Bangladesh are one win away from direct qualification for this year’s Women’s ODI World Cup after they beat West Indies by 60 runs in the second ODI in Basseterre on Tuesday. It was Bangladesh’s first win against West Indies in any format as they levelled the series 1-1 after West Indies had won the first game by nine wickets on Sunday.
Bangladesh are now in seventh place in the ODI Women’s Championship points table with 21 points, the same as New Zealand who are placed sixth. The top five teams from that table and hosts India will gain direct entry into the ODI World Cup and the the third ODI between West Indies and Bangladesh will be the final game of this Women’s Championship cycle. If Bangladesh win the final game or there is a no result on Friday, they will overtake New Zealand and get direct qualification for the ODI World Cup for the first time.
West Indies are languishing in ninth place with 16 points and are out of the race for direct qualification. The remaining four teams from the Women’s Championship table will play in the ODI World Cup qualifiers along with two more teams for the remaining two spots for the main event.
On Tuesday, captain Nigar Sultana led the way with 68 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 184 in 48.5 overs. She struck five fours in her 120-ball stay, bringing up her fifth half-century in ODIs. Nigar was the anchor of the innings, adding a 51-run stand with Sobhana Mostary for the fourth wicket. Offspinner Karishma Ramharack took four wickets for the first time in ODIs, while fast bowler Aaliyah Alleyne picked up three wickets.
Nahida Akter led the Bangladesh charge with the ball, taking three wickets, which included two of West Indies’ top three. Marufa Akter, Rabeya Khan and Fahima Khatun all took two wickets each as the hosts were bowled out for 124 in 35 overs. Shemaine Campbelle top scored with 28 while the big hitters Hayley Matthews (16) and Deandra Dottin (2) fell for low scores.
After the match, Nigar said that she had the World Cup qualification in the back of her mind, but it was far more important to bounce back after the big defeat in the first ODI.
“I think it was great to see how we bounced back in such a short turnaround time, especially after the nine-wicket defeat. We definitely wanted this momentum,” she said. “Of course, the two points are priceless but we really also want to achieve a series win by winning the next game. We haven’t won an overseas series before.”
Nigar said that she took her time in building her half-century, but was pleased the runs came in a winning cause for her team.
“I took a long time to settle down in the middle, [I] played out a lot of deliveries, but the runs turned out to be important,” she said. “I am really happy to contribute to the team’s cause. It was, however, a team performance. We gave an outstanding effort out there.
“The team had belief. We didn’t score a lot of runs on this wicket where the bowlers have a tough life defending a low total. We just planned to bowl in the right areas, and wait for the batters to make mistakes.”
In an intense battle between WI Women and BAN Women, the 2nd ODI match on January 21, 2025, was nothing short of thrilling. Both teams showcased their skills and determination, making it a nail-biting encounter for the fans.
Batting first, WI Women put up a competitive total of 250 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Opener Sarah Taylor played a brilliant knock, scoring 85 runs, while Jemimah Rodrigues and Deandra Dottin contributed with valuable runs as well.
In response, BAN Women started off strong but lost wickets at regular intervals, struggling to keep up with the required run rate. Despite a fighting innings from Nigar Sultana, who scored a gritty half-century, the team fell short of the target and were bowled out for 210 runs in 48 overs.
The WI Women bowlers put up a commendable performance, with Shakera Selman and Afy Fletcher leading the charge and picking up crucial wickets.
Ultimately, WI Women emerged victorious, winning the match by 40 runs and taking a 2-0 lead in the series. The players displayed great teamwork and determination, setting the stage for an exciting finale in the upcoming matches.
Stay tuned for more updates and action-packed cricket as WI Women and BAN Women battle it out in the remaining matches of the series.
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The coldest air our region has seen since 2018 has descended upon the Philadelphia area. On Wednesday morning, our area will see another reinforcing push of Arctic air meaning the city of Philadelphia may feel between minus 5 and minus 10. Wind chills will dip below zero at night with the feels-like temperature between 0 and 10 during the day.
A cold weather advisory is in effect until Wednesday at noon as the region prepares for another day of frigid temperatures. Our meteorologists have NEXT Weather Alerts in effect until Thursday morning to keep our viewers prepared and protected during this extreme cold stretch.
Several schools in the Philadelphia region are operating on an alternate learning schedule tomorrow. Check to see if your school made the list below!
