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Candidates Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Up Against Firouza Alireza; D Gukesh To Face Vidit Gujrathi

Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh would look to bridge the gap with leader Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia when they restart their campaigns in the eighth round of the Candidates chess tournament in Toronto. Teen sensation Praggnanandhaa will be up against Frenchman Firouza Alireza, while Gukesh will take on compatriot Vidit Gujarathi when the tournament resumes on Saturday. While all three Indians have had a decent outing in the open section so far, it is defending champion Nepomniachtchi who is in prime position to complete a hat-trick of titles at the halfway stage.

Expert picks, best bets: Best value at UFC 300 and PFL? - ESPN

The UFC will put on its biggest pay-per-view event yet when the promotion hosts UFC 300 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight card, which is loaded with much of the UFC's top talent, will be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight as champion Alex Pereira puts his belt on the line against former champ Jamahal Hill (10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV, with prelims at 8 p.m. on ESPN/ESPN+, and early prelims at 6 p.m. on ESPN/ESPN+).

"Everyone's just so happy": An evening to remember in Greater Manchester's 'New Berlin' - for a team AND a town on the up

'You really get the feeling that not just the club, but the whole town is on the up" said lifelong Stockport County fan David Warringdon, who encapsulated the feeling of so many of the club's joyous supporters as they revelled in their second promotion in three seasons.