Friday, April 26, 2024

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India’s 17-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju scripts history, becomes youngest World Chess Championship contender

India’s Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest player to win the Chess Candidates tournament in Toronto, Canada.

Jose Buttler drives Rajasthan Royals to triumph over Kolkata Knight Riders in table-toppers showdown

In a display of sheer batting brilliance, Jose Buttler lit up the stage with a merry swing of his bat, crafting a remarkable 107 to single-handedly lead Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a sensational two-wicket triumph over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), scripting the IPL's most monumental run chase on Tuesday.

Sunrisers shine bright as Royal Challengers fall short by 25 runs in thrilling showdown

Sunrisers Hyderabad broke their own record for the highest IPL total with a sensational 287 for three against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

IPL 2024: Lucknow Super Giants beat Gujarat Titans by 33 runs

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) registered a 33-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT).

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians ease past Delhi Capitals for first win of season

Mumbai Indians secured their first victory by defeating the Delhi Capitals with a 29-run margin in Match 20 of the 2024 ILP

Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final

Argentina will face Brazil in the Copa America final after it beat Colombia 3-2 in a shootout on Tuesday following a 1-1 draw in their semi-final in Brasilia.

Euro: Italy book final spot

Alvaro Morata scored but missed the crucial spot-kick as Italy edged out Spain on penalties to reach the Euro 2020 final after their last-four clash at Wembley finished 1-1.
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Brazil into Copa America final after tough Peru test

Brazil were made to work as they reached the Copa America final with a 1-0 win against Peru on Monday night in Rio.

33 years after PT Usha; MP Jabir from Kerala qualifies in 400m hurdles for Tokyo Olympics

MP Jabir would make history as the first indian male to participate in 400 meter hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics, held next month. Prior to this, PT Usha, the legendary athlete from Kerala, was the only Indian to compete in the same category for females at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984.
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WHO sounds alarm over Euro 2020 as Covid cases soar

The World Health Organization (WHO) called for better monitoring of Euro 2020 football matches as Covid infections climb again in Europe, fuelled by the deadly Delta variant that is racing around the globe.

Tokyo Olympics: Japan to ask for more COVID-19 tests from Indian athletes

Japan to ask Olympic athletes from India and five other countries hit hard by the highly infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus to have daily virus tests for seven...
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New Zealand emerge as first ever World Test Champions

New Zealand lifted the inaugural World Test Championship title with a comfortable eight-wicket win over India on the sixth and final day of the marquee final at The Hampshire Bowl, Suthampton on Wednesday.

World Cup attendees in Qatar next year must be fully vaccinated, says Qatar

The government of Qatar has announced that everyone attending the World Cup in the Gulf state next year must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, The New York Times reported.
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Djokovic wins second French Open title

Novak Djokovic, on Sunday, won his second French Open title as he recovered from being outplayed for two sets by Stefanos Tsitsipas. The final score is 6-7(6) 2-6 6-3 6-2...

Tokyo Olympics would only be cancelled in extreme circumstances: organisers

The Tokyo Olympics chief has said the Games would only be cancelled in extreme circumstances as organisers revealed 10,000 volunteers had quit over the virus fears, a sexism row and scheduling problems.
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COVID-19: Tokyo Olympics fans to need vaccination or virus test

Tokyo Olympics fans may have to be vaccinated or test negative before being allowed into venues, a Japanese newspaper report said.

Chelsea lift Champions League trophy for the first time since 2012

Chelsea crowned Champions of Europe for the second time, as they beat Manchester City 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz’s 42nd-minute goal in Porto.
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