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2 weeks agoChess: Favourite Fabiano Caruana loses twice in runup to world title Candidates
Caruana was second to the former Russian, Mikhail Antipov, in the Saint Louis Masters, though he was unbeaten with 7/9, so this was still a good result. But then, in the American Cup, a double elimination format knockout, he lost to both Wesley So and Levon Aronian in similar fashion, winning the first classical game with White, losing the second with Black, then losing the speed tie-break 1.5-2.5.
Games
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2 weeks agoSky Brown wins second skateboarding world title at rain-hit event in Brazil
The level is crazy – I had to put a lot down to get here. To win, to be a world champion on International Women's Day definitely means a lot, but there are bigger things going on. This feels huge and I am so thankful, but there are bigger things. I just pray for peace.
Miscellaneous
MMA
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3 weeks ago'These fights have to happen': Opetaia chasing undisputed status with Zuffa debut
Jai Opetaia is Australia's dominant cruiserweight champion with 23 knockouts in 29 fights, yet remains underappreciated despite holding world titles and ranking third in pound-for-pound rankings.
Chicago Cubs
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1 month agoBlackhawks Players Were Glued to Canada-Czechia Overtime, Too - Bleacher Nation
Blackhawks players watched Olympic quarterfinal overtime together, reacted like fans, discussed goaltending and 3-on-3 play, and connected international experience to greater appreciation.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month agoArizona museum hosts world hoop dance championship
Last February, master of ceremonies Dennis Bowen (a Seneca elder) welcomed the reigning champion into the 2025 World Championship Hoop Dance Contest arena at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. Thousands of spectators joined them to watch more than 100 dancers compete across the two-day event. Bowen announced Josiah Enriquez's (Pueblo of Pojoaque, Navajo, Isleta) accomplishments as a top place finisher several years running in the teen division and as the surprise winner in an unprecedented tiebreaking round in the adult division the year before.
Arts
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3 months agoBeau Greaves: I started beating better players and the penny dropped: I can be good enough to do this full-time'
When I was younger, they thought I was a mute, Beau Greaves says with a wry smile, thinking about all the ways darts has changed her. Never said owt in school, really shy. Didn't really know what to say half the time. I suppose playing darts just brought me out of my shell. When you get popular, people want to meet you and talk. It's matured me.
Women
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