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Chess gets VR makeover as organisers tap smartphone generation INTERNATIONAL

Chess gets VR makeover as organisers tap smartphone generation

Fans tuning in to the 2016 World Chess Championship from home may well have the best seats in the house, organisers say.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar’s Balla, Haroun cruise into final CULTURE

Qatar’s Balla, Haroun cruise into final

Qatar’s Musaeb Abdulrahman Balla will start as a favourite for the men’s 800m title at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Portland, United States, after he cruised to the final setting the fastest time during the qualifying heats on Friday afternoon.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Fraser savours rare win as Lee stumbles CULTURE

Fraser savours rare win as Lee stumbles

Marcus Fraser of Australia savoured his first win in nearly six years after overnight leader Lee Soo-Min crumbled down the homestretch to hand him the inaugural Maybank Championship Malaysia today.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Impressive Holman stays in front in Malaysia CULTURE

Impressive Holman stays in front in Malaysia

Unheralded Nathan Holman of Australia used flawless putting down the stretch to widen his lead to two strokes at the midway point of the Maybank Championship Malaysia yesterday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016