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How six Britons could play in one game in Slovakia’s ‘fast track’ top flight
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (386+ words) Former Manchester United, Spurs, Everton and Arsenal players are preparing for AS Trencin's clash with Zemplin Michalovce "I wish I'd done it a bit younger," says the former Manchester United midfielder Sean Goss of moving abroad. He is one of…...
Chess: Magnus Carlsen wins yet again while British Championship prize fund soars
10+ hour, 6+ min ago (756+ words) The world No 1 won his 21st global title by defeating his old rival Fabiano Caruana in Freestyle chess at Weissenhaus in Germany Magnus Carlsen notched up yet another world crown last weekend when the Norwegian, 35, continued his decade-long campaign aiming to…...
Japan replace draws with shootouts and hope to avoid paying World Cup penalty
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (437+ words) Move is a temporary measure as J.League transitions to European schedule but could benefit national team in US, Canada and Merxico this summer Cynics may say it is no coincidence the J.League has introduced penalty shootouts to replace draws just…...
TV tonight: a remarkable interview with Gisèle Pelicot
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (403+ words) Pelicot tells her story about finding justice in a Newsnight special. Plus: hit thriller Yellowjackets comes to ITV1. Here's what to watch this evening We're committed to keeping our quality reporting open. By registering and providing us with insight into your…...
Chess: Magnus Carlsen triumphs in London speed event but Nakamura fails
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (585+ words) The Norwegian showcased his skills in the chess.com speed championship, but the US star and streamer was twice beaten The format for speed chess is 90 minutes of five minutes blitz, 60 "minutes of three minutes blitz, and 30 minutes of one…...
Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model to Being Gordon Ramsay – the seven best shows to stream this week
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (70+ words) Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model to Being Gordon Ramsay " the seven best shows to stream this week'The Guardian Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model to Being Gordon Ramsay " the seven best shows to stream this week The…...
TV tonight: a fun whodunnit drama in the 60s fashion world
1+ week, 1+ day ago (302+ words) Grantchester's crimefighting duo tackle a knotty case. Plus, Channel 4 special Not Welcome: The Battle to Stop the Boats. Here's what to watch this evening 8pm, BBC OneSisters Olivia and Tanyka are giving up their jobs to spend more time on their…...
TV tonight: Mackenzie Crook’s lovely new supernatural sitcom
1+ week, 4+ day ago (349+ words) An oddball tries to find answers to why his partner left and never returned. Plus, the latest tips to curb your energy bills. Here's what to watch this evening 8pm, Channel 4A spin on a classic dessert steals the menu this week:…...
TV tonight: the return of a sparkling Scottish comedy
1+ week, 6+ day ago (411+ words) Nina has a big decision to make in the tummy-tickling show Dinosaur. Plus: the finale of hit prison drama Waiting for the Out. Here's what to watch this evening Ultra-athlete Ross once ran a marathon while pulling a car. So…...
Queen of Chess review – how the greatest female player of all time checkmated the sexist establishment
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (176+ words) She was raised as part of a prodigy-breeding psychological experiment, took on the chess patriarchy and beat her idol Garry Kasparov. So why isn't there more depth to this documentary? At its heart, however, is Polg'r's rivalry with revered former…...