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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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Over the years France have produced a host of battle-hardened props who have been able to put their hand up to be the best in world rugby.

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Phillies blast six homers to rout Braves in MLB playoffs

Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos each smashed two of Philadelphia's record six home runs and the Phillies ripped Atlanta 10-2 on Wednesday in the Major League Baseball playoffs.

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Scotland game important but not 'revenge' says Spain coach

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Zheng downs Sakkari to reach Zhengzhou last eight

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