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Nisha Dahiya Secures Paris 2024 Berth, India's Women's Wrestling Quota Rises to Five

Nisha Dahiya, a 24-year-old Indian wrestler, has secured a berth at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 68kg weight category. Her victory at the World Olympic Qualifiers in Istanbul on Friday marks India's fifth Paris Olympics quota in women's wrestling, the highest number the country has

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Yankees Blank Rays 2-0 Behind Schmidt's Gem, Rizzo's Homer

Clarke Schmidt's stellar outing and Anthony Rizzo's timely hitting propelled the New York Yankees to a 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Schmidt, making his eighth start of the season, continued his impressive run of limiting opponents to three or fewer runs,

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Astros Rally Past Tigers 5-2, Snap Losing Streak

In a thrilling Friday night matchup at Comerica Park, the Houston Astros rallied from behind to defeat the Detroit Tigers 5-2, snapping a four-game losing streak. Framber Valdez was the catalyst for Houston's victory, pitching seven strong innings while allowing only two runs on six hits. The left-hander

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Braves Power Past Mets with Acuña's Titanic Homer

In a thrilling encounter at Citi Field, the Atlanta Braves emerged victorious over the New York Mets 4-2, extending their winning streak to three games. Ronald Acuña Jr. ignited the Braves' offense with a towering 461-foot home run in the third inning, setting the tone for a dominant performance.

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Phillies Extend Winning Streak with 8-2 Victory over Marlins

The Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to four games with an 8-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night at loanDepot Park. Ranger Suárez delivered a dominant performance on the mound, while Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas provided the offensive spark with solo home runs. Suárez, who entered

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Chopra Vows to Improve After Narrow Second in Doha Diamond League

Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has set his sights on victory in the next Diamond League meeting after finishing a close second in the Doha leg. Chopra's second-place finish in Doha was a mere two centimeters behind Jakub Vadlejch's winning throw of 88.

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Indian Archery Poised for Olympic Medal in Paris 2024, Says World-Renowned Coach

World-renowned archery coach Kim Hyung Tak believes that India has a strong chance of securing its first-ever Olympic medal in archery at the Paris 2024 Games. The Korean coach, who has over 40 years of experience, recently conducted a coaches' seminar at the Sports Authority of India's

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Indian Wrestlers Face Mixed Fortunes at World Qualifiers

Deepak Punia's Olympic qualification hopes suffered a major setback at the World Qualifiers in Sofia, Bulgaria, as he succumbed to a crushing first-round defeat. The 23-year-old, who narrowly missed a bronze medal at the Tokyo Games, was outmuscled by China's Zushen Lin in the 86kg category,

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Chess Legend Praises Praggnanandhaa's Efficient Autograph Technique

Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has garnered praise from legendary grandmaster Gary Kasparov for his quick and efficient autograph-signing technique. In a video posted on Twitter, Kasparov remarked, "Smart lad; a fast and short signature means your hand doesn't get sore so quickly!" Praggnanandhaa's rise

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Aman Sehrawat Secures India's First Paris Olympics Quota in Wrestling

Aman Sehrawat has secured India's first quota for the 2024 Paris Olympics in men's freestyle wrestling, triumphing in the 57kg division at the World Olympic Qualifier in Istanbul. The Asian Games medalist showcased his dominance throughout the tournament, comfortably winning all his bouts. In the crucial

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Braves' No-Hit Bid Broken by Martinez Homer in 4-1 Win

Atlanta's Max Fried and two relievers combined for a no-hitter through 8 2/3 innings before New York's J.D. Martinez homered to spoil the bid as the Braves beat the Mets 4-1 on Saturday. Fried opened with seven no-hit innings, and Joe Jiménez worked around

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Praggnanandhaa Triumphs Again, Wei Yi Extends Lead in Superbet Chess

India's R Praggnanandhaa continues to impress in the Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament, securing another victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway. However, Wei Yi of China has extended his lead to a commanding 2.5 points after the first day of blitz. With nine

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Indian Men's Hockey Team Intensifies Training for Paris 2024 Gold Medal Quest

With the Paris 2024 Olympics fast approaching, the Indian men's hockey team is intensifying its preparations to end a 44-year gold medal drought. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh has revealed that the team is in the "last stages of an intense training block" as they aim to secure

