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India gets green signal from IOA to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games, intend to 'feature traditional and indigenous sports'

India's chances of getting the 2030 Commonwealth Games hosting rights are high as Canada have pulled out of the race.

Sports Tak

• Wed - 13 Aug 2025

Ilia Topuria sets sights on Conor McGregor's path as he calls out new rival: “Give me the chance to win the title”

Ilia Topuria sets his sights on a historic matchup, following Conor McGregor’s footsteps, as he calls out the winner of a major upcoming bout.

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• Tue - 12 Aug 2025

Magnus Carlsen was "quite a limited player," Chess legend drops bombshell about 5x world champ

A chess icon reveals how Magnus Carlsen once focused on a narrow but deadly skill set, turning “dry” endgames into decisive victories and redefining competitive strategy.

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• Tue - 12 Aug 2025

Indian Grandmaster explains why Magnus Carlsen is the GOAT: "He usually plays the..."

A leading Indian Grandmaster breaks down the unique qualities that make Magnus Carlsen the greatest chess player of all time, from his unmatched intuition to his relentless fighting spirit.

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• Tue - 12 Aug 2025

Dana White secures $7.7 billion multi-year deal as UFC parts ways with ESPN for game-changing platform

Dana White signs a record-breaking $7.7 billion multi-year deal, ending UFC's partnership with ESPN and ushering in a new era of affordable access for fight fans.

SportsTak Desk

• Tue - 12 Aug 2025

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Explained: How sandbagging works in chess and what Li Haoyu’s ban means

Sandbagging is when a player intentionally loses or draws games to lower their official rating. The purpose is to qualify for lower-rated sections in tournaments where they can dominate weaker opponents and win prizes unfairly. It’s a deceptive tactic and falls under the broader category of rating manipulation in competitive chess.

Sports Tak

• Mon - 11 Aug 2025

What is sandbagging, the new chess cheating technique that saw one Chinese player getting banned?

The chess world is waking up to a new phenomenon called Sandbagging, in which an opponent deliberately loses to lower-ranked opponents, and this ends up destroying the reputation of the game.

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• Mon - 11 Aug 2025

Bowled alongside Malinga, Sri Lanka's cricketer-turned-javelin thrower hails Neeraj Chopra after gold medal-winning throw, says 'I was among the fastest in the...'

Once a budding cricketer, Rumesh Pathirage broke Sri Lanka's national record and secured his place at the World Championships with a 86.50m throw at World Continental tour in Odisha.

Sports Tak

• Mon - 11 Aug 2025

Lok Sabha passes national sports governance bill amid opposition protests; Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya calls it a game-changer since Independence

Lok Sabha has passed the national sports governance bill on August 11 despite protests from the opposition.

Sports Tak

• Mon - 11 Aug 2025

Annu Rani, Animesh Kujur light up Indian Continental tour, cricketer-turned-javelin thrower Sri Lankan packs a surprise punch

The 1st Indian Continental Tour lit up the Kalinga Stadium on August 10. Annu Rani and Animesh Kujur thrilled the fans whereas the men's javelin contingent disappointed.

Sports Tak

• Mon - 11 Aug 2025

Jared Cannonier matches Conor McGregor’s UFC modern-era record before UFC 319 showdown with Michael Page

Jared Cannonier gears up for his UFC 319 showdown with Michael Page while securing a place alongside Conor McGregor in the UFC’s modern-era history books.

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• Mon - 11 Aug 2025

Jon Jones responds to Khamzat Chimaev’s ‘scary fighter’ label: “He has a mentality of…”

Jon Jones reacts to Khamzat Chimaev’s “scary fighter” remark, sharing his thoughts ahead of Borz’s UFC 319 title clash with Dricus du Plessis.

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• Mon - 11 Aug 2025

No India-Pakistan face-off as Neeraj Chopra pulls out from this major javelin meet

India's double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will not feature in the Silesia Diamond League which is scheduled to take place in Poland.

Sports Tak

• Sun - 10 Aug 2025

Lindsey Vonn unveils major change in training regimen ahead of Milan-Cortina Olympic push

Lindsey Vonn announces a major shift in her training approach as she intensifies preparations for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

SportsTak Desk

• Sat - 09 Aug 2025

Months after retirement bombshell, Jon Jones makes official return to UFC testing pool

Jon Jones has officially re-entered the UFC’s anti-doping testing pool, sparking speculation about a comeback for the promotion’s historic 2026 White House event.

SportsTak Desk

• Sat - 09 Aug 2025

JK Tyre racing season 2025 set to roar into action in Coimbatore

Racers from all across India to battle it out at the Kari Motor Sppedway on August 9 and 10, 2025

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• Fri - 08 Aug 2025

UFC legend left stunned by chaotic Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev sequel: "You couldn't go to..."

UFC 320's unexpected rematch between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev has left many questioning the logic behind the booking, with one UFC legend calling it a fight “nobody asked for.”

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• Fri - 08 Aug 2025

"Khamzat Chimaev is just a f** c**": UFC star unleashes brutal jab at Borz, and it's not Dricus du Plessis

Just weeks before UFC 319, a former middleweight champion delivers a brutal verbal attack on Khamzat Chimaev, questioning his mental strength and reigniting a long-buried rivalry.

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• Fri - 08 Aug 2025

Arman Tsarukyan leaks secrets of Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC 319 prep for Dricus Du Plessis showdown

As UFC 319 nears, Arman Tsarukyan offers an exclusive glimpse into Khamzat Chimaev’s revamped training approach ahead of his high-stakes showdown against Dricus Du Plessis.

SportsTak Desk

• Tue - 05 Aug 2025

Islam Makhachev's camp ready for Ilia Topuria superfight after lightweight title exit

Islam Makhachev’s team has expressed new interest in a potential superfight with Ilia Topuria following his shift to the welterweight division, hinting at one of UFC's biggest possible matchups.

SportsTak Desk

• Tue - 05 Aug 2025