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R. Praggnanandhaa, who seems to have the wood on Carlsen, beating him twice in the event, in classical, was delighted to do so.

It’s more important for the tournament that I get this win than thinking that it’s Magnus. Of course, it’s great to do it against Magnus, but I think winning any game at this stage of the tournament is good, says Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa

After quietly climbing to World No. 40, the Mumbai lad has his eyes fixed on the Asian Games singles gold; the 24-year-old, who is the second highest-ranked men’s player in the country, feels he can improve further by working on the mental and physical aspects of his game

RCB helped IPL’s latest edition build on previous successes

Sporting Braga ‌midfielder Demir Ege Tiknaz was left out, with ‌Montella opting for Galatasaray’s ‌Kaan ⁠Ayhan and Borussia Dortmund’s ⁠Salih Ozcan.

A pre-World Cup friendly between DR Congo and Chile in Spain was cancelled due to health concerns over the Ebola outbreak. Local authorities intervened after health experts warned of potential risks. DR Congo has already altered its training plans due to the epidemic.

Gujarat Titans' Jos Buttler described a frightening safety scare after their IPL final loss. The team bus caught fire due to a short circuit, forcing players and staff to evacuate. This incident compounded their disappointment after falling short against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, adding a bizarre end to their campaign.

At Norway Chess Round 8, R Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen for the second time in two weeks, outplaying the World No. 1 in a sharp French Defence to stay in title contention. Meanwhile, Gukesh suffered another classical setback against Alireza Firouzja after a preparation mix-up in the Ragozin Defence. In the women’s event, Divya Deshmukh lost to wome […]

Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's IPL heroics have ignited a debate on his national team prospects. While some advocate for a fast-track, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar urges caution, emphasizing the difference between T20 success and red-ball cricket. Manjrekar believes Sooryavanshi should chart his own career path, free from undue pressure and public sp […]

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hailed the inclusion of two players of Indian heritage in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a proud moment for Indian football fans. Qatar’s Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid, whose roots are in Kerala, and Australia’s Nishan Velupillay, with family origins in Tamil Nadu, were highlighted. Tharoor said they follow the path of former France midfield […]

Before becoming India`s men`s spin coach, Sairaj Bahutule survived a tragic youth car crash. He opened up about the devastating physical injuries and emotional baggage that ultimately forged his relentless work ethic in an interview with Mid-Day

BCCI announced the appointment of former India all-rounder Sairaj Bahutule as the spin bowling coach of the senior men`s national team.

The Ajinkya Rahane-led North Mumbai Panthers began their Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai League 2026 campaign in style with an emphatic 21-run victory over Suryakumar Yadav’s Triumph Knights Mumbai North East at the Wankhede Stadium

The English conditions are no longer "alien" for the Indian women`s cricket team, who will start as favourites at the upcoming T20 World Cup, says former captain Anjum Chopra

Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi Dar, whose non-selection in the Indian Test squad invited widespread criticism, has been summoned by the team management along with five others to bowl in the nets ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan