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After slaying Dricus Du Plessis, Khamzat Chimaev calls out new opponent for first title defense

Khamzat Chimaev isn’t wasting time after defeating Dricus Du Plessis for the UFC middleweight crown. The undefeated champion has already called out a new challenger for his first title defense in Abu Dhabi.

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• Tue - 19 Aug 2025

Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League 2025 final despite missing Silesia meet, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem nowhere near title race

More than a week ahead of the Diamond League 2025 final in Zurich, defending champion Neeraj Chopra has confirmed his spot.

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• Mon - 18 Aug 2025

D Gukesh makes classical chess comeback against elite lineup at Sinquefield Cup

D Gukesh makes his classical chess comeback at the Sinquefield Cup, joining a star-studded lineup in St. Louis as India’s rising stars aim to shine in the Grand Chess Tour.

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• Mon - 18 Aug 2025

Khamzat Chimaev fulfills UFC legend’s bold prediction with middleweight title win over Dricus Du Plessis

Khamzat Chimaev claimed the UFC middleweight title at UFC 319 with a dominant win over Dricus Du Plessis, proving that early predictions of his championship destiny were right on the mark.

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• Mon - 18 Aug 2025

UFC 319 Payouts: Breaking down Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus Du Plessis fight earnings

UFC 319 crowned a new middleweight champion as Khamzat Chimaev defeated Dricus Du Plessis — here’s a look at what the fighters earned.

SportsTak Desk

• Mon - 18 Aug 2025

Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev: How to watch this UFC 319 showdown, fight card, and more

Get all the key details about UFC 319’s blockbuster clash between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev, including how to watch, fight card lineup, and event timings from Chicago’s United Center.

SportsTak Desk

• Sun - 17 Aug 2025

Khamzat Chimaev sends fiery warning to Dricus du Plessis as Dana White steps in: "Africa is never gonna..."

Tensions erupted at the UFC 319 pre-fight press conference as Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus du Plessis faced off for the first time, prompting Dana White to intervene.

SportsTak Desk

• Fri - 15 Aug 2025

Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor’s UFC removal weeks after return to testing pool

Dana White addresses swirling rumors about Conor McGregor’s UFC status, following weeks of speculation over his potential return to the Octagon.

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• Fri - 15 Aug 2025

Dricus du Plessis on Khamzat Chimaev’s game plan: “I’m not scared of any of that”

Dricus du Plessis remains confident ahead of UFC 319, vowing he’s ready to face Khamzat Chimaev’s wrestling without fear.

SportsTak Desk

• Fri - 15 Aug 2025

Why Mondo Duplantis’ one-centimetre world record jumps are a masterclass in strategy

Mondo Duplantis continues to push pole vaulting’s limits, setting his 13th world record in Budapest and proving once again why he’s unmatched on the global stage.

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• Fri - 15 Aug 2025

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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Mon - 11 Aug 2025