Chinese chess checks in with hushed SEA Games debut
YEN TU: When Sim Yip How first came across xiangqi as a little boy he looked on mesmerised as grandmasters puzzled over the ancient Chinese game.
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Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors: Three things to watch in West Finals
The Dallas Mavericks were not expected to be here. They were 15-17 at Christmas, then sitting as the eighth seed at the trade deadline when they shipped Kristaps Porzingis out in a move meant to provide financial flexibility this summer. Even after beating the Jazz in the first round of the playoffs, they were not favorites against the 64-win Suns in the second round. Yet here they are.
Teamsheet dilemmas and penalty records among talking points for Huddersfield Town vs Luton Town
Both Luton Town and Huddersfield Town made changes to their formation and approach during the first leg, leaving the respective gaffers in a quandary as to how to set up for this second leg.
He started off by taking on 'uncles'. Now, Singapore's Chinese chess champion eyes success at SEA Games
SINGAPORE: As a child, one of Alvin Woo's frequent haunts was a Ghim Moh senior citizens' corner near his home.
Huddersfield Town's chess game, Luton Town's homework and role of fitness among five conclusions
Huddersfield Town’s play-off semi-final will now come down to what happens at the John Smith's Stadium after they claimed a 1-1 draw away to Luton Town in the first leg on Friday evening. The hosts dominated the first half but nonetheless found themselves behind early on after Danel Sinani raced through on goal off Harry Toffolo’s pass before firing a shot past emergency goalkeeper Matt Ingram.
FIDE President Nominates Indian Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand As Part Of Team To Fight Elections
Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand would become the deputy president of the world chess federation (FIDE) if the incumbent Arkady Dvorkovich is re-elected as the president in the elections scheduled during the 44th chess Olympiad in July-August this year. Anand, a five-time world champion, has been nominated by Dvorkovich as part of his team to fight the forthcoming elections.
Viswanathan Anand announced as candidate for FIDE deputy president's post
Chess Federation (FIDE) president Arkady Dvorkovich has announced former world champion, India's Viswanathan Anand, as the candidate for the deputy president's post. Dvorkovich is again running for the president's post. According to a FIDE official, if Dvorkovich wins the elections, Anand will be his deputy.
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre reveals why he never fought Khabib Nurmagomedov
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has revealed what happened when talks went down regarding a superfight against Khabib Nurmagomedov.