Caicedo header boosts Chelsea’s top-eight hopes
Chelsea will go into the final Champions League matchday in an automatic qualification spot after Moises Caicedo’s late header earned a nervy 1-0 win against Pafos at Stamford Bridge.
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Chess-Leaked files linked to Candidates leader Sindarov spark debate
PARIS, April 8 : Javokhir Sindarov played down fears that his chess opening preparation had been exposed after an online account linked to him briefly left studies public, but the episode — coupled with a separate incident in Hikaru Nakamura’s camp — has thrown a light on the role of "seconds" at the Candidates tournament.
Chess-Nakamura criticises FIDE's anti-cheating measures at Candidates tournament, victory hopes fade away
April 3 : U.S. grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has criticised the International Chess Federation (FIDE) over what he described as excessive anti-cheating measures at the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus before his final victory chances went up into thin air on Friday.
Chess-Nakamura criticises FIDE's anti-cheating measures at Candidates tournament
April 3 : U.S. grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has criticised the International Chess Federation (FIDE) over what he described as excessive anti-cheating measures at the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus.
Chess-Muzychuk replaces Humpy in Candidates tournament after Indian grandmaster pulls out
March 23 : Ukrainian grandmaster Anna Muzychuk will replace Koneru Humpy at the 2026 Women’s Candidates tournament after the Indian grandmaster withdrew, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced on Sunday.
Beto brace boosts Everton’s European hopes after coasting past Chelsea
A miserable 10 days for Chelsea culminated in a chastening 3-0 defeat as Everton won back-to-back matches at home in the Premier League for the first time this season.
Goalkeeper Ochoa returns to Mexican squad for World Cup warm-ups
MEXICO CITY, March 19 : Long-serving goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa returned to the Mexico roster on Thursday, earning a call-up from coach Javier Aguirre for this month's World Cup warm-up matches against Portugal and Belgium.
Ismaila Sarr double sends Crystal Palace through to Conference League last eight
Ismaila Sarr booked Crystal Palace a Conference League quarter-final meeting with Fiorentina with the extra-time winner in their 2-1 victory at nine-man AEK Larnaca to settle the tie by the same score on aggregate.
Crystal Palace have work to do in second leg after goalless draw with Larnaca
Crystal Palace have to do it the hard way in the away leg of their Conference League last-16 tie after Cypriot side AEK Larnaca held them to a goalless draw at a blustery Selhurst Park.