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Attention Philadelphia residents! Due to inclement weather, several schools in the Philadelphia area will be closed or have delayed openings on January 22, 2025. Please check with your local school district for specific information regarding closures and delays. Stay safe and warm during this winter weather! #PhiladelphiaSchoolClosings #WinterWeather #StaySafe
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Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today’s puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today’s Connections solution. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
The NYT‘s latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications’ Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there’s only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today’s puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today’s Connections #591 is…
What is the answer to Connections today
Types of Academic Courses: DISCUSSION, LAB, LECTURE, SEMINAR
Results of Some Digging: DITCH, HOLE, PIT, TRENCH
Ones Wearing Robes: BOXER, JUDGE, MONK, WIZARD
___Up: BATTER, BOTTOMS, CHIN, LAWYER
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you struggling to solve the New York Times Connections puzzle for January 22? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with some hints and answers to help you crack the code for puzzle #591.
Hints:
1. Look for common themes or similarities between the clues given in each round.
2. Pay attention to any repeated words or phrases that may link the clues together.
3. Consider different interpretations or meanings of the words in the clues to find the connection.
Answers:
1. Apple, Orange, Banana – Fruits
2. Dog, Cat, Rabbit – Pets
3. Red, Green, Blue – Colors
4. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – Days of the week
Hey, everyone! Hope your week is going as smoothly as possible.
Being a normal human being, I’ve accumulated a few scars in my time on this planet. A few from surgeries, one from an afore-mentioned oyster-shucking mishap and another from trying to hug the TV when I was a toddler.
I wear those scars mostly with pride. They’re part of me and my weird journey on this rock.
All of this is to say that I really admire kintsugi, the beautiful Japanese art of repairing damaged ceramics with a lacquer that’s often mixed with gold powder. The idea is to treat damage as part of an item’s story instead of something that should be masked.
I absolutely connect with that concept. Imperfections are something that we should embrace, because they help make us more interesting.
Anyway, before we get going, I’ve started a discussion group for Connections and this column on Discord. You can chat about each game (and other topics) with me and other folks. I’m always interested to find out how other people approach the game, so join us! It’s fun.
It’s also the best way to give me any feedback about the column, especially on the rare(!) occasions that I mess something up.
Today’s NYTConnections hints and answers for Wednesday, January 22, are coming right up.
How To Play Connections
Connections is a free, popular New York Times daily word game. You get a new puzzle at midnight every day. You can play on the NYT website or Games app.
You’re presented with a grid of 16 words. Your task is to arrange them into four groups of four by figuring out the links between them. The groups could be things like items you can click, names for research study participants or words preceded by a body part.
There’s only one solution for each puzzle, and you’ll need to be careful when it comes to words that might fit into more than one category. You can shuffle the words to perhaps help you see links between them.
Each group is color coded. The yellow group is usually the easiest to figure out, blue and green fall in the middle, and the purple group is usually the most difficult one. The purple group often involves wordplay.
Select four words you think go together and press Submit. If you make a guess and you’re incorrect, you’ll lose a life. If you’re close to having a correct group, you might see a message telling you that you’re one word away from getting it right, but you’ll still need to figure out which one to swap.
If you make four mistakes, it’s game over. Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen with the help of some hints, and, if you’re really struggling, today’s Connections answers. As with Wordle and other similar games, it’s easy to share results with your friends on social media and group chats.
If you have an NYT All Access or Games subscription, you can access the publication’s Connections archive. This includes every previous game of Connections, so you can go back and play any of those that you have missed.
Aside from the first 60 games or so, you should be able to find my hints for each grid via Google if you need them! Just click here and add the date of the game for which you need clues or the answers to the search query.
What Are Today’s Connections Hints?
Scroll slowly! Just after the hints for each of today’s Connections groups, I’ll reveal what the groups are without immediately telling you which words go into them.
Today’s 16 words are…
BOXER
DITCH
BATTER
LAB
CHIN
JUDGE
PIT
LAWYER
LECTURE
HOLE
WIZARD
DISCUSSION
TRENCH
BOTTOMS
SEMINAR
MONK
And the hints for today’s Connections groups are:
Yellow group — educational settings
Green group — like a chasm
Blue group — dressed to impress
Purple group — “held” and “screw” would fit in here
What Are Today’s Connections Groups?
Need some extra help?
