Minnesota state chess tournament draws largest field in years

Community members gathered Saturday and Sunday to watch 383 students compete in the Minnesota State Chess Association’s 61st Annual State Scholastic Chess Tournament at the University of St. Thomas in ...
Alabama Public Radio

Kings and Pawns

Howard Bryant is an authoritative, prizewinning writer of many books on race and sports in America, including one on Branch Rickey. It was Rickey who, to his everlasting credit, in 1945 hired Jackie ...
The Indian Express

‘A horror nightmare’: How Arjun Erigaisi’s ‘pawn war’ crushed Magnus Carlsen in a wild Freestyle World Championship upset

Less than two months after Magnus Carlsen had gone viral again for smashing his fist on the table at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship for losing to Arjun Erigaisi, the world no 1 lost to ...
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ICE confirms purchase of Chester warehouse for immigrant detention

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed the purchase of a facility in Chester, New York. The purchase has drawn opposition from local residents and elected officials due to a lack of ...