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SRM and UTD advance to CCL finals after semis victories
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The SRM Institute of Science and Technology and the University of Texas-Dallas have reached the finals of the spring 2026 Collegiate Chess League season, guaranteeing a new champion after St. Louis University and the University of Missouri-Columbia won the previous seven titles. SRM defeated SLU 9.5-6.5 in the semifinals, while UTD beat Mizzou 8.5-3.5. The final matchup is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 at 2 p.m. EDT.
Södertälje suffered another defeat to Björklöven in the HockeyAllsvenskan semifinals, with goalkeeper Nicklas Westerholm facing claims of exaggerating a collision. Westerholm explained the incident as his head getting caught in an opponent's jersey. He acknowledged fans' frustration while prioritizing his safety.
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Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen scored 4.5 out of 7 points to lead the group stage of the 2026 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship in Weissenhaus, Germany. He chose GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov as his semifinal opponent, with GM Vincent Keymer set to face GM Fabiano Caruana. The top four advance to the knockout phase, while the others compete for fifth through eighth places.