Chess-Niemann's world title hopes dashed at World Cup
Hans Niemann's hopes of a shot at the chess world championship match ended abruptly on Thursday when the American grandmaster crashed out of the World Cup second round in India.
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India spin way to dominant T20 win over Australia on Gold Coast
MELBOURNE :India's spinners took six wickets in a stunning fight back to rout Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20I on the Gold Coast on Thursday.
Steyn returns as Scotland seek first win against New Zealand
Scotland's Kyle Steyn will start on the wing against New Zealand in their Autumn International series fixture on Saturday as they celebrate 100 years of playing at Murrayfield and seek a first-ever win over the All Blacks.
Australia's Carter Gordon returns for Italy test in Udine
Australia flyhalf Carter Gordon will play his first test since the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named in the starting XV for the Autumn International series clash with Italy in Udine on Saturday.
Springboks bring back big guns for French battle as Kolisi reaches milestone
Siya Kolisi will become the ninth player to earn 100 caps for South Africa when he leads the side in their Autumn International series clash against France in Paris on Saturday, a repeat of their epic 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
'Roy of the Rovers' Farrell to get Ireland debut aged 32
DUBLIN :Resurgent Munster centre Tom Farrell will make his Ireland debut against Japan on Saturday, six years after his only other unsuccessful call-up to the national squad in what coach Andy Farrell described as a "Roy of the Rovers" journey.
Genoa appoint De Rossi as manager to replace Vieira
Genoa have named Daniele De Rossi as manager after sacking Patrick Vieira, the Serie A club said on Thursday as they bid to climb out of the relegation zone.
Napoli's top spot under threat as chasing pack close in
Champions Napoli top Serie A but in a close battle at the summit anything less than a win at Bologna this weekend could see them slip as low as fourth with a chasing trio ready to pounce.