Russia battles thousands of Ukrainian troops after Kursk incursion
Russia fought intense battles against thousands of Ukrainian troops on Saturday, following Ukraine’s largest incursion on Moscow’s territory since the start of the war in 2022.
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R Praggnanandhaa Eyeing An Improved Finish In Grand Chess Tour Final Outings
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will lock horns with the world's best yet again as he takes on an elite field in the St Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament that gets underway in St Louis, USA. A slight dip in recent results, notwithstanding, Praggnanandhaa will be looking forward to finish on the podium in the final standings of the Grand Chess Tour that also entitles him to earn a bonus cash prize from a kitty of USD 175000. The winner will take home USD 100000 while the runner-up will be richer by USD 50000.
Au revoir to a wonderful Olympics
Paris officially bid adieu to its Summer Games this evening with a festive closing ceremony featuring joyous athletes, live music, theatrical performances and, yes, Tom Cruise.
Brittney Griner, who once boycotted national anthem, emotional as 'Star-Spangled Banner' plays after gold win
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Wrestling-Japan strike gold in Paris with eight titles
PARIS : Japan's formidable battery of canny wrestlers turned the Champ de Mars Arena into a veritable gold mine a they won eight titles to underline the country's stature as the sport's powerhouse.
Athletics Body Chief Sebastian Coe To Give IOC Presidency Tilt 'Serious Thought'
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Sunday he would give "serious thought" about throwing his hat into the ring to succeed Thomas Bach as head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Bach, who has led the Olympic movement since 2013, told a session of IOC members on Saturday that he will not seek to remain in charge for a third term. "New times are calling for new leaders," the 70-year-old German lawyer said. Coe, whose third and final term as athletics chief ends in 2027, has long been suggested as a successor to Bach.
Griner's gold medal extra special after Russian prison
PARIS: On the highest step of the Olympic podium, US basketball player Brittney Griner wept, tears trickling down her face as her country's national anthem serenaded her for a gold medal she could not have imagined winning while in a Russian prison.
Brittney Griner cherishes 3rd gold in aftermath of Russia arrest - ESPN
PARIS — When the American flag rose to the ceiling and «The Star-Spangled Banner» started playing at Bercy Arena on Sunday, Brittney Griner's eyes filled with tears.