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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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Edwards leads Netherlands' rout of Bangladesh

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards led from the front as they bounced back from a record World Cup defeat by Australia with an 87-run hammering of Bangladesh.

Rooney still pointless at Birmingham as Leicester win again

Wayne Rooney suffered a third straight defeat since taking the hot seat at Birmingham on Saturday as Championship leaders Leicester made it 13 wins from 14 matches.

Bellingham brace earns Real Madrid Clasico win at Barcelona

Jude Bellingham's stunning double snatched Real Madrid a 2-1 comeback victory at Barcelona in his first La Liga Clasico on Saturday.

New Zealand's Ravindra hails 'beauty of cricket' despite defeat

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Chelsea slump again as Nketiah stars for five-star Arsenal

Chelsea slumped to another damaging home defeat against Brentford on Saturday as Eddie Nketiah hit a hat-trick in a 5-0 win for unbeaten Arsenal against bottom club Sheffield United.

'No pressure' for Head after dramatic World Cup bow

Travis Head insisted Saturday he felt "no pressure" to perform before blitzing his way to a memorable century in Australia's thrilling five-run World Cup win over New Zealand.

Kane nets hat-trick as Bayern thrash Darmstadt on Neuer's return

Hat-trick hero Harry Kane scored a goal from inside his own half as Bayern Munich thrashed promoted side Darmstadt 8-0 on Manuel Neuer's return to Bundesliga action on Saturday.

South Africa and New Zealand seek Rugby World Cup history

Defending champions South Africa face arch-rivals New Zealand in an eagerly awaited Rugby World Cup final on Saturday with both teams in the all-southern hemisphere clash aiming for a record fourth title.

Wasteful Chelsea suffer home setback against Brentford

Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea must arrest an alarming run of home results after goals from Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbeumo gave Brentford the bragging rights with a 2-0 win in the west London derby on Saturday.

Rooney still pointless after third defeat as Birmingham boss

Wayne Rooney's wait for a first point as Birmingham manager will last at least another week after Southampton condemned the Blues to a third straight Championship defeat on Saturday.

Rahul looks for 'happier memories' at scene of injury

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Gut-Behrami breaks the ice in season opener at Soelden

Lara Gut-Behrami claimed the World Cup season-opening giant slalom at Soelden on Saturday with American star Mikaela Shiffrin in sixth.

'Awesome', 'fantastic': Skippers hail record World Cup duel

Australia captain Pat Cummins described his team's five-run win over New Zealand in the highest-scoring match in World Cup history as "awesome" on Saturday.

Chelsea come back off the rails in Brentford defeat

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Australia edge New Zealand by five runs in record World Cup epic

Five-time champions Australia edged out gallant New Zealand by just five runs in the highest-scoring World Cup game in history on Saturday.

Australia edge New Zealand by five runs in World Cup epic

Five-time champions Australia edged out gallant New Zealand by just five runs in a high-scoring World Cup thriller on Saturday.

Edwards leads from front as Netherlands held to 229 by Bangladesh

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards made 68 as his side were held to 229 by Bangladesh in a World Cup match in Kolkata on Saturday.

Lara Gut-Behrami wins as ski season starts in Soelden

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Police ban Inter fans' whistle welcome for 'traitor' Lukaku

Inter Milan fans have been banned by police from distributing tens of thousands of whistles with which they were planning a noisy return for hero turned 'traitor' Romelu Lukaku this weekend.

Ravindra century as New Zealand chase 389 to beat Australia

Rachin Ravindra hit his second century of the tournament as New Zealand attempted to chase down Australia's 388 in their World Cup clash on Saturday.

England haven't 'lost faith' as India challenge looms at World Cup

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Netherlands lose early wickets against Bangladesh at World Cup

Vikramjit Singh and Max O'Dowd both fell cheaply as the Netherlands were reduced to 63-3 by Bangladesh in a World Cup clash in Kolkata on Saturday.

Martin wins Thai sprint to cut Bagnaia MotoGP lead to 18 points

Spain's Jorge Martin led from pole to chequered flag to win the Thailand MotoGP sprint race on Saturday and reduce the deficit behind championship leader Francesco Bagnaia to 18 points.

Head, Warner steer Australia to 388 against New Zealand in World Cup

Travis Head marked his World Cup bow with a blistering century as he and fellow opener David Warner blitzed New Zealand on Saturday to help steer Australia to 388 all out.

Echoes of history as besieged England face India in Lucknow

Besieged on foreign soil and menaced by a triumphant foe, England's war-weary cricket World Cup campaign next faces India at the site of one of the most significant armed battles between their forces.

Australia opener Head hits century on World Cup return

Australia's Travis Head marked his World Cup bow with a century after he and fellow opener David Warner blitzed New Zealand on Saturday.

Warner, Head hit rapid World Cup fifties against New Zealand

David Warner and Travis Head both hit fifties as Australia raced to 118-0 off the first 10 overs in their World Cup clash against New Zealand on Saturday.

Martin on pole as title leader Bagnaia only sixth at Thailand MotoGP

Jorge Martin took pole for the Thailand MotoGP after scorching to a new lap record on Saturday, with world championship leader Francesco Bagnaia only sixth on the grid.

Garcia homer lifts Rangers over D-backs in World Series opener

Adolis Garcia smashed a solo home run in the 11th inning to give the Texas Rangers a dramatic 6-5 victory over Arizona on Friday in the 119th World Series opener.

Celtics beat Heat while Wembanyama gets first NBA win

Derrick White put up 28 points as the Boston Celtics beat rivals Miami 119-111 on Friday while NBA Draft top pick Victor Wembanyama starred in his first win for the San Antonio Spurs.

Celtics beat Heat, Wembanyama gets first win