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At the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid event in Kolkata, former world champion Viswanathan Anand and rising star Nihal Sarin are tied for first after six rounds with 4.5 points each. Anand lost to Arjun Erigaisi early but rebounded with two wins, while Sarin scored three straight victories.
Real Madrid beat Atlético Madrid 2–1 in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal in Jeddah, with goals from Federico Valverde and Rodrygo, earning a spot in the final. They’ll now face fierce rivals Barcelona in an El Clásico showdown for the title.
Twelve-year-old Argentine chess star Faustino Oro is closing in on becoming the youngest grandmaster ever. World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen applauded his talent, saying Oro is stronger at 12 than football legend Messi was at the same age — a huge compliment for the rising chess phenom.
Youth sports in the U.S. have grown into an expensive industry, turning simple rec leagues into costly club teams with steep fees and travel expenses. Parents often pay hundreds to thousands every year per child, forcing some families to cut back or fundraise just to keep kids in the game.
Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal has appealed to players to make sacrifices as the Indian Super League prepares to resume. Emphasizing passion over profit, he stressed that the decision is driven by love for the game and the need to keep Indian football moving forward.
