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川崎競輪中西大、脇本雄太との合宿で5か月ぶり1着「必死です」

川崎競輪ナイターF1「報知新聞社