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      <title><![CDATA[Alcaraz extends warm welcome to Sinner on return from doping ban: 'Hopefully, I will meet him in final']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will be making long-awaited returns to tennis at the Italian Open on Friday. 
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      <title><![CDATA[United star Fernandes' sparkling season attracts Saudi interest; coach Amorim insists midfielder 'not going anywhere']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Manchester United midfielder and captain Bruno Fernandes has been in excellent form this season, scoring 19 goals and claiming 18 assists so far including a brace in the club's 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final meeting last week. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Manchester United face Tottenham for Europa League trophy as three English teams reach European finals]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Manchester United and Tottenham have successfully managed to leave their poor Premier League campaigns behind as they reached the Europa League final on Thursday. Chelsea are also through to UEFA Conference League final. 
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      <title><![CDATA[Arsene Wenger wants offside rule to change to restore attackers' advantage: 'Doubt benefits the striker']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The proposed change by Arsene Wenger to the offside rule will see attackers having an advantage and not being ruled offside for their body parts being beyond the last defender. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hans Niemann claims 'lie-detector' test failed to prove over-the-board cheating: 'Polygraph finished, passed on all fronts']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In a new twist to the chess cheating scandal, Hans Niemann has claimed that he completed a 'lie-detector' test and passed on all counts. However, he has not revealed when or where the test was conducted.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi's India trip reportedly cancelled as organisers fail to raise Rs 100 crore]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Argentina football team and star footballer Lionel Messi will reportedly not come for a match to Kerala, India, in October 2025 as the organisers failed to meet the huge appearance fee demand.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ruiz, Hakimi goals and Donnarumma masterclass fire PSG into Champions League final; Arsenal eliminated]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[PSG will now take on Inter Milan in the Champions League final. It will be the fist time an Italian and French team will compete in UCL final since 1993.
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      <title><![CDATA[PSG vs Arsenal: Match tips, prediction, possible line-ups and live streaming details]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Arsenal face PSG in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final in Paris on Wednesday. The winner will face Inter Milan in the final on 31 May.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA['Proud of you, son': Ronaldo congratulates son as Cristiano Junior earns call-up for Portugal under-15 squad]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Portugal Under-15 squad call-up in many way completes a full circle for Cristiano Ronaldo Jr who has already played for youth teams of clubs that have been represented by his father. Cristiano Junior has played for Real Madrid, Juventus, Manchester United and Al-Nassr's youth teams. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2025 13:50:42 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amid buzz over his exit, coach Manolo Marquez names probables for Indian football team’s Kolkata camp]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Manolo Marquez, who is tipped to leave the Indian football team soon, has included Sunil Chhetri in the national team probables list for the Kolkata camp but goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has not been considered.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2025 13:31:44 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wenger, Flick criticise referees after Inter is awarded controversial penalty vs Barca: 'Highly against these penalties']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Legendary football manager Arsene Wenger and Barcelona coach Hansi Flick have criticised the VAR decision to award a penalty to Lautaro Martinez after Pau Cubarsi's tackle. 
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2025 12:31:51 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Inter Milan knock out Barcelona to reach Champions League final after Frattesi's late strike and Sommer's saves]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Davide Frattesi scored in the extra time while goalkeeper Yann Sommer producd a string of incredible saves as Inter Milan secured a rip-roaring 4-3 win over Barcelona to reach the final of UEFA Champions League.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2025 07:08:27 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gujrathi denies link between criticism of Gukesh and FIDE-Freestyle Chess feud, backs world champion to shine in Norway]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi also shielded Classical world champion D Gukesh from criticism over his underwhelming performances in the two Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour events that have taken place so far, stating that Standard chess remains his strength. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 23:12:34 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona: Prediction, match timings and live streaming]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[UEFA Champions League semifinal: As Inter Milan take on FC Barcelona at the San Siro, we bring you the match prediction, timings and live streaming details.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 15:16:13 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[After Lewis Hamilton asks Ferrari have 'tea break,' boss Frederic Vasseur defends drivers swaps at Miami Grand Prix]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton did not hide his frustration as he vented his anger over Ferrari during a driver swap in Miami Grand Prix. Ferrari boss has now defended the team's decisions. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 14:10:34 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA['Chess mafia prioritizes profits': Niemann opens new front against Carlsen, urges to protect FIDE and chess]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[American Grandmaster Hans Niemann has once again attacked Magnus Carlsen. He has urged the fans and players to protect FIDE to protect chess as 'chess mafia' tries to prioritise profits. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 11:17:55 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner disappointed by silence of players he thought would back him: 'I don’t want to name them']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner has claimed that the players he expected would support him during the doping ban ignored him while others came forward to support him.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Explained: Why Manolo Marquez wants to leave Indian football team head coach role]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Only a year into his role, Manolo Marquez is reportedly already planning to leave the Indian football team head coach role. We explain the reasons behind the latest explosive reports.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 09:53:33 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sania Mirza opens up about her personal life after divorce with Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Indian tennis star Sania Mirza recently opened up about her life and motherhood. She married Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik in 2010 and has a son named Izhaan. The couple divorced in 2024 after Shoaib Malik confirmed his relationship to Sana Javed.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Trent Alexander Arnold confirms departure from Liverpool at the end of season: 'Hardest decision I’ve ever made']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Liverpool academy product Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has called the Anfield his home throughout his playing career, parts ways with the Reds after helping them win their 20th top-flight title and their third in the Premier League era. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka wins first major title since maternity break with maiden clay-court triumph]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka collected her first title since her triumph at the 2021 Australian Open with a 6-1, 7-5 victory over Kaja Juvan at L’Open 35 de Saint-Malo — a WTA 125 tournament. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hans Niemann breaks silence on sudden exit from Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: ‘Usual suspects within chess mafia...']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Controversial American Grandmaster Niemann added that he intended to fulfill his obligation of undergoing a polygraph test after losing to Russian Grandmaster Daniil Dubov recently, adding that it was cancelled for "logistical reasons". ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Harry Kane wins first major trophy after Leverkusen draw at Freiburg clinches 34th Bundesliga title for Bayern]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen fought back from two goals down against Freiburg but could not score a third, allowing Bayern Munich to clinch the Bundesliga title. It is the first major title of Harry Kane's career, with the striker having never won trophy either with England or with previous club Tottenham Hotspur. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Miami Grand Prix: Piastri pips teammate Norris to complete hat-trick of wins as McLaren continue to dominate]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Oscar Piastri extended his lead over McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the drivers' standings after beating the Briton by 4.6 seconds to win the Miami Grand Prix and win his third race on the trot. Mercedes' George Russell took the third spot after finishing 37.6 seconds behind.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[‘HYROX India will bring in a new wave of fitness addiction': Ace swimmer Srihari Nataraj]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[From the first SkiErg pull to the final Wall Ball shot, participants pushed their limits throughout the demanding HYROX format – eight 1km runs alternating with eight functional fitness challenges.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Top FIDE event in Kerala avoids repeat of Carlsen's 'jeansgate' scandal as Chief Arbiter lets players off the hook]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Several competitors at the 1st Grandmaster International Open Chess Tournament were spotted playing in jeans, denim shorts, track pants and other forms of casual clothing, which is an unusual sight for FIDE events where dress rules normally require players to wear formals. