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Magnus Carlsen Withdraws From A Chess Game Amid Cheating Allegations

Norwegian world chess champion Magnus Carlsen abruptly withdrew from a game against American Hans Niemann, reigniting an ongoing cheating controversy in the sport. After playing just one move in a match against Niemann on Monday night in the "Julius Baer Generation Cup" online tournament, Carlsen resigned the game without a word and turned off his webcam in front of stunned commentators. The 31-year-old five-time world champion did not give an explanation, but his gesture was seen as a further protest against the young American, 12 years his junior.

Two Months From World Cup, Qatar Emerge From Training Lockdown

Qatar's World Cup team will emerge from four months in near-lockdown on Friday to take on Canada with most of their fans nervously watching from afar. All their games since June 2 have been behind closed doors and the Qatar Football Association has even kept sponsors away from training camps in Spain and Austria as they prepare players for a baptism of fire -- a World Cup debut on home territory -- in 60 days.

World Cup 2022 Group A: Van Gaal aiming for one last hurrah with Netherlands

After missing out on reaching the 2018 World Cup, and having underachieved with a second round exit at Euro 2020, the Dutch Football Association sought to tempt Louis van Gaal out of retirement for one last assignment: reach Qatar 2022.

'My front tyre exploded' – Annemiek van Vleuten in freak horror crash at Road World Championships

Annemiek van Vleuten suffered a huge freak crash in the opening seconds of the mixed team time trial as the Dutch super squad’s hopes of gold unravelled at the Road World Championships in Wollongong, Australia. Just moments after coming down the start ramp, Van Vleuten suddenly and inexplicably veered across the road and smashed into the barriers. Ad “Disaster! Disaster!” cried Rob Hatch on Eurosport commentary.

Switzerland take win in mixed team time trial at the World Championships from Italy and Australia

Switzerland powered to team time trial gold in a dominant display, with Italy taking silver and Australia the bronze. But that was only part of the story, the favourites Netherlands having a shocker of a day with a mechanical for Bauke Mollema and a crash for Annemiek van Vleuten absolutely wrecking their chances of a podium. While the plaudits must go to the Swiss team of Mauro Schmid, Stefan Kung, Stefan Bissegger, Elisa Chabbey, Marlen Reusser, Nicole Koller for an incredibly professional display in what was an event full of drama, Van Vleuten’s unbelievable crash was by far and away the biggest talking point.

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Magnus Carlsen Withdraws From A Chess Game Amid Cheating Allegations

Two Months From World Cup, Qatar Emerge From Training Lockdown

World Cup 2022 Group A: Van Gaal aiming for one last hurrah with Netherlands

'My front tyre exploded' – Annemiek van Vleuten in freak horror crash at Road World Championships

Switzerland take win in mixed team time trial at the World Championships from Italy and Australia

"I would be happier" - Van Gaal addresses De Jong start to season after failed Man United transfer

Verstappen's personal sponsor reportedly involved in money laundering scandal

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