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The Candidates Tournament, a prestigious event that determines the challenger for the World Chess Championship, witnessed a crucial Round 10 battle between co-leaders Ian Nepomniachtchi and D Gukesh. The highly anticipated clash ended in a draw, leaving the tournament standings unchanged.Gukesh, playing with the Black pieces, surprised Nepomniachtchi by deviating from the Berlin Defense to the Cozio Defense. The Indian prodigy equalized quickly out of the opening, and after the minor pieces were exchanged, the players agreed to a draw on Move 40. Gukesh expressed satisfaction with the result, acknowledging Nepomniachtchi's dangerous nature with White.Meanwhile, Americans Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura emerged victorious in the only two decisive games of the open section. Caruana, ranked second in the world, defeated Alireza Firouzja, who has seemingly fallen out of contention. Caruana played the risky 6.Rg1?! and introduced a novelty with Bc4 on the seventh move. Firouzja made several errors, including 30...h4 and 32...Rh5, before both players entered a time scramble. Caruana's superior endgame skills proved decisive.Nakamura, recovering from a loss in the previous round, defeated the lowest-rated player, Nijat Abasov. Despite time troubles, Nakamura managed to secure the win.In the women's section, Lei Tingjie continued her impressive run by defeating Aleksandra Goryachkina. Tan Zhongyi and Kateryna Lagno drew their game, while Vaishali R upset Nurgyul Salimova.

The Minnesota Wild snapped the Los Angeles Kings' eight-game home winning streak with a 3-1 victory on Monday night, fueled by a goal and an assist from Kirill Kaprizov.Matt Boldy opened the scoring for the Wild in the first period, capitalizing on a power play to beat Cam Talbot between the legs. Ryan Hartman doubled the lead late in the second period, assisted by Kaprizov.Kaprizov then showcased his skill in the third period, banking in a goal off Talbot from behind the net to reach the 45-goal mark. Blake Lizotte scored a consolation goal for the Kings with just over five minutes remaining, but it was too little too late.Filip Gustavsson made 28 saves for the Wild, while Talbot allowed three goals on 25 shots for the Kings.The victory was crucial for the Wild, who had been outscored 13-3 in their previous two games against the Kings. It also kept them in contention for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.For the Kings, the loss was a setback in their pursuit of third place in the Pacific Division. They remain one point ahead of the Vegas Golden Knights, who have a game in hand.

In a thrilling matchup between two highly touted rookies, the San Diego Padres emerged victorious over the Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 on Monday night. Jackson Merrill, the Padres' 20-year-old shortstop, played a pivotal role in the win, going 3 for 5 with two RBIs.The Brewers drew first blood in the second inning when Jackson Chourio, another 20-year-old rookie, launched a two-run homer off Padres starter Joe Musgrove. However, the Padres responded with a six-run rally in the fifth inning, fueled by a series of singles and a pitch-clock violation.Luis Campusano, Tyler Wade, and Xander Bogaerts loaded the bases with consecutive singles to start the inning. Fernando Tatis Jr. then grounded into a fielder's choice, bringing home one run. A passed ball by catcher William Contreras allowed Wade to score the tying run.Jake Cronenworth reached on catcher's interference, loading the bases again. Manny Machado followed with an infield single, driving in Bogaerts with the go-ahead run. Ross struck out Jurickson Profar and had a 3-2 count on Ha-Seong Kim before committing a pitch-clock violation, loading the bases once more.Merrill, who turns 21 on Friday, singled home two runs, and Campusano added an RBI single before Ross exited the game. The Brewers threatened in the ninth inning, but Robert Suarez retired Sal Frelick on a flyout to left to earn his sixth save.Musgrove pitched six innings for the Padres, allowing three runs on seven hits and four walks. Ross took the loss for the Brewers, surrendering seven runs (six earned) on nine hits and two walks in 4 2/3 innings.

Mykolas Alekna, the 21-year-old Lithuanian discus thrower, has shattered the longest-standing men's world record in track and field, eclipsing a mark that had stood for 38 years.Alekna's record-breaking throw of 74.35m came at the Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational meet on Sunday. It surpassed the previous record of 74.08m set by East German Jurgen Schult in 1986.Alekna's achievement is particularly remarkable given that he is still in the early stages of his career. He is the son of Virgilijus Alekna, a two-time Olympic and world champion discus thrower.Mykolas Alekna's rise to the top has been rapid. He won the European and world U-20 championships in 2021 and went on to win gold at the European Championships and silver at the World Championships in 2022.Alekna's progression has been consistent, with his season bests improving significantly over the past few years. He credits his father as his "big idol" and says that fishing is his most relaxing getaway from his profession.Alekna's record-breaking throw has sent shockwaves through the world of athletics. He is now a serious contender for gold at the Paris Olympics in 2024.

In a dominant display, Seth Lugo led the Kansas City Royals to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. Lugo's seven-inning performance was a masterclass in efficiency, allowing only four singles while striking out four and walking one.The Royals' offense was sparked by Vinnie Pasquantino's solo home run in the fourth inning, a 421-foot blast off White Sox debutant Nick Nastrini. Kyle Isbel added an RBI single in the fifth to extend Kansas City's lead.Despite loading the bases with two outs in the fifth, the Royals failed to capitalize on their opportunity, with Bobby Witt Jr. flying out to the center field wall. However, the Royals' stingy defense and Lugo's dominance kept the White Sox at bay.Nastrini, in his major league debut, pitched five innings for Chicago, allowing two runs on three hits. He struck out five and walked two, but the White Sox offense struggled to provide him with any support.Andrew Benintendi had two of Chicago's four hits, but the team was shut out for the sixth time in their dismal 2-14 start. The White Sox have scored a league-low 34 runs this season, while the Royals have allowed a league-low 48 runs.The Royals' victory marked their fifth straight win over the White Sox this season, improving their record to 11-6. The White Sox, meanwhile, extended their losing streak to five games and remain at the bottom of the American League Central standings.

