
R. Praggnanandhaa produced one of the biggest results of Norway Chess 2026 by defeating Magnus Carlsen in a dramatic classical encounter. The victory propelled the Indian star into second place, while tournament leader Alireza Firouzja extended his advantage with an Armageddon win over World Champion D. Gukesh.


Joe Mazzulla captured the NBA Coach of the Year award after guiding the Celtics to another elite regular season, but his reaction remained focused on the players, assistants, and staff rather than individual recognition.


LeBron James’ historic 21-year All-NBA streak officially ended after the Lakers superstar failed to meet the NBA’s strict 65-game eligibility rule during the 2025–26 season.

Gurindervir Singh has secured the gold medal in the men’s 100m event at the 2026 Athletics Federation Cup, with a new national record of 10.09 seconds.



