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]Switzerland 11, Austria 0: Rival powerhouses enter ski worlds with contrasting win rates
Published on Feb 03, 2025 03:41 PM IST
Switzerland 11, Austria 0: Rival powerhouses enter ski worlds with contrasting win rates
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Anand's sudden wildcard U-turn dubbed ‘not wise’ by Freestyle Chess owner
Freestyle Chess co-owner Jan Henric Buettner revealed the reasons behind Viswanathan Anand's withdrawal ahead of the German leg this month.
![Jan Henric Buettner spoke about Viswanathan Anand's withdrawal. Jan Henric Buettner spoke about Viswanathan Anand's withdrawal.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/02/148x111/1000017284_1738511787838_1738511802828.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 02:35 PM IST
Arjun Erigaisi reacts after beating D Gukesh in one-sided Tata Masters game
Arjun Erigaisi is the current World No. 5 and India No. 2 with 2776.7 ratings. He ended 2024 as India. 1 but his poor campaign saw him lose that spot to Gukesh.
![Arjun Erigaisi defeated D Gukesh, on Sunday in Wijk aan Zee. Arjun Erigaisi defeated D Gukesh, on Sunday in Wijk aan Zee.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/1000017381_1738560542033_1738560549916.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 11:00 AM IST
Gukesh breaks down, devastated after shock tie-breaker loss to Praggnanandhaa
D Gukesh was devastated after his tie-breaker defeat to R Praggnanandhaa at the Tata Chess Masters, in Wijk aan Zee.
![D Gukesh was left shellshocked. D Gukesh was left shellshocked.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/1000017371_1738556970878_1738556988797.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 10:10 AM IST
Grizzlies beat Bucks for seventh straight time
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Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:02 AM IST
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Praggnanandhaa's cheeky 'Erigaisi' remark after Tata Chess title win vs Gukesh
Following the win, Praggnanandhaa cheekily thanked compatriot Arjun Erigaisi, who earlier in the final round handed Gukesh a shocking loss.
![R Praggnanandhaa defeated D Gukesh in the tiebreaker to win the Tata Steel Masters title. (PTI)(HT_PRINT) R Praggnanandhaa defeated D Gukesh in the tiebreaker to win the Tata Steel Masters title. (PTI)(HT_PRINT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/R-Praggnanandhaa-defeated-D-Gukesh-in-the-tiebreak_1738550601472_1738550608789.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 08:47 AM IST
Tennis-Collins delivers on Australian Open promise of 'five star vacay'
TENNIS-AUSOPEN/COLLINS (CORRECTED, PIX):CORRECTED-Tennis-Collins delivers on Australian Open promise of 'five star vacay'
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Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:51 AM IST
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Back from hiatus, Koepka cuts to the chase
Chase Koepka had a disastrous 2022 season in LIV Golf after which he was relegated when his elder brother Brooks didn’t retain him at Smash GC
![Chase Koepka is back on the greens, trying to rebuild his career, after undergoing surgery and a disastrous LIV season in 2022 (NUCLR GOLF / X) Chase Koepka is back on the greens, trying to rebuild his career, after undergoing surgery and a disastrous LIV season in 2022 (NUCLR GOLF / X)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/02/150x84/Chase-Koepka-is-back-on-the-greens--trying-to-rebu_1738521568983.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 05:58 AM IST
National Games: Jagdish, lifting for fun and on one leg
The Services lifter’s style of celebration added buzz to competition at the lifting hall in Dehradun
![The Services lifter achieved 152kg in snatch and 193kg in clean and jerk for a total of 345kg (SAI) The Services lifter achieved 152kg in snatch and 193kg in clean and jerk for a total of 345kg (SAI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/02/150x84/The-Services-lifter-achieved-152kg-in-snatch-and-1_1738521148385.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 05:46 AM IST
Kings, Timberwolves meet in bounce-back mode
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Published on Feb 03, 2025 03:10 AM IST
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Praggnanandhaa beats Gukesh to become Tata Steel champion
Gukesh’s first loss as world champion was followed by Pragg’s defeat, leaving both tied at the top. Pragg won the tiebreaker against Gukesh to clinch title
![R Praggnanandhaa defeated D Gukesh in the tiebreaker to win the Tata Steel Masters title. (PTI) R Praggnanandhaa defeated D Gukesh in the tiebreaker to win the Tata Steel Masters title. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/02/150x84/R-Praggnanandhaa-defeated-D-Gukesh-in-the-tiebreak_1738524090037.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 12:53 AM IST
International Series golf: Ollie Schniederjans scripts commanding win
The US player shot 10-under 278 to beat tournament’s biggest calling card Bryson DeChambeau by four shots in Gurugram
![Ollie Schniederjans shot 10-under 278 to comfortably beat Bryson DeChambeau (Asian Tour) Ollie Schniederjans shot 10-under 278 to comfortably beat Bryson DeChambeau (Asian Tour)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/02/150x84/Ollie-Schniederjans-shot-10-under-278-to-comfortab_1738514785783.jpg)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 10:16 PM IST
Teenagers Anmol, Unnati look to make the big transition
The duo helped Haryana beat hosts Uttarakhand and claim the women’s badminton team title at the National Games
![Unnati Hooda (L) and Anmol Kharb (R) representing Haryana defeated Uttarakhand to win gold in the women’s badminton team championship at the National Games (SAI) Unnati Hooda (L) and Anmol Kharb (R) representing Haryana defeated Uttarakhand to win gold in the women’s badminton team championship at the National Games (SAI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/02/150x84/Unnati-Hooda--L--and-Anmol-Kharb--R--representing-_1738509442954.jpg)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 08:47 PM IST
D Gukesh becomes World No. 3, Viswanathan Anand slips to 12th in chess rankings
D Gukesh has climbed to third position in the live Elo chess ratings, and is behind Hakaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen.
