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小川航基の「意図的な空振り」がSNSで話題、日本代表ブラジル戦の決勝ゴールへ

日本代表FW小川航基（町田）が14日に行われた国際親善試合ブラジル戦で放ったシュートが空振りに終わった瞬間、SNS上で「意図的なもの」という指摘が相次いでいる。このプレーはその後、日本代表の決勝ゴールへとつながる契機となった。

Malta Stuns Sweden with Late Penalty Comeback in Rugby Europe Trophy

Malta completed a remarkable comeback to defeat Sweden 36-34 in the Rugby Europe Trophy at the Tony Bezzina Stadium. Kevin Dudman kicked the winning penalty after the hosts erased a 15-point second-half deficit, preserving their perfect record ahead of crucial promotion battles.

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Swiatek wins opener, Gauff thrashes Jabeur at WTA Finals

World number two Iga Swiatek overcame a shaky start to defeat Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets in her opening WTA Finals match in Cancun.

Jokic triple as Nuggets stay perfect, Curry shines in Warriors win

Nikola Jokic bagged the 107th triple double of his career as the Denver Nuggets extended their unbeaten start to the season with a 110-102 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday.

Swiatek off the mark with WTA Finals opening win

World number two Iga Swiatek overcame a shaky start to defeat Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets Monday in her opening WTA Finals game in Cancun.

Messi not thinking about long-term future after claiming eighth Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi said Monday he was not thinking about his long-term future as he sought to enjoy winning the eighth Ballon d'Or of his storied career.

Rugby Australia confirms Eddie Jones has quit as Wallabies coach

Rugby Australia said Tuesday it had accepted Eddie Jones' resignation as head coach of the Wallabies after just 10 months in the job, following their dismal showing at the World Cup.

Spain star Bonmati toasts 'unique year' after winning Women's Ballon d'Or

Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati said she would struggle to do better than a "unique" last 12 months, after collecting the Women's Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday.

Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Bonmati claims women's award

Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d'Or of his remarkable career at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women's prize.

Olympic great Retton facing 'long and slow' recovery

Olympic gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton said Monday she is preparing for a "long and slow" recovery in her first public comments after suffering a rare form of pneumonia.

Messi wins Ballon d'Or for eighth time

Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or for the eighth time in his career at a star-studded ceremony in Paris on Monday.

Kidnapping of footballer's father in Colombia: What we know

A massive search is under way for Liverpool winger Luis Diaz's father, kidnapped in Colombia Saturday along with his wife, who has since been released.

Spain World Cup star Bonmati wins Women's Ballon d'Or

Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati won the Women's Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday.

Vikings blow as Cousins suffers season-ending injury

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will miss the remainder of the NFL season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon, the team confirmed on Monday.

Bellingham calls on England to 'quit talking' and deliver after winning Kopa Trophy

Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham said he was targeting Euro 2024 glory with England after winning the Kopa Trophy for the best player of last season aged under 21 at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday.

Murray misses match point as De Minaur jinx continues

Andy Murray missed a match point and blew a 5-2 lead in the final set to suffer his sixth straight defeat to Alex de Minaur in the Paris Masters first round on Monday.

Bellingham wins Kopa Trophy for best young player at Ballon d'Or gala

Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy for the best player of last season aged under 21 at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday.

Trott proud as Afghanistan no longer 'rock up and it's left to luck'

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott was proud of his side's landmark World Cup victory over Sri Lanka, hailing a team who no longer "rock up and it's left to luck".

Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka to boost World Cup semi-final bid

Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Pune on Monday to record their third win of the World Cup and maintain their hopes of a semi-final place.

Murray misses match point to continue De Minaur jinx

Andy Murray missed a match point and blew a 5-2 lead in the final set to suffer his sixth straight defeat to Alex de Minaur in the Paris Masters first round on Monday.

French football under microscope after Lyon team bus attack

French football clubs on Monday came under intense pressure to bring their supporters under control after Lyon coach Fabio Grosso suffered cuts to his face when his team's bus was pelted with stones near Marseille's stadium.

Alcaraz not at '100%' ahead of Paris Masters

Carlos Alcaraz said on Monday he was not yet at "100 percent" as prepares to return from injury this week at the Paris Masters, despite enjoying a practice session with rival Novak Djokovic.

Three talking points from Mexican Grand Prix

It has become so routine that Max Verstappen’s achievements for Red Bull this season are almost taken for granted as he demonstrated again on Sunday, winning the Mexico Grand Prix with aplomb after starting third on the grid.

FIFA sends 'prayers' to Liverpool's Diaz after father's kidnapping

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has sent "support and prayers" to Liverpool forward Luis Diaz following the kidnapping of his parents in Colombia.

Man Utd's Evans blames injury woes for miserable run

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has blamed his team's dismal form on a rash of injuries after their troubled season hit a new low with Sunday's derby disaster against Manchester City.

Shakib says 'talk is cheap' as Bangladesh's World Cup falls apart

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan warned his players that "talk is cheap" and demanded they put words into action to rescue their battered pride at the World Cup.

Farooqi strikes as Afghanistan dismiss Sri Lanka for 241

Fazalhaq Farooqi marked his return to the Afghanistan side with four wickets as Sri Lanka were dismissed for just 241 in a World Cup match in Pune on Monday.

FIFA bans Rubiales for 3 years for forced kiss on Spain player

FIFA announced Monday it had imposed a three-year ban on former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales following his forced kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso.

Pakistan players not affected by 'no pay for five months' claim

Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn on Monday shrugged off claims his players haven't been paid for five months, insisting the squad was determined to rescue their faltering World Cup campaign.

Sabalenka feels 'disrespected' by WTA at 'unsafe' Cancun finale

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she feels "disrespected" by tennis' governing body and claimed the hastily-built court being used for the WTA Finals at the Mexican resort of Cancun is "not safe".

Former Leicester and Chelsea midfielder Drinkwater retires

Former Leicester and Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater announced his retirement on Monday after admitting he had been "in limbo" too long.

Rock bottom: How did Dutch giants Ajax sink so low?

"Blow after blow after blow", sighed the Ajax supporters' association on its website, after Sunday's "painful" 5-2 defeat to rivals PSV Eindhoven condemned the four-time European Champions to a historic bottom place in the Dutch top flight.

Nissanka's run of World Cup fifties ends against Afghanistan

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka's impressive run of successive World Cup fifties came to an end when he was out for 46 against Afghanistan in Pune on Monday.

Hunting in pairs: 'High quality' bowling by India's Shami-Bumrah

Cricket-crazy Indian fans have long enjoyed opposition fast bowling attacks that hunt in pairs -- Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson, Wasim Akram with Waqar Younis and most recently Stuart Broad and James Anderson.

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