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Magnus Carlsen destroys Gukesh’s comeback hopes with dominant win at Clutch Chess Champions Showdown: ‘It’s not a shock’

World champion D Gukesh admitted to being overwhelmed by the competition at the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown 2025 as he finished last after suffering consecutive defeats to Magnus Carlsen on the final day.

Kramnik doesn’t feel ‘guilty’ for Naroditsky’s death, accuses FIDE, Chess.com of negligence: ‘It’s shocking and heartbreaking’

Vladimir Kramnik has hit back at his critics, FIDE and Chess.com for an ‘orchestrated PR campaign’ against him as he refused to take any responsibility for Daniel Naroditsky’s death

Blood samples collected, vitals checked: Croatian tennis star suffers mid-game health scare during Chennai Open

While Donna Vekic returned to action after the health scare, defeating India's Vaishnavi Adkar in the first round of the WTA 250 event, the testing Chennai weather took a toll on Britain's Francesca Jones who retired in the deciding set of her match against Japan's Mei Yamaguchi.

Messi opens up on ‘greatest idol' Maradona’s impact on football: 'Diego transcended everything'

In a candid chat, Argentina and Barcelona icon Messi described the legendary Diego Maradona as someone who remains above all of his sporting idols while shedding light on the Napoli legend's impact on football.

Saudi Arabia to open world's first stadium on top of a skyscraper? What’s real and what’s fake about the viral video

Is Saudi Arabia planning to build the world’s first Sky Stadium in NEOM, a futuristic arena built 350 metres above the ground? Here's the full truth about the 46,000-seat venue that is expected to be completed by 2032 ahead of the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

Manchester United’s next big thing? Ruben Amorim begins talks to sign 16-year-old goal machine

Manchester United have opened talks to sign a 16-year-old striker. The teenager, who scored on his senior debut earlier this year, was reportedly on United's list during the summer transfer window, but the deal didn't happen.

Cristiano Ronaldo's son continues family legacy as he earns first Portugal under-16 call-up

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has been called up to Portugal’s U-16 national team for the Federation Cup Tournament in Turkey. The 15-year-old Al-Nassr youth player will follow in his father’s footsteps as he prepares to represent Portugal again.

India eye medal rush as World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 brings global stars to Greater Noida

The World Boxing Cup Finals will mark the culmination of the sport’s annual global series, featuring the season’s top-ranked athletes

Why India will invite Pakistan for 2030 Commonwealth Games despite tensions: Report

India will soon be officially confirmed as host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, the government has confirmed that Pakistan will be invited to participate despite political tensions.

Experts say slow courts favour Carlos Alcaraz, but Paris Masters defeat to Norrie tells a different story

Roger Federer and other prominent names in tennis have claimed that slow court favours Carlos Alcaraz, but the world No 1 suffered a shock loss on a similar surface at Paris Masters.

Gukesh hits bottom as Carlsen storms back to lead Clutch Chess Champions Showdown 2025: ‘I just wasn't sharp enough’

After a blistering opening day, D Gukesh dropped to the bottom of the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown points table as Magnus Carlsen took the lead despite losing to Fabiano Caruana.

Team BB Racing win both international classes at Indian Supercross Racing League season 2 opener

The Indian Supercross Racing League action now shifts to Hyderabad for Round 2, scheduled on December 6–7, 2025, followed by the grand finale in Kozhikode, Kerala, on December 20–21, 2025.

‘When you play well, it’s always fun’: D Gukesh on leading world’s top players at Clutch Chess Champions Showdown

D Gukesh speaks on his odd defying performance on day one of the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown 2025 as Magnus Carlsen reflects on what went wrong for him.

Lionel Messi drops biggest hint yet about playing 2026 World Cup for Argentina: ‘I’m really eager because…’

Lionel Messi has provided the biggest hint yet that he could play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Argentina, barring one exception.

Gukesh lays down marker at Clutch Chess Champions Showdown, leads after Day 1 despite losing to Carlsen

Word champion D Gukesh defied the offs to emerge as the strongest player on Day 1 of the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown 2025 despite losing to Magnus Carlsen.

