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Tarundeep Rai, India's veteran archer, has made a remarkable comeback after being excluded from the Asian Games team last year. The snub ignited a fire within him, leading him to adopt drastic lifestyle changes and intensify his training.Rai, a three-time Olympian, was devastated by his omission from the Hangzhou Asian Games despite his strong performances. "I was boiling with anger," he recalled. "I decided to give it one last shot."To regain his fitness and competitiveness, Rai embarked on a strict diet and dedicated more time to the gym. He shed 12kg in two months, determined to prove his worth.His efforts paid off when he made the cut for the Indian team for the World Cup and Olympics after a two-month trial. In Shanghai, Rai and his teammates Dhiraj Bommadevara and Pravin Jadhav created history by defeating reigning Olympic champions South Korea to win the World Cup gold.Rai attributed their success to their unwavering focus and the inclusion of a sports psychologist. "We didn't think about winning over Korea," he said. "We just went there to replicate what we have been doing at practice."The victory marked the first time an Indian men's team had defeated archery powerhouse Korea in a World Cup final. It also boosted their chances of qualifying for the Paris Olympics.Rai, who began his international career in 2003, is now in the best shape of his life. "I feel amazing right now," he said. "I've got this childlike energy that keeps me going."His journey serves as an inspiration to athletes of all ages, proving that with determination and hard work, anything is possible.

In a thrilling 11-inning battle between the two teams with the best records in Major League Baseball, the Cleveland Guardians emerged victorious over the Atlanta Braves 4-2.Josh Naylor and Ramon Laureano delivered RBIs in the 11th inning to seal the win for Cleveland. Scott Barlow escaped a bases-loaded jam in the 10th inning, while Nick Sandlin pitched a perfect 11th to earn his first save of the season.Tanner Bibee impressed in his first career start against Atlanta, throwing seven shutout innings with nine strikeouts and no walks. Dylan Lee took the loss for the Braves.Atlanta's veteran starter Charlie Morton also had a strong outing, pitching seven shutout innings with seven strikeouts. However, the Braves' bullpen faltered in the late innings.The Guardians took an early 2-0 lead in the eighth inning without hitting a ball out of the infield. José Ramírez's groundout scored Bo Naylor, and a double steal gave Cleveland another run.The Braves rallied in the bottom of the eighth, with Travis d'Arnaud's double and Jarred Kelenic's single driving in two runs. However, Luke Williams was thrown out at the plate, preventing Atlanta from tying the game.In the sixth inning, Josh Naylor nearly broke the scoreless tie with a double, but Ronald Acuña Jr.'s quick throw to first baseman Matt Olson nailed José Ramírez at the plate.The Guardians' win extends their record to 19-8, the best in the American League. The Braves, despite the loss, remain atop the National League East with a 17-10 record.

Carlos Rodon's dominant pitching and the New York Yankees' offensive explosion propelled them to a resounding 15-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.Rodon, the 31-year-old left-hander, showcased his brilliance by allowing only two hits and one run through six innings. He struck out eight batters and walked just one, showcasing his exceptional control and command.The Yankees' offense erupted with four home runs, setting a season high. Alex Verdugo ignited the scoring with a three-run homer in the first inning, giving New York an early 3-0 lead. Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo followed suit in the sixth inning with two-run shots, extending the Yankees' advantage to 11-1. Giancarlo Stanton capped off the home run barrage with a three-run blast in the ninth inning.Milwaukee's lone bright spot came in the first inning when Rhys Hoskins connected for a solo homer off Rodon. However, the Brewers' offense struggled to keep pace with the Yankees' relentless attack.Luke Weaver provided two scoreless innings of relief for the Yankees, while Milwaukee's Joe Ross allowed seven runs on eight hits in five innings.The Yankees' victory snapped a two-game losing streak and marked their highest run total and hit count of the season. They now hold a 20-10 record, while the Brewers drop to 16-14.

