Coach Kim overcomes doubts to lead Ulsan to K-League title
Ulsan HD's Kim Pan-gon said he was relieved to have led the club to their third K-League title in a row after overcoming doubts about taking on the head coach role midway through the season.
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Anish Sarkar, 3-Year-Old From Bengal, Becomes Youngest-Ever FIDE-Rated Chess Player
Anish Sarkar, became the youngest-ever FIDE-rated player, after an impressive Elo rating of 1555 on Friday. At just three years, eight months, and 19 days old, he has claimed the title of the youngest FIDE-rated chess player. Anish debuted at the 1st All Bengal Rapid Rating Open 2024, where he scored an impressive 5 points from 11 games. Just weeks later, Anish had the incredible opportunity to play against Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, India's top player and world-ranked No. 4, during a rapid rating tournament.
Piastri on pole as McLaren lock out Sao Paulo sprint front row
SAO PAULO :McLaren locked out the front row for the Sao Paulo sprint on Friday with Oscar Piastri snatching pole position from team mate Lando Norris and Red Bull's Formula One leader Max Verstappen fourth fastest.
Spurs' Van de Ven out until after international break, says Postecoglou
Tottenham Hotspur's Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven has suffered a hamstring strain and will not be available until after the November international break, manager Ange Postecoglou said on Friday.
Chelsea issue triple injury update ahead of Man United clash as Enzo Maresca confirms one absence
Chelsea are expecting to welcome three players back to Enzo Maresca's squad when they face Manchester United, though Jadon Sancho has been definitively ruled out of making an Old Trafford return.
Little Master Of The Board: Kolkata's Anish Sarkar Becomes Youngest Rated Chess Prodigy At 3 Years
While most children of his age are absorbed in cartoons like Peppa Pig or Chhota Bheem, or simply playing with toys, young Anish Sarkar found his fascination in the quiet strategy of chess pieces, sparking a journey few could fathom. At just three years, eight months, and 19 days, the kid from Kaikhali in north Kolkata on Friday became the youngest rated chess player in history. Born on January 26, 2021, Anish made his debut in competitive chess with the West Bengal state Under-9 Open in October, securing an impressive 5.5 out of 8 points and finishing 24th overall defeating two rated players -- Arav Chatterjee and Ahilaan Baishya.
Sabalenka aims to deny Swiatek at WTA Finals, end year as number one
RIYADH : Aryna Sabalenka can finish a spectacular season by securing the year-end world number one ranking, while Iga Swiatek will eye a late surge to reclaim top spot as the duo take centre stage at the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia from Saturday.
Lavrov to visit EU for first time since Russia's all-out war against Ukraine, reports claim
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will travel to Malta for a meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in early December, Russian state-controlled outlet Vedomosti said Friday.