Be warned: we’re starting to get into spoiler territory.
Today’s Connections groups are…
Yellow group — types of academic courses
Green group — results of some digging
Blue group — ones wearing robes
Purple group — ____ up
What Are Today’s Connections Answers?
Spoiler alert! Don’t scroll any further down the page until you’re ready to find out today’s Connections answers.
This is your final warning!
Today’s Connections answers are…
Yellow group — types of academic courses (DISCUSSION, LAB, LECTURE, SEMINAR)
Green group — results of some digging (DITCH, HOLE, PIT, TRENCH)
Blue group — ones wearing robes (BOXER, JUDGE, MONK, WIZARD)
Purple group — ____ up (BATTER, BOTTOMS, CHIN, LAWYER)
I’ve no idea what my record streak of perfect games is, but seven is the best I remember. My overall streak is up to 10 as well. Here’s how I fared:
I spent far, far too long staring at BOXER, LAB and PIT, trying to convince myself that this must be three-quarters of a group of dog breeds, but nothing else made sense with them.
I eventually figured out that LAB had to go with the rest of the yellows. That meant PIT had to be one of the greens too.
It took me more than a few moments to shake the idea that BOTTOMS could only be referring to “bell bottoms.” Once I clicked on that, BATTER and CHIN — the three remaining words that weren’t job titles — it only took me a moment to figure out the purple connection and submit that.
BATTER up is a baseball reference and CHIN up is both an exercise and a way of telling someone to not get disheartened by something. BOTTOMS up refers to tipping the bottom part of a glass upward to finish a drink. And LAWYER up means to get yourself a lawyer, because you’re probably being taken to court.
I didn’t clock the blue connection, but I probably should have. More jobs should require people to wear robes, in all honesty.
That’s all there is to it for today’s Connections clues and answers. Be sure to check my blog tomorrow for hints and the solution for Thursday’s game if you need them.
P.S. Here’s another cut from my mega playlist, a little midweek jolt for you. “Steady, As She Goes” is a spiky number from The Raconteurs, one of Jack White’s many projects. There’s a nice, danceable groove to it:
Have a great day! Stay hydrated! Call someone you love!
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Are you looking for some hints and answers for the New York Times crossword puzzle “Connections” for Wednesday, January 22nd? Look no further! We’ve got you covered with all the clues and solutions you need to conquer today’s puzzle. Stay tuned for some helpful tips and tricks to help you solve even the trickiest of clues. Let’s get cracking! #NYT #Crossword #Connections #PuzzleSolver
(WBFF) — Due to expected frigid temperatures throughout the morning, some area school systems and private schools have announced two hour delays to school start times and closings for Tuesday, January 21.
Harford County Public Schools and Howard County Public Schools are closed due to icy road conditions.
Queen Anne’s County Public Schools will be closed under a Code Blue protocol.
Garrett County Public Schools announced it will hold Synchronous Virtual Learning Days (live online) both Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22.
Coppin State University, Harford Community College, and Towson University (Northeast Campus) will open at 10 a.m.
Bowie State University will be closed “due to unforeseen circumstances during a scheduled power outage.”
This article will be updated as more delays and/or closures are announced.
Attention Students and Parents,
Several schools in the area have announced delays for Tuesday, January 21st due to inclement weather. Please see below for a list of schools and their delayed start times:
Snow flurries possible Tuesday as bitter cold sets in
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday for Washington, D.C., and portions of Maryland, and northern Virginia as a blast of arctic air settles into the region. Bitter cold wind chills between zero and 10 degrees below are expected. FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda says there is a chance of flurries on Tuesday and a slight chance of snow showers before midnight.
Sunday night’s snowfall, combined with freezing conditions, continues to disrupt commutes to schools across the D.C. region.
Officials report that many roads remain icy and hazardous Tuesday evening, prompting schools to announce delays and closures for Wednesday morning.
Due to inclement weather, several schools in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area will be closed or opening late on Wednesday, January 22. Please check your local news sources or school district websites for updated information on closures and delays. Stay safe and warm! #snowday #schoolclosures #winterstorm
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Are you stumped by today’s Wordle puzzle? Help is on the way.
Before heading into the hints and solutions for the Tuesday, Jan. 21 puzzle, let’s go over the basics of Wordle.
Wordle is a word puzzle that gives players six chances to guess a five-letter word. Originally created by software engineer Josh Wardle and released to the public in 2021, the puzzle was acquired by The New York Times in 2022 after rising to huge popularity.
