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Chess legend Viswanathan Anand has decided to re-enter the FIDE election race as a candidate for Deputy President, reversing his earlier decision to withdraw for family reasons. He will contest alongside presidential candidate Timur Turlov. The reversal comes after incumbent FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich withdrew from the race following European Union sanctions against him. Anand, who currently serves as FIDE's Interim President, expressed his desire to continue contributing to the growth of chess. He also voiced support for Turlov's vision for the future of the global chess body.
Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen was arrested in Minnesota after police alleged he drove a vehicle without a court-mandated ignition interlock device. The four-time Pro Bowler now faces a gross misdemeanor charge related to the license restriction violation. Griffen publicly denied any involvement of alcohol or drugs in the incident, addressing the arrest via Instagram. A court hearing is scheduled for August 28 to address the charges against him.
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