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File photo of Aravindh Chithambaram. | Photo Credit: The Hindu World Champion D Gukesh played out another draw with Nodirbek Yakubboev of Uzbekistan, while defending champion Aravindh Chithambaram pulled a rabbit out of the hat to beat Hans Moke Niemann of the United States in the second round of the Masters section of the Prague…

Trainer Imtiaz Sait’s ward Pride’s Prince, ridden by Antony Raj S, won the R.N. Kanga Trophy, the main event of Thursday’s (Feb. 26) evening races, and complete a hat-trick of victories. The winner is owned by Mr. Sudendu Shah, Mrs. Preeti C. Shah, Mr. K.M. Shah, Mr. Rahul Shah, Mrs. Pooja S. Shah, Mr. Chaitanya Shah, Mr. Jayesh Kantilal Shah, Mr. Chetan Kantilal Shah & Mr. Tanmay V. Mathurawala rep. Shah Equines LLP & Mr. Kishore P. Rungta. 1. R.N. KANGA TROPHY (1,600m): PRIDE’S PRINCE (Antony Raj…

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during a practice session of the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez race track in Mexico City, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Max Verstappen continued his Formula One comeback charge with the fastest time in practice…

Dhanalakshmi | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: R. RAGU Tamil Nadu sprinter S. Dhanalakshmi, who returned to action this season after serving a three-year suspension for doping, has tested positive for a second time, according to reliable sources. 👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website After her comeback, the 27-year-old, who had tested positive for metandienone (an…

TORONTO – When the Toronto Raptors announced their starting lineup against the San Antonio Spurs, there was a small surprise at centre with rookie Collin Murray-Boyles taking the tipoff instead of veteran Jakob Poeltl. The seven-foot, 253-pound Poeltl is the tallest player on the Raptors by three inches and the heaviest by eight pounds. He’s…

Dhakshineswar has grown in stature following his Davis Cup exploits. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR Following India’s rousing 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifiers first round in Bengaluru on Sunday, there was a light-hearted, friendly, kerfuffle about Dhakshineswar Suresh’s height. The ATP website said — and still says — it…

Jubilant bunch: Lancers players gather around shootout hero Snowden. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT Table-topper Vedanta Kalinga Lancers edged Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons via penalty shootout to remain unbeaten and register its sixth successive win of the Hockey India League at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. Following a 1-1 deadlock after the regulation period,…

On the prowl: Petratos’ second-half goal sealed Bagan’s win. | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI Mohun Bagan Super Giant continued its winning run in the Indian Super League with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC at the Salt Lake Stadium on Monday. Australian striker Jamie Maclaren opened the scoring late in the first half, while…

Padres reliever Yuki Matsui’s will not pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic and the left-hander’s status for San Diego’s season opener in a month also is unclear because of a left groin strain. Matsui was still throwing off flat ground Thursday, a week after cutting short a batting practice session because of the…

You know all about the Power 5 conferences in college basketball. You hear about those more than any other, and those groups often dominate the March Madness conversation. There are 26 other conferences out there, however, and our goal is to get you up to speed on the teams, players and fights in the standings…