BERLIN (AP) — Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was forced into a draw Monday by more than 143,000 people worldwide playing against him in a single, record-setting game.
Billed as “Magnus Carlsen vs. The World,” the online match began April 4 on Chess.com, the world’s largest chess website, and was the first-ever online freestyle game to feature a world champion.
The mega-match ended after Team World checked Carlsen’s king a third time, a stunning outcome after Chess.com had predicted Carlsen would win by a wide margin.
This was the third “vs.
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Real Madrid president rejects move for €22m-rated star due to strategic concerns
According to a report from Real Madrid Confidencial, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has ruled out the signing of Rayan Cherki, despite the 21-year-old Lyon star being available for just €22 million.
The reason? The club’s sporting directors believe there is simply no space for him in the upcoming season under Xabi Alonso.
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After a disappointing Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Mercedes and Toto Wolff are hoping for a better week in Monte Carlo
The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was a difficult weekend for Mercedes.
Young phenom Kimi Antonelli began the week by hosting his classmates in the paddock, giving his fellow students a look at what the 18-year-old does on the Formula 1 grid. But the week ended with Antonelli retiring from the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, as his W16 suffered a loss of throttle control on Lap 46.
Things were little better for George Russell.
An emotional night awaits as Manchester City farewell a club legend
Tonight, Kevin De Bruyne will play his final match at the Etihad Stadium as a Manchester City player. Pep Guardiola’s side faces a crucial Premier League fixture tonight against Bournemouth. But De Bruyne’s farewell almost overshadows tonight’s match. It promises to be an emotional night as Manchester City and the City fans farewell a player who has given everything to the cause for his team.
Kevin De Bruyne leaves Manchester City as a club legend.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kris Bubic’s no-hit bid for the Kansas City Royals ended with an official scoring change Monday night.
The left-hander hardly let that bother him.
Bubic made a run at an historic homecoming before settling for seven shutout innings of two-hit ball in a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
“I knew it was happening, but I wasn’t nervous about it,” Bubic said. “I wasn’t really thinking about it. In my head I was just thinking, hey, keep attacking guys. Keep getting ahead of guys.
Werder and Gladbach tracking Danish Superliga star
Werder Bremen and Borussia Mönchengladbach have reportedly turned their attention to Denmark as they look to strengthen for next season.
According to Sky Germany, both Bundesliga clubs have held initial talks over a potential move for Danish central midfielder Oliver Sørensen.
The 23-year-old plays for Danish champions FC Midtjylland, who are said to be demanding a fee in the region of €7-8 million to let him go.
Sørensen has made 40 appearances across all competitions this season, contributing to 14 goals.
Fabregas said yes to Roma before accepting Como’s improved offer
Today’s edition of Corriere della Sera suggests Roma had been in advanced talks with Cesc Fabregas.
The Spanish technician had been one of Roma’s top candidates to succeed Claudio Ranieri at the end of the season.
Having impressed in his first Serie A campaign as Como’s head coach, Fabregas was reportedly involved in negotiations with the Giallorossi.
Zeki Celik’s market value improves
Roma may part ways with Zeki Celik in this upcoming offseason.
Having joined the capital club in 2022, Celik has gone through numerous ups and downs.
However, this season in particular the Turkish fullback found the right consistency and became a pivotal player in Claudio Ranieri’s XI.
According to Il Messaggero, Celik’s market value has improved a lot.
As a result, Roma may choose to sacrifice him in the summer in order to generate the required revenue to comply with FFP’s parameters.
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Full coverage from SB Nation of the crown jewel of the F1 season
The Formula 1 grid is headed back to the streets of Monte Carlo for the crown jewel of the season.
It is Monaco Grand Prix week, the biggest on the F1 schedule. Last year Charles Leclerc finally reached the top step of his home race, holding off Oscar Piastri over the duration of the race to take the checkered flag.
This year some new rules have arrived, as the sport’s governing body hopes to improve the racing “spectacle.
Our playoff MVP update features a Game 7 savior, two Wolves and a superstar who hasn’t played in three weeks.