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Candidates: D Gukesh Downs Nijat Abasov To Jump Into Joint Lead With Ian Nepomniachtchi

Grandmaster D Gukesh grabbed a share of the lead alongside Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi by becoming the only Indian to post a win in the fifth round of the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament, outwitting Azerbaijan's Nijat Abasov in a hard-fought contest in Toronto. With nine rounds still to come in the double round-robin event, Gukesh and Nepomniachtchi share the top spot with 3.5 points and they are followed by top-seeded American Fabio Caruana half a point behind. American Hikaru Nakamura was the other winner on the day against Firouza Alireza of France while Indian teen R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with overnight sole leader Nepomniachtchi.

Stephen A. Smith Gets Roasted For Major Knicks Gaffe

Famed New York Knicks fan and ESPN personality Stephen A Smith wants to see more action from Quentin Grimes off the Knicks' bench.

Jrue Holiday agrees to 4-year, $135M extension with Celtics - ESPN

After arriving in a blockbuster offseason trade, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has agreed on a four-year, $135 million contract extension, his agent, Jason Glushon of Glushon Sports Management, told ESPN on Wednesday.

Sources - A-Rod, Lore eyed Wolves payroll cuts, concerning Taylor - ESPN

As part of a failed process to assume majority ownership, Minnesota Timberwolves minority partners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez submitted financial projections forecasting a sizable retreat in roster payroll that majority owner Glen Taylor believed would jeopardize the franchise's ability to compete for a championship, sources told ESPN.

Sources - Jaguars' Josh Allen agrees to 5-year, $150M deal - ESPN

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jaguars and pass-rusher Josh Allen reached agreement Wednesday on a five-year, $150 million contract that includes $88 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

2024 NFL draft Round 1 trades: Which teams should move up? - ESPN

Study after study has shown that NFL teams have little ability to draft the right players after accounting for where those picks take place. Even the best general managers have a rough time landing on the correct selections every year. Eagles GM Howie Roseman drafted Jalen Reagor just before Justin Jefferson in 2020. In the same draft, Chiefs GM Brett Veach picked Clyde Edwards-Helaire immediately before Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman Jr. and D'Andre Swift came off the board. In 2017, 49ers GM John Lynch took Solomon Thomas (and otherwise was going to draft Reuben Foster) when Christian McCaffrey and Patrick Mahomes were still available in the top 10. You get the idea. It's hard.

Attacking Tesco, Asda, Aldi workers will be criminal offence after Sunak U-turn

People working in the nation's supermarkets are set to receive greater legal protection from violence, after a long-running campaign to protect shopworkers forced the government into a dramatic U-turn.

Candidates: D Gukesh Downs Nijat Abasov To Jump Into Joint Lead With Ian Nepomniachtchi

Grandmaster D Gukesh grabbed a share of the lead alongside Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi by becoming the only Indian to post a win in the fifth round of the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament, outwitting Azerbaijan's Nijat Abasov in a hard-fought contest in Toronto. With nine rounds still to come in the double round-robin event, Gukesh and Nepomniachtchi share the top spot with 3.5 points and they are followed by top-seeded American Fabio Caruana half a point behind. American Hikaru Nakamura was the other winner on the day against Firouza Alireza of France while Indian teen R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with overnight sole leader Nepomniachtchi.

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Candidates: D Gukesh Downs Nijat Abasov To Jump Into Joint Lead With Ian Nepomniachtchi

Stephen A. Smith Gets Roasted For Major Knicks Gaffe

Jrue Holiday agrees to 4-year, $135M extension with Celtics - ESPN

Sources - A-Rod, Lore eyed Wolves payroll cuts, concerning Taylor - ESPN

Sources - Jaguars' Josh Allen agrees to 5-year, $150M deal - ESPN

2024 NFL draft Round 1 trades: Which teams should move up? - ESPN

Attacking Tesco, Asda, Aldi workers will be criminal offence after Sunak U-turn

Candidates: D Gukesh Downs Nijat Abasov To Jump Into Joint Lead With Ian Nepomniachtchi