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Boris Spassky, who lost famed chess match to Bobby Fischer, dies at 88
Boris Spassky is best remembered for his duel with American Bobby Fischer in a legendary 1972 match that became a proxy for Cold War rivalries.CBS News - 12h -
Boris Spassky, Chess Champion Who Lost ‘Match of the Century,’ Dies at 88
When Mr. Spassky, a Russian, played Bobby Fischer, an American, in Iceland at the height of the Cold War, the media attention reduced them to pawns in a wider drama.The New York Times - 23h -
Russian chess grandmaster Spassky dies aged 88
Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky has died at the age of 88, international chess federation general director Emil Sutovsky told Reuters on Thursday.NBC News - 14h -
Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky dies aged 88
World champion will be remembered for the ‘match of the century’ against American Bobby Fischer in 1972. Soviet chess grandmaster Boris Spassky, who was famously defeated at the height of the cold ...The Guardian - 1d -
Their Best Match Came With the Final Swipe
Illyse Singer and Ty Duncan were having little luck with dating apps until they connected on Tinder more than two years ago and quickly found they had much in common.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Hourslong delays at check-in desk plague famed Las Vegas resort
A planned automation upgrade went haywire and plagued one of Las Vegas' most prominent properties over the weekend, forcing thousands of guests to wait hours before reaching their rooms, officials ...NBC News - 4d -
Glaring omission: Sonny Vaccaro deserves induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame
Basketball's story cannot be told without Sonny Vaccaro, whose impact on the game covers everyone from Michael Jordan to LeBron James.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Match point: what to wear to watch sport
Whether it’s the Six Nations or your local footie final, here’s the kit to stay stylish while shouting from the sidelines Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
England and Scotland meet in 'do-or-die' match
England and Scotland meet in the Calcutta Cup match on Saturday, with both needing a win to keep alive their Six Nations title hopes.BBC News - 6d -
Call Of Duty: Warzone Experimenting With 150-Player Matches
Raven Software has announced a major change for Call of Duty: Warzone, as the studio is experimenting with 150-player lobbies for standard battle royale playlists.. Not every match will be 150 ...GameSpot - 1d -
Real Madrid match paused over Asencio chants
Real Madrid's Copa del Rey game at Real Sociedad was briefly suspended Wednesday, following chants from the crowd aimed at Madrid defender Raúl Asencio.ESPN - 22h -
Majority of Americans say income not matching inflation: Poll
A majority of Americans say their income is not matching pace with inflation, a new survey found. According to the CBS News/YouGov poll released Thursday, 77 percent of respondents say their income ...The Hill - 21h -
Iraq demands new venue for Palestine WCQ match
Iraq seeks to relocate their World Cup qualifier against Palestine from FIFA's neutral venue suggestion, Amman, and a Palestinian proposal near Jerusalem.ESPN - 10h -
Chess: Carlsen wins again as he qualifies for the $1.5m Saudi Esports World Cup
The Norwegian world No 1 is in pole position at the Chessable Masters despite endgame lapses. Magnus Carlsen’s dominance of online chess has continued this week as the world No 1 is in pole ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 card, date, matches, participants, rumors, match card, start time, location,
The event marks the final premium live show before WrestleMania in AprilCBS Sports - 3d -
Missing the cold, the Dutch relive highs and lows of famed skating race 40 years on
Climate change has put the prospect of an actual new edition of the Netherlands' iconic Elfstedentocht skating race over frozen canals and lakes on thin ice but it is relishing the drama of a ...ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Famed for Himalayan peaks and pristine lakes, Kashmir faces a water crisis amid dry weather
For days, people in the Himalayan region of Kashmir watched in agony as a famed ancient spring ran dry amid extreme dry weather conditionsABC News - Feb. 21 -
Penguins honor late Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange during emotional pregame ceremony
The Pittsburgh Penguins honored Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange during an emotional ceremony before their game against WashingtonABC News - 6d -
Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Dmitry Bivol adds to his Hall of Fame legacy with another statement win
Bivol's growing resume continues to look better and better with a win over Artur BeterbievCBS Sports - 3d -
Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers singer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, dies at 73
Singer Chris Jasper, who sang with the Isley Brothers and pursued a solo music career as well, died this week at age 73. He was recently diagnosed with cancer.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Rick Pitino transforms St. John's: 24 numbers behind Red Storm's revival under Hall of Fame coach
St. John's is going to make its fifth NCAA Tournament appearance in the last 25 years, and should do much more damage.CBS Sports - 2d -
Aaron Rodgers landing spots: Future Hall of Fame QB interested in Giants, New York looking into possibility
Here are five teams that could be a fit for the four-time NFL MVP's services in 2025CBS Sports - 4h -
Finau to join TGL's Los Angeles GC for 1 match
Tony Finau signed a one-match contract to compete with Los Angeles Golf Club against New York Golf Club, the TGL team announced Friday.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
India v Pakistan: Cricket's ultimate grudge match in the desert
Sunday’s Champions Trophy clash in Dubai promises a charged atmosphere with strong fan presence on both sides.BBC News - 6d -
Australia wins toss and elects to field against England in Champions Trophy match
Australia won the toss and elected to field against England in its opening Group B game at the Champions TrophyABC News - 6d -
Flu vaccine this season may be poorly matched, early CDC data suggests
Lab tests suggest a strain of the flu virus circulating this season may not be "well-recognized" by the flu vaccine.CBS News - 3d -
Chips in strips: Brentford move to stop counterfeit market in match-worn shirts
Microchips aim to prove authenticity of player-worn kit First use comes in Wednesday’s visit of Everton Brentford are to integrate microchips into their match-day shirts that will prove their ...The Guardian - 3d -
Slot given two-match ban after derby chaos
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been given a two-match touchline ban following the Merseyside derby on Feb. 12, the FA have confirmed.ESPN - 2d -
Mourinho given four-match ban for comments after Istanbul derby
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho is banned for four games and fined £35,194 for comments after Monday's game with Galatasaray.BBC News - 1d -
Full Video: Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting explodes into shouting match
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance argued with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Vance accusing Zelenskyy of disrespect.CNBC - 3h -
Trump and Zelenskyy key takeaways: Oval Office meeting explodes into shouting match
With Ukraine's future in the balance, the high-stakes meeting on Friday between President Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy devolved into a shouting match.ABC News - 3h -
What it was like in the room during Oval Office shouting match
BBC reporters witnessed the extraordinary exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky firsthand.BBC News - 1h -
Raducanu approaches the umpire in tears and a man is ejected during a second-round match in Dubai
Concern over a man who’d exhibited fixated behavior caused Emma Raducanu to approach the chair umpire in tears and take an unscheduled break in her second-round match at the Dubai ChampionshipsABC News - Feb. 19 -
UEFA Champions League bracket predictions, picking every knockout round match: Can anybody stop Real Madrid?
Will it be an El Clasico final, or will Barcelona's side of the bracket get thrown into chaos?CBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Bivol vs. Beterbiev takeaways: Instant classic ensures a rubber match must happen
Uncrowned breaks down the seven biggest takeaways from Saturday's historic Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev 2 mega-event.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
USWNT are perfect through two matches, flexing depth at SheBelieves Cup ahead of title showdown with Japan
The USWNT sit in second place behind Japan with one game remaining in SheBelieves CupCBS Sports - 4d -
Australia v South Africa: Champions Trophy cricket match washed out – as it happened
Persistent rain in Rawalpindi meant no play was possible in the heavyweight Group B clash. “Just a heads up Rob...” begins Alistair Connor. “ Check out weather.com , the rain’s only getting ...The Guardian - 3d -
WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 participants, predictions: Who makes the most sense to win the men's match?
The match has plenty of juicy storylines and ways it could play out on Saturday in TorontoCBS Sports - 2d -
Rain washes out host Pakistan's last Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh
Rain has forced the abandonment of the Pakistan-Bangladesh game in the Champions Trophy in RawalpindiABC News - 1d