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The opening round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament faced an unusual delay after environmental activists staged a demonstration near the venue. The protest, focused on concerns over coal usage, forced organizers to postpone matches by a few hours, creating an unexpected start to the prestigious international competition.
The Miami Hurricanes will be without starting tight end Elija Lofton for the College Football Playoff National Championship against Indiana after he was ruled out on the latest injury report. His absence removes a significant offensive weapon just days before the big matchup.
Jurgen Klopp is reportedly unlikely to resume his role at Liverpool soon, but a managerial comeback isn’t off the table. According to reports, interest from clubs like Real Madrid or Germany’s national team could draw him back into coaching, keeping his future possibilities alive.
Magnus Carlsen’s former second, Daniil Dubov, has come out strongly against critics of Gukesh, calling doubt over his world championship status unfair. Dubov insists Gukesh is a legitimate world champion, dismissing negative commentary as unfounded and supportive of the young star’s rightful achievement.
The AIFF confirms the shortened Indian Super League has been recognized by the AFC. However, Indian clubs won’t receive direct entry into continental tournaments this season. They must still qualify through preliminary rounds, keeping aspirations for automatic slots on hold.
