FIDE reprimands Magnus Carlsen for quitting match after one move but ‘shares his deep concerns’ about cheating in chess

FIDE reprimands Magnus Carlsen for quitting match after one move but ‘shares his deep concerns’ about cheating in chess

“We strongly believe that there were better ways to handle this situation,” FIDE said in a statement released on Friday. “The World Champion has a moral responsibility attached to his status, since he is viewed as a global ambassador of the game. His actions impact the reputation of his colleagues, sportive results, and eventually can … Read more

Sprinter Ricardo dos Santos ‘not surprised’ to be pulled over by London police for second time

Sprinter Ricardo dos Santos ‘not surprised’ to be pulled over by London police for second time

Ricardo dos Santos, a Portuguese sprinter, was pulled over early on Sunday morning while driving in Britain’s capital. Dos Santos had previously been stopped and searched by the same police service alongside his partner and child in July 2020. In a series of tweets, dos Santos posted dashcam footage from his car of Sunday’s incident … Read more

Photos: England wins Euro 2022 over Germany

Photos: England wins Euro 2022 over Germany

England celebrates their victory during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, July 31. Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Updated 2118 GMT (0518 HKT) July 31, 2022 England celebrates their victory during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, … Read more

Top Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina comes out as gay

Top Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina comes out as gay

Daria Kasatkina, currently ranked No. 12 in the world, told a Russian blogger that she is in a relationship with a woman, figure skater Natalia Zabiiako. Kasatkina posted photos of the two together on social media following the interview. Kasatkina spoke out against the situation in Russia, saying that she will never be able to … Read more

Cherelle Griner speaks of her emotional turmoil following her wife Brittney’s detention in Russia

Cherelle Griner speaks of her emotional turmoil following her wife Brittney’s detention in Russia

Earlier this month, a Russian court extended WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Griner’s pretrial detention until at least June following her arrest. According to Russian authorities, Griner had cannabis oil in her luggage and has been accused of smuggling significant amounts of a narcotic substance — an offense punishable by up to 10 … Read more

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa: The 16-year-old Indian chess sensation who beat Magnus Carlsen

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa: The 16-year-old Indian chess sensation who beat Magnus Carlsen

While most people slumber, one 16-year-old sits back in his chair, covering his mouth with his hand in shock. It’s dawning on him the magnitude of what he’s just done. But rather than celebrating, Praggnanandhaa’s thoughts turn to digestion. “I think it’s about just going to bed,” he explained to CNN Sport. “It’s about time … Read more

Biniam Girmay made history at the Giro d’Italia before a freak eye injury forced him to retire from the race

Biniam Girmay made history at the Giro d’Italia before a freak eye injury forced him to retire from the race

Eritrean Girmay became the first Black African to win a stage of one of cycling’s Grand Tours when he outsprinted Netherlands’ Mathieu van der Poel in the 10th stage of the Giro between Pescara and Jesi. However, the 22-year-old had to abandon the race after a prosecco cork exploded into his left eye on the … Read more

Former Australian cricket icon Andrew Symonds dies at the age of 46

Former Australian cricket icon Andrew Symonds dies at the age of 46

Queensland Police say they are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash in Hervey Range, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Townsville. Emergency services attending the crash had tried to revive Symonds, but he died from his injuries. Early information indicated the crash happened shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday. Symonds played 26 Test matches for Australia as … Read more