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.
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After AFCON drama, Morocco head to World Cup with big ambitions
PARIS, France: Morocco produced a historic best performance for an African and Arab nation at the 2022 World Cup, but their hopes of another run to the latter stages this time may not have been helped by a turbulent few months. The Atlas Lions reached the semifinals in Qatar, eliminating Spain on penalties in the last 16 and knocking out Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in the quarter-finals. Their remarkable run ended in defeat to France, before they lost the third-place play-off against Croatia. Morocco were a surprise package then, having only previously made the knockout stage of a World Cup once, when they reached the last 16 in Mexico in 1986. This time is different: they are ranked eighth in the world, in between the Netherlands and Belgium, and two places above Germany. At home, supporters want to see their side play more expansive football than the largely defensive style which proved so effective in 2022. Walid Regragui was the mastermind of Morocco’s run in Qatar, but he left the coaching job in March, six weeks after his side lost a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final to Senegal. With home advantage, Morocco were favorites to win that competition but appeared to blow it when Brahim Diaz — their outstanding performer — failed to score a penalty deep in injury time in the final in Rabat. Senegal were so furious at the decision to give the spot-kick that most of their players stormed off the pitch. They eventually came back on, an unsettled Diaz had his kick saved, and Morocco lost 1-0 in extra time. Having faced criticism from a demanding public and media, Regragui departed to be replaced by Mohamed Ouahbi. Born and raised in Brussels, Ouahbi was promoted to the top coaching role after overseeing Morocco’s triumph
'Magnificent' Misiorowski hits 100 mph 57 times, fans 12 in gem - ESPN
MILWAUKEE — Jacob Misiorowski has been reaching new milestones for velocity just about every time he pitches, and that might explain the Milwaukee Brewers right-hander's lack of surprise over his latest achievement.
AC Milan dismiss Allegri after missing out on Champions League
May 25 : AC Milan said on Monday they had sacked manager Massimiliano Allegri after a late-season collapse the Serie A club's owners called an "unequivocal failure" with a fifth-place finish that meant they missed out on Champions League qualification.
Allegri fired by AC Milan as club misses out on Champions League
May 25 : AC Milan have sacked manager Massimiliano Allegri following a late-season collapse that ownership branded an "unequivocal failure" after the club ended the season in fifth place and missed out on Champions League qualification, the Serie A club said on Monday.
Yazeed Al-Rajhi returns to Argentina for defense of Desafio Ruta 40 Rally title
SAN JUAN: Saudi world champion driver Yazeed Al-Rajhi began the defense of his Desafio Ruta 40 Rally title in Argentina on Monday. The event marks the third round of the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship and is part his preparations for next year’s Dakar Rally.
Victor Wembanyama scores 33 as Spurs dominate Thunder in Game 4 to even Western Conference Finals
Nick Wright joins Colin Cowherd to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s incredible Game 1 performance and win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, his MVP snub, and to ask how far the Los Angeles Lakers are from contending.
Thunder held to worst offensive effort in years in Game 4 loss - ESPN
SAN ANTONIO — More than eight minutes into Sunday's Game 4, the Oklahoma City Thunder's only source of offensive production was a series of floaters by center Isaiah Hartenstein.