‘Javokhir Sindarov got a bit lucky’: Germany’s No. 1 Vincent Keymer on ‘critical moment’ in Candidates 2026 win | Exclusive | Chess News

Vincent Keymer and Javokhir Sindarov (Photo by Freestyle Chess and Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: The chess world has a new apex predator, and his name is Javokhir Sindarov.In a breathtaking display of tactical aggression, the 20-year-old Uzbek Grandmaster (GM) clinched the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 on Tuesday, securing his right to challenge India’s D Gukesh…

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Glenn Maxwell breaks silence on retirement after Australia’s T20 World Cup disaster | Cricket News

Australia’s Glenn Maxwell (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Veteran Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has underlined that he has no immediate plans to step away from T20 internationals, with both the 2028 T20 World Cup and the Los Angeles Olympics firmly on his radar.Now 37, Maxwell would be 40 by the time Australia hosts the 2028 T20 World…

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‘End of an Era’: Viktor Axelsen retires at 32, Lakshya Sen pays emotional tribute | Badminton News

Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The badminton world was left stunned on Wednesday as Denmark’s two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen announced his retirement at the age of 32, citing persistent back problems that have made it impossible to “compete and train at the highest level.” The decision brings down the curtain on one…

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‘Everybody loves an underdog story’ – The 2026 T20 World Cup is all about Zimbabwe | Cricket News

Zimbabwe players celebrate during the match against Sri Lanka during the T20 World Cup at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: It was a three-and-a-half-hour party at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday. The match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe was a dead rubber, but fans didn’t…

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Kerala Blasters first ISL home game on track, but stadium rent row casts shadow over future matches | Football News

Photo credit: X/@KeralaBlasters KOCHI: Preparations for Kerala Blasters’ first home match of the new Indian Super League (ISL) season against Mumbai City FC were thrown into turmoil on the eve of the fixture on Saturday, following an unexpected standoff with the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), which owns the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi.GCDA…

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Crude oil prices today: Brent, WTI fall up to 6% on hopes of US-Iran talks; supply risks persist

Oil prices declined sharply on Tuesday as hopes of renewed talks between the US and Iran eased concerns over prolonged supply disruptions, even as underlying risks to global energy flows remained elevated. Brent crude futures fell $3.93, or 3.96%, to $95.43 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped $6.60, or 6.66%, to…

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Ashwin says ‘deduct Rs 2 crores’ if star Australian cricketer fails to bowl four overs in IPL | Cricket News

Cameron Green of Australia during a nets session at Lord’s Cricket Ground on June 09, 2025 in London, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin raised concerns over player workload and suggested that franchises should have the option to reduce payments if contracted roles are…

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