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Esteghlal beat Sepahan 2-1 at Azadi Stadium in a thrilling encounter, with a late substitute's strike securing the win. The victory boosts Esteghlal's title bid while Sepahan tastes their first defeat in recent weeks.
Japan's Miyu Yamashita defended her six-shot lead with a final round of 66 to win the CPKC Women's Open on Sunday, completing a wire-to-wire victory. Fellow Japanese golfer Yoshida finished second, giving Japan a 1-2 finish at the LPGA Tour event.
Chiben Wakayama High School won Japan's national high school baseball championship for the fourth time, beating Takasaki University of Health and Welfare 4-3 in Saturday's final. The victory cements the school's place among the most successful programs in tournament history.
Iran's women's rowing championship was held in Urmia, West Azerbaijan, with athletes from across the nation. The event highlighted women's sports and took place on Lake Urmia.
Barcelona aim to become the first team since Pep Guardiola's era to win three straight La Liga titles, but face a major test with Jose Mourinho returning to Real Madrid. Key storylines include new defensive leader Pau Cubarsi, Ferran Torres stepping up as striker, and managing Lamine Yamal's workload with new signings.
Iran women's futsal team won the CAFA championship after beating Kyrgyzstan in the final on October 8. The team dominated all group-stage matches and secured their third consecutive regional title, reaffirming their top status in Central Asian women's futsal.
Ozeki Kotozakura defeated yokozuna Hoshoryu in a playoff to win the Japan Sumo Association's two-day exhibition tournament in Paris on Sunday. The tournament, held in the French capital over the weekend, featured top sumo wrestlers aiming to promote the sport internationally. This was the first Paris exhibition since 2024, drawing strong interest from French audiences.
The New York Knicks ended their five-decade-long title drought by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Winning 94-90, the Knicks secured their first championship since 1973 and the third in franchise history.
Kobe Steelers beat Spears Tokyo Bay 22-13 in the Japan Rugby League One final to claim their first title under the new league name. The team dominated the first half, building a 14-3 lead before holding off a second-half comeback.
