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Calm D Gukesh Up Against Unpredictable Ding Liren In World Championship Clash
The weight of expectations sits lightly on his teenaged shoulders and Grandmaster D Gukesh would bank heavily on his calm mind when he takes on Chinese Ding Liren in the World Championship showdown beginning in Singapore on Monday, aiming to become the first Indian after Viswanathan Anand to win the coveted title. The majority of the chess world is rooting for the 18-year-old in-form Indian, who already displays the poise of a champion. What remains to be seen is how he handles the pressure of the big occasion during the fortnight-long showpiece.
"Job Clear": D Gukesh Has Eyes Set On World Chess Championship Crown
It does not matter if Ding Liren is struggling for form or is at his best, D Gukesh knows he needs to be the "best version of himself " in every game against the Chinese during the World Chess Championship clash, starting Monday. While Gukesh has been in fine touch, Liren has struggled in the lead-up to the prestigious event. "For me, it's pretty clear who I'm going to face. I'm going to face Ding Liren, who has been one of the best players in the world for more than a decade," said Gukesh, who will play with whites in the opening game, said at the pre-tournament press conference.
Huskers snap Badgers hex, become bowl eligible for 1st time in 8 years - ESPN
LINCOLN, Neb. — Dylan Raiola threw for 293 yards and a touchdown, Dante Dowdell ran for three scores, and Nebraska beat Wisconsin 44-25 on Saturday to become eligible for a bowl for the first time since 2016.
Trump could push the US to stop adding fluoride to water. Where does Europe stand?
As US President-elect Donald Trump charts his second term in the White House, an unusual suspect is at the top of the health policy to-do list: removing fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral that helps prevent tooth decay, from the water supply.
Curt Cignetti: Indiana playoff worthy despite Ohio State loss - ESPN
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti didn't think he needed to say it. Following Saturday's 38-15 loss at Ohio State, do his upstart Hoosiers still belong in the 12-team playoff?
Women's Golf star Charley Hull fawns over 'brilliant, legend' Trump after doing his dance at tournament
WWE wrestling legend Hulk Hogan discusses how the ‘Trump Dance’ is taking over the sports world and the country on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’
Thousands demonstrate across France and Italy protesting violence against women
Thousands marched across France and Italy protesting violence against women on Saturday – two days before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.