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Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki wins second straight title
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Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki, real name Danylo Yavhusishyn, clinched his second consecutive championship at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan by defeating maegashira No. 4 Atamifuji in a playoff after both finished with 12-3 records. The 21-year-old, who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago, became the first Ukrainian to win an Emperor's Cup following his victory at the Kyushu tournament in November. His rapid rise is captivating the sumo world.
Le Quang Cuong, known as Nicky, from Vietnam has been named the champion of the 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship.
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Ipswich Town beat Queens Park Rangers 3-0 to secure promotion to the Premier League in Championship matchday 46. Chilean Marcelino Núñez started and was key in the win at Portman Road. Fans invaded the pitch to celebrate with the team.
The J&K UT Open Chess Championship 2026 has concluded, featuring a prize distribution of Rs 1 lakh. The event wrapped up on February 17, 2026, as reported by local media. Details on winners and participants remain limited in available reports.
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The Jalisco Charros defeated the Culiacán Tomateros 12-11 in a dramatic 10-inning game to win their first Caribbean Series championship on Saturday night in Guadalajara, Mexico. Two wild pitches in the bottom of the 10th inning sealed the victory for the home team, marking Mexico's 10th title in the tournament. The all-Mexico final was necessitated by Venezuela's absence due to political issues.
The New York Knicks staged a comeback from an 11-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 in the 2025 NBA Cup championship game on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Jalen Brunson earned MVP honors with 25 points and eight assists, while OG Anunoby led the scoring with 28 points. The victory marks the Knicks' first title since 1973, though the team plans no banner at Madison Square Garden.
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New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs meet in the 2025 NBA Cup championship Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (8:30 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime). Knicks beat Magic 132-120, Spurs edged Thunder 111-109 in semis. Winners take $530,933 per player; losers get $212,373.
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