WTA roundup: Beatriz Haddad Maia captures title in Seoul
Third-seeded Beatriz Haddad Maia rebounded from a first-set hiccup to record a 1-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over top-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Russia on Sunday in the final of the Korea Open in Seoul.
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India Script History By Winning Rare Double Gold At Chess Olympiad 2024
India on Sunday scripted history as its men's and women's teams clinched their maiden gold medals in the 45th Chess Olympiad after beating their respective opponents in the final round. The men's team defeated Slovenia after D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanadhaa won their respective matches in the 11th and final round match.
World War II naval hero, 101, given last medal on day of his funeral
A 101-year-old decorated WW2 veteran was given his last medal - at his funeral. Eddie Palmer was just 15 when he joined the Royal Navy in 1938 as a sailor and trained as an electrician specialising in torpedoes.
India Claim Historic First Gold Medal In Open Section At Chess Olympiad 2024
India claim historic first gold medal in the open section at Chess Olympiad 2024. The Indian team comprised of Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, Pentala Harikrishna and Srinath Narayanan. The historic gold medal was secured after Arjun Erigaisi and D Gukesh clinched wins in their respective matches and second-placed China dropped points on two boards against the USA. The Indian team enjoyed a dream start to the competition, winning its first eight ties before being held to a draw by last edition's champions Uzbekistan. India won a bronze medal during the 2022 Chess Olympiad on home soil.
Roma CEO steps down after fan fury over De Rossi sacking
ROME : AS Roma Chief Executive Lina Souloukou has stepped down, the Serie A club said on Sunday, following fan anger over the sacking of manager Daniele De Rossi last Wednesday.
Lethal Haddad Maia fights back to beat Kasatkina in Korea Open final
U.S. Open quarter-finalist Beatriz Haddad Maia overcame first-set jitters in the Korea Open final to beat top seed Daria Kasatkina 1-6 6-4 6-1, winning the first WTA 500 singles title of her career on Sunday.
Thousands march in Tel Aviv demanding hostage deal
Thousands took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday, demanding the Israeli government reach a deal to secure the release of hostages captive in Gaza.
Guardians clinch second AL Central title in three years - ESPN
ST. LOUIS — The Cleveland Guardians clinched their second American League Central championship in three years Saturday when the second-place Kansas City Royals lost 9-0 to the San Francisco Giants.