12 h. ago ‘Chess Messi’ Faustino Oro achieves grandmaster norm and 2500 rating at just 11

The Argentinian looks set to break the record for the youngest GM after winning the Legends and Prodigies tournament in MadridFaustino Oro, the 11-year-old “chess Messi” from Argentina, set new world records for his age when he won last week’s Legends and Prodigies tournament in Madrid with an unbeaten 7.5/9, achieving his first grandmaster norm (of three needed for the title) with 1.5 points to spare, plus a 2509 GM rating on Fide’s October rating list.Oro is the first under-12 in chess history to be rated 2500-plus. His next target will be his second and third GM norms, and with them Abhimanyu Mishra’s world record as the youngest ever GM, within the next four months or so. He already has the World Cup in Goa, the European Club Cup in Greece, and a closed tournament in Argentina lined up. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Tottenham takeover latest as £21bn businessman issues update

Tottenham revealed last month that they had turned down a £4.5 billion takeover offer, one that would have set a new world record, led by former DJ Brooklyn Earick.

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3 d. ago Wales' Sabrina Fortune breaks world record and sends inspirational message in New Delhi

The Welsh para shot put star, 28, followed up her Paris Paralympic gold with another World Championship title in New Delhi.

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4 d. ago Sabrina Fortune breaks world record to seal fourth straight world gold

The 28-year-old Paralympic champion hopes her performances will inspire youngsters in host country India

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5 d. ago ‘They have changed my life’: John Mitchell open to staying as England coach

Coach may extend contract after 2026 Six Nations‘Some parts of the day will stick in my life forever’John Mitchell has described coaching England’s World Cup-winning women’s team as a life-changing event and revealed he is open to the idea of continuing in his role beyond the 2026 Six Nations. England beat Canada 33-13 at a sold-out Twickenham, with a record 5.8 million watching on television, to lift the World Cup and extend their winning run to 33 games, an unbeaten streak that takes in the whole of Mitchell’s reign, which began in 2023. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Polish skier becomes first to climb and ski down Everest without bottled oxygen

Andrzej Bargiel, 37, completed the historic ascent after two previous attempts, navigating the ‘death zone’ and treacherous Khumbu Icefall on a continuous ski descent

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6 d. ago ‘Kildunne and Dusted’: Red Roses dialled up to 11 for emotional World Cup victory | Robert Kitson

Shaggy-haired secret weapon Ellie Kildunne settles England’s early nerves against Canada for a feelgood triumph that will echo down the yearsThey think it’s all over. And finally, for England’s women, it is now. The last time the Red Roses lifted the World Cup was 11 years ago and defeat on home turf in front of a world-record 81,885 crowd would have been beyond devastating. Hence the tears of relief and shared collective joy at the final whistle as they finally brought the big one home.Among other things this trophy has brought them the validation they dearly wanted and, in truth, needed. Since the introduction of full-time professional contracts in 2019, the Red Roses have won 74 of the 76 matches they have contested. The number of registered female participants in Canadian rugby would barely fill half of England’s towering citadel. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago England outclasses Canada to win Women's Rugby World Cup in front of record crowd

The Red Roses confirmed their domination at Twickenham with a 33-13 victory

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6 d. ago England outclass Canada to capture glorious Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph

Final: Canada 13-33 EnglandEllie Kildunne shines for largest crowd in women’s rugby historyIf this were a movie, the scriptwriters would be shoo-ins for an Oscar, the plot centred on a dominant team who overcame the heartbreak of losing back-to-back Rugby World Cup finals to complete an eight-year redemption arc and become world champions again by beating Canada.Before Saturday’s final, England had lost just once in 63 games and that blot on their record stained everything. But no more. They are on top of the world for a third time – and this victory may taste all the sweeter for being in front of 81,885 people, a world record crowd. This triumph will leave an ever-changing impact on the sport in England. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago England banish Women’s World Cup woe as Red Roses crown dominance in front of record crowd

England 33-13 Canada: The Red Roses were supreme to romp to victory in front of a sold-out home crowd of 81,855

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6 d. ago England vs Canada live: Red Roses win Women’s World Cup in front of record crowd

England 33-13 Canada: The Red Roses fulfilled their World Cup dream at Twickenham

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6 d. ago England vs Canada live: Red Roses close in on Women’s World Cup triumph in front of record crowd

Can the Red Roses fulfil their World Cup dream in front of a capacity crowd on home soil?

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6 d. ago South Africa v Argentina live: Springboks lead Rugby Championship thriller despite Kolbe moment of madness

After a record win over New Zealand, can the world champions show their strength again as they return to home soil?

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6 d. ago South Africa v Argentina live: Springboks look to seize control of thrilling Rugby Championship

After a record win over New Zealand, can the world champions show their strength again as they return to home soil?

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6 d. ago England vs Canada live: Red Roses chase home triumph in Women’s World Cup final in front of record crowd

Can the Red Roses fulfil their World Cup dream in front of a capacity crowd on home soil?

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6 d. ago Women’s rugby crashes into mainstream as England go for glory in World Cup final

World No 1 side face No 2-ranked Canada on SaturdayEmphasis on legacy effects aims to keep sport risingOver the past month women’s rugby has crashed into the mainstream with all the ferocity of a prop forward burrowing across the gain line. And on the day of a compelling Women’s Rugby World Cup final, it shows no sign of slowing down.A crowd of 82,000 will watch England face Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, a world record for a standalone women’s match. While organisers have always been bullish, they admit that a tournament that has upended stereotypes and attracted legions of new fans has surprised even them. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Scottie Scheffler must break a Ryder Cup curse to avoid becoming USA’s next Tiger Woods

The World No 1 has a poor record in the Ryder Cup, much like Tiger Woods, emphasising the peculiar transition from individual tournaments to team golf

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6 d. ago Watch: Brazilian skater breaks world record with drop down 22

Watch the moment Brazilian skateboarder Sandro Dias skates down a 22-storey building, breaking two Guinness World Records.

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7 d. ago Texas Six Flags announces a world’s first rollercoaster with record

Everything’s bigger in Texas, including Six Flags Over Texas’ newest rollercoaster.

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7 d. ago Brit tourist visits 'world's most expensive cafe' left floored after asking for bill

One UK man visited the world's most expensive cafe, Cedric Grolet, in Monaco. After ordering a coffee and some pastries, he was shocked to receive a bill that left his wallet empty

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