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Indian GM Vidit Gujrathi Shocks Ian Nepomniachtchi, Reaches World Cup Quarter-finals

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi on Monday stunned Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi via the tie-breaker to reach the quarterfinals of the FIDE Chess World Cup in Baku (Azerbaijan). He defeated Nepomniachtchi 2-0 in the 10-minute rapid segment of the tie-break to qualify for the quarterfinals for a second time. Gujrathi joins a trio of fellow Indians -- D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi -- in the last eight, a first for the country. Gujrathi and Nepomniachtchi had drawn the two-game classical match and the two tie-break games. He will meet Nijat Abasov of Azerbaijan in the quarterfinals.

Carlos Alcaraz Renews Novak Djokovic Rivalry In Cincinnati

Carlos Alcaraz has put his quarter-final loss at the Toronto Masters behind him as he prepares to renew his rivalry with Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati next week. The Spanish world number one made a surprisingly early exit in Canada, bundled out of the last eight by Tommy Paul in three sets to end a lacklustre campaign. But the 20-year-old was in no mood to dwell on that loss on Sunday as he looked ahead to the Cincinnati Masters, the last warm-up before he launches the defence of his US Open crown later this month.

Canada's Ames wins Boeing Classic for 4th victory of season, ties tournament record

Stephen Ames opened and closed with eagles Sunday in a runaway victory in the Boeing Classic, his fourth PGA Tour Champions win of the season.

Marks and Spencer's 'rain-resistant' coat hailed 'outstanding quality' is 'ideal for autumn'

Marks and Spencer customers have been blown away by one of the brand's autumn coats, which they have hailed 'classic and versatile' and 'easy to pair with almost any outfit.' The £65 coat uses 'rain repellent' technology which has been designed to keep you bone dry in unpredictable wet weather.

Celtic overcome Hatate and Carter Vickers blows as they outgun Aberdeen in Pittodrie classic – 3 talking points

It was a belter of a game in Pittodrie as Matt O'Riley capped off a 3-1 win for Celtic against a youthful Aberdeen team who refused to lie down.

Aberdeen vs Celtic LIVE score and goal updates from the Premiership showdown at Pittodrie

For the first two seasons of Brendan Rodgers' all-conquering Celtic reign it was Aberdeen who pushed them closest both in the Premiership and cup competitions.

How the Mets' season fell apart - ESPN

New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler watched the World Baseball Classic warily this spring. Of course, he knew there were inherent risks for his squad. And on March 16, as he sat in his spring training apartment with Catherine Eppler, his wife, he tried to mentally steer Edwin Diaz around the potholes of possibility from afar. Eppler followed Diaz's pitch count and tracked the outs remaining for Diaz, and when Diaz closed out a win for Puerto Rico, Eppler felt relief. He got up and walked into another room.

Graeme Souness pinpoints Ange factor in Harry Kane transfer as Bayern Munich bound striker sees 'no change' at Tottenham

Graeme Souness reckons Tottenham have seen "no change in direction" under Ange Postecoglou as the former Celtic boss prepares for life without Harry Kane.

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Indian GM Vidit Gujrathi Shocks Ian Nepomniachtchi, Reaches World Cup Quarter-finals

Carlos Alcaraz Renews Novak Djokovic Rivalry In Cincinnati

Canada's Ames wins Boeing Classic for 4th victory of season, ties tournament record

Marks and Spencer's 'rain-resistant' coat hailed 'outstanding quality' is 'ideal for autumn'

Celtic overcome Hatate and Carter Vickers blows as they outgun Aberdeen in Pittodrie classic – 3 talking points

Aberdeen vs Celtic LIVE score and goal updates from the Premiership showdown at Pittodrie

How the Mets' season fell apart - ESPN

Graeme Souness pinpoints Ange factor in Harry Kane transfer as Bayern Munich bound striker sees 'no change' at Tottenham