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Carlsen to take on newly-crowned world champion Gukesh in Norway Chess 2025

The chess world is gearing up for an extraordinary battle as Norway's Magnus Carlsen, the world's highest-rated player, will take on the 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju, the youngest World Champion in the history of the game, in the upcoming Norway Chess 2025.

Dec 16, 2024

Newly-crowned youngest World Chess Champion Gukesh gets rousing welcome in Chennai

Youngest World Chess Champion, 18-year-old Gukesh D received a rousing welcome from fans at the Chennai International Airport on Monday upon his return from Singapore where he defeated defending champion Ding Liren of China in the World Chess Championship final.

Dec 16, 2024

UCL: Araujo returns from injury, named in Barca's squad for Dortmund clash

Ronald Araujo returns to FC Barcelona's match day squad, 156 days after picking up an injury in the quarter-finals of the Copa America. With the hamstring injury that needed surgery now behind him, the Uruguayan defender has been included in the Barca squad for the game against Borussia Dortmund.

Dec 10, 2024

ICC bans Sunny Dhillon for 6 years for breaching Anti-Corruption Code

Sunny Dhillon, a former assistant coach of a franchise team, has been banned from all cricket for six years after an Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board's (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2024

HIL 2024-25: My goal is to lead by example and bring out the best in my team, says Odisha Warriors captain Neha

Odisha Warriors captain Neha is all set to embark on a historic journey as she leads her team in the first-ever Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25.

Dec 9, 2024

India's Kush Maini wins historic Formula 2 Constructors' Championship at Abu Dhabi GP

Kush Maini scripts history again in the Formula 2 2024 season. The Invicta Racing team clinched the F2 Constructor's Championship, making the 24-year-old the first and only Indian to win a FIA Constructors' World Championship at the pinnacle of Junior Formula.

Dec 9, 2024

Dan Ashworth leaves Manchester United as sporting director after five months

Dan Ashworth leaves Manchester United as sporting director after 5 months

Dan Ashworth has left his role as Manchester United sporting director after just five months. Ashworth officially joined United on July 1 after a lengthy period of gardening leave at his former club Newcastle United.

Dec 8, 2024

ICC Women's T20 World Cup match between India Women and Australia Women

Want to go out there and try our combinations, says Harmanpreet ahead of ODIs against Australia

Ahead of India playing its first ODI against Australia at the Allan Border Field on Thursday, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said the team's aim on this tour is to go out there and try their combinations, especially with the World Cup happening next year.

Dec 4, 2024

Venkat Sundaram elected unopposed as ICA president

Venkat Sundaram has been unanimously elected as the president of the Indian Cricketers' Association (ICA). Sundaram, a former Delhi cricketer and seasoned cricket administrator, succeeds the late Anshuman Gaekwad, who passed away in July 2024, leaving the position vacant.

Dec 3, 2024

World Disability Day: Top para athletes laud government's initiative to buoy infrastructure, opportunity

On the occasion of World Disability Day 2024, Indian para-athletes Navdeep, Simran Sharma, Ashok Kumar Malik and SAI Gandhinagar camper Nimisha expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for unwavering support in building an inclusive and accessible ecosystem.

Dec 3, 2024

Urvil Patel smashes fastest T20 ton by an Indian batter, breaks Pant's record

SMAT Trophy: Gujarat opener Urvil Patel becomes first batter to score two T20 centuries in 40 balls

Gujarat opener Urvil Patel on Tuesday smashed his second T20 century in just six days, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Uttarakhand at the Emerald High School Ground. Patel blazed to a 36-ball hundred, leading Gujarat to a commanding eight-wicket victory in just 13.1 overs.

Dec 3, 2024

ICC Board meeting on Champions Trophy 2025 postponed for Saturday

The crucial meeting of the Board of the International Cricket Council (ICC), originally scheduled for Friday at 4 pm, has been rescheduled for Saturday, meaning that the drama surrounding the Champions Trophy venue will likely last for at least another day.