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 4 May 2025 21:03:48 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Katie Ledecky smashes 800m freestyle world record again; Gretchen Walsh beats her own 100m butterfly mark]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Katie Ledecky shattered her own 800m freestyle world record at the Tyr Pro Series in Florida, clocking 8:04.12. This comes as a huge boost ahead of the 2025 World Championships in Singapore.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 4 May 2025 18:34:30 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Watch: Jamie Vardy blows injured referee's whistle to halt play during Leicester's 2-0 victory over Southampton]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Minutes after scoring his 199th goal for Leicester City, Jamie Vardy blew David Webb's whistle to halt Southampton's attack after the referee was left clutching his face on the ground following a collision with Jordan Ayew. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 4 May 2025 12:33:43 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Charles Leclerc crashes on way to grid in Miami, misses sprint race in wet chaos: VIDEO]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Charles Leclerc crashed on his way to the grid before the Miami Grand Prix sprint race in wet conditions, ruling him out of the session as Ferrari scrambled for repairs. Meanwhile, Lando Norris won the rain-hit sprint ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[FC Goa crush Jamshedpur 3-0 to win Kalinga Super Cup 2025, seal AFC Champions League spot]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[FC Goa lifted the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 in style with a 3-0 win over Jamshedpur FC, claiming their second title and sealing AFC Champions League Two qualification.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 3 May 2025 22:52:27 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Explained: Why athletes are being warned about one-night stands or casual sex]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn how athletes can face unexpected doping risks from casual sexual encounters. Experts have warned that even kissing could lead to failed drug tests and may impact their careers in the long run.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 3 May 2025 18:26:42 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How India-Pakistan sporting ties have nosedived after Pahalgam terror attack]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[India-Pakistan sporting ties have worsened after the Pahalgam terror attack. This has led to India's withdrawal from Central Asian Volleyball event and calls for complete cricket boycott. Social media handles and YouTube channels of several prominent Pakistanis have also been banned in India.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 3 May 2025 17:20:31 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[England cricket, football associations ban transgender women from women games]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The decision by the highest footballing and cricketing bodies in England have come after the UK Supreme Court ruled that only biological and not trans women meet the definition of a woman under equality laws.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 3 May 2025 15:12:52 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hans Niemann questions Hikaru Nakamura using headphones during prize money tournaments: 'Clear competitive advantage']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hans Niemann has objected to Hikaru Nakamura being allowed to use headphones during prize money tournaments. He feels it gives the world no.2 a competitive advantage. 
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      <title><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli: Meet 18-year-old Mercedes sensation and the youngest ever F1 pole sitter]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli scripted the record as the youngest ever F1 pole sitter on Friday at the Miami Grand Prix.
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      <title><![CDATA[Pickleball lands in Indian court: AIPA accuses IPA of misleading Sports Ministry for recognition]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Sports Ministry’s decision to grant National Sports Federation status to the IPA rather than the much older AIPA has led to a court battle. AIPA’s president explains the controversy in a conversation with Firstpost.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 3 May 2025 11:35:50 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chess world set for mega India vs USA clash as Gukesh-Nakamura face-off confirmed]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The sport of chess is growing rapidly in terms of coverage and fandom, with India and the USA at the forefront of this global surge. Their top players — including D Gukesh and Hikaru Nakamura — will face off in a unique competition this October. Here’s all you need to know.
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      <title><![CDATA[Exclusive | How World Billiards Champion Sourav Kothari stunned 'beasts' like Causier and Advani in Ireland]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[By winning the championship in Ireland, Sourav Kothari became only the third Indian to win both the IBSF and the WBL World Billiards titles. In an exclusive interview, he talks about his rivalry with Pankaj Advani and how he scripted history. 
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      <title><![CDATA[Amorim left perplexed as Man United ditch poor domestic form and romp to 3-0 win in Europa League semi-final first leg]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Manchester United's poor domestic form has not impacted their performance in the Europa League as they dismantled Athletic Club 3-0 in the Europa League semi-final first leg away from home on Thursday. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 2 May 2025 08:46:25 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vijender Singh sparks discussion on Vaibhav Suryavanshi's age with cryptic post on social media]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Vaibhav Suryavanshi's age and the authenticity of his official date of birth has been a major talking point in the cricketing world ever since the left-handed opener from Bihar got his IPL career off to a sensational start with an explosive knock against LSG and a 35-ball century against GT. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA['93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered to Indian army': World Championship medallist boxer sends reminder to Shahid Afridi]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Indian boxer and 2017 World Championship medallist has slammed Shahid Afridi for questioning the Indian Army. He also said that the world knows Pakistan 'sponsors' terrorism.  ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 1 May 2025 16:33:14 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic declines Daniil Medvedev's financial proposal: 'There is no price']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic quickly declined Daniil Medvedev's financial offer, even as the Russian expressed hope that the Serbian would become his coach.
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      <title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Inter Miami thrown out of CONCACAF Champions Cup by Vancouver Whitecaps]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Brian White inspired Vancouver Whitecaps to CONCACAF Champions Cup final as they defeated Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 3-1 on Wednesday and 5-1 on aggregate.  
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      <title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal: Is he the greatest 17-year-old footballer of all time? Numbers say he's ahead of Messi and Ronaldo]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were nowhere close to being what Lamine Yamal is at 17. Hailed as a generational talent, Yamal now looks set to dominate world football.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 1 May 2025 09:29:50 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner: ‘Players looked at me differently’ in Australian Open locker room, wanted ‘break’ from tennis]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner was eventually forced into a three-month break due to a doping ban. The world No.1 tennis player returns on 4 May at Italian Open.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chess legend Magnus Carlsen recreates 26-piece position after looking at board for just two seconds]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Not only did Magnus Carlsen recreate the 26-piece position perfectly after looking at the board from a game that was played nearly 70 years ago, he also played the next set of moves that were nearly identical to how it panned out in the original game. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 1 May 2025 06:05:50 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Champions League semi-finals: Barcelona fight back from two goals down to hold Inter Milan to a thrilling 3-3 draw]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and an own goal by goalkeeper Yann Sommer helped Barcelona hold Inter Milan to a high-scoring draw in the first leg of their semi-final clash at home after Marcus Thuram's opening strike and Denzel Dumfries' brace had the Italian side in pole position for an away win. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 1 May 2025 04:00:31 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Indian Open Relay Competition: Gurindervir, Animesh, Manikanta and Amlan smash 15-year national record in men's 4x100m]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/sports/indian-open-relay-competition-reliance-gurindervir-animesh-manikanta-and-amlan-smash-15-year-national-record-in-mens-4x100m-13884506.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[The quartet of Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidhar and Amlan Borgohain blazed the field to erase the previous mark of 38.89 seconds which was set during the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 1 May 2025 02:15:35 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Boxing icon MC Mary Kom confirms split from husband but categorically denies rumours of affair]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom responded to a report on Hindustan Times which speculated the possibility of a divorce due to her living separately from husband Onkholer Kom. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:41:42 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Carlo Ancelotti's exit from Real Madrid and Brazil deal hits roadblock; La Liga club angry: Report]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Real Madrid are reportedly not happy with the timing of Carlo Ancelotti's exit and the financial arrangements which has halted the process of the coach joining the Brazil national team. 