The Washington Capitals took a significant step towards securing a playoff berth with a crucial 2-0 victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday night. John Carlson's timely goal and Charlie Lindgren's impeccable performance in net propelled the Capitals to the brink of postseason qualification.Carlson's goal, assisted by Dylan Strome, came just 12 minutes into the game, showcasing the Capitals' determination to seize the opportunity. Strome, eager for his first NHL playoff experience with fans in attendance, played a pivotal role in setting up the scoring play.Lindgren, making his second consecutive start, proved to be an impenetrable force for the Bruins. He denied David Pastrnak's multiple scoring attempts and thwarted other quality chances, including crucial saves in the third period. His stellar performance kept the Capitals in the lead and ultimately secured the victory.The Bruins, despite their efforts, were unable to match the urgency of the Capitals, who were fighting for their playoff lives. Jeremy Swayman, Boston's goaltender, made 23 saves but was unable to prevent Carlson's goal or Dowd's empty-netter.The Capitals' victory sets the stage for a thrilling finale on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. A win against the Flyers would guarantee Washington a spot in the playoffs, regardless of other results. The Bruins, meanwhile, will face the Ottawa Senators in their regular-season finale, with the Atlantic Division title still within reach.

Michael Lorenzen's impressive debut for the Texas Rangers propelled them to a 1-0 shutout victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Lorenzen, a former Tigers All-Star, showcased his dominance in his first start for his new team.Despite walking five batters, Lorenzen's pinpoint control and effective pitching kept the Tigers at bay. He allowed only three hits and struck out four batters in his five shutout innings. The Rangers' bullpen then stepped up, with Jose Leclerc, David Robertson, and Kirby Yates combining for four hitless innings to secure the shutout.The Rangers' lone run came in the fifth inning when Jonah Heim doubled to load the bases. Marcus Semien's grounder brought Heim home, but the Tigers' defense prevented further damage with a timely throw from left fielder Riley Greene.Detroit starter Reese Olson pitched admirably, allowing just one run on five hits while striking out eight batters in 6 1/3 innings. However, the Tigers' offense struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, leaving six baserunners stranded in the third, fourth, and fifth innings.The Rangers' defense also played a crucial role in the victory, turning a double play in each of those innings to stifle the Tigers' threats. In the eighth inning, Robertson's strikeout of Wenceel Pérez extinguished another Tigers rally.

Palak Gulia, the 18-year-old shooting prodigy, has secured an Olympic quota for India in the 10m air pistol event. However, her journey is far from over as she faces the daunting task of defending her quota in the upcoming Olympic selection trials.The trials, scheduled from April 18 to May 19, will be the first time India selects its Olympic shooting squad based on domestic competitions. The pressure is immense, as shooters know that their years of preparation could be wasted if they fail to perform.Palak's coach, Rakesh Singh, believes that her recent quota win will give her an edge in the trials. "She is in a good frame of mind and will go into the selection trials with a lot of confidence," he said.Palak's rise to prominence has been meteoric. She emerged from relative obscurity to win the 10m air pistol gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Her unexpected victory marked her as a special talent.However, the competition in the trials will be fierce. Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rhythm Sangwan will all be vying for the two air pistol quotas alongside Palak. Esha had previously earned the other quota spot."Shooters know that if you do not do well, all your hard work of two or three years is going to go to waste," said 25m pistol coach Ronak Pandit. "So, the pressure is going to be enormous."Despite the pressure, Palak's personal coach, Singh, believes she is mature beyond her age. "She is mentally strong and very mature. Her attention level at the time when she is in the firing lane is amazing, and that's what counts in shooting," he said.Palak's journey to the Olympics has been marked by both triumph and adversity. After her Asian Games gold, she struggled a bit and finished 25th at the Asian Championships. However, she stepped up just at the right time to seal the Olympic quota in the qualifying event in Rio, where she won a bronze medal.Now, Palak faces the challenge of defending her quota and proving that she is worthy of representing India at the Olympics. The trials will be a true test of her mental strength and shooting prowess.

Scottie Scheffler's dominance in golf has reached unprecedented heights, as he secured his second Masters Green Jacket in three years, marking his third title in the past four starts. His exceptional performance at the Augusta National Golf Club showcased his unwavering composure and unmatched shot-making abilities.Despite the intense pressure of Masters Sunday, Scheffler remained unfazed, delivering a clinic in precision and consistency. While his rivals faltered under the scrutiny, he navigated the treacherous second nine with the confidence of an Indiana Jones seeking the ultimate treasure.Scheffler's dominance extended beyond his victory, as he has amassed nearly double the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points of world No.2 Rory McIlroy. His staggering 6.3373 average points lead is reminiscent of Tiger Woods' legendary dominance.Despite his remarkable achievements, Scheffler remains grounded and attributes his success to his faith. "I believe that today's plans were already laid out many years ago," he said. "I have been given a gift of this talent, and I use it for God's glory."Scheffler's unwavering focus on competition is evident in his statement: "I don't plan on taking my eye off the ball anytime soon." However, he acknowledges that his priorities will shift with the impending birth of his first child.Scheffler's performance at the Masters was a testament to his exceptional talent and unwavering determination. His ability to block out distractions and execute under pressure sets him apart as one of the greatest golfers of his generation.