Nov 29, 2024

EFL chief concerned over betting allegations on David Coote; Urges clubs to boost security: Report

English Football League (EFL) has sent out a mail to all competing clubs after betting allegations rose against already-suspended referee David Coote, asking them to increase security around referees.

Nov 27, 2024

BGT 2024-25: India begin trophy defence with monumental 295-run win over Aus in Perth

India's defence of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was shrouded in doubt before the series began in Perth. A 3-0 loss to New Zealand, no Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, India selected a playing eleven which had four players playing in Australia for the first time, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja left out of the eleven.

Nov 25, 2024

NBA Cup: Knecht ties rookie single game 3-Point record in Lakers' sixth straight win

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their winning momentum as they won their sixth game in a row against Utah Jazz.

Nov 20, 2024

'BCCI Gets Its Way When It Wants': Aaron Finch on IPL Auction Dates

With day three and four of first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth clashing with the IPL 2025 mega auction, former Australia captain Aaron Finch said the BCCI holds significant power, as they tend to achieve their desired outcomes.

Nov 20, 2024

'We play with passion and pride': Captain Durga Rao after India pulls out of Blind T20 World Cup

After India's withdrawal from the 4th T20 Blind Cricket World Cup due to government clearance issues, which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from November 22 to December 3, 2024, captain Durga Rao Tompaki expressed the team's spirit, emphasising their passion, pride, and commitment to future opportunities.

Nov 20, 2024

'My retention wasn't about money for sure': Pant reveals ahead of IPL auction

'My retention wasn't about money for sure': Pant ahead of IPL auction

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has revealed that his release from Delhi Capitals squad ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction was not about the money.

Nov 19, 2024

ICC set to announce Champions Trophy 2025 schedule at end of this week: Sources

ICC is all set to announce Champions Trophy 2025 schedule this week: Sources

With fewer than 100 days left until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan, the tournament's dates and fixtures remain unannounced, adding to the mounting uncertainty surrounding the event.

Nov 18, 2024

Motorsports: Indian siblings, Johann and Geoffrey Emmanuel script history in Qatar races

Qatar Motorsports: Indian Emmanuel siblings win all three races in 300 SSP category, script history

Collegian Johann Emmanuel from Chennai scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win all three races in the 300 SSP category of the Qatar Superbike and Superstock Championship over the recent weekend at the iconic Lusail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar.

Nov 18, 2024

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Articles by IBT Sports Desk

Carlsen to take on newly-crowned world champion Gukesh in Norway Chess 2025

Newly-crowned youngest World Chess Champion Gukesh gets rousing welcome in Chennai

UCL: Araujo returns from injury, named in Barca's squad for Dortmund clash

ICC bans Sunny Dhillon for 6 years for breaching Anti-Corruption Code

HIL 2024-25: My goal is to lead by example and bring out the best in my team, says Odisha Warriors captain Neha

India's Kush Maini wins historic Formula 2 Constructors' Championship at Abu Dhabi GP

Dan Ashworth leaves Manchester United as sporting director after 5 months

Want to go out there and try our combinations, says Harmanpreet ahead of ODIs against Australia

Venkat Sundaram elected unopposed as ICA president

World Disability Day: Top para athletes laud government's initiative to buoy infrastructure, opportunity

SMAT Trophy: Gujarat opener Urvil Patel becomes first batter to score two T20 centuries in 40 balls

ICC Board meeting on Champions Trophy 2025 postponed for Saturday

EFL chief concerned over betting allegations on David Coote; Urges clubs to boost security: Report

BGT 2024-25: India begin trophy defence with monumental 295-run win over Aus in Perth

NBA Cup: Knecht ties rookie single game 3-Point record in Lakers' sixth straight win

'BCCI Gets Its Way When It Wants': Aaron Finch on IPL Auction Dates

'We play with passion and pride': Captain Durga Rao after India pulls out of Blind T20 World Cup

'My retention wasn't about money for sure': Pant ahead of IPL auction

ICC is all set to announce Champions Trophy 2025 schedule this week: Sources

Qatar Motorsports: Indian Emmanuel siblings win all three races in 300 SSP category, script history

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BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

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