Paris Expo Porte de Versailles to host Esports World Cup 2026
RIYADH/PARIS: The Esports Foundation has confirmed Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the official venue for the Esports World Cup 2026.
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Spain favorites to win World Cup, Goldman model shows
SANTIAGO, May 29 : Spain are the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup, ahead of France, Argentina and Brazil, according to a Goldman Sachs model published on Friday that uses teams' historical performance and ranking data.
Norway Chess 2026 opens with major upsets
OSLO: Norway Chess 2026 began with an action-packed first round in Oslo, featuring decisive games, tense endgames, and dramatic moments across both tournaments.
Gukesh-Carlsen rivalry reignites as Norway Chess gets underway in Oslo
OSLO: As the curtains rose on Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo on Monday much of the spotlight was on the simmering rivalry between reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju and home favorite Magnus Carlsen — a contest that has added fresh drama to one of chess’ most prestigious events.
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks deliver dominant Game 5 win - ESPN
NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson hadn't yet delivered a signature game in the New York Knicks' first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. The swing Game 5 seemed like the perfect time to remedy that.
Chess-Klaebo joins Haaland as latest celebrity investor in Norway Chess
April 13 : Johannes Klaebo, the most decorated Winter Olympian, has become the latest celebrity investor in Norway Chess, the Total Chess World Championship Tour said on Monday.
Chess-Leaked files linked to Candidates leader Sindarov spark debate
PARIS, April 8 : Javokhir Sindarov played down fears that his chess opening preparation had been exposed after an online account linked to him briefly left studies public, but the episode — coupled with a separate incident in Hikaru Nakamura’s camp — has thrown a light on the role of "seconds" at the Candidates tournament.
Chess-Niemann says he will be ‘stone cold killer’ as Carlsen feud resurfaces in documentary
PARIS, April 7 : Hans Niemann declares he will become a “stone cold killer” and the world’s best player in a Netflix documentary released on Tuesday about his feud with five-times classical world champion Magnus Carlsen, a pledge that injects new edge into the lingering fallout from the cheating scandal that shook elite chess.