How scientists could stop the ‘city-killer’ asteroid from striking Earth in 2032
A 100-metre-wide asteroid hurtling towards Earth has triggered a global defence plan after it was discovered the space rock could hit our home planet in 2032.
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Hearts transfer headlines as Harry Milne has medical, Jambos prodigy goes other way and marquee winger on radar
Harry Milne is undergoing a medical at Hearts this morning ahead of completing a move from Partick Thistle.
Video: 'World Champion' D Gukesh Heartbroken On Losing Tata Chess Title Against R Praggnandhaa
The Indian juggernaut in international chess remained unstoppable as Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa fought through exhaustion and nerves to defeat world champion D Gukesh in a clash of compatriots to clinch the Tata Steel Masters title for the first time in his prolific career. The bespectacled 19-year-old from Chennai, a city that has become the cradle of Indian chess, came from behind to upstage the 18-year-old world number three 2-1 in the tiebreaker of the event's 87th edition here on Sunday. This was after both players ended up tied on 8.5 points after losing their 13th-round games. While Gukesh lost to fellow Indian Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa went down to Vincent Keymer of Germany.
Man United ace Alejandro Garnacho fires clear transfer message after deal confirmed
Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho have sent a message to Marcus Rashford after he completed his move to Aston Villa from Manchester United.
ECB boss promises England review after Women's Ashes whitewash
Deputy CEO Clare Connor has promised that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will launch an "honest" review into England's 16-0 loss to Australia in the women's Ashes, but stressed that the team did not lack professionalism.
India embracing high-risk approach in T20s, says Gambhir
India will look to deploy a high-octane, attacking style in Twenty20 Internationals and are ready to accept the risks that come with it, head coach Gautam Gambhir said after his side beat England to clinch a 4-1 series victory.
IBF cancels purse bid for Bakole-Ajagba title eliminator bout
The International Boxing Federation (IBF), at the weekend, removed the Martin Bakole versus Efe Ajagba title eliminator from its purse bid docket, reports The Ring.
FIE picks teenage fencer, Okanlawon for high-performance camp in China
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has chosen Nigeria’s teenage Fencer, Wisdom Okanlawon, as one of five athletes from 30 African countries to attend a high-performance training camp and compete at the2025 Cadet and Junior World Championships in Wuxi, China.