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Champion Ding and challenger Gukesh prepare for world title battle

The Chinese and Indian grandmasters will compete over 14 games in Singapore for a $2.6m prize fund, with Gukesh 1-5 favourite to win . China’s world champion Ding Liren, 32, and his Indian rival ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Blackhawks Hang On, Beat Stanley Cup Champion Panthers 3-1

The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at United Center on Thursday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Northvolt CEO resigns as Europe’s big hope for a battery champion files for bankruptcy

The chief executive of Northvolt stepped down on Friday, shortly after the Swedish battery maker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

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 - 5 days ago

NASCAR celebrates Cup champion Joey Logano as he delivers a special message

After a series of thanks to those who helped him win his third Cup title, Joey Logano offered a message to all of NASCAR.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Why 2025 Is the Year Formula 1 Could Finally Have a New Champion

After winning his fourth consecutive title, Max Verstappen will prepare for his toughest championship defense yet, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

World Cup and Olympic champion Alyssa Naeher announces retirement from USWNT

Goalkeeper has played for the US for 11 years 36-year-old won gold this summer at Paris 2024 World Cup and Olympic champion Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer after more than ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Why calendar offers hope to international rugby league

England's Test series with Samoa has whetted the appetite for international rugby league, and an improved calendar offers hope for more, writes Matt Newsum.

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

A chance for Manchester United’s players to impress, an audition for Iraola and a pivotal clash at Portman Road. Dilemmas, dilemmas. Eddie Howe has a few in advance of Arsenal’s visit to Tyneside ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Non-league Tamworth stun Huddersfield in FA Cup

Watch highlights as non-league Tamworth shock League One Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup first round after an own goal by keeper Chris Maxwell.

Newcastle United 1-0 Arsenal: Premier League – live

Premier League updates from the 12.30pm GMT kick-off Live scoreboard | Subscribe to Football Daily | Email Scott Newcastle get the ball rolling. They’re playing towards the Gallowgate ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Wolves v Crystal Palace: Premier League – live

Four goals came in 17 breathless second half minutes as the two struggling sides had to settle for a point at Molineux. Let’s go!. The players come out of the tunnel and we’re good to go in the ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Tottenham 4-1 Aston Villa: Premier League – live reaction

Latest updates from 2pm kick-off (GMT) Get in touch: email John with your thoughts The teams are in the tunnel, the PA system is revving up and the players hit the field. . A short word on ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea: Premier League – live reaction

A poor game came to life in the final quarter, when Bruno Fernandes’s penalty was cancelled out by a cracking volley from Moises Caicedo. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s pre-match thoughts . It’s been a ...