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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.

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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.

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

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

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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

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ICC World Cup 2019: Full Schedule, dates and venues

Maktoob Staff - May 27, 2019

England will open the tournament at The Oval on 30 May when they will take on South Africa, while Australia will launch their title defence on 1 June against the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier champions Afghanistan in a day/night match in Bristol.

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I M Vijayan turns fifty

Maktoob Staff - April 25, 2019

Vijayan was the finest exponent of the free-kick and the overhead kick during his playing days. The scorer of country’s fastest international goal, Vijayan’s life is a metaphor for Indian football.

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We need to change the way we treat women in our culture: Mo Salah after being named in Time’s 100

Maktoob Staff - April 23, 2019

Salah said that, he has learned to cope with the “little bit of pressure” that comes with his elevated profile, while expressing pride at being regarded as a role model.

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Tottenham to UCL Semi-Finals after a breathtaking drama against Man City

Maktoob Staff - April 18, 2019

Tottenham wins their ticket to UCL semi-finals with away goal advantage even after losing the second leg with Man City; Score 4:3 ( aggregate 4:4) Tottenham defeats Manchester city in...

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US national women’s soccer Team sues for equal pay

Maktoob Staff - March 11, 2019

Although the federation has claimed that it is interested in achieving gender equality its efforts are lacking in the eyes of the women, whose lawsuit read, "The USSF has paid only lip service to gender equality and continues to practice gender-based discrimination against its champion female employees."

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Indian football: Anas Edathodika announces retirement

Maktoob Staff - January 16, 2019

Indian Centre-Back and Kerala Blasters player Anas Edathodika has retired from the Indian national team. The 31-year-old defender took to social media to announce his decision.

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Majiziya Bhanu wins Best Lifter Award at World Powerlifting Cup in Moscow

Maktoob Staff - December 18, 2018

Majiziya Bhanu hails from the small village of Orkkatteri in Kozhikode district in Kerala. She entered the field of powerlifting and arm wrestling quite unexpectedly in 2016 and ever since has only moved forward. Bhanu has won several medals in national and international events, including silver at the Asian Powerlifting Championship in 2017.

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