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Video game retailer GameStop fires CEO without cause
Furlong started at GameStop in June 2021 and oversaw things like the company's move into NFTs, November layoffs, and firing the company's CFO. GameStop has also made Mark Robinson the company's new aceprincipal executive officer" with a title of general manager, according to a form 10-Q from the company in the US.
Flame for Berlin 2023 Special Olympics World Games lit in Athens
The ritual ceremony was held here on Wednesday with the participation of Special Olympics athletes in the tradition of lighting the flame for the Olympic Games. The event was hosted at Zappeion exhibition hall, near the stadium which hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896.
Charge sheet against Brij Bhushan by June 15, WFI elections by June 30: Anurag Thakur
"They (wrestlers) have demanded that the investigation (into the charges against the WFI chief) should be concluded and a charge sheet be filed by June 15. WFI elections will be held by June 30," Thakur told reporters after a marathon meeting with the protesting wrestlers.
WTC Final: It was short-sighted to drop Ravi Ashwin
It is not merely his ranking, but the fact that Ashwin is an all-wicket exponent and therefore potent even on pitches favouring faster bowlers. India selected a side virtually for the first session of the match. The weather forecast was sunshine for the greater part of the game.
Global Chess League: Carlsen, Liren, Anand draw franchise's attention in draft
The GCL, which is a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE and scheduled to take place from June 21 to July 2, at the Dubai Chess & Culture Club in association with the Dubai Sports Council, has captured the attention of chess enthusiasts worldwide, with renowned players like Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand, Ding Liren, and Hou Yifan leading the pack.
French Open: Zverev passes Etcheverry test to reach semi-finals
In a heavy-hitting baseline battle against Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Zverev overcame an attacking bombardment from the Argentine to triumph 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. "The conditions during the day are a lot better for me. The ball is a lot faster and bounces higher. I love to play on clay and day conditions are better.
Real Madrid signs Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund for over 100 million euros
Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday confirmed the sale of the 19-year-old, who already has 24 appearances for England, with Bellingham set to sign a six-year contract with Real Madrid. Bellingham becomes Real Madrid's first signing of what is expected to be a busy summer, following the departures of players .
Jr shooting World Cup: India wins silver in men's Rapid Fire Pistol team event
Sameer also won the individual silver in the event while Mahesh Anandakumar bagged the bronze as France's Yan Chesnel clinched the gold. Three Indians out of six qualified in the men's rapid fire pistol as Rajkanwar was third in qualifying with a score of 577, Sameer fourth with 577 while Mahesh took the sixth qualifying spot with a score of 575.
French Open: Defending champ Iga Swiatek ousts Coco Gauff to book semifinal spot
"Step by step, another SF, thank you Paris," wrote Swiatek on the camera lens following her victory. In a rematch of the last year's French Open final, Swiatek maintained her undefeated record against Coco Gauff as she improved her head-to-head against the American to 7-0 with her 1-hour and 28-minute victory on Court Philippe Chatrier.
WTC Final, Day 1: Head's 146 not out, Smith's unbeaten 95 put Australia in driver's seat against India
But Head came out all guns blazing to lead Australia's counter-attack as the sun came out and pitch became good to bat on, making an unbeaten 146 off 156 balls, laced with 22 fours and a six to score his first overseas century as well as the first-ever hundred in the short history of the marquee finale.
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