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The Women's Rugby World Cup trophy made a special stop at the University of Sunderland, where students and schoolgirls got to celebrate England's victory and try rugby themselves. It's the only UK university hosting the trophy on its national tour.
Archaeologists discovered over 800 Roman-era whetstones in a river near Sunderland, revealing a massive 2,000-year-old industrial complex that rewrites the region's history. The find is the largest of its kind in Northwest Europe.
Josh Kelly danced his way to becoming Sunderland's first world boxing champion, outpointing Bakhram Murtazaliev in a thrilling 12-round battle. The 31-year-old overcame knockdowns and his own mental health struggles to claim the IBF light-middleweight title in front of 4,000 roaring fans.
Josh Kelly bounced back from a brutal ninth-round knockdown to win the IBF light-middleweight championship in front of his home crowd in Newcastle. The 31-year-old became Sunderland's first-ever world boxing champion and handed his Russian opponent his first professional loss.
West Ham United delivered a commanding first-half performance to secure a crucial 3-1 victory over Sunderland, moving within just two points of safety in the Premier League relegation battle. Captain Jarrod Bowen led the charge as the Hammers showed the fighting spirit their fans have been waiting for.