21 h. ago ‘I didn’t even leave the house’ – World Cup winner reveals loneliness ‘ruined’ him and he spiralled ‘to the very bottom’

SAMUEL UMTITI says he went "to the very bottom" when World Cup-related injury woes torpedoed his career. Former France defender Umtiti chose not to have surgery - against the advice of his club at the time, Barcelona - so that he could play at the 2018 tournament in Russia. Umtiti went on to lift the...

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21 h. ago Rugby union’s breakaway competition R360 delays launch by two years

Competition will not now begin until 2028‘Decision to shift our launch is strategic’Rugby’s proposed breakaway R360 competition has announced it will be delaying its launch for two years until 2028. Fronted by former England World Cup winner Mike Tindall, R360 said in a statement that its ambition remains to “complement the rugby calendar”.However, the announcement will raise concerns over the viability of the prospective competition in light of opposition from the sport’s established unions. Eight leading countries issued a joint statement last month indicating that any players who signed up for R360 would be banned from playing international competitions. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Firouzja, Theodorou and Abdusattorov lead the London Chess Classic after wins in Round 2

Firouzja, Theodorou and Abdusattorov lead the London Chess Classic after wins in Round 2  The Week in Chess

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28 h. ago Chess: Sindarov, 19, becomes youngest World Cup winner as London Classic begins

The Uzbek won $120,000 and qualified for the 2026 Candidates in Cyprus, which will decide the official challenger for Gukesh Dommaraju’s world crownJavokhir Sindarov, 19, became the youngest ever winner of the Fide knockout World Cup on Wednesday when the Uzbek teenager defeated China’s Wei Yi 2.5-1.5 in the final at Goa. Ukraine’s Ruslan Ponomariov had been a year younger in 2002, but that World Cup had also doubled as the Fide world championship in a period when the global title was disputed.Wei was the favourite, but handicapped himself by poor time management in the decisive game. He declined a draw and could have gained a near-decisive edge by 52 g4! when Black’s king is trapped on the back row, and right at the end could have drawn by 57 Kg2! Qh4 58 Rf8+! when White can force perpetual check. Instead, he blundered into a checkmating attack. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago London Chess Classic: Abdusattorov, Firouzja and Theodorou score

London Chess Classic: Abdusattorov, Firouzja and Theodorou score  Chess News | ChessBase

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52 h. ago Shankland Escapes Vs. Firouzja As London Chess Classic Takes Off

Shankland Escapes Vs. Firouzja As London Chess Classic Takes Off  Chess.com

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68 h. ago Lewis Moody pays tribute to Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow for raising MND awareness

The 2003 World Cup winner revealed last month that he has the incurable muscle-wasting condition.

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3 d. ago England Rugby World Cup winner Abby Dow announces retirement

The Red Roses wing made 59 international appearances and retires aged 28

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8 d. ago R. Praggnanandhaa to begin push for 2026 Candidates qualification at London Chess Classic 2025

R. Praggnanandhaa to begin push for 2026 Candidates qualification at London Chess Classic 2025  The Indian Express

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1 week ago Scotland vs Denmark LIVE score and goal updates from the World Cup winner takes it all clash

Steve Clarke’s side are just 90 minutes from qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and the nation are believers

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1 week ago How to watch Scotland vs Denmark for FREE with winner qualifying for World Cup

Scotland take on Denmark in a World Cup qualifier, with Steve Clarke's side knowing a win will secure a spot at the tournament next year

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1 week ago World Cup winner to be voice of Heathrow Airport this Christmas

Ellie Kildunne, who won the Rugby World Cup with England this autumn, will tell passengers that "the world feels a little brighter at Christmas"

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1 week ago The Open winner and Ryder Cup icon makes huge career decision after LIV Golf relegation

Henrik Stenson is reportedly expected to return to the DP World Tour next season having played on the LIV Golf circuit since 2022

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1 week ago Clarke has been lucky like a rollover lottery winner but good fortune won’t be enough to beat Denmark writes Bill Leckie

STEVE CLARKE has ridden his luck through this World Cup campaign — like a triple rollover lottery winner on a golden unicorn. So many chaotic performances, so many defensive debacles, so many sitters missed. So many key men falling miles below their own high standards. So many moments when a nation with nerves like piano...

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1 week ago Nigeria vs DR Congo live: Elia equalises for Leopards in play

The winner of the CAF play-off final will keep their World Cup hopes alive and go through to the intercontinental play-offs next March

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1 week ago Nigeria vs DR Congo live: Super Eagles take early lead in play

The winner of the CAF play-off final will keep their World Cup hopes alive and go through to the intercontinental play-offs next March

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1 week ago Tottenham icon Tony Galvin, 69, suffers stroke as club release update on FA Cup winner

Tottenham have updated their fans on social media after club hero Tony Galvin, 69, who won back-to-back FA Cups and a UEFA Cup, suffered a stroke

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1 week ago Nigeria vs DR Congo live: Super Eagles bid to keep World Cup 2026 hopes alive in play

The winner of the CAF play-off final will keep their World Cup hopes alive and go through to the intercontinental play-offs next March

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1 week ago Hungary vs Ireland live: Parrott grabs stunning winner to send Irish into World Cup play

Hungary 2-3 Ireland: Parrott completed his hat-trick and Ireland’s comeback in the 95th minute to send the visitors into the play-offs

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1 week ago Rory McIlroy makes telling admission about winding down golf career as 10

Masters and Ryder Cup winner Rory McIlroy is competing at the DP World Tour Championship this weekend and revealed how he envisages the rest of his career panning out

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