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Ukrainian refugee becomes sumo champion in Japan
Aonishiki wins the November sumo tournament in Japan and becomes the first person from Ukraine to claim an elite-level sumo championship. Source link
Renaissance painting found in garage sells for £685k
A painting believed to be by Perugino depicting the Madonna and child went for £685,000. Source link
'Norris remains strong favourite but Verstappen properly in the game'
Lando Norris remains in a strong position to win his first F1 drivers’ championship, despite a disqualification in Las Vegas, but Max Verstappen now has a real chance of a fifth title in a row. Source link
India face huge task to avoid another home defeat
India face an uphill battle if they are to avoid another home Test series defeat after South Africa hit 489 on day two of the second Test in Guwahati. Source link
Can Wales find hope in 26-point loss to 'second string' All Blacks?
It was a curious narrative to judge after New Zealand had again beaten a spirited Wales side in Cardiff. Source link
McCullum urges England fans to 'keep the faith'
Head coach Brendon McCullum says England are “incredibly disappointed” by defeat in the first Ashes Test but their approach gives them the “best chance” of winning the series. Source link
England avoid Australia and NZ in 2026 RL World Cup draw
England avoid Australia and New Zealand in 2026 Rugby League World Cup group stages, while draws are also made for women’s and wheelchair tournaments. Source link
Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder bailed
The girl was arrested after the death of a woman in her 50s inside a house in Swindon. Source link
Lehmann criticises English 'pork chops' for abuse aimed at Smith
England fans “should be better than” the “abuse” they direct at Australia batter Steve Smith, says former coach Darren Lehmann. Source link
I'd be licking my lips bowling to England – McGrath
Ex-Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath questions if England’s batters have the game to do well in Australia – and warns the Ashes could quickly get away from them. Source link