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R Vaishali vs Ju Wenjun: A way-too-early preview for Women's World Chess Championship

Vaishali won the Women's Candidates tournament and booked her ticket to fighting for the ultimate prize in chess - the World Championship.

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THURSDAYS GAMES IN EUROPE

Villa breeze past Bologna into UEL semi vs. Forest

Aston Villa blew Bologna away with a trio of first-half goals as they roared into the semifinals of the Europa League with a 4-0 victory, winning 7-1 on aggregate.

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Forest edge Porto for 1st European semi since '84

Nottingham Forest reached their first European semifinal since 1984 as they set up an all-English Europa League last-four meeting with Aston Villa.

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE

Prabhsimran, Shreyas raze MI down as Punjab Kings go top

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Should Shreyas Iyer be part of India's T20I side?

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Chawla: 'Prabhsimran has put a price tag on his wicket'

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Finch: Except Bumrah, MI bowling attack didn't look threatening

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Quinton de Kock is at peace with where his career is at, says Aaron Finch

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INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE

ISL: Sojberg steals late draw for ten-man East Bengal against Bengaluru

A round-up of all the action from Matchweek 9 of ISL 2026.

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ISL Musings: Blasters win as fans protest; Jamshedpur, East Bengal spice up title race

Plus, two former Blasters employees are making SC Delhi a fun, fun watch.

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'I'm happy': Verstappen finding joy in his Nürburgring side quest

Max Verstappen hasn't been very happy in F1 this year, but his Nürburgring 24 Hours side quest is reinvigorating the four-time world champion.

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'I'm not afraid': Verstappen on Nurburgring

Max Verstappen says he is not put off by the dangers of racing at the Nurburgring as he continues his preparations for next month's 24-hour race at the legendary circuit this weekend.

INDIAN SPORTS DAILY UPDATES

Delhi aim to extend good run vs Chennaiyin; Mohammedan Sporting look for first points in ISL double header day: Indian Sports LIVE, April 17

Here are all the updates from Indian sports on April 17, 2026.

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PREMIER LEAGUE

PREVIEWS

Tottenham vs Brighton in Premier League: De Zerbi faces his old club as relegation fear mounts

Everything you need to know about Tottenham vs Brighton in the Premier League, including five key talking points.

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Chelsea vs Man United: Will Carrick help United bounce back?

Everything you need to know about Chelsea vs Manchester United, including five key talking points.

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Record-transfer Isak needs to step up for Liverpool after Ekitike injury

Alexander Isak has only just returned himself, but after Hugo Ekitike's injury blow, he'll need to hit the ground running if Liverpool are to reach the Champions League after a dismal Premier League title defense.

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