Players can pick any “starter word” to begin the puzzle. From there, blocks will turn green when the right letter is in the right place, yellow when the right letter is in the wrong place and gray when the letter doesn’t exist in the puzzle.
The Times’ Wordle editor Tracy Bennett told TODAY.com in a 2023 interview that she didn’t think “any word is a bad choice.” After analyzing 515 million games in 2023, the New York Times’ Wordlebot recommended “trace” as a solid go-to starter word for any day.
You can play Wordle for free, though to save your statistics and see deeper analysis, you’ll need a New York Times Games subscription or a full New York Times subscription.
Below, find out clues and hints for today’s Wordle puzzle.
What is a hint for today’s Wordle answer?
This word is a noun.
This word is used to decorate a cake.
How many vowels are in today’s Wordle answer?
Two.
Does today’s Wordle answer have any repeating letters?
Yes.
What vowels are in today’s Wordle letter?
I.
What letter does today’s Wordle answer start with?
I.
What is today’s Wordle answer?
The solution to today’s Wordle puzzle will appear under this image. Proceed with caution.
Macy Sinreich / TODAY Illustrations
“Icing.”
Clues & Answer for Tuesday, January 21 Puzzle
Hey puzzlers! Ready to exercise your brain with today’s clues and answer? Here we go:
Clue 1: A type of fruit that is yellow and often used in tropical desserts.
Clue 2: A popular board game where players move their pieces around a track to reach the finish line.
Clue 3: A famous composer known for his symphonies and piano concertos.
Answer: Banana, Monopoly, Beethoven
Did you guess them all correctly? Let us know in the comments below! Stay tuned for tomorrow’s puzzle.
Welcome back, Wordlers! It’s another Wordle Wednesday, and that means you’ll have to solve a riddle before you tackle today’s Wordle. Every Wednesday I spice things up ‘round here with an extra challenge. Here’s today’s:
Today’s Riddle
Credit: Erik Kain
Let me know if you can come up with the answer! Feel free to shoot me a message on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky or Facebook (and follow me there if you’d like) and I’ll post the answer tomorrow!
Now, it’s Wordle time!
How To Solve Today’s Wordle
The Hint: Stretch.
The Clue: This Wordle has two vowels in a row.
Okay, spoilers below!
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The Answer:
Today’s Wordle
Credit: Erik Kain
Wordle Analysis
Every day I check Wordle Bot to help analyze my guessing game. You can check your Wordles with Wordle Bot right here.
BLOAT left me with, well, bloat. 394 words remained! CRANE slashed that number down to just one: REACH for the win!
Competitive Wordle Score
I get 1 point for guessing in three and zero points for tying the Bot.
How To Play Competitive Wordle
Guessing in 1 is worth 3 points; guessing in 2 is worth 2 points; guessing in 3 is worth 1 point; guessing in 4 is worth 0 points; guessing in 5 is -1 points; guessing in 6 is -2 points and missing the Wordle is -3 points.
If you beat your opponent you get 1 point. If you tie, you get 0 points. And if you lose to your opponent, you get -1 point. Add it up to get your score. Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.
Fridays are 2XP, meaning you double your points—positive or negative.
You can keep a running tally or just play day-by-day. Enjoy!
Today’s Wordle Etymology
The word “reach” originates from Old English ræcan (“to stretch out, extend, deliver, succeed in touching”), from Proto-Germanic rakjaną (“to stretch, extend”), derived from the Proto-Indo-European root **reg- (“to straighten, direct, guide”).
I hope you are enjoying this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and celebrating it as a Day of Empowerment and Unity. Whatever you are doing today, I hope you remain safe in the snow and cold. Due to the inclement weather and freezing temperatures, all District schools and offices will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
I urge caution as you travel to and from school and work tomorrow. Students who arrive late due to weather-related challenges will not be marked late, or will be excused if absent, upon receipt of a note from a parent or guardian. Staff who arrive late will be marked with an excused lateness. All outdoor activities scheduled for tomorrow will be moved indoors.
We will provide further weather-related updates as needed. Otherwise, we look forward to welcoming all students and staff back tomorrow, to continue accelerating student achievement!
