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"Future Is Here": Chess Community Lauds D Gukesh's Historic Win

The chess community went into a frenzy as it hailed India's D Gukesh as a potential "future world champion" after he etched his name in the history books by winning the prestigious Candidates tournament in Toronto. Gukesh drew with American Hikaru Nakamura in the final round to not only win the prestigious tournament but also become the youngest ever challenger to the world title at 17. Five-time world champion and the only other Indian to win the Candidates, the legendary Viswanathan Anand was one of the first people to congratulate the teenager.

Super Falcons stars shine as Ajibade, Kanu, Ihezuo light up scoreboards

Some players of the Nigerian women’s national team, the Super Falcons, were at their mercurial best at the weekend, treating their fans to a goal scoring spree in their various clubs across the world.

Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic picked as the NBA's MVP finalists

Nikola Jokic is one step closer to winning a third MVP award in the last four seasons. Victor Wembanyama is surely on his way to a trophy — or maybe two. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might get a couple of his own as well.

Barcelona could demand replay of El Clasico as club chief blasts VAR over Real Madrid 'ghost goal' controversy

Seething Barcelona president Joan Laporta has let rip at Spanish officials in the wake of Sunday's 3-2 loss to Real Madrid – and hinted the club may request a replay of the world's most glamorous fixture.

A 'very dangerous young man' taken off the streets

A ‘very dangerous’ man with paranoid schizophrenia tried to kill a police officer by stabbing him in the neck with a craft knife in a random attack. Jacob Brown also stabbed a second officer in the terrifying incident in south Manchester in July 2023.

NBA playoffs 2024 - LeBron at 9? Here are the top 25 players in the postseason - ESPN

Now that we've made it through the play-in round, we're finally here! The NBA playoffs began on Saturday. Each conference has what appears to be a clear favorite to reach the Finals, but as we saw last year when the No. 8 seed Miami Heat stormed from the play-in all the way to the championship round, any team is capable of making a run, and particularly so with a bevy of injury questions hovering over the first round.

Barca's Xavi decries 'maximum injustice' after disallowed goal in El Clasico defeat

After a Lamine Yamal goal was disallowed by VAR in Barcelona's 3-2 defeat at Real Madrid, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez criticised the officiating in LaLiga, which does not use goal-line technology.

What do Manchester United need to qualify for Europa League? European qualification rules explained

Manchester United progressed to the final of the FA Cup with a chaotic victory over Coventry City at Wembley on Sunday afternoon.

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"Future Is Here": Chess Community Lauds D Gukesh's Historic Win

Super Falcons stars shine as Ajibade, Kanu, Ihezuo light up scoreboards

Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic picked as the NBA's MVP finalists

Barcelona could demand replay of El Clasico as club chief blasts VAR over Real Madrid 'ghost goal' controversy

A 'very dangerous young man' taken off the streets

NBA playoffs 2024 - LeBron at 9? Here are the top 25 players in the postseason - ESPN

Barca's Xavi decries 'maximum injustice' after disallowed goal in El Clasico defeat

What do Manchester United need to qualify for Europa League? European qualification rules explained