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Parveen Hooda: Embracing the Olympic Dream with Unwavering Determination

Parveen Hooda, one of India's four Olympic-bound boxers, is embracing the final stretch of her preparation for the Paris Games. Despite the sacrifices and challenges, she remains focused on her dream of Olympic glory. Hooda's journey to the Olympics has been marked by steady progress and

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India's Wrestling Hopes Dim as Only One Male Qualifies for Paris Olympics

India's Olympic wrestling hopes have been dampened after only one male freestyle wrestler, Aman Sehrawat, qualified for the Paris Games. Sujeet Kalkal and Jaideep Ahlawat's losses in the repechage rounds at the World Olympic Qualifier in Istanbul dashed India's chances of sending more men

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Seth Lugo's 12 Strikeouts Lead Royals to Victory Over Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Seth Lugo's dominant performance on the mound and Hunter Renfroe's timely hit against his former team propelled the Kansas City Royals to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Lugo, in his first season with the Royals, showcased his exceptional pitching

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Rose Zhang Wins Cognizant Founders Cup, Ends Nelly Korda's Winning Streak

Rose Zhang, the 20-year-old Stanford product, has finally delivered on the immense expectations surrounding her since her professional debut last year. On Sunday, she captured the Cognizant Founders Cup, her first LPGA Tour victory, with a stunning birdie run on the final five holes. Zhang's triumph ended Nelly

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Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena Granted Direct Entry into Federation Cup Finals

Star Indian javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena have been granted direct entry into the Federation Cup finals in Bhubaneswar on May 15th. This decision was made as both athletes have consistently surpassed the minimum qualification mark of 75m throughout their careers. Chopra, the reigning Olympic and world champion,

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Magnus Carlsen Triumphs in Poland, Praggnanandhaa Impresses

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa secured an impressive fourth place finish at the Rapid and Blitz chess tournament in Poland, while world number one Magnus Carlsen emerged victorious after a remarkable performance on the final day. Carlsen, trailing China's Wei Yi by 2.5 points entering the final

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Indian Chess Prodigy Shayaamnikhil Achieves Grandmaster Status After 12-Year Wait

P Shayaamnikhil, a 31-year-old chess prodigy from Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu, has finally achieved his long-awaited dream of becoming India's 85th Grandmaster (GM). After a 12-year wait, Shayaamnikhil secured his third and final GM norm at the recently concluded Dubai Police Masters chess tournament. Shayaamnikhil's journey to

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Indian Athletes Embrace Overseas Training Camps for Paris Olympics

Indian athletes are embracing a new training strategy in preparation for the Paris Olympics, opting for short, objective-specific training camps abroad. These camps provide access to world-class facilities, sparring partners, and coaching expertise that are not readily available in India. Priyanka Goswami, India's leading race walker, has been

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Abha Khatua Shatters National Shot Put Record at National Federation Cup

Abha Khatua, a renowned shot putter from Maharashtra, has shattered the national record in women's shot put with an impressive throw of 18.41m at the National Federation Cup Athletics competition in Bhubaneswar. This remarkable achievement surpasses the previous record of 18.06m set by Manpreet Kaur in

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White Sox-Nationals Game Postponed, Doubleheader Set for Tuesday

Chicago White Sox-Washington Nationals Game Postponed Due to Rain, Doubleheader Set for Tuesday Monday night's highly anticipated matchup between the Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be rescheduled as a straight doubleheader on Tuesday,

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Varsho's Heroics Lift Blue Jays to Extra-Inning Win Over Orioles

In a thrilling extra-inning battle at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Toronto Blue Jays emerged victorious over the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Monday night. The game was highlighted by a remarkable defensive play, a clutch home run, and a game-winning groundball. Daulton Varsho stole the show for the Blue

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Pirates' Reynolds Shines with 5-Hit Night, Keller Delivers Shutout Innings

The Pittsburgh Pirates emerged victorious in a thrilling 8-6 battle against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night at American Family Field. Bryan Reynolds led the charge for the Pirates, delivering an impressive 5-for-5 performance with a home run and two doubles. Reynolds' offensive outburst began in the first inning