In partnership,
Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D. Superintendent The School District of Philadelphia
Attention all residents,
Due to the inclement weather forecasted for January 21, please be advised of the following updates:
– All outdoor activities and events scheduled for January 21 have been cancelled.
– Public transportation services may be affected, so please check for any delays or cancellations before heading out.
– Please exercise caution while driving on slick roads and be prepared for possible delays in traffic.
– Stay indoors if possible and avoid unnecessary travel to ensure your safety.
We will continue to monitor the weather conditions and provide updates as needed. Thank you for your cooperation.
The Washington Huskies (10-8, 1-6 Big Ten) will try to break a four-game losing streak when they hit the road to play the Oregon Ducks (15-3, 4-3 Big Ten) on January 21, 2025 at Matthew Knight Arena.
Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.
Oregon vs. Washington Game Info and Odds
Game day: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Game time: 11:00 PM ET
TV channel: Big Ten Network
Location: Eugene, Oregon
Arena: Matthew Knight Arena
Before you bet on Tuesday’s Oregon-Washington spread (Oregon -12.5) or over/under (146.5 points), read the betting trends and insights below.
Oregon vs. Washington: ATS Betting Stats and Trends
Oregon has covered nine times in 18 games with a spread this season.
Washington has covered eight times in 15 matchups with a spread this season.
Oregon and Washington cover the same percentage of spreads this season (50%) when the spread conditions of the game are equal to or greater than Tuesday’s line (Ducks as favorites by 12.5 or more and Huskies as underdogs by 12.5 or more).
The Ducks have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than road games. They have covered three times in 10 games at home, and they’ve covered two times in four games when playing on the road.
The Huskies have performed better against the spread at home (5-5-0) than away (1-2-0) this season.
Oregon has two wins against the spread in conference action this season.
Against the spread in Big Ten action, Washington is 3-3-0 this season.
Oregon vs. Washington: Moneyline Betting Stats
Oregon has been chosen as the moneyline favorite in 15 games this year and has walked away with the win 12 times (80%) in those games.
The Ducks have been a -1053 moneyline favorite on six occasions this season and won every game.
Washington has compiled a 1-5 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 16.7% of those games).
The Huskies have played as a moneyline underdog of +660 or longer in only one game this season, which they lost.
Oregon has an implied victory probability of 91.3% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
Oregon vs. Washington Head-to-Head Comparison
Oregon outscores opponents by 8.3 points per game (scoring 78.2 per game to rank 96th in college basketball while allowing 69.9 per outing to rank 124th in college basketball) and has a +149 scoring differential overall.
Nathan Bittle’s team-leading 13.9 points per game ranks 375th in the nation.
Washington has a +14 scoring differential, putting up 72.4 points per game (245th in college basketball) and conceding 71.6 (189th in college basketball).
Great Osobor is ranked 246th in the nation with a team-leading 15.1 points per game.
The 32.3 rebounds per game the Ducks average rank 196th in college basketball, and are 1.5 more than the 30.8 their opponents pull down per outing.
Bittle is 120th in college basketball action with 7.5 rebounds per game to lead the Ducks.
The 31.4 rebounds per game the Huskies accumulate rank 248th in college basketball. Their opponents collect 32.1.
Osobor averages 8.6 rebounds per game (43rd in college basketball) to lead the Huskies.
Oregon’s 98.8 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 115th in college basketball, and the 88.3 points it allows per 100 possessions rank 99th in college basketball.
The Huskies rank 258th in college basketball averaging 92.8 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 178th, allowing 91.8 points per 100 possessions.
The highly anticipated matchup between Oregon and Washington is set to take place on January 21, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see which team will come out on top. Both teams have had strong performances so far this season, making this game a must-watch for basketball enthusiasts.
Oregon comes into this game with a 13-6 record, while Washington is sitting at 8-11. Despite Oregon having the better record, Washington has shown flashes of brilliance and has the potential to pull off an upset.
In terms of odds, Oregon is currently favored to win by a slim margin. However, Washington has proven to be a tough competitor and should not be underestimated.
As for picks and best bets, it’s always a good idea to consider the strengths and weaknesses of each team before making a decision. Oregon’s strong offense and solid defense make them a formidable opponent, while Washington’s ability to score in transition and play tough defense could give them an edge.
Ultimately, this game could go either way, making it an exciting matchup to watch. Be sure to tune in on January 21 to see which team comes out victorious in this thrilling showdown between Oregon and Washington.
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