![D Gukesh is now the World No. 3 with a 2791.9 rating.(PTI) D Gukesh is now the World No. 3 with a 2791.9 rating.(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/02/148x111/PTI11-29-2024-000323A-0_1735400047600_1738475158887.jpg)
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 11:18 AM IST
Bam Adebayo hits at buzzer as Heat stun Spurs
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Published on Feb 02, 2025 09:52 AM IST
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Wizards snap 16-game losing skid, top Timberwolves
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Updated on Feb 02, 2025 09:33 AM IST
Reuters |
Jake Sanderson, Leevi Merilainen fuel Senators in rout of Wild
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Published on Feb 02, 2025 08:45 AM IST
Reuters |
Arjun ends 24-game winless streak, could ruin Gukesh’s Tata Masters title hopes
Arjun Erigaisi’s victory also saw him end a 24-game run without a win at the tournament.
![D Gukesh will face Arjun Erigaisi in the final round, and will fight for the title with R Praggnanandhaa. D Gukesh will face Arjun Erigaisi in the final round, and will fight for the title with R Praggnanandhaa.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/02/148x111/1000017096_1738461414506_1738461423416.jpg)
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 08:58 AM IST
High-flying Grizzlies look to stay hot vs. slumping Bucks
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Published on Feb 02, 2025 07:01 AM IST
Reuters |
Freestyle Chess co-owner allays fears of Gukesh following Anand's withdrawal
Freestyle Chess co-owner Jan Henric Buettner informed fans that D Gukesh won’t be following Viswanathan Anand in withdrawing from the upcoming leg in Germany.
![World Chess Champion D Gukesh, center, being felicitated with a memento by former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand.(PTI) World Chess Champion D Gukesh, center, being felicitated with a memento by former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand.(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/148x111/PTI01-05-2025-000234A-0_1738413174313_1738413193532.jpg)
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 09:40 AM IST
Mixed Martial Arts-Imavo
SAUDI-UFC/FIGHT (CORRECTED, PIX):CORRECTED-Mixed Martial Arts-Imavov knocks out former champ Adesanya to stake UFC title claim
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Published on Feb 02, 2025 01:48 AM IST
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Pelicans G Dejounte Murray (Achilles tendon) out for season
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Published on Feb 02, 2025 12:24 AM IST
Reuters |
Ireland opens bid for third straight Six Nations title with 27-22 win over England
Ireland opens bid for third straight Six Nations title with 27-22 win over England
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Published on Feb 02, 2025 12:20 AM IST
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Teenager Kartik lands a first, Niemann stays in the lead
At 15, becomes youngest Indian to make the cut in an international pro event at the International Series India golf
![Overnight leader Chilean Joaquin Niemann stayed in the lead with seven-under. (Asian Tour) Overnight leader Chilean Joaquin Niemann stayed in the lead with seven-under. (Asian Tour)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/150x84/Overnight-leader-Chilean-Joaquin-Niemann-stayed-in_1738427095609.jpg)
Published on Feb 01, 2025 09:54 PM IST
National Games: Srihari, Sajan reset goals in new season
Young Srihari won the 200m freestyle while seasoned Sajan won the 200m butterfly with ease in Haldwani
![Sajan Prakash, who is coming back from a shoulder injury, during the National Games. (HT) Sajan Prakash, who is coming back from a shoulder injury, during the National Games. (HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/150x84/Sajan-Prakash--who-is-coming-back-from-a-shoulder-_1738422893800.jpg)
Published on Feb 01, 2025 08:44 PM IST
Enigmatic Heat face Spurs, aim to get 'a lot more physical' in rebounding
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Published on Feb 01, 2025 07:17 PM IST
Reuters |
Young Kartik Singh creates history in Indian golf
Gurugram's Kartik Singh, at just 15, became the youngest Indian to make the cut in an international tournament, impressing on a challenging golf course.
![Kartik Singh was tied-30th after the halfway stage at the International Series India on Saturday. (Asian Tour) Kartik Singh was tied-30th after the halfway stage at the International Series India on Saturday. (Asian Tour)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/150x84/Kartik-Singh-was-tied-30th-after-the-halfway-stage_1738414730781.jpg)
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 06:28 PM IST
Gujarat seal quarters spot with nine-wicket win over HP, Andhra beat Rajasthan by six wkts
Gujarat seal quarters spot with nine-wicket win over HP, Andhra beat Rajasthan by six wkts
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Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:42 PM IST
PTI |
Delhi to miss out on D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen Freestyle Chess match: Report
According to Freestyle Chess' official website, the India leg will take place in New Delhi from September 17-24 this year.
![D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen after a game. D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen after a game.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/148x111/1000016803_1738389348549_1738397505234.jpg)
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 02:24 PM IST
Reports: Dejounte Murray sustains torn Achilles
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Published on Feb 01, 2025 11:03 AM IST
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