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R Praggnanandhaa Clinches First Classical Chess Win Over World No.1 Magnus Carlsen

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa claimed his maiden classical game victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the Norway Chess tournament. The 18-year-old Indian, who has beaten Carlsen in the rapid/exhibition games quite a few times, took the leader's position with 5.5 points after three rounds. Praggnanandhaa was playing with white pieces and his victory pushed home favourite Carlsen to the fifth spot in the points table. Classical chess, also known as slow chess, allows players significant amount of time to make their moves, usually at least one hour.

After blowing away Rozanski, Okolie eyes Wilder blockbuster, unification bout

A potential blockbuster showdown with hard-punching heavyweight Deontay Wilder could be on the horizon for Lawrence Okolie after he claimed the WBC bridge weight world title, says Sky Sports expert George Groves.

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz Survives Scare At French Open

World number three Carlos Alcaraz survived a huge scare at the hands of 176th-ranked Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong to reach the third round after a four-set triumph on Wednesday. Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who made the semi-finals at Roland Garros last year, scrambled to a 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 second round victory over a player taking part in only his second Grand Slam main draw. The 21-year-old Spaniard was broken five times and hit 47 unforced errors before De Jong, playing his fifth match at the tournament, eventually wilted under the roof of Court Phillipe Chatrier.

Scottie Scheffler's attorney gets heated with reporter's question after charges dropped against golf star

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Phillies, Giants' benches clear after sequence of close pitches nearly hit Phillies' Bryce Harper

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Riley Gaines Talks To WV Girls About Transgender Athlete Protest: 'Not Transphobic, Doing What's Right'

Last month, a United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a West Virginia law that bars biological boys from competing on girls' sports teams cannot be enforced with regard to a 13-year-old who competes on the girls' track and field team at the athlete's middle school.

Gymnastics-Biles eyes ninth all-around title at US championships

Simone Biles enters this weekend's U.S. Gymnastics Championships as the favorite to claim yet another all-around title as the sport's most dominant force continues to build momentum ahead of the Paris Olympics.

After ending Canadian Open drought Taylor wants to do it again

HAMILTON, Ontario : When Nick Taylor drained a 72-foot putt to become the first home-grown winner of the Canadian Open in 69 years last June it immediately became a heritage moment immortalised when his silhouette was made part of the event's logo.

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R Praggnanandhaa Clinches First Classical Chess Win Over World No.1 Magnus Carlsen

After blowing away Rozanski, Okolie eyes Wilder blockbuster, unification bout

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz Survives Scare At French Open

Scottie Scheffler's attorney gets heated with reporter's question after charges dropped against golf star

Phillies, Giants' benches clear after sequence of close pitches nearly hit Phillies' Bryce Harper

Riley Gaines Talks To WV Girls About Transgender Athlete Protest: 'Not Transphobic, Doing What's Right'

Gymnastics-Biles eyes ninth all-around title at US championships

After ending Canadian Open drought Taylor wants to do it again