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The World Chess Champion Could Lose His Title, and It Might Not Be Close
Chess’s biggest event starts next week. The reigning champion, Ding Liren, is seen as an underdog compared to an 18-year-old competitor.Top stories - The New York Times - November 22 -
Gukesh and Ding tied in world chess title clash as England’s best pitch up at Emirates
After Gukesh Dommaraju and Ding Liren draw game four, English talents prepare to take on overseas rivals. . China’s Ding Liren, the world champion, and India’s Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, are level at ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
Hugh Hewitt: Trump may be playing '4D chess' with Gaetz nomination
Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt said Thursday that President-elect Trump may be “playing 4D chess" with his nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general. “He’s resigned ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
The 18-Year-Old Phenomenon Aiming to Make Chess History
Gukesh Dommaraju has been a grandmaster since he was 12. He now aims to put India back on top of the chess world.Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Chess: Garry Kasparov still has it at 61 as he holds his own against the US elite
The former world champion scored 4.5/9 in the 9LX tournament and also revealed new details about his 1997 match with the IBM Deep Blue supercomputer. Garry Kasparov, who many consider the all-time ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
World Chess Championship 2024: Ding Liren v Gukesh Dommaraju pre-match questions, answered
When does it start? Who’s tipped to win? And why isn’t Magnus Carlsen playing? We (mostly) have the answers. China’s Ding Liren is defending the world chess championship against fast-rising Indian ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
From Bobby Fischer to Magnus Carlsen: 22 of the most famous world chess championship games
The 138-year history of the world chess championship is filled with games of rare precision, imagination and brilliance. Go move by move through 22 of them below. Explainer: World Chess ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Chess' future looms over the world championship, once again missing its biggest star
The 2024 World Chess Championship is set to kick off this week, a showdown between 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju of India and reigning champion Ding Liren of China.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
World Chess Championship: Ding Liren leads Gukesh Dommaraju after Game 2 draw
Champion fended off by challenger’s stiff defence Ding leads 1.5-0.5 with up to 12 classical games remaining Ding Liren was unable to stretch his World Chess Championship lead as Game 2 against ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Gukesh Dommaraju levels World Chess Championship as Ding Liren loses on time in Game 3
Champion Ding loses Game 3 on time after 3hr 49min Gukesh levels best-of-14-games match at 1½-1½ Ding Liren v Gukesh D: all your questions, answered Play through 22 famous world championship ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Saka: Arsenal's title hopes are 'not delusional'
Bukayo Saka has said it is "not delusional" to think Arsenal can still win the Premier League.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
How can Verstappen win the title?
Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's race.Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
Infection KO's Muhammad's 1st UFC title defense
Belal Muhammad has pulled out of his welterweight title defense against Shavkhat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 in December due to a bone infection.Sports - ESPN - October 31 -
Buehler dons Hershiser's '88 jersey as L.A. parties
The Dodgers, including Shohei Ohtani and his dog, celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a stadium gathering.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Conte: Prayers not enough for Napoli title win
Napoli are the surprise early pacesetters in Serie A this season, but if they are to remain on top then work is required more than prayers, manager Antonio Conte said.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Almost Every Interactive Title Is Leaving Netflix
For years, Netflix has tried to extend its dominance in the streaming realm to the gaming industry with interactive TV shows and movies, as well as actual video games. But following Netflix's ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
College Football’s Most Fascinating Title Contender
Indiana has risen from a 3-9 team to a relentless bulldozer flattening everything in its path, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 6 -
UConn unveils title banner then opens with rout
After unveiling the 2023-24 national championship banner, No. 3 UConn began its title defense with an impressive 92-56 victory over Sacred Heart.Sports - ESPN - November 7 -
Gauff stuns Sabalenka, to vie for WTA Finals title
Coco Gauff, 20, defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to become the youngest player since Caroline Wozniacki in 2010 to reach the final of the WTA Finals.Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
Gators' Golden facing Title IX stalking inquiry
Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden is the subject of a Title IX investigation following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking.Sports - ESPN - November 9 -
Norrie's title wait continues as 'challenging' year ends in final loss
Britain's Cameron Norrie is unable to finish a frustrating season on a high as he loses to France's Benjamin Bonzi in the Moselle Open final.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
'Boots' Ennis, 'Bam' Rodriguez easily retain titles
Jaron "Boots" Ennis breezed to a unanimous-decision win over Karen Chukhadzhian, while Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez routed Pedro Guevara by third-round TKO on Saturday night.Sports - ESPN - November 10 -
Maresca: Chelsea on brink of beating title rivals
Enzo Maresca is adamant Chelsea are on the verge of knocking over one of their title rivals after seeing his side draw 1-1 with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.Sports - ESPN - November 11 -
Joey Logano holds off Blaney for third NASCAR title
Joey Logano won his third NASCAR championship Sunday, becoming the 10th driver in NASCAR history to win at least three titles.Sports - ESPN - November 11 -
Ramirez outclasses brave Billam-Smith to unify titles
Mexican Gilberto Ramirez defeats Briton Chris Billam-Smith in Saudi Arabia to become the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Jones stops Miocic with spinning kick to retain title
Jon Jones cements his status as one of the best MMA fighters of all time as he stops Stipe Miocic with a spinning kick to retain his heavyweight title at UFC 309.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Rory wins in Dubai for 6th title as best in Europe
Rory McIlroy capped off a tumultuous year by winning the World Tour Championship and his sixth title as Europe's No. 1 player.Sports - ESPN - November 17 -
Jones stops Miocic with spinning kick to retain title
Jon Jones cements his status as one of the best MMA fighters of all time as he stops Stipe Miocic with a spinning kick to retain his heavyweight title at UFC 309.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17 -
Celtics to celebrate title at White House on Thu.
The Celtics will be making their trip to the White House to celebrate winning their record-setting 18th NBA championship with President Joe Biden on Thursday.Sports - ESPN - November 17 -
Verstappen defends 'on-the-limit' driving during title fight
Max Verstappen tells BBC Sport in Las Vegas about the approach that has brought him to the cusp of a fourth world title.Top stories - BBC News - November 21 -
Rodman looks to cap golden year with NWSL title
Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman said Thursday that a new team-first mentality has been a major factor in her development as she looks to cap a memorable year with another National Women's ...Sports - ESPN - November 22 -
Ronaldo's Saudi title hopes hurt by Aubameyang
Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of lifting his first silverware since moving to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia were dented on Friday after they were beaten 2-1 at home by Al Qadsiah.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
SMU clinches ACC title berth in debut season
SMU clinched a spot in the ACC championship game after a 33-7 win over Virginia on Saturday, becoming the first team in league history to make the title game in its first season.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
Verstappen wins fourth F1 title in Las Vegas
Max Verstappen won his fourth straight championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix as he finished fifth, ahead of title rival Lando Norris.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
Verstappen wins title as Russell triumphs in Vegas
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins his fourth consecutive World Drivers’ Championship as George Russell takes race victory in the Las Vegas Grand Prix.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago
