In the Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament, Wei Yi of China increased his lead by a significant 2.5 points, while R. Praggnanandhaa of India scored another impressive win over Magnus Carlsen. On the first day of the blitz, Yi scored seven victories and an amazing 20.5 points, putting him in the lead to win the first leg of the Grand Chess Tour. With only eighteen points, Carlsen is well behind, mainly because Praggnanandhaa keeps winning against him. A fierce competition for the crown is anticipated as Praggnanandhaa maintains a solid 14.5 points. Arjun Erigaisi (14 points) and
France's Leonie Periault triumphed at the Yokohama World Triathlon Championship Series, securing her Olympic spot with a commanding win. Periault finished 36 seconds in front of American competitor Taylor Knibb in second place and 40 seconds ahead of fellow Frenchwoman Emma Lombardi, who took home the bronze. In the series, 29-year-old Periault won her second gold medal of her career with a winning time of 01:52:28. She and 22-year-old Lombardi will proudly represent France at the next Games. Knibb had already guaranteed her place after finishing in the top eight of the Paris test event
Alejandro Tabilo of Chile stunned world number one Novak Djokovic with a stunning 6-2, 6-3 victory in just 67 minutes to secure a career-defining win at the Italian Open. Following a water bottle blow to the head two days earlier, six-time tournament champion Djokovic appeared off balance. Tabilo took advantage of Djokovic's out-of-character performance, breaking him four times while preserving an unbreakable defence and not giving up a break point. After Fernando Gonzalez defeated Roger Federer in 2007, Tabilo became the first Chilean to defeat the world's top player. Tabilo, who ranke
Rudy Gobert had an incredible season with the Wolves and matched a record by winning his fourth NBA Defensive Player of the Year title. Due to the birth of his child, he was unable to attend Game 2 against the Nuggets. However, he was present as his team won 106-80, their fourth straight playoff road game. Gobert emphasised the importance of being present for his son's birth while expressing gratitude for his team's performance and support. He clinched the prestigious title with 72 first-place votes, sharing the record for most victories with Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace. The 31-year
Yuzvendra Chahal, representing Rajasthan Royals, achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Indian cricketer to reach 350 wickets in T20 cricket during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). This feat was accomplished when he dismissed Delhi Capitals' captain, Rishabh Pant, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Earlier in the tournament, he made history by becoming the first bowler to achieve 200 wickets in the IPL. His accomplishment placed him sixth among spinners and eleventh overall among T20 cricket's highest wicket scorers. Chahal is still a key player for the Ra
Rafael Nadal will play a qualifier in the Italian Open's opening round on his return to the clay courts in Rome, beginning yet another phase of his continuing injury recovery. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who is renowned for his supremacy on clay, is aiming for a record-tying tenth victory in Rome. If he advances, the ninth-ranked player in the world, Hubert Hurkacz, might face him in the next round. Also looming in Nadal's section of the draw are defending champion Daniil Medvedev and last year's runner-up, Holger Rune. Nadal has a long history in Rome; he last won here in 2021 bef
On Tuesday, India's official kit partner, Adidas, unveiled the country's T20 jersey intriguingly. Fans were most eager to see Team India's T20 shirt at the T20 World Cup, presumably after knowing who was included in the 15-man roster and who wasn't. The video showcases Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja at the scenic Dharamsala stadium, where a helicopter was seen carrying the new blue-orange jerseys. The updated attire features tricolour stripes on a v-shaped neckline, blending blue on both front and back, with saffron hues on the sleeves. Additionally, it proudly displa
The Indian men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams secured spots in the Paris Olympics by finishing second in their respective heats at the World Athletics Relays. The men's team, which included Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv, and Amoj Jacob, finished in 3:03.23, while the women's team, which included Rupal Chaudhary, MR Poovamma, Jyothika Sri Dandi, and Subha Venkatesan, finished in 3:29.35. They qualified after placing second behind Jamaica and the US, respectively. The women's qualification came as a bit of a surprise considering the attention that has been paid
Andrey Rublev clinched the Madrid Open title in a thrilling match against Felix Auger-Aliassime, winning 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 for his second Masters 1000 title. Rublev credited his extraordinary recovery to the creativity of his medical team, despite his recent challenges and worries regarding his participation. Rublev got off to the worst possible start with two double faults in the opening game of the match. The Russian soon found himself behind 4-1 as Auger-Aliassime unleashed multiple winners. The Canadian was already well in control of the match when the seventh seed rallied and defeated
Aryna Sabalenka found encouragement in her performances at the Madrid Open, despite her defeat to Iga Swiatek in the final. Looking back on her path, she admitted that she had struggled recently after defending her Australian Open championship, winning just four more matches in the following tournaments. But in Madrid, Sabalenka proved her strength by overcoming strong opponents like Danielle Collins and Elena Rybakina, and then she and Swiatek battled off in a tough final. Speaking with reporters, Sabalenka expressed that she was happy with her performance and the work she put into the co