Magnus Carlsen recalls being checkmated by Daniel Naroditsky, hails late American GM’s fearless attacking style: ‘That clash of style was interesting’

World No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Daniel Naroditsky, recalling how the American Grandmaster’s fearless attacking play often caught him off guard in fast chess games.

Magnus Carlsen faces D Gukesh again as Clutch Chess Champions Showdown 2025 gets underway at Saint Louis

Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh would be in focus at the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown 2025, the highest-rated chess tournament of the year.

PV Sindhu withdraws from remainder of 2025 season to focus on recovery from foot injury

‘The foot injury I sustained before the European leg has not fully recovered,’ revealed PV Sindhu.

‘Toiletgate’ irony: Kramnik, once accused of cheating, now blamed for mental torment of Naroditsky

Vladimir Kramnik, who is facing criticism for making unfounded cheating allegations against Daniel Naroditsky, was accused of cheating himself during the World Chess Championship in 2006.

Vinicius Jr’s volatile night: Angry outburst against manager Xabi Alonso and post-match confrontation with Lamine Yamal

Vinicius Jr grabbed the limelight in the El Clásico for his angry rant against Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso and post-match fight with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.

Vinicius Jr’s meltdown reveals cracks inside Real Madrid as Xabi Alonso masterminds El Clásico win

Xabi Alonso secured a statement win in the first El Clásico against Barcelona, but Vinicius Jr’s furious reaction to being substituted stole the spotlight.

Mexico Grand Prix: Lando Norris’s statement win helps him reclaim lead in driver’s championship

McLaren's Lando Norris leads teammate Oscar Piastri by a single point in the Formula One driver’s championship after securing a dominant victory at the Mexico Grand Prix.

'You've gotta go to sleep': How Daniel Naroditsky's friends tried to save American chess star shortly before his death

Shortly before his tragic demise three weeks before his 30th birthday, American chess star Daniel Naroditsky had appeared in a live stream on Twitch in which he appeared incoherent and physically unwell, apparently still shaken by the cheating allegations leveled against him by Vladimir Kramnik.

PVL 2025: Bengaluru Torpedoes crowned Season 4 champions after dominant win over Mumbai Meteors in Final

Bengaluru Torpedoes defeated Mumbai Meteors 15-13, 16-4, 15-13 in the final that took place in Hyderabad's Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Sunday to be crowned champions of the fourth season of Prime Volleyball League.

Former world No 1 slams Djokovic's claim of fighting 'injustice' in tennis through PTPA: 'Don't think you can start...'

Novak Djokovic had co-founded the Professional Tennis Players' Association with former Canadian player Vasek Pospisil in 2019 and had recently claimed that the organisation was fighting "injustice" in the sport.

Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says no to Ruben Amorim's pursuit of iconic striker: Report

While Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe had given manager Ruben Amorim a free hand in rebuilding the squad as per his preferences during the summer transfer window, he is reportedly against the idea of signing a star who is nearing the end of his career.

Why Carlos Alcaraz is a lot more confident of going the distance at Paris Masters this year after struggling in previous editions

Despite being a six-time Grand Slam champion and the current No 1, Carlos Alcaraz doesn't have a great record when it comes to the Paris Masters. The Spaniard, however, is a lot more confident of going the distance in the tournament that gets underway on Monday.

India can become global javelin powerhouse, what we need is exclusive sponsorship: Veteran Indian coach Naval Singh

In an exclusive interview, Dronacharya Award-winning javelin coach Naval Singh opened up about his coaching journey, India’s rise in javelin throw, and his belief that Sachin Yadav can break the 90m barrier and rival Neeraj Chopra.

D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh strike gold as Indians shine in European Chess Club Cup 2025

D Gukesh won gold on Board 1 despite skipping the first two rounds of the 40th edition of the European Chess Club Cup 'Open' tournament. Divya Deshmukh, meanwhile, was the lone Indian to win individual gold in the 'Women' section.

Exclusive | India outclass an Argentine powerhouse and win one for the history books

In what can only be described as a historic showdown in Delhi, India defeated Argentina 10-9 in the 2025 KogniVera International Polo Cup — the capital’s first high-goal international in nearly a decade. Featuring top riders, the thrilling encounter marked a defining moment for India's polo revival