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A's Rally from Five Runs Down to Win Third Straight Series

The Oakland Athletics staged a remarkable comeback on Sunday, rallying from a 6-1 deficit to defeat the Washington Nationals 7-6 in the series finale at the Oakland Coliseum. The victory marked the A's third consecutive series win, a feat they had not achieved since 2021. Abraham Toro played

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Esports in India: PM Modi Meets Gaming Personalities, Discusses Industry Growth

Esports in India: A Rapidly Growing Industry with Government Support Esports, a competitive form of video gaming, has witnessed a meteoric rise in India, garnering recognition as a legitimate sport. In a groundbreaking move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently convened a roundtable discussion with prominent gaming personalities to discuss the

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NHL Veterans Chase Elusive Stanley Cup in Twilight of Careers

In the annals of the NHL, a select group of seasoned veterans have toiled tirelessly, amassing an impressive resume of playoff appearances, yet the elusive Stanley Cup remains tantalizingly out of reach. Among them are Joe Pavelski, Brent Burns, Zach Parise, and Ryan Suter, all of whom have experienced the

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50-Year-Old Bureaucrat Breaks Powerlifting Records, Inspires Nation

Ekta Vishnoi: A Trailblazing Senior Bureaucrat and Powerlifting Champion At an age when most people contemplate retirement, Ekta Vishnoi, a senior bureaucrat in Delhi, is defying societal norms and proving that age is merely a number when it comes to fitness and athleticism. Vishnoi, the Deputy Director General at the

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Vidit Gujrathi: The Unassuming Contender in the Candidates Tournament

Vidit Gujrathi, the unassuming Indian chess prodigy, has emerged as a formidable contender in the prestigious Candidates Tournament. Despite not being a top seed or a prodigious talent, Gujrathi has persevered against the odds, carving his space in the competition with six decisive games in nine rounds. Gujrathi's

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Scheffler's Masters Triumph: Unstoppable Force in Golf

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

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Palak Gulia Faces Olympic Selection Trials After Securing Quota

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

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Capitals Edge Bruins 2-0, Move Closer to Playoffs

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'

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Lorenzen Shines in Rangers Debut, Leads Shutout of Tigers

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

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Royals Blank White Sox 2-0, Extend Dominance

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

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Wild End Kings' Home Winning Streak, Kaprizov Shines

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

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Padres Rally Past Brewers Behind Merrill's Heroics

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

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Lithuanian Discus Thrower Shatters 38-Year-Old World Record

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

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Candidates Tournament: Gukesh Draws Nepomniachtchi, Caruana and Nakamura Win

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

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Beijing Half Marathon Under Investigation for Alleged Foul Play

Beijing's half marathon organizers are investigating allegations of foul play after footage emerged online suggesting that three African runners deliberately allowed China's He Jie to win. The video clips show Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, Dejene Hailu of Ethiopia, and He approaching the finish line.

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Capitals Clinch Playoff Berth with Empty-Net Goal in Tie Game

The Washington Capitals secured their playoff berth in dramatic fashion, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Tuesday night. The Flyers' desperate attempt to keep their playoff hopes alive backfired when they pulled goalie Samuel Ersson for an extra attacker in a tie game, allowing T.J. Oshie to score

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Indian Shooters Prepare for Olympic Selection Trials with a New Mindset

Indian shooters are gearing up for the first of two training camps leading into the Olympic Selection Trials (OST), a month-long exercise that will determine India's representation in rifle and pistol events at the Paris Olympics. The OST is a first-of-its-kind event, with shooters vying for Paris spots

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Cuban Coach Fernandez Advocates for Trials in Indian Boxing Selection

Cuban boxing coach Blas Iglesias Fernandez, a veteran of three decades in Indian boxing, has expressed his support for the Boxing Federation of India's (BFI) decision to revert to trials for boxer selection. Fernandez, who has witnessed the highs and lows of Indian boxing, believes that trials are

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Indian Hockey Team Counts Down to Paris Olympics with 100 Days to Go

With just 100 days remaining until the Paris Olympics, the Indian men's hockey team is intensifying its preparations, recognizing the significance of every practice and drill in building momentum for the prestigious event. Harmanpreet Singh, the team captain, emphasized the team's determination to improve upon their

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Candidates Tournament: Nepomniachtchi Takes Sole Lead as Indians Slip

The Candidates Tournament, a prestigious event that determines the challenger for the World Chess Championship, has reached its penultimate stage with the standings in constant flux. In Round 11, Indian prodigy D Gukesh faced a time crunch against Fabiano Caruana and had to settle for a draw. Fellow Indians R

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Indian Wrestlers Chase Paris Games Quota at Asia Olympic Qualifiers

Indian Wrestlers Aim for Paris Games Quota at Asia Olympic Qualifiers The road to the Paris 2024 Olympics begins in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as 17 Indian wrestlers, including two-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat, embark on their quest for quota places at the Asia Olympic qualifiers starting Friday. With 36 quotas up for

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Indian Wrestlers Stranded in Dubai, Olympic Hopes in Jeopardy

Indian wrestlers Deepak Punia and Sujeet Kalkal face a race against time to participate in the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, due to flight cancellations caused by heavy rains in Dubai. The duo, along with Punia's coach Kamal Malikov and physiotherapist Shubham Gupta, arrived in Dubai from

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Vidit Gujrathi's Title Hopes Dented by Nepomniachtchi Defeat

Vidit Gujrathi's hopes of winning the Candidates Tournament took a severe blow as he squandered two winning chances against Ian Nepomniachtchi in Round 11. The Indian missed critical opportunities at moves 34 and 37, allowing the Russian to seize the initiative and eventually secure victory. Gujrathi's

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Murali Sreeshankar Ruled Out of Paris Olympics with Knee Injury

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, India's brightest track and field prospect for the Paris Olympics, has suffered a devastating knee injury that has shattered his Olympic dreams and sidelined him for the entire year. Sreeshankar, who had already qualified for the Paris Games with a leap of 8.37m

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IOA Crisis: EC Calls for Emergency Meeting to Address Issues with President Usha

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is facing a crisis as the executive committee (EC) has called for an emergency meeting to address urgent issues with president PT Usha. The EC members have raised concerns over the arbitrary functioning of CEO Raghuram Iyer and Ajay Narang, Usha's executive assistant.