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:45:39 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[When a multi-millionaire refused to sponsor Max Verstappen — and was left to regret it]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A millionaire once had a golden opportunity to sponsor Max Verstappen but he passed it on. He's now watching the Formula 1 champion dominate the world stage.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:48:18 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ryan Reynolds' golden touch: Why the Hollywood star’s football club is nearing 7,400% valuation surge]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[We know Ryan Reynolds is a good actor but with his investment in Wrexham AFC football club he has proved that the Hollywood star is also a good businessman. The valuation of the Wrexham AFC is set to rise by 7,400%.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:20:00 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic decides against playing in Italian Open as French Open preparations take another blow]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/sports/tennis-news/novak-djokovic-decides-against-playing-in-italian-open-as-french-open-preparations-take-another-blow-13884253.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic will take part in French Open 2025 without a single win on clay this year after his early exits in Madrid and Monte Carlo.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:25:50 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gianluigi Donnarumma: Italian goalkeeper comes good in England again as PSG upset Arsenal]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/sports/football-news/arsenal-vs-psg-gianluigi-donnarumma-saves-analysis-uefa-champions-league-13884214.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[After doing well for Italy at Wembley and against Liverpool at Anfield, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma had another brilliant night in England as PSG defeated Arsenal in the first leg of Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.
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      <title><![CDATA[PSG stun Arsenal in Champions League semi-final first leg as Paris team swaps glamour for graft]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/sports/football-news/uefa-champions-league-semifinal-psg-stun-arsenal-in-first-leg-as-paris-swap-glamour-for-graft-13884201.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[PSG defeated Arsenal for the first time in six attempts in European competitions as they take a valuable 1-0 lead back home in the Champions League semi-final. Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos could have added to PSG’s scoreline but they missed. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:20:23 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Explained: Why FIDE might not be happy with chess' inclusion in Esports World Cup 2025]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Chess is set to make its debut at the Esports World Cup this year in Riyadh and will feature some of the top players in the world including Magnus Carlsen. Here's why it could run into trouble with FIDE, the Lausanne-based governing body. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:00:08 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[India knocked out of Sudirman Cup after 1-4 loss against Indonesia despite strong start by Tanisha Crasto-Dhruv Kapila]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/sports/badminton-news/india-knock-out-of-sudirman-cup-2025-after-losing-to-indonesia-1-4-tanisha-crasto-dhruv-kapila-13884150.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[India suffered a second defeat in as many games in the 2025 Sudirman Cup, getting outplayed by Indonesia 1-4 two days after a loss to Denmark by a similar scoreline. This despite a strong start provided by Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila, who fought back from a game down to win their mixed doubles tie. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:22:18 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Carlo Ancelotti set to leave Real Madrid and become Brazil’s new coach: Report]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and become the new head coach of the Brazil national team. The Italian manager has reportedly agreed to a deal until the 2026 World Cup. It will make him one of highest paid football managers in the world.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:54:23 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FIDE CEO rekindles memories of 'jeansgate scandal' while taking a fresh dig at Carlsen: 'Does it look appropriate?']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[World No 1 Magnus Carlsen's ongoing feud with world governing body FIDE shows no signs of thawing with CEO Emil Sutovsky targeting the Norwegian icon as well as Freestyle Chess for the attire of top players the Grenke Chess Freestyle Open. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:25:17 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[English Premier League sets up office in India to promote engagement with fans, partners and football stakeholders]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[English Premier League has been quite active in India with its Premier Skills programme which has supported more than 7,300 coaches, referees and educators, benefiting 124,000 young people.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:18:20 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Liverpool’s Premier League triumph completes a Fibonacci sequence]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Liverpool confirmed their second Premier League triumph on Sunday with a 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur at the Anfield, resulting in Arne Slot winning the English top-flight in his maiden season in charge of the Reds. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:59:57 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arsenal vs PSG, Champions League: Prediction, likely line-ups and live streaming details]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Arsenal take on Paris St Germain in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday in London. Check all the match details including prediction, predicted line-ups and live streaming information. 
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      <title><![CDATA[Player stuck in elevator, no running water: Madrid Open descends into chaos after power outage in Spain]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Madrid Open organisers were forced to cancel matches on Monday as Spain and Portugal experienced a huge outage.  The power breakdown left a lot players into trouble. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Eagles star players skip Donald Trump meeting at White House as US President takes swipe at Taylor Swift]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House this time to meet US President Donald Trump. However, a few players were missing, and the President also used the occasion to take a dig at Taylor Swift.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Indian badminton slid from Olympic medals to crushing defeats]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[From winning medals at the Olympics and World Championships on a regular basis thanks to the rise of the Saina and Sindhus and Srikanths to struggling to make an impact in the last couple of years, Indian badminton has undergone a serious decline. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why did Alexander Zverev take a photo from his phone during his Madrid Open match?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev was warned for unsportsmanlike conduct after taking a photo of a disputed ball mark during his Madrid Open match. The latest controversy highlighted growing concerns over the electronic line calling system implemented by ATP on clay courts.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:47:47 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Meet Rafael Nadal: Argentina's 16-year-old tennis talent who shares name with Spanish legend]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Argentina’s 16-year-old Rafael Nadal, named after the Spanish tennis legend, dreams of winning Roland Garros and is starting to make his mark in the tennis world. Know more about his interesting story and his plans for future.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:00:01 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois heavyweight unification fight confirmed: All you need to know about upcoming showdown]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After defeating Tyson Fury in a rematch in December, Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk is set to face British boxer Daniel Dubois in his next fight later this summer. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming bout. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:47:48 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[I-League drama reaches new height: Despite CAS order, AIFF hands over trophy to Churchill Brothers]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The All India Football Federation handed the I-League trophy and winners' medals to Churchill Brothers FC Goa in a ceremony on Sunday, only to find out they were prohibited from doing so by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:24:25 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Liverpool win Premier League: How Arne Slot helped the Reds win the title in his maiden season in charge]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Despite having never managed a team outside Netherlands, Arne Slot led iconic English club Liverpool to the Premier League title in his maiden season in charge, with the Reds clinching the title with four games left after their 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:07:38 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Liverpool thrash Tottenham to secure Premier League 2024-25 title with four games to go]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Liverpool have been crowned Premier League 2024-25 champions after a stunning 5-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday. The Reds have equalled Manchester United’s record of 20 English top-flight titles. Virgil van Dijk hailed the historic achievement at Anfield.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Apr 2025 23:50:16 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sudirman Cup 2025: India suffer 1-4 defeat against Denmark despite Tanisha and Shruti's impressive win]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Tanisha Crasto and Shruti Mishra's 21-13, 21-18 victory over Natasja Anthonisen and Alexandra Boje in the women's doubles tie was the only bright spot in what was otherwise a disappointing performance by Indian shuttlers in their Group D meeting with Denmark. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[London Marathon: Assefa sets new women's record; Sawe reaches finish line ahead of star-studded field]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ethiopia's Assefa finished the race in 2hr 15min 50sec ahead of Joyciline Jepkosgei and bitter rival Sifan Hassan while Sawe reached the finish line in 2hr 02min 27sec, ahead of Jacob Kiplimo and Alexander Mutiso Munyao with the legendary Eliud Kipchoge finishing sixth. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Apr 2025 18:27:52 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Copa del Rey final: Rudiger throwing object at referee and other controversies from Barcelona-Real Madrid showdown]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Barcelona defeated arch-rivals Real Madrid 3-2 in a blockbuster 'El Clasico' final in Sevilla to win the Copa del Rey for a record-extending 32nd time. The match, however, witnessed its fair share of controversies, including when Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger flung an object at the referee in the dying minutes of extra time.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:28:49 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Copa del Rey final: Kounde hails 'great character and pride’ as Barcelona defeat Madrid in dramatic Clasico final]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Barcelona fought back from 1-2 down to defeat Real Madrid in Saturday's 'El Clasico' final in Sevilla and win the Copa del Rey for a record-extending 32nd time, their first since Hansi Flick replaced Xavi as coach. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:54:54 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic drops a major hint on retirement after Madrid Open loss: 'I don't know if I'll be back']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic has dropped a major retirement hint after his early Madrid Open loss to Matteo Arnaldi. Djokovic has also admitted form and fitness struggles ahead of the upcoming French Open.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Apr 2025 08:00:23 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim hints Marcus Rashford could still have a future at Old Trafford]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has said Marcus Rashford will return from his loan at Aston Villa this summer. Rashford still has a chance to fight for his future at Old Trafford after a strong spell at Villa.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Which all Indians are going to Asian Athletics Championships 2025? Check out the full list]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[India announced a strong squad for the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, starting from 27 May. Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra is set to miss the event due to his prior commitments to other competitions. Avinash Sable, Jyothi Yarraji, and Shaili Singh to headline.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA['Neeraj brother, you don't need to prove your patriotism': Yogeshwar Dutt comes out in support of Chopra]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra and his family was abused on social media platforms after the athlete extended invitation to Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem for Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:06:23 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Shannon Sharpe accused of rape: The sexual assault allegations against NFL champion that have rocked US sports]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[NFL legend and podcast host Shannon Sharpe is facing serious sexual assault allegations in Nevada. A woman has accused him of manipulation, threats, and rape. Sharpe has denied the claims, calling it a "shakedown."]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic shares what he aims to achieve with coach Andy Murray: 'I want to play my best tennis']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Besides sharing what he hopes to achieve under coach Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic also revealed why it's difficult for the former tennis player to coach him.  
