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Chess Olympiad: D Gukesh on a giant-killing spree

MAMALLAPURAM: Grandmaster D Gukesh is on a giant-killing spree. The 16-year-old youngster registered his 8th successive victory at the ongoing 44th Olympiad on Saturday as World No. 5 and 2018 World championship challenger Fabiano Caruana lost to him in 45 moves.

The Times of India

Commonwealth Games: Jake Wightman aims for World Championship repeat with father calling the shots

Britain sole gold medallist at the World Athletics Championships was basking in the glory of his greatest ever moment.

Evening Standard

Suzuki's Guintoli to miss Suzuka 8 Hours due to injury

Sylvain Guintoli will take no further part in the Suzuka 8 Hours after sustaining an injury in a test session in the run-up to the blue riband event on the FIM Endurance World Championship calendar.

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Chess Olympiad: US held as Caruana loses to Uzbek teen

Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan (Elo 2688) made world No. 5 and former World Championship challenger Fabiana Caruana of USA (2783) dance to his tune and scored a superb counter-attacking win in the men's (Open) section of the Chess Olympiad on Monday.

The Times of India

The consequences of Carlsen’s abdication

The reigning World champion has decided not to defend his crown. How will this affect competitive chess?

The Hindu

Injured Neeraj Chopra disappointed at losing out on opportunity to be India's flag-bearer at CWG 2022 opening ceremony

NEW DELHI: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has expressed his disappointment at losing out the opportunity of leading the country as flag bearer at the opening ceremony of Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Thursday after he sustained a "minor" groin strain during his historic silver medal-winning campaign at the recent World Championships.

The Times of India

With some changes, I don't rule out a return to World Championship cycle: Magnus Carlsen

Almost nine years after winning his maiden World title in Chennai --Magnus Carlsen will be arriving in the city to represent Norway at the 44th chess Olympiad which starts on July 28. A few days ago Carlsen announced that he would not contest the World Championship final, where he was…

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Kilbarchan AAC star Jemma Reekie aiming to rediscover her spark ahead of Commonwealth Games

The middle-distance expert narrowly missed out on a World Championship final spot.

Daily Record

Reese Lynch aiming to make a Commonwealth Games name for himself as Scots boxer pays homage to famous namesake

The Rob Roy light-welterweight became first ever Scot to win a World Championship medal at senior level last November - now he wants to go two better in Birmingham.

Daily Record

CWG 2022: Will rest and reset work for Lovlina Borgohain?

Olympic bronze winner keen to put behind World Championships setback

The Times of India

Keely Hodgkinson 'gutted' after winning 800m silver medal at World Championships

The British star was aiming to upgrade on her Olympic silver medal and go for gold but was again denied by Athing Mu

Daily Mirror

Fallon Sherrock shines on big stage with historic Women’s World Matchplay win

The 28-year-old, who starred at the 2020 World Championship, defeated Dutchwoman Aileen de Graaf 6-3 in Blackpool.

The Independent UK

Javelin thrower Annu Rani finishes seventh in World Championships

Defending champion Kelsey-Lee Barber of Australia won the gold

The Hindu

Javelin thrower Annu Rani qualifies for second straight World Championship finals

The 29-year-old national record holder has a season's and personal best of 63.82m.

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Carlsen not to defend his World title

Magnus Carlsen has kept his word. He will not defend his World title.

The Times of India

Magnus Carlsen decides not to defend World Chess Championship title

CHENNAI: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, on Wednesday, made it official that he will not be defending the World title. In a podcast chat with Magnus Barstad, the 31-year-old announced his decision to not be part of the World championship clash.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Briton Wightman Takes Surprise 1,500m Gold with Dad Commentating

Briton Jake Wightman took a superb world championship 1,500m gold as he out-kicked Olympic champion and hot favorite Jakob Ingebrigtsen on the final lap on Tuesday, with his proud father Geoff calling him home as the stadium announcer. Wightman's father and coach, used to the combination by now but never…

Orlando Sentinel

Marvin Bracy says World Championships silver medal is start of big things

Marvin Bracy gave away nearly three years of his track career in a failed attempt to make the NFL as a wide receiver.

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Bangkok Post

Thai spikers vow stronger team at world championship

The leader of the Thai spikers has promised a stronger outing when they compete in the world championship in September.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Allyson Felix wins bronze medal in final world championships race

A round of applause for Allyson Felix.

Autosport

Which F1 driver has the most race starts? Hamilton, Raikkonen and more

Kimi Raikkonen holds the record for the most world championship Formula 1 starts, having contested 349 grands prix between 2001 and 2021.

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra a huge inspiration for me, says shooter Arjun Babuta

NEW DELHI: Backed by Abhinav Bindra and inspired by his college senior Neeraj Chopra, young shooter Arjun Babuta is looking to "deliver" a strong performance at the World Championship and secure an Olympic quota.

The Times of India

Spotlight on Neeraj Chopra, dark horse Sreeshankar too eyes glory at World Championship

EUGENE (USA): Neeraj Chopra will carry a billion hopes into the World Championship for yet another landmark result and it won't be a surprise if long jumper Murali Sreeshankar also grabs a slice of history at the showpiece, starting here Friday.

Daily Mirror

Katarina Johnson-Thompson warns World Championship rivals she is back in medal reckoning

Reigning champion aims to put difficult year behind her and contest the podium places in Oregon

Autosport

Archive: The dramatic ending to Toyota and Peugeot's last Monza showdown

Peugeot rejoins the top-flight sportscar racing fray at Monza this weekend, as the new 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar makes its World Endurance Championship debut. It marks the latest chapter in its battle with Toyota, 30 years on from their last Monza duel in a dramatic Sportscar World Championship round, as…

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