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Chess legend Garry Kasparov applauds world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen’s clarity and ambition, saying his perspective on the game is “wide and unobstructed.” Carlsen, meanwhile, avoids comparisons with past greats, focusing instead on his own journey and love for chess as he continues to dominate the sport.
No. 10 Miami pulled off a major upset, beating No. 2 Ohio State 24-14 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl. The Hurricanes jumped ahead early and held on, knocking out the defending champs and advancing to the CFP semifinals next week.
Portsmouth edged out Charlton Athletic 2-1 in a thrilling Sky Bet Championship clash at Fratton Park. Conor Shaughnessy opened the scoring before Charlton’s late equalizer—only for 19-year-old Yang Min-hyeok to snatch victory in stoppage time, lifting Pompey out of the relegation zone.
As youth sports become increasingly professional and competitive, many children are feeling intense pressure at younger ages. Year-round training, high expectations, and constant evaluations are leading to faster burnout, raising concerns among parents and experts about kids losing joy in the game.
NFL Week 17 delivered chaos and clarity in equal measure. Top contenders tightened the race for prime playoff seeds, surprise performances reshaped expectations, and young stars made statements. With margins razor-thin, every snap now matters as teams fight for postseason advantage.