Detroit's Tigers rallied from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Saturday night, snapping the Royals' four-game winning streak. The Tigers' victory was fueled by a five-run seventh inning, highlighted by Matt Vierling's three-run homer.Trailing 3-1, Detroit's offense came alive in the seventh against Royals reliever Chris Stratton. Jake Rogers drew a walk to start the rally, followed by singles from Riley Greene and Mark Canha, driving in Rogers. Wenceel Perez flew out to the right-field wall, allowing Greene to advance to third, and Kerry Carpenter tied the game with a base hit. After Spencer Torkelson popped out, Vierling launched Stratton's 1-2 sinker over the left-field fence, giving the Tigers a 6-3 lead.The Royals attempted a comeback in the ninth inning, scoring twice off Tigers closer Jason Foley. However, Vinnie Pasquatino's flyout to deep center ended the game, securing the victory for Detroit.Despite committing four infield errors, the Tigers managed to overcome the Royals' early lead. Alex Faedo earned the win with two innings of relief, while starter Casey Mize allowed three runs, two earned, in five innings. Royals starter Brady Singer allowed one run in five innings.The Royals took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning on RBI groundouts from Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez. They extended their lead to 3-0 in the second inning with Garcia's RBI single, set up by a pair of Tigers errors.The Tigers got on the board in the bottom of the second inning when Colt Keith scored on Zach McKinstry's triple. However, Singer prevented further damage by getting Javier Báez and Rogers to ground out before striking out Greene.The teams will conclude their weekend series on Sunday with Tigers' ace LHP Tarik Skubal facing RHP Michael Wacha.

The Boston Red Sox unleashed an offensive onslaught on Saturday, crushing the Chicago Cubs 17-0 at Fenway Park. Ceddanne Rafaela emerged as the star of the show, driving in seven runs with a homer and a bases-loaded double.Rafaela, playing shortstop and batting ninth, went 4-for-4, while Masataka Yoshida made a strong return from injury with a 4-for-5 performance. Bobby Dalbec, who entered the game with a meager .093 batting average, contributed two hits, three RBIs, and two runs scored.The Red Sox established single-game season bests at home with 17 runs and 21 hits. They snapped a two-game skid and improved to 5-8 at Fenway Park this season.Tyler O'Neill launched a solo homer in the first inning to give Boston an early lead. Rafaela's sacrifice fly in the fourth extended the advantage to 3-0. The Red Sox then exploded for six runs in the fifth, highlighted by Rafaela's bases-loaded double.Wilyer Abreu became the first Red Sox rookie to record RBIs in eight consecutive games with a single that scored O'Neill.Josh Winckowski started for Boston and worked three scoreless innings before handing the ball to the bullpen. Justin Slaton, one of four relievers used, pitched two scoreless innings, striking out two.The Cubs managed just four hits and were forced to use two position players, Matt Mervis and Patrick Wisdom, to record three outs in the eighth inning.

In a thrilling Saturday showdown at Globe Life Field, the Cincinnati Reds emerged victorious over the reigning World Series champions, the Texas Rangers, with an impressive 8-4 victory.Reds' ace Hunter Greene showcased his dominance on the mound, holding the Rangers to a mere one hit over seven scoreless innings. Greene's electric fastball and sharp breaking pitches kept the Rangers' batters at bay, striking out six and walking only one.At the plate, Jonathan India led the Reds' offensive charge with a four-hit performance, including a two-run homer in the seventh inning that extended Cincinnati's lead to 5-0. India's RBI singles in the second and fourth innings had already given the Reds an early advantage.Will Benson added another two-run homer for the Reds in the seventh, further solidifying their lead. The Rangers' lone hit off Greene came from Josh Smith's double in the fifth inning, but he was stranded at third base.Michael Lorenzen, the former Reds pitcher now with the Rangers, struggled against his old team, allowing five runs on six hits in six innings. Lorenzen struck out three and walked one.The Rangers' bullpen, which had been impressive in recent outings, faltered in the ninth inning. Brent Suter, who had pitched a perfect eighth, allowed six hits, including back-to-back homers by Davis Wendzel and Corey Seager. Alexis Díaz came on to record the final two outs and secure the save for the Reds.The Reds' victory marked their sixth win in their last nine games, while the Rangers suffered their second consecutive loss. The series finale on Sunday will feature Andrew Abbott on the mound for the Reds and Dane Dunning for the Rangers.

