Norway Chess: Gukesh bounces back in Rd 3, beats world no. 2 Hikaru Nakamura

IANS | May 29, 2025 1:26 PM

Stavanger, May 29 (IANS) Reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju took down world No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura in a seemingly equal endgame, cementing his title credentials with a bold performance. This win could not come in a better moment for the Indian prodigy following two painful losses in the first two rounds.

England batters close in on Joe Root in Test rankings

IANS | May 28, 2025 11:31 PM

Dubai, May 28 (IANS) A massive batting display against Zimbabwe helped three England top-order players make big gains in the ICC Men's Test Batters Rankings, moving within striking distance of the top position.

Vani looks at a four-in-a-row feat in 7th leg of WPGT

IANS | May 28, 2025 10:36 PM

Mysuru, May 28 (IANS) Vani Kapoor, one of India’s most experienced players, is all set to continue from where she left off before the break in the schedule of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour. Vani won three times in a row before the WPGT took a pause in late March. The Tour now resumes at the Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club in Mysuru with the seventh leg.