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ノア内藤哲也、GHC王座2度目の防衛「負けたらリストラ」の危機感で清宮らに警鐘

プロレスリング・ノアのGHCヘビー級王者、内藤哲也（44）が12月9日に行われた後楽園ホール大会で、拳王（41）の挑戦を退け2度目の王座防衛に成功した。今後は12月31日の横浜大会で、清宮海斗と稲村愛輝による挑戦者決定戦の勝者と対戦する予定だ。内藤は契約の不安定さを明かし、所属選手に対して強い危機感を示している。

Virginia overwhelms Arkansas 91-72 behind balanced scoring

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thijs De Ridder scored 16 points, one of five players in double figures for No. 9 Virginia as the Cavaliers routed No.

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Barca's big-game defeats pose familiar questions

After a superb start to the season Barcelona were brought crashing back down to earth by Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain last week, raising fresh doubts about the Spanish champions' ability to compete against the strongest opponents.

Carragher says Fernandes benching was intended as public punishment

Jamie Carragher believes Michael Carrick never intended to use Bruno Fernandes against Bournemouth and left the Manchester United captain on the bench as punishment.

Senegal to host Youth Games, Africa's first ever Olympics

Signs across the Senegalese capital proclaim "Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates" ahead of the Youth Olympic Games, which will mark the continent's first time to hold an Olympic event when they kick off on Saturday.

African players in Europe: Jackson brace ends City's perfect record

Senegal star Nicolas Jackson took his goal tally since joining Aston Villa from Chelsea to seven in 11 matches by bagging a brace in a 2-1 Premier League win over Manchester City at the weekend.

Manchester United stand-in captain calls for change after Bournemouth loss

Manchester United’s stand-in captain said the team must change after a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth extended a damaging run of results.

Kane primed to pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory

England captain Harry Kane is the favourite to win a wide open race to be crowned Ballon d'Or winner at a glitzy London ceremony on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in the running to be named the world's best footballer.

リケアボレロが3連勝でネクストスター高知制覇

1番人気リケアボレロがネクストスター高知を制し、3連勝で重賞初優勝を飾った。

Chiefs and 49ers suffer first losses of NFL season, Vikings stay unbeaten

The Seattle Seahawks put on a defensive masterclass to hand the Kansas City Chiefs their first defeat of the NFL season on Sunday, winning 20-3, while the San Francisco 49ers also surrendered their perfect start to the Atlanta Falcons.

上原浩治氏が分析、短期決戦で際立ったソフトバンクの長打力と層

上原浩治氏は日本シリーズ第2戦を振り返り、短期決戦では長打力が重要で、ソフトバンクの選手層が勝敗を分けたと分析した。

Brewers erase four-run deficit as Rays lose World Series Game 2

Milwaukee rallied from 4-0 down to beat Tampa Bay 5-4 in Game 2 of the World Series, taking a 2-0 lead after forcing Drew Rasmussen out in the fourth inning.

Shadab century and record last-wicket stand carry Pakistan past England

Shadab Khan scored an unbeaten 113 and shared an ODI-record 89-run final-wicket partnership with Haris Rauf as Pakistan chased 242 to beat England by one wicket.

Baylor dismisses Dave Aranda and appoints Joe Klanderman interim coach

Baylor fired football coach Dave Aranda after a 25-24 loss to Kansas and promoted defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman for the rest of the season.

Doncic dominates for Lakers as James' Sixers fall to Pistons

Luka Doncic scored a monster 52 points as the Los Angeles Lakers maintained their perfect start to life after LeBron James with a 132-123 defeat of the Utah Jazz.

Falcons hand 49ers first defeat of NFL season, Vikings remain unbeaten

Michael Penix threw for three touchdowns and the Atlanta defense forced four turnovers as the Falcons beat San Francisco 29-20 to deal the 49ers their first defeat of the NFL season on Sunday.

イーグルス、藤田晃生組がSJTリーグ開幕2連勝

新日本プロレスのスーパージュニアタッグリーグで、ロビー・イーグルス、藤田晃生組がAEW勢を破り開幕2連勝とした。

Antonelli looks to seal title 'in style' after US Grand Prix win

Kimi Antonelli said his mindset will not change as he heads to next week's race in Mexico seeking the two points he needs to become Formula One’s youngest world champion.

Real Madrid century 'just a detail' for Mbappe after Clasico win

Kylian Mbappe said reaching a milestone 100 goals for Real Madrid during the 2-1 Clasico win over Barcelona in La Liga on Sunday was "just a detail" compared to the team's victory.

松本康が伊勢崎GⅡ初制覇、雨中で青山周平を逆転

伊勢崎オートのGⅡオートレースメモリアルで松本康が優勝し、デビュー13年3カ月で初のグレード戦タイトルを獲得した。

Mbappe double helps Real Madrid stun Barca in La Liga Clasico

Kylian Mbappe struck twice to earn Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid a 2-1 Clasico victory over La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday at Camp Nou, cutting the gap to three points.

Disappointed Verstappen admits to wrong tyre strategy at US Grand Prix

Max Verstappen admitted he had the wrong tyre strategy and lacked pace as he hung on to claim third place for Red Bull in Sunday’s United States Grand Prix.

Antonelli wins US Grand but title triumph has to wait another week

Kimi Antonelli claimed his ninth win of the season, but not quite the drivers' title on Sunday when he drove his Mercedes to a convincing triumph ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in an intriguing and strategic United States Grand Prix.

三浦佳生がGPフランス大会で銀、SP9位から巻き返す

フィギュアスケート男子の三浦佳生がGPシリーズのフランス大会で、ショートプログラム9位から銀メダルへ巻き返した。

Manchester United slump deepens as Liverpool climb with Brighton win

Manchester United’s winless run reached eight matches with a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, while Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 to move into fourth place.

Reus sends Bordeaux second in Top 14 with victory at La Rochelle

Fly-half Hugo Reus kicked 20 points to help Bordeaux-Begles to a 25-19 win at La Rochelle on Sunday which lifts them into second place in the Top 14.

DeNAが延長で連敗、相川監督は救援陣を擁護

DeNAは日本シリーズ第2戦でソフトバンクに3―4で敗れ、2試合連続の延長戦黒星となった。

Real Madrid beat Barcelona in La Liga Clasico