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      <title><![CDATA[Copa del Rey Final LIVE Streaming: How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid match in India, USA and UK]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Copa del Rey Final LIVE Streaming: Barcelona faces Real Madrid in the title clash at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Sevilla. Check all the match details.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Explained: Why Real Madrid cancelled Copa del Rey final press conference and their feud with referee Bengoetxea]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Real Madrid have confirmed they will play in the Copa del Rey final but their pre-match feud with referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea is set to dominate their match against arch-rivals Barcelona. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:50:40 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[KRAFTON India Esports unveiled the inaugural BGMI Rising Stars 2025 program at the BGIS Grand LAN Finals in Kolkata. They picked 8 young esports talents, including Saumya Raj and Samihan Kulkarni, with a vision to shape the future of Indian gaming.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Anand confident ahead of Gukesh vs Carlsen clash at Norway Chess: 'Indian men’s chess is at its peak']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Viswanathan Anand has called the upcoming clash at Norway Chess 2025 between D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen a "perfect storm" and praised India's rising chess power. Despite recent struggles, Gukesh will look to bounce back strongly as he gets ready to face the world no.1 in Stavanger.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Djokovic plans to keep competing as Alcaraz takes centre stage: 'Still trying represent the older guys']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic recently spoke about reason he has not retired yet despite his peers like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal hanging up their boots. Djokovic also touched upon the changing times in tennis and the rise of youngsters like Carlos Alcaraz.  ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pakistan's participation in Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in India in limbo after Pahalgam terror attack]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Pakistan hockey team is scheduled to visit India for the Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in August-September, but the chances of that happening now appear bleak.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:25:03 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Neeraj Chopra slams internet trolls, media after family is abused over Arshad Nadeem invitation: 'Hurt and angry']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Neeraj Chopra didn’t mince words as he slammed internet trolls and media reports that questioned his patriotism and targeted his family after he invited Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem to a javelin throw event in India.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:18:44 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Another major sporting body boycotts X, citing its descent into the 'gutter' under Elon Musk]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The London Marathon joined the trend of boycotting the Elon Musk-owned X, formerly known as Twitter, following online abuse directed towards British athlete Eilish McColgan in the build-up to Sunday's race in the UK capital. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:19:38 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[D Gukesh is 'universally accepted as world champion': Indian Grandmaster hits back at critics]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[While D Gukesh's ability to defend his World Chess Championship crown is being questioned, Indian Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan has come out in his defence.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:28:58 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton and Leonardo DiCaprio-backed vegan burger chain to shut down in UK: What led to its painful downfall?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Lewis Hamilton backed vegan burger chain, Neat Burger, has already closed its branches in New York and Dubai. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:33:22 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Explained: How Liverpool can win Premier League title on Sunday and why Arsenal are still alive in the race]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[We take a look at how Liverpool and Arsenal can still win the Premier League title. However, the chances of Arsenal winning the Premier League trophy is almost next to impossible. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:15:57 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arshad Nadeem declines Neeraj Chopra's invitation to javelin event as India-Pakistan tensions rise]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem has declined to take part in the Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event in Bengaluru as India-Pakistan tensions rise.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:36:30 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Koneru Humpy wins Pune FIDE Women's Grand Prix, clinches Rs 15 lakh prize money]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[While Koneru Humpy won the Pune leg of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024-25, India's Divya Deshmukh finished third and Harika Dronavalli came joint-fourth.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sinner receives support from Draper amid doping ban: 'He doesn’t deserve any hate he gets']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[As Jannik Sinner gets ready to make his return to tennis after a doping ban, Jack Draper has come out in his support, slamming the critics of the world No.1.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chelsea footballer Mykhailo Mudryk uses lie detector test to prove innocence in doping case]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After being provisionally suspended from playing football due to a failed dope test, Chelsea footballer Mykhailo Mudryk has taken to lie detector test to prove his innocence.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:57:25 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[India's Koneru Humpy in joint-lead at FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune after eighth round]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[With just one more round to go, the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune is nicely poised with Koneru Humpy and Zhu Jiner in joint lead. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why US president Donald Trump's policies threatens FIFA's American dream]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The United States will host the FIFA Club World Cup later this year as well as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host with neighbours Mexico and Canada. The current political climate since Donald Trump's return to power, however, casts a shadow on the two mega events.  ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Explained: How Serie A title could be decided by playoff between Inter Milan and Napoli]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Italian Serie A could be heading towards a playoff final as Inter Milan and Napoli stay neck-and-neck in the title race.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Magnus Carlsen sets new benchmark with 9/9 score at Grenke Chess Freestyle Open; earns new Bobby Fischer comparison]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Magnus Carlsen's nine-game winning streak at the Grenke Chess Freestyle Open 2025 is being compared to the great Bobby Fischer's dominance at the 1963-64 US Championship. The fact the Carlsen's win came in Freestyle Chess format makes it even more special.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[From the dialysis bed to the international medals podium: The Abhinav Pangtey story]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Few things can be more inspiring than Abhinav Pangtey's story. The Uttarakhand athlete came back from 90% kidney damage to win two medals for India at the World Transplant Games. Here's his heartwarming story.  
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      <title><![CDATA[Antony praises Man United manager Ruben Amorim: 'I worked with him for short time, but he’s very good']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Besides praising Ruben Amorim, Antony also talked about his future and hinted that it mostly lies away from Manchester United.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[WWE Raw after WrestleMania results: Cena attacked by Orton; Rollins and Heyman serve new surprise]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[WWE Raw after WrestleMania is one of the most watched events and the WWE Raw after WrestleMania 41 came up with some exciting surprises to live up to the expectations. John Cena was attacked by Randy Orton while Seth Rollins made a new partner. 
