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Stories from Sunday 1 November 2026

  1. Arsenal claim top spot as Havertz seals win at Liverpool

    timeslive.co.za · 2026-11-01

    Champions Arsenal moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League with Kai Havertz's early goal securing a statement 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. German striker Havertz tapped in from Declan Rice's low cross in the 16th minute after the hosts were…

  2. Kenyan Chepkirui takes back NYC Marathon title, Almgren wins in debut

    timeslive.co.za · 2026-11-01

    Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui took back her New York City Marathon crown in two hours, 24 minutes and 36 seconds on Sunday, while Sweden's Andreas Almgren (2:06:01) won the men's race in his debut over the distance. The 2024 champion Chepkirui was running all by herself when she…

  3. Ackermann happy distracted Bulls could still brush aside Scarlets

    iol.co.za, timeslive.co.za · 2026-11-01

    Bulls coach Johan Ackermann said he was concerned before their United Rugby Championship (URC) match against the Scarlets that his players' mental focus might be distracted by upcoming events, and so it proved as performed only the first and fourth quarters to win 54-26 at…

  4. Australia face difficult questions after series loss to Proteas

    iol.co.za, timeslive.co.za · 2026-11-01

    Australia captain Pat Cummins said it was fair to ask questions about his side after they slipped to two heavy defeats in a row against hosts South Africa to lose the three-match series 2-1 at Newlands on Saturday. Set 288 for victory, Australia were rocked early on and could…

  5. The odd maths of a Nations Championship final berth

    dailymaverick.co.za · 2026-11-01

    The integrity of the Nations Championship will be in the spotlight over the next four weeks as leading teams from the northern and southern hemispheres compete for a place in the final on 29 November in London. World Rugby launched the biennial tournament earlier this year to…