Candidates Chess: Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh save Indian blushes; Praggnanandhaa must act now | Chess News

Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, and Praggnanandhaa (Photos by Michal Walusza and Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: As the FIDE Candidates Tournament crosses the near-midway mark of its 14-round marathon, a kind of intensity has started filling the Mediterranean air. However, for the Indian contingent, the narrative is split between a desperate scramble for relevance in the Open…

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Ashok Sharma’s 154.2 kmph rocket not the fastest: Here are IPL’s quickest-ever deliveries | Cricket News

Ashok Sharma bowls fastest bowl of IPL 2026 vs Rajasthan Royals Gujarat Titans unearthed a moment of raw pace brilliance in IPL 2026 as Ashok Sharma sent down the quickest delivery of the season so far during their clash against the Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The young pacer consistently hurried the Royals…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi tipped for major role in BCCI’s make-or-break red-ball mission | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) India’s T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year has done little to mask a growing problem in the longest format. The side’s Test performances have dipped noticeably, and despite improved results in limited-overs cricket under head coach Gautam Gambhir, the red-ball setup remains a concern. Losses at home…

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Shubman Gill injury update: Rashid Khan sheds light on GT skipper comeback after RR loss | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans suffered a narrow 6-run loss to Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL clash, but the bigger talking point after the match was the fitness of their regular captain, Shubman Gill. Stand-in skipper Rashid Khan provided some reassurance, saying, “He’s good. Hopefully he’s gonna be alright for the…

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Erling Haaland’s hat-trick eliminates Liverpool, sends Manchester City to FA Cup semis | Football News

Erling Haaland (AP Photo) Manchester City delivered a dominant performance to crush Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final, with Erling Haaland stealing the show with a hat-trick. The heavy defeat piled more pressure on Liverpool manager Arne Slot, whose team looked out of form throughout the match.City took control late in the first half…

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