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      <title><![CDATA[Laureus World Sports Awards 2025: Biles, Duplantis and Real win big; check out all winners from Madrid ceremony]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal was declared the Breakthrough of the Year, becoming the sixth footballer to win that award. Check all winners from Laureus World Sports Awards 2025.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[FIDE Women's Grand Prix: Koneru Humpy moves into sole lead after beating Zhu Jiner]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA['Everybody can beat Magnus Carlsen... he is not a computer: 10-year-old chess prodigy Ivan Kukushkin]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Bulgarian chess prodigy Ivan Kukushkin made the bold statement after collecting his second win against an International Master in as many games at the Grenke Chess Freestyle Open, where world No 1 Magnus Carlsen has already been crowned champion with a round to spare. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sudirman Cup 2025: Massive blow for India as Satwik-Chirag ruled out of event, with BAI not naming any replacement]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the men's doubles pair that had won Asian Games gold and world championships bronze in 2022, had earlier been included in a 14-strong Indian squad for the Sudirman Cup alongside PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[EPL, La Liga title races: Liverpool almost there, Barca stay ahead of Real Madrid]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Liverpool are just one win away from the Premier League title as the 2024–25 season is nearing its climax. Meanwhile, Barcelona continue to edge out Real Madrid in a thrilling La Liga title race.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Neeraj Chopra Classic moved to Bengaluru, javelin star confirms he has invited Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Neeraj Chopra has confirmed that the NC Classic javelin event will now be held in Bengaluru on 24 May. The World Athletics-approved event will feature global stars like Anderson Peters and Thomas Rohler. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem is also expected to participate.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Max Verstappen reacts furiously, takes aim at FIA after time penalty in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Max Verstappen lashed out at the FIA after a five-second penalty cost him the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Red Bull defended the move, calling the decision harsh, as McLaren Oscar Piastri took the win in Jeddah.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[WrestleMania 41 Night 2 results: John Cena becomes 17-time world champion, breaks Ric Flair's record]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[John Cena made history at WrestleMania 41 Night 2 by defeating Cody Rhodes to become a 17-time world champion. Full results from WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 2 including Becky Lynch's return, Logan Paul's win, and more.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:02:38 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Piastri wins Saudi Arabian GP to move to top of F1 standings after Verstappen slapped with five-second penalty]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/sports/oscar-piastri-wins-saudi-arabian-grand-prix-2025-f1-standings-max-verstappen-penalty-jeddah-13881519.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Oscar Piastri's third win this year was in large part decided at the first turn, when defending champion Max Verstappen picked up a five-second penalty for gaining an advantage after going off the track. He becomes the first Australian to lead the drivers' standings since his agent, Mark Webber, 15 years ago.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Apr 2025 02:27:01 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WWE Wrestlemania 41 Night 2: Full match card, live streaming and start time in India and more]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Check out the full match card for Night 2 of Wrestlemania 41, including the main event, as well as the platform where the WWE Universe in India can watch the action live along with the start time. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:35:39 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Shooting World Cup: Rudrankksh Patil withdraws midway through 10m rifle final after 11th shot is ruled out]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/sports/shooting-world-cup-rudrankksh-patil-withdraws-midway-through-10m-rifle-final-after-11th-shot-is-ruled-out-13881449.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Former 10m air rifle world champion Rudrankksh Patil withdrew midway through the final in ISSF Shooting World Cup in Lima after his 11th shot was deleted. 
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Apr 2025 16:04:49 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Uncompromising Magnus Carlsen forces opponent to remove wrist watch before Freestyle Chess match; watch video]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Magnus Carlsen showed no mercy as he spotted his opponent Victor Mikhalevski wearing a wristwatch during their match at the Grenke Chess Freestyle Open. Carlsen leads the standings after five rounds. 
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Apr 2025 15:27:58 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Messi fever grips Ohio as another MLS club smashes home attendance record]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[MLS teams keep making home attendance record in matches against Inter Miami. The latest to set a new attendance record is Columbus Crew as thousands poured in to watch Lionel Messi. 
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:38:02 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WrestleMania 41 Night One results: Heyman joins Rollins as he beats Reigns and Punk, Jey Uso wins Heavyweight Championship]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[WrestleMania 41 Night One packed a lot of drama as Paul Heyman partnered with Seth Rollins during his victory over Roman Reigns and CM Punk in the main event. Check out the full results form WWE WrestleMania 41 Night One.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Magnus Carlsen not surprised by D Gukesh's poor run in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: 'It’s not close']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Reigning Classical world champion D Gukesh is yet to make his mark in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, enduring a winless run in the opening leg in Weissenhaus before finishing winless in the second event in Paris. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Apr 2025 05:00:54 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen clinches pole after car "comes alive" during qualifying in Jeddah]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Four-time world champion Verstappen was in irrepressible form under the floodlights on the high-speed Jeddah Corniche Circuit, grabbing the front of the grid with a 1min 27.294sec lap, one hundredth of a second quicker than Piastri. It was a huge turnaround for the Dutchman after he and his Red Bull team had struggled in Bahrain last weekend.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev heckled over domestic violence allegations during Munich Open quarter-finals]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Zverev, playing Tallon Griekspoor, was heckled while serving at 5-5 in the second set when the supporter yelled: "Let's go, you... wifebeater!" The top-seed won the game but during the changeover spoke to chair umpire Fergus Murphy.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Apr 2025 22:06:27 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Magnus Carlsen reveals 'psychological' edge over Hikaru Nakamura after winning Paris Grand Slam]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In a chat with the Paris Grand Slam commentary team, Magnus Carlsen explained how he managed to "shut" Hikaru Nakamura out completely in the final while talking about the world No 2's "psychological" issue against him. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Apr 2025 18:08:24 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Explained: Why Supreme Court wants inquiry panel for 'deeper' probe into sports associations in India]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of India has suggested it may appoint an inquiry commission to conduct a 'deeper' probe into the functioning of national and other sports associations, noting that they are engaged in everything but sporting activities.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:04:02 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi wants to play in 2026 World Cup, but here's why he's still not sure]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi wants to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and defend the crown with the Argentina football team, but he is still not sure whether he will take part in the tournament. Here's what he said on his possible appearance. 
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      <title><![CDATA[Mercedes reportedly wants Verstappen to fill Hamilton void, but former employee warns: 'He comes with a lot of downsides']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Former Mercedes strategy director feels Max Verstappen will not be a good option for Mercedes and the team must stick with their current drivers. Verstappen is tipped to join Mercedes in 2026. 
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Apr 2025 13:17:17 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Red Bull boss Horner puts on brave face amid reports of crisis and Verstappen's possible exit: 'It was not a crisis summit']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[As per a report, Max Verstappen wants to leave Red Bull because of the poor car performance and a $88 million on the table form Aston Martin. Red Bull Christian Horner had played down all the reports.
