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Hikaru Nakamura struggled for composure while discussing the passing of Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky. (YouTube) The chess community went into mourning over the unexpected death of American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, who passed away at age 29. The Charlotte Chess Center announced the tragic news on Monday through their X account, sending shockwaves through the chess world.“The…

By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted October 20, 2025 11:14 pm Updated October 20, 2025 11:15 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – George Springer hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-3 victory over the Seattle…

Sri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to claim their first win of the Women’s World Cup, edging out Bangladesh by seven runs in a thrilling finish in Navi Mumbai on Monday. (Getty Images) Sri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to claim their first win of the Women’s World Cup,…

Pakistan named Shaheen Afridi as captain for next month’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking the third leadership change in the format over the past 12 months. (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Monday named fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as captain for next month’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking the…

By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted October 20, 2025 4:24 pm Updated October 20, 2025 6:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider ran back his Game 6 batting order for the winner-take-all Game 7 on Monday night at Rogers Centre….

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur described her team’s narrow four-run defeat to England as “heartbreaking” (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur described her team’s narrow four-run defeat to England as “heartbreaking”, admitting that despite dominating large parts of the contest, they once again failed to cross the finish line in their Women’s World Cup…

Zoravar Singh Sandhu (right) atop the world championship men’s trap podium (NRAI) Zoravar Singh Sandhu’s trap bronze at the World Championships in Athens on Friday was historic — though calling it a hair-raising performance might be a tad too much. Yet, it proved hairrazing for a few. The medal cost some men their hair —…

By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted October 20, 2025 5:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – George Springer says he paid no mind to Seattle Mariners fans booing him and then cheering when he was hit by a pitch. Springer spoke to media ahead Game…

Mitchell Marsh of Australia bats during game one of the One Day International series between Australia and India at Perth Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) The numerous rain breaks made it a long day in Perth. But for many who curtailed their pre-Diwali Sunday morning slumber to…

Viat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returned to international cricket after a seven-month break but struggled on Perth’s challenging surface, scoring 0 and 8 respectively. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed confidence that Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will bounce back strongly in the second ODI against Australia in…