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FIDE Chess World Cup: World champion Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa kick off campaign in Goa

17 Indians including D Gukesh would be in action in Round 2 of the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa, which starts on Tuesday.

Football world stunned as agent arrested over gun threat to Premier League player: 'This was a terrifying incident'

London police have opened an investigation after a Premier League footballer was threatened with a gun on a busy street. A high-profile football agent has been arrested over the alleged incident and is under investigation.

Ruben Amorim calls Man United stint the most important chapter of his career despite struggles: ‘I'm a much better coach now’

Ruben Amorim recently opened up on his troubled first year at Manchester United. The coach, however, had only good things to say about his stay at the club.

FIDE chief makes big revelation on Vladimir Kramnik amid controversy over Naroditsky’s death: 'I tried to persuade him...'

FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich revealed that he had spoken to Vladimir Kramnik before the tragic death of American GM Daniel Naroditsky, who passed away at the age of 29. This is the first time the FIDE chief has spoken on the matter in a public forum.

'Take a bow!': Manchester United fans hail Amad Diallo after Ivorian winger rescues point against Nottingham Forest

Amad Diallo helped Manchester United salvage a point at the City Ground with a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest with an 81st-minute equaliser with a superb left-footed strike from the edge of the penalty area, allowing the 'Red Devils' to extend their unbeaten run.

Divya Deshmukh off to jittery start in FIDE World Cup, faces uphill task to avoid first-round exit

GM Divya Deshmukh, who had won the Women's World Cup in July and is the lone female competitor in the ongoing tournament after being granted a wildcard entry, lost to Greece' Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis in 41 moves in Game 1 of the opening round.

Another blow for Barcelona after Lamine Yamal is diagnosed with condition that had also affected Lionel Messi

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has had his fair share of fitness troubles this season and was seen grimacing with pain during the 1-2 defeat against Real Madrid in the season's first 'El Clasico'.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim admits he faces tricky situation in January: 'A lot of things can happen'

With the FIFA World Cup set to take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim faces the prospect of dealing with a flurry of transfer requests in the next transfer window – which will be taking place in January.

Ferrari eyeing blockbuster George Russell move amid uncertainty over Lewis Hamilton's future

With Lewis Hamilton having flopped in his maiden season with the 'Prancing Horse' and Charles Leclerc having second thoughts amid a title drought, the Ferrari management is reportedly considering bringing George Russell on board.

Indian tennis icon Rohan Bopanna announces retirement at 45 after more than two decades on tour

Rohan Bopanna, one of only four Indians to win a Grand Slam title, had made his final ATP Tour appearance at the Paris Masters earlier this week. He had ended his India career after the Paris Olympics last year and had announced his retirement from Davis Cup in 2023.

Inside Jindal Polo: Can Naveen Jindal’s vision turn Indian polo around?

In an exclusive feature based on conversations with Naveen Jindal, Simran Singh Shergill, and Siddhant Sharma, Firstpost explores how Jindal Polo is driving Indian polo’s revival. From the state-of-the-art Jindal Polo Estate in Noida to its youth initiatives, this patron-led movement could redefine the sport’s future in India

NBA referees to use earpieces for improved communication and accuracy

The NBA has announced that referees will start using earpieces from Saturday to improve communication and officiating accuracy. The new system will allow real-time interaction with the Replay Center, with full in-game use expected by January 2026.

Aryna Sabalenka reveals how Novak Djokovic asked her to 'go on a date' and became mentor

Aryna Sabalenka has opened up about her friendship with Novak Djokovic, revealing how the tennis legend asked her to go on a date and shared valuable advice ahead of the WTA Finals in Riyadh.

Why Liverpool have suddenly forgotten how to win less than six months after dominant Premier League triumph

After a positive start to their season, defending champions Liverpool have hit a roadblock after losing six of their last seven matches across competitions and finding themselves trailing current Premier League leaders Arsenal by seven points.

D Gukesh in Goa: Can world champion become World Cup winner?

After a terrific run in 2024 that culminated with a historic triumph in the World Championship, D Gukesh's performance graph has steadily gone downhill this year. The 19-year-old star, however, can still turn things around at the FIDE World Cup that got underway in Goa on Friday.

Amorim responds to Dyche's sensational '4-4-2' remark ahead of United-Forest clash: 'He knows how to play the game'

Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche had claimed in August, back when he was without a job, that he would do much better with the Manchester United squad than Ruben Amorim using a '4-4-2' system. Here's what Amorim said in response ahead of United's away game against Forest.

World Athletics blames employees for 'systematic theft' of $1.75 million from its coffers

Sebastian Coe, president of the Monaco-based governing body for track and field, has vowed to use “the full force of the law" in order to recover as much of the stolen money as possible.

What was the IOC-Saudi Arabia Olympic Esports Games deal and why was it ended?

The IOC and Saudi Arabia have ended their 12-year deal to host the Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh. Here’s what the agreement was about and why it ended.

Why Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid may be heading toward a dressing room divide

Xabi Alonso is reportedly facing tension in his dressing room at Real Madrid, with senior players unhappy over his strict methods despite strong results.

Indian hockey players reveal why they refused to follow no-handshake policy with Pakistan: 'Didn’t see them as enemies'

While Indian cricketers, male as well as female, had followed a no-handshake policy in their recent meetings with Pakistan, the Indian junior men's hockey team did not follow suit as they high-fived their opponents at the end of a 3-3 draw in the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia recently.

Pune Grand Tour set to become India’s first elite multi-stage cycling race and Olympic qualifier

India will make its entry into elite global road cycling in January 2026 with the Pune Grand Tour — the country’s first-ever UCI 2.2 multi-stage race and a qualification pathway for the LA 2028 Olympics.

Who is teenager Ilamparthi AR, India’s 90th Grandmaster from Chennai?

16-year-old chess prodigy Ilamparthi AR has become India’s 90th Grandmaster after achieving his final GM norm at the Bijeljina Open 2025 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He joins Tamil Nadu’s elite list of chess stars including Viswanathan Anand, D Gukesh, and R Praggnanandhaa.

Novak Djokovic’s booed alongside his son as he gets reality check after beginning new life in Greece

Tennis great Novak Djokovic was booed by Panathinaikos fans while attending a basketball match in Athens, where he now resides with his family after leaving Serbia.

How Sumo wrestlers became Japan's heaviest diplomats and made heads turn in London

The five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at London's Royal Albert Hall marked the first time an official sumo tournament took place outside Japan in 34 years. And the wrestlers, known as rikishi, captured the imagination of Londoners not just inside the dohyō but while sightseeing across the British capital.

Carlsen concedes Gukesh loss still weighs on him, jokes another defeat could cause ‘existential crisis’: 'I don’t know what to do'

Despite winning the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown in dominant fashion and taking home $170,000 in prize money, world No 1 Magnus Carlsen admitted that the defeat against D Gukesh at Norway Chess earlier this year was still playing on his mind.

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