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Indian chess king Gukesh returns to hero's welcome
India's chess star Gukesh Dommaraju returned to a hero's welcome in his home city on Monday after becoming the youngest world champion aged only 18.- 'Inspired millions' - Gukesh's father, a doctor, has been by his son's side in a rollercoaster ride that took off when he became India's youngest grandmaster aged 12 years, seven months and 17 days -- among the youngest in the history of the game.
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Freeman's World Series walk-off home run ball sold for $1.56 mln
Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman's World Series walk-off grand slam baseball sold for $1.56 million at auction, making it the third most expensive baseball ever sold, organisers said on Sunday.Only two other baseballs have sold for more than Freeman's walk-off ball.
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Man Utd deepen Guardiola's gloom, Chelsea gain on Liverpool
Manchester United scored two late goals on Sunday to deepen the pain for beleaguered Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as Chelsea moved just two points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.- Chelsea charge - Enzo Maresca's high-flying Chelsea beat Brentford 2-1 at Stamford Bridge to close to within two points of long-time leaders Liverpool, who have 36 points.
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Russia names sanctioned sports minister as Olympics chief
Russia named a sports minister sanctioned by the West as its new Olympics chief on Friday, as Moscow faces isolation from international sport over its Ukraine offensive.The 43-year-old was appointed sports minister by Putin in May 2024, despite not being a member of the ruling United Russia party.
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Gukesh championship win fuels chess dreams in India
India's aspiring chess players and their parents woke up Friday with big dreams after 18-year-old hometown hero Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world champion.He became India's youngest grandmaster aged 12 years, seven months and 17 days -- among the youngest in the history of the game.
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China jails former Premier League star Li Tie 20 years for corruption
China on Friday jailed former Premier League star and men's national coach Li Tie for 20 years for bribery, snaring one of the country's greatest football figures in a sweeping government crackdown on corruption in sport.The 47-year-old is one of China's biggest football names, serving as national team coach from January 2020 to December 2021, after racking up nearly 100 international caps and playing as a midfielder for English Premier League side Everton.
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Man City host Man Utd in crisis derby, Newcastle need win
Manchester's crisis-hit clubs face off in the Premier League when City host United on Sunday while Newcastle boss Eddie Howe badly needs a win against Leicester at St James' Park.Howe under scrutiny Without a win in four games, Newcastle are languishing in 12th place in the Premier League table.
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