Global Chess League: Anand, Carlsen play out draw

London: Five-time world champions Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen played out a draw in the top duel of the opening day as the second edition of the Global Chess League began with players from around the world squaring off.

New Delhi

Shooter Khushi wins bronze, takes India’s tally to 15

Khushi secured a hard-fought bronze in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima (Peru), dramatically qualifying for the final before rallying to claim the third spot. Her medal took India’s tally to 15, including 10 gold, keeping the country at the top of the standings.

Madrid

Salah shines for Reds but Real stunned by Lille

Kylian Mbappe came off the bench but couldn’t prevent defending champions Real Madrid from losing 0-1 at unheralded Lille in the revamped Champions League. Liverpool coach Arne Slot got his first taste of a European night at Anfield and saw his team beat Bologna 2-0, thanks to goals from midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and prolific forward Mohamed Salah, who set up the first goal.

Beijing

Gauff rallies against qualifier to reach China Open semis

Sixth-ranked Coco Gauff again made a slow start and had to rally to beat Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva 2-6 6-2 6-2 to make the China Open semifinals. Gauff will next play Paula Badosa of Spain, who earlier ended local wild card Zhang Shuai’s unexpected run at the title.