Cole Irvin's dominant outing and Baltimore's offensive explosion propelled the Orioles to a resounding 7-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday. Irvin, a former A's pitcher, silenced Oakland's bats, allowing only four singles over seven innings. He struck out five and walked none, extending his scoreless streak to 13 innings.The Orioles' offense came alive in the fourth inning, rattling off five hits against JP Sears. Anthony Santander's RBI double opened the scoring, followed by run-scoring singles from Jordan Westburg and James McCann. In the fifth, Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle delivered back-to-back solo homers to extend Baltimore's lead to 5-0. Gunnar Henderson added a two-run homer in the seventh to cap off the scoring.Sears, who had won his previous two starts, struggled against the Orioles, surrendering seven runs and eight hits in 6 1/3 innings. Oakland's offense, which had hit at least one home run in each of its previous 12 games, was held in check by Irvin and the Baltimore bullpen.The victory marked Baltimore's second shutout of the season and extended their streak of avoiding a series sweep to 100 consecutive regular-season series. The Orioles, who lead the AL East, have now won three of their last four games.Oakland, on the other hand, has lost three of its last four games and is now 13-21 on the season. The A's will look to avoid a series sweep in the series finale on Sunday, while the Orioles will aim to continue their winning ways.

Matt Rempe, the towering rookie defenseman for the New York Rangers, has once again become a focal point in the NHL playoffs. His thunderous hit on Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk in Game 3 has sparked a debate about the line between physical play and dangerous hits.Rempe, who stands at 6-foot-8, has quickly established himself as a force on the ice. His physical presence and willingness to engage in fights have made him a fan favorite in New York. However, his recent hit on van Riemsdyk has raised questions about his judgment.The hit occurred in the second period of Game 3. Van Riemsdyk had just passed the puck when Rempe delivered a crushing blow that sent the Capitals defenseman to the ice. Van Riemsdyk was slow to get up and eventually left the game with an upper-body injury.Rempe defended his actions, claiming that he was simply trying to finish his check. "It was a quick play. I just went through the body," he said. "Obviously you never want anyone to get hurt, and that's terrible that he's hurt and I'm sorry to hear about that. But I think it was a clean hit."However, many observers believe that the hit was late and unnecessary. Referee Frederick L'Ecuyer assessed Rempe a two-minute minor penalty for interference, but no further punishment was handed down. Washington coach Spencer Carbery acknowledged that the hit was borderline, saying, "It's such a fine line because the game is so fast and the physicality is such an important part of the game of hockey in the NHL, but there is a line, right?"The incident has reignited the debate about the role of fighting in hockey. Rempe has fought five times in his first 17 games with the Rangers, but he has shown a willingness to pick his spots more carefully in the playoffs. "I think it's a learning process for me with that because I'm trying to now pick my spots: time of game, momentum, are we up, what's the series like, is that needed there," he said.The Rangers can clinch a sweep of the Capitals in Game 4 on Sunday night. If Rempe remains in the lineup, it wouldn't be surprising if someone from the Capitals tries to challenge him to a fight. However, Rempe is focused on helping his team win the Stanley Cup, and he knows that he needs to make smart decisions on the ice.

Vaishali Rameshbabu's remarkable comeback at the Candidates Tournament has been a testament to her resilience and determination. After a disastrous start with four consecutive losses, the 22-year-old Indian prodigy rallied to win five straight games, finishing tied second with 7.5 points.Vaishali's turnaround began with a crucial victory over Nurgyul Salimova in Round 10. The Bulgarian was on the verge of victory but self-destructed, giving Vaishali the breakthrough she desperately needed."In such tournaments, luck plays an important role," Vaishali acknowledged. "It's not entirely about how well you prepare or play."Despite her initial setbacks, Vaishali remained confident in her abilities. "I knew I wasn't a favorite by rating, but I'd beaten most of the players in the field before," she said.Her most satisfying win came against top seed Aleksandra Goryachkina in Round 11. Vaishali played the Alapin Sicilian with precision and went on to win with a Knight underpromotion."I could have settled for a draw, but I was looking to take every chance that came my way," she said. "I'm pretty proud of that game."Vaishali's comeback was not without its emotional challenges. "After three losses in a row, I completely gave up," she admitted. "But I was determined to get back in shape and fight."Her brother, Praggnanandhaa, provided support during her struggles. "We would discuss our games, but I didn't want to burden him with my emotions," Vaishali said.On the final day of play, Vaishali and Praggnanandhaa witnessed the thrilling conclusion of the Open section. "We could feel the pressure and tension even though it wasn't us playing," Vaishali said. "I felt happy to see Gukesh make it in the end."Vaishali's comeback story is a reminder of the importance of perseverance and resilience in competitive chess. "I may not have won the tournament, but those last few wins certainly made a huge difference," she said.