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January 2024

Microsoft trims workforce in Gaming Division, 1900 jobs affected

Microsoft’s gaming ambitions took a sobering turn this week. Microsoft layoffs 1900 employees across its Activision Blizzard and Xbox divisions. The cuts, representing roughly 8% of the combined workforce, mark a significant streamlining effort following the company’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard in January. While the exact breakdown of affected roles remains unclear, reports […]

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Watch: Bail spins but does not dislodge to give Alex Carey reprieve in AUS vs WI 2nd Test

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey had a lucky escape against West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph after a delivery failed to dislodge the bails despite the ball brushing past it. Carey would have been the visitors’ sixth victim in the 1st innings as Australia lost a flurry of wickets in the AUS vs WI 2nd Test. Lucky

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In Numbers: Despite the semis loss, Noval Djokovic has win% of 91 at Australian Open

And Italian Jannik Sinner created history on Friday after he beat World no. 1 Novak Djokovic in the semis of the Australian Open 1-6, 2-6, 7-6 (8-6), 3-6, in a largely one-sided match. Even before the start of the tournament, if there was one player who was tipped to create trouble for the Serb, was

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AUS vs WI: Alex Carey slams gritty fifty as Australia fightback after early collapse

Australia batter Alex Carey scored a blazing 38-ball half century as he led the side’s fightback in the 1st innings of the AUS vs WI 2nd Test. Carey, who was given a lifeline earlier, blasted eight boundaries and two sixes en route to his fifty. AUS vs WI: Carey scores 38-ball fifty A counter-punching fifty

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Temptation bites: KL Rahul ‘throws away’ wicket, misses on Test hundred

KL Rahul agonizing near-miss for a century on Day 2 of the first Test against England in Hyderabad could have been the cherry on top of a dominant Indian day. However, despite falling 14 runs short of the milestone, Rahul’s impactful 86 (123) laid the foundation for India’s strong position, with the hosts taking a

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IND vs ENG 1st Test: KL Rahul roars back with blistering fifty in Hyderabad, puts India in command

KL Rahul slammed a gritty fifty off 72 balls as India led the charge on Day Two of IND vs ENG 1st Test. Scoring 6 boundaries, Rahul contributed heavily as India posted a total of 183 at the time of writing. The second day started on a low for the Men in Blue with Yashasvi

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