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      <title><![CDATA[R Vaishali secures first win at FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune; Humpy vs Harika ends in draw]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[R Vaishali secured her first win at the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Pune on Friday as she defeated IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul. China’s Zhu Jiner stays in sole lead.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Freestyle Chess takes centre-stage in quick time, gives FIDE plenty of reasons to ponder over future]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Explained: How US Olympic committee has defied President Donald Trump on LA28 Games]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USPOC) has stated that while it was received "significant reassurances" from the Trump administration regarding visas for athletes participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, it will not be creating a policy on the eligibility of transgender athletes. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hans Niemann shows up at Grenke Chess Freestyle Open after last-minute withdrawal from Paris Grand Slam]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hans Niemann was to make his Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour debut in Paris earlier this month, but staged a last-minute withdrawal without offering a proper explanation for the same. The American Grandmaster, however, showed up at the Grenke event, where world No 1 Magnus Carlsen is among the players in action. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Max Verstappen refutes Red Bull exit rumours; his latest statement will be music to Christian Horner’s ears]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen finished sixth in Bahrain and is unhappy with the Red Bull car. However, he has played down the exit rumours.
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      <title><![CDATA[Ancelotti reportedly to leave Real Madrid after Copa del Rey final as Jurgen Klopp emerges as surprise replacement]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly set to leave Real Madrid after the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona and Jurgen Klopp is emerging as a surprise candidate to replace him.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Man United's late win over Lyon helped team 'forget' nightmare season for a few minutes: Ruben Amorim]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ruben Amorim's Manchester United hope to return to the Champions League next season by winning the ongoing Europa League. They play Athletic Bilbao in semi-finals. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:17:02 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WATCH: Maguire's 121st winner helps Man United script chaotic comeback against Lyon in Europa League]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Manchester United became the first team in history to score two goals in the 120th minute of a major European match as Harry Maguire's 121st minute header fired them into the Europa League last four.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:21:57 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Meet Suruchi Singh, India's newest shooting sensation who is giving tough fight to Manu Bhaker]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Suruchi Singh is grabbing headlines after she won back-to-back ISSF World Cup gold medals in Peru and Argentina. She gave tough competition to Indian Olympian Manu Bhaker in Peru, forcing her to settle for silver. Learn more about India's newest shooting sensation.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:00:03 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal to get special tribute at French Open 2025 after he refused to be honoured last year]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal will be honoured with a special on-court ceremony at French Open 2025. The tribute at Court Philippe-Chatrier will celebrate his record 14 titles on the Paris clay. Nadal has confirmed his participation in the ceremony.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Manchester United vs Lyon: Europa League match live streaming, predicted lineups, head-to-head & more]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Manchester United will face Lyon in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League 2024-25 quarter-final at Old Trafford on 18 April. Here’s everything you need to know about the match timing, live streaming details, and predicted lineups.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar attacks US president Donald Trump over DEI]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar slammed Donald Trump’s anti-DEI stance during Jackie Robinson Day at the Dodger Stadium. Here's what Abdul-Jabbar said and how the Dodgers’ recent White House visit added to the controversy.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Serena Williams questions Jannik Sinner's three-month ban: 'I would have gotten 20 years']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Tennis legend Serena Williams also spoke in favour of her former rival Maria Sharapova as she discussed the doping ban of Jannik Sinner.
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      <title><![CDATA[Gukesh's chess world title credentials questioned by former Carlsen aide: 'Challengers and champion are roughly the same']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Magnus Carlsen's former main second has questioned D Gukesh's ability to defend his chess world title in 2026. Jon Ludvig Hammer said that the challengers at the moment are as good as the world champion at the moment.  
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      <title><![CDATA[Is Carlo Ancelotti nearing Real Madrid exit after Arsenal disaster? Italian manager responds]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid future is now in danger after his team was thrashed by Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals. What lies in the store for Ancelotti now? The Italian manager responds.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Suruchi-Saurabh duo guides India to gold at ISSF World Cup, Manu Bhaker misses out on podium]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Suruchi Singh and Saurabh Chaudhary helped India win the 10m air pistol mixed team gold medal at the ISSF World Cup in Lima while Manu Bhaker and Ravinder Singh missed out on a podium finish.
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      <title><![CDATA[Champions League semi-finals fixtures confirmed: Teams, dates and how to watch the last four stage games]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[UEFA Champions League semi-finals fixtures are confirmed. Check out the four teams, when the semi-finals will take place and how to watch.
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      <title><![CDATA[Inter Milan set up Champions League semi-final with Barcelona after 2-2 draw with Bayern]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Bayern Munich paid the price for losing at home to Inter Milan as they were knocked out and the Italian club progressed to the Champions League semi-final with a 4-3 aggregate win.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arsenal thump Real Madrid at Bernabeu to reach Champions League semi-final as Mbappe and Co disappoint]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Already 3-0 down after the first leg defeat, Real Madrid put in a poor performance at home, suffering a 2-1 loss vs Arsenal in the second leg as the 15-time winners made an exit from the quarter-final stage of the Champions League.
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      <title><![CDATA[Luka Modric becomes co-owner of Swansea City; know the reason behind the surprise move]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Real Madrid star Luka Modric surprised fans by becoming a minority owner of Swansea City FC. Know why Modric invested in the EFL club and his future role in the club. Note, Modric is still an active player for Real Madrid.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[FIDE Women's Grand Prix: Koneru Humpy defeats Divya Deshmukh, China's Zhu Jiner emerges sole leader]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Koneru Humpy outclassed Divya Deshmukh while Zhu Jiner took the sole lead after Round 3 of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Pune. Dronavalli Harika and Munguntuul Batkhuyag also scored big wins.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Manu Bhaker handed shock defeat by Suruchi Singh in fight for gold, India start strong with 3 medals on opening day]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[India began their ISSF World Cup campaign in Lima with a bang, winning three medals on Day 1. Suruchi Singh clinched gold after defeating double-Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker in the women's 10m air pistol event. Saurabh Chaudhary bagged bronze in 10m air pistol events.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Real Madrid vs Arsenal: A look at Los Blancos' most iconic UCL comebacks ahead of second leg]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Real Madrid are 3-0 down against Arsenal in the 2024-25 UCL quarterfinals, but history has time and again proven it's never over with Los Blancos until it's really over. From PSG to Bayern Munich, here's a look at their most iconic Champions League comebacks.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[WATCH: Indian athlete loses gold at Asian U18 Athletics Championships after premature celebration]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Indian athlete Nitin Gupta was on course for gold in the boys’ 5000m race walk at the Asian U18 Athletics Championships when a premature celebration cost him dearly — his Chinese opponent edged past him by just 0.01 seconds. Watch the heartbreaking finish here.
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      <title><![CDATA[Ju Wenjun retains FIDE Women’s World Championship title by beating Tan Zhongyi, takes home nearly Rs 3 crore in prize money]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ju Wenjun defeated fellow chinese Grandmaster Tan Zhongyi to clinch her fifth FIDE Women’s World Championship title.
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      <title><![CDATA[Real Madrid vs Arsenal: Champions League match prediction, live streaming, head-to-head record and more]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Real Madrid lost to Arsenal 3-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday. The Carlo Ancelotti-coached side will look to pull off a miracle on Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:43:49 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[British tennis star forced to apologise after asking opponent to 'put on deodorant']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[British tennis star Harriet Dart tendered an apology on Instagram after asking her opponent Lois Boisson to 'put on deodorant' during a tennis match. The apology came after Dart's remarks created an internet controversy.  
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      <title><![CDATA[Emery targets Champions League return after Villa make him 'proud': 'Now most important is to get Europe again']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Unai Emery's Aston Villa defeated PSG 3-1 at home in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg on Tuesday but were knocked out of the tournament due to 5-4 aggregate defeat. 
