Anand to meet Nakamura
Bryne (Norway): Fresh from a brilliant victory against Bulgarian Veselin Topalov, world champion Viswanathan will next take on Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the fourth round of Norway chess 2013 Super Tournament here. The three rounds for Anand have been contrasting so far. It was s sedate start with an easy draw as white against levon Aronian of Armenia and then a kind of moral victory when Anand gave away nothing to his world championship challenger Magnus Carlsen of Norway and drew again. Contrary to what the pundits had expected, Sergey Karjakin of Russia is running away from everyone else. It is hard to find an instance in the recent past when someone has started off with three victories in as many games.
Palermoand Siena relegated
Milan: Palermo was officially relegated after former player luca Toni scored to hand Fiorentina a 1-0 win in Serie A on Sunday. The result left the Sicilian side five points behind 17th-placed Genoa, which drew 0-0 at home to Inter Milan. With one round remaining, Torino also secured safety with a 1-1 draw at Chievo Verona. It is six points above Palermo. Genoa’s result meant Siena was also relegated, without kicking a ball. It later lost 2-1 at second-place Napoli. Palermo and Siena join already relegated Pescara in Serie B next season.
‘no problem for gay players’
Rome: Roger Federer and Andy Murray believe there would be no problem if a men’s tennis player comes out as gay. “I don’t think it would be a problem,” Federer said. “We’re very relaxed. We don’t play a team sport and see each other all the time. ... We’re very open. So whatever happens, happens. I don’t know if there are any (gay players). So far from what I’ve heard, no. But that could change, possibly because of the case in the NBA.” “I think everyone has gotten better at dealing with it,” Murray said. “More and more players have come out and I think there has to be some players that are probably gay. From speaking to the other players, I don’t think anyone has any issues with it.”
Florida: Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia are part of a three-way tie for the lead at The Players Championship, both going after golf’s richest prize without the pleasure of being in the same group for the final round at the TPC Sawgrass. Woods finally made another birdie and finished off the third round with a 1-under 71. Garcia bogeyed the 15th when he resumed play, followed with a pair of birdies and closed with a superb chip to save par on the 18th hole for a 72. David lingmerth, a 25-year-old rookie from Sweden made bogey on the 18th hole for a 3-under 69.
Tuli to lead in qualifiers
New Delhi: Tuli Goon will lead India in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers. India play Myanmar on May 21, followed by Chinese Taipei on May 23 and Palestine on May 25. Squad: Goalkeepers: Okram Roshini Devi, Tikina Samal, Usha Rani Das. Defenders: Ashem Romi Devi, loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Suprava Samal, Gurumayum Radharani Devi, Tuli Goon, lako Phuti Bhutia, Ansha. Midfielders: Yumnam Kamala Devi, Yumlembam Premi Devi, Supriya Routray, Amoolya Kamal, Dangmei Grace, Oinam Bembem Devi, Sasmita Malik, Paromita Sit. Forwards: Irom Prameshwori Devi, Salam Rinaroy Devi, Jyoti Ann Burrett, Ngangom Bala Devi, Pinky Magar. PNS/Agencies