Panda. The Odisha State Bar Council called for the strike, demanding swift action against the unidentified assailants responsible for the “barbaric act” outside Panda’s residence.
India eyes an overseas T20I series win against Australia, with opener Shubman Gill under scrutiny. While Abhishek provides explosive starts, Gill’s inconsistent form is a concern. Former batter Sadagoppan Ramesh likened their dynamic to a “storm and a table fan,” emphasizing the crucial role of the opening partnership in setting formidable totals.
Following a fatal shooting near the White House, President Trump announced a prolonged pause on asylum decisions, particularly for nationals from 19 countries. He stated, “We don’t want those people,” citing concerns about their suitability for entry. The incident involved an Afghan national, arrested and charged with murder, who had arrived under a resettlement program.