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      <title><![CDATA[Barcelona survive Dortmund fightback to reach first Champions League semi-final in six seasons]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Barcelona reached Champions League semi-final with 5-3 aggregate victory over Borussia Dortmund. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:38:41 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Magnus Carlsen's triumph and Arjun Erigaisi's 5th-place finish in Paris affects Freestyle Grand Slam Tour standings]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Magnus Carlsen defeated Hikaru Nakamura in a blockbuster final in Paris to be crowned champion after falling short in Weissenhaus while Arjun Erigaisi impresses on debut, finishing fourth at the end of the round-robin stage and fifth in the final standings in the second event. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull over car struggles, Schumacher tips his next team]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Max Verstappen may leave Red Bull if car upgrades at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix fail, said F1 expert Ralf Schumacher. This comes amid rising tension in the Red Bull camp. As per reports, Verstappen is unhappy with the team's performance as it is impacting his championship chances.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kevin De Bruyne to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami? Reports hint at dream MLS move]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Kevin De Bruyne’s discovery rights have reportedly been acquired by MLS side Inter Miami, paving the way for a potential pairing with Lionel Messi. Here’s how the club could make the deal work if De Bruyne chooses to leave Manchester City.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Luis Suarez reveals Lionel Messi's desire to defend Argentina's title at 2026 FIFA World Cup]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi still has the desire to play the 2026 FIFA World Cup, revealed his Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez. The 37-year-old could become the first player to feature in six World Cups if he takes part in the next edition, slated to be held in the US, Mexico, and Canada.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Champions League Status of Play: Who plays tonight and what the teams need to reach semi-finals]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The UEFA Champions League 2024–25 quarter-finals head into the second-leg clashes, with Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund all aiming to overturn first-leg deficits. Here's the match schedule, what each team needs to advance, and how fans in India can watch the action live.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gukesh reveals why Freestyle Chess remains a challenge as Indians struggle in Paris leg: 'Much more to calculate']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Indian chess sensation D Gukesh has reflected on his struggles in Freestyle Chess after finishing 11th in the Paris leg of the Grand Slam Tour 2025. Meanwhile, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen clinched the title in Paris after defeating Hikaru Nakamura in the finals.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Indians at Freestyle Chess Paris: Why Arjun Erigaisi finished 5th while D Gukesh continued to be poor]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Arjun Erigaisi put up an impressive performance in his maiden appearance in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Paris, the remaining Indians found themselves occupying three spots in the bottom four with D Gukesh flopping for the second time in as many events. ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[After suffering a semi-final exit in in the opening event in Weissenhaus, Magnus Carlsen bounced back in style in the Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, defeating Hikaru Nakamura in the final by a 1.5-0.5 scoreline. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Carlsen wins Paris leg of Freestyle Chess Tour after defeating Hikaru in final; Impressive Arjun finishes fifth]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Magnus Carlsen holds Hikaru Nakamura to a draw in Game 2 to win the 'El Chessico' final in Paris by a 1.5-0.5 scoreline and pocket a prize money of $200,000. Arjun Erigaisi, meanwhile, finishes fifth on Freestyle Chess debut, beating Maxime Vachier-Lagrave to the spot. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Freestyle Chess Finals Day 2 Highlights: Carlsen crowned champion after beating Hikaru; Arjun finishes fifth]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Freestyle Chess Finals Highlights: Magnus Carlsen holds Hikaru Nakamura to a draw in Game 2 of their blockbuster final to defeat the American GM 1.5-0.5 and win the Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. Fabiano Caruana finishes third while Arjun Erigaisi and Ian Nepomniachtchi finish fifth and seventh respectively. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Red Bull’s title hopes in doubt as Helmut Marko slams Bahrain GP performance: 'World championship won't happen']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Max Verstappen finished sixth in a frustrating Bahrain Grand Prix as Red Bull's title hopes took a major hit. Helmut Marko has warned that the championship may be slipping away unless major improvements are made before the next race in Jeddah.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ruben Amorim offers clarity on decision to drop Andre Onana after Man Utd's 4-1 loss to Newcastle]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Liverpool moved within six points of the Premier League title after a 2-1 win over West Ham. With Arsenal trailing, the Reds could clinch the crown next weekend. Here's the complete scenario on how Liverpool can win the title next Sunday.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Who was NFL draft prospect Kyren Lacy, found dead at 24 before fatal car crash charges hearing]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy died by apparent suicide during a police pursuit in Houston. The 24-year-old was facing charges linked to a fatal 2024 car crash in Louisiana that had impacted his NFL Draft prospects.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ronaldo’s Al Nassr head coach responds to critics after his brace keeps title hopes alive: 'What you saw today...']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to lead Al Nassr to a 2-1 comeback win over Al Riyadh, keeping their Saudi Pro League title hopes alive. Al Nassr head coach Stefano Pioli hit back at critics after the match, praising Ronaldo’s leadership and form.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins 50th F1 race at Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Oscar Piastri clinched a dominant win at the Bahrain Grand Prix, marking McLaren’s first victory at Sakhir and moving just three points behind teammate Lando Norris in the F1 standings. George Russell held off Norris for P2 as Max Verstappen finished sixth.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gout Gout surpasses Usain Bolt, Justin Gatlin after winning Australian 200m title in 19.84 seconds]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout clinched the 200-metre title two days after after winning the 100m race in the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth in 9.99 seconds. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Apr 2025 02:27:57 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Freestyle Chess Tour Paris: Carlsen capitalises on Hikaru blunder in Game 1 of final; Arjun inches closer to 5th place]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hikaru Nakamura was steering Game 1 of his blockbuster showdown with Magnus Carlsen towards a draw when his decision to advance his bishop in the 35th move proved fatal, allowing the world No 1 to seize the lead. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:08:07 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Manchester United eye $52 million goalkeeper as Andre Onana’s replacement: Report]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Manchester United could replace Andre Onana after reportedly dropping him for the upcoming Newcastle clash. As per reports, the club is eyeing a $52 million move to bring in another player as Onana's replacement during the summer transfer window.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:00:53 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Freestyle Chess Paris chief arbiter explains new security measures, claims CIA-level surveillance to detect cheating]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 has implemented strict anti-cheating measures in Paris. The event's chief arbiter Gerhard Bertagnolli has said that surveillance is "close to CIA-level." This comes amid speculations over Hans Niemann's sudden withdrawal from the Paris leg hours after new security measures were revealed.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:15:45 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Freestyle Chess Finals Day 1 Highlights: Hikaru blunder allows Carlsen to win Game 1; Arjun goes 1-0 up vs MVL]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/sports/chess/freestyle-chess-finals-day-1-live-updates-paris-results-magnus-carlsen-hikaru-nakamura-liveblog-13879560.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Freestyle Chess Finals Highlights: Hikaru Nakamura commits a late blunder to allow Magnus Carlsen to win Game 1 of their blockbuster final after putting up a solid fight for a majority of the game. Arjun Erigaisi, meanwhile, defeats Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in 41 moves to go 1-0 up in their fifth-place playoff. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Apr 2025 20:51:30 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Donald Trump receives standing ovation as he enters UFC 314 event in Miami]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump received a rousing ovation at UFC 314 in Miami, attending the event alongside billionaire Elon Musk, podcaster Dana White, and some members of his administration. The crowd erupted in cheers as Trump engaged with fans and fighters cageside.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi set to sign new Inter Miami deal to confirm stay beyond 2025: All you need to know]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi is reportedly close to signing a new contract with Inter Miami, which is expected to extend his stay at the club beyond 2025. The deal would see him lead the team into their new Miami Freedom Park stadium in 2026.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Apr 2025 15:27:20 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[India qualify for Billie Jean King Cup playoffs with 2-1 victory over South Korea]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[India qualified for the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs for only the second time after a 2-1 win over South Korea. Shrivalli Bhamidipaty starred with an unbeaten run in her debut campaign.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lando Norris reacts to poor show at Bahrain GP qualifying: 'I feel like I’ve just never driven an F1 car before']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lando Norris opened up after a disappointing P6 in Bahrain GP qualifying, saying "need to try and find some answers." His teammate Oscar Piastri took the pole position. Norris admitted he's struggling and letting the team down.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[India clinch gold after stunning comeback in Archery World Cup Mixed Team final]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[India’s Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav won gold in the compound mixed team event at Archery World Cup Stage 1, defeating Chinese Taipei 153-151 in a thrilling final in Auburndale.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe takes former club Paris Saint-Germain to court; here's why]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It's been nearly a year since Kylian Mbappe signed a five-year contract with Spanish and European champions Real Madrid after seven seasons with Paris Saint-Germain. The forward, it appears, isn't done with his former club just yet, launching a legal offensive against them. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Freestyle Chess Tour Paris: Carlsen, Nakamura set for blockbuster showdown; Erigaisi defeats Nepomniachtchi]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/sports/chess/freestyle-chess-tour-paris-carlsen-nakamura-erigaisi-nepomniachtchi-day-6-results-13879469.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura advanced to the final of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour event in Paris after defeating Fabiano Caruana and Vincent Keymer respectively in the semi-finals. Arjun Erigaisi, on the other hand, is set to battle for the fifth place with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave after defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:00:22 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mohun Bagan defeat Bengaluru FC 2-1 in ISL Cup final, become only second team to complete season double]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jason Cummings helped Mohun Bagan go level with Bengaluru FC after an own goal by Alberto Rodriguez put the Blues in the lead before Jamie Maclaren's extra time strike sealed a memorable triumph for the Mariners at Kolkata's iconic Salt Lake Stadium, their home ground. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Freestyle Chess to undergo major format overhaul thanks to Magnus Carlsen and his father]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour is set to introduce shorter time controls and a condensed five-day format in the next event. The changes have been suggested by Magnus Carlsen and his father, revealed co-founder Jan Henric Buettner.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:43:21 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[DP Manu handed four-year doping ban after testing positive for banned substance]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Indian javelin thrower DP Manu has been handed a four-year doping ban by NADA after testing positive for Methyltestosterone during the Indian Grand Prix 2024. His suspension is backdated to June 2024, which means he will be out of action until June 2028.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Inside the deal that kept Mohamed Salah at Liverpool despite $650 million Saudi Arabia offer]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool, ending speculation about a potential Saudi move. The deal will keep him at Anfield until 2027 as he targets major trophies and personal milestones.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 12 Apr 2025 17:44:04 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Freestyle Chess Semi-finals Day 2 Highlights: Arjun defeats Nepomniachtchi; Carlsen, Hikaru set for dream final]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Freestyle Chess Semi-finals Highlights: Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura are set for a dream final in Paris after defeating Fabiano Caruana and Vincent Keymer respectively in the semi-finals. Arjun Erigaisi, meanwhile, faces Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the fifth-place playoff, with the two players defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi and Nodirbek Abdusattorov respectively by an identical 2.5-1.5 margin. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Explained: All about the 'leak' controversy at Tottenham and what manager Ange Postecoglou said]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that a leak inside the club is undermining his efforts, with team news and injury updates surfacing before matches. The manager has claimed that they have identified the mole and has promised to deal with it internally.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The ISL 2024-25 final between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Bengaluru FC takes place tonight at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Here's everything you need to know, from match timing, live streaming, head-to-head record to predicted lineups.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[ISL Final: Revisiting Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC's record in past finals ahead of their showdown in Kolkata]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Bengaluru FC are set to lock horns in Saturday's ISL Cup final at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium after defeating Jamshedpur FC and FC Goa respectively in the semi-finals, both teams winning by a 3-2 aggregate. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Anand throws weight behind Gukesh on upcoming Norway Chess showdown against Carlsen: 'I expect a very exciting battle']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Though D Gukesh has faced Magnus Carlsen in the two Freestyle Chess events that have taken place so far this year, losing both encounters, the 18-year-old will be facing the world No 1 in the Classical format for the first time since being crowned world champion at Norway Chess later this year. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:00:32 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Freestyle Chess Tour Paris: Erigaisi suffers second consecutive loss; Carlsen and Nakamura play out draws in semis]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Arjun Erigaisi lost to Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi in 41 moves in their 5th-8th place playoff match while Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura played out draws against Fabiano Caruana and Vincent Keymer respectively in the semi-finals. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Freestyle Chess Semi-finals Highlights: Caruana, Carlsen play out 67-move draw; Arjun loses to Nepomniachtchi]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/sports/chess/freestyle-chess-semifinals-live-updates-paris-results-carlsen-caruana-nakamura-keymer-praggnanandhaa-liveblog-13879055.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Freestyle Chess Semi-finals Highlights: Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana head to Game 2 of their semi-final meeting in Paris with half-a-point to their name after playing out a thrilling draw on Friday. Arjun Erigaisi, meanwhile, trails Ian Nepomniachtchi in his 5th-8th classification match after losing Game 1 in 41 moves while R Praggnanandhaa holds Richard Rapport to a stalemate. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:51:27 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton reportedly unhappy with Ferrari car’s inconsistency: 'He doesn’t like it at all']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ferrari’s 2025 challenger has proven to be a temperamental machine, delivering peak performance only within a narrow set of ideal conditions. Lewis Hamilton is reportedly frustrated with the car’s unpredictability, having experienced only brief moments of competitiveness.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:09:28 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[After narrow escape against Abdusattorov, Carlsen admits he's struggling in Freestyle Chess: 'I have felt so clueless']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen isn’t pleased with his performance in Freestyle Chess at the Paris Grand Slam. He narrowly escaped defeat against Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the quarter-finals, admitting he’s struggling to adapt to the unique demands of the format.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:05:30 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Deal done! Mohamed Salah signs two-year contract extension with Liverpool]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has signed a new deal, extending his eight-year stint at Anfield, the Premier League club announced on Friday.
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      <description><![CDATA[Australian sprinting sensation Gout Gout, often hailed as the next Usain Bolt, stunned the athletics world by clocking sub-10-second times for 100m race twice in one evening. However, both performances were deemed wind-assisted and thus ineligible for record purposes.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Man United manager Amorim defends Onana as Scholes, Savage blast goalkeeper: 'Probably wishing he kept his mouth shut']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Man United goalkeeper Andre Onana made two mistakes as the team was held to a 2-2 draw by Lyon. Paul Scholes and Robbie Savage have now criticised Onana for his performance while manager Ruben Amorim has defended him. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vinesh Phogat, disqualified at Paris Olympics, gets Rs 4 crore cash reward from Haryana government: Report]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Vinesh Phogat reportedly opted for a Rs 4 crore cash reward for her Paris Olympics performance over offers of a residential plot or a Group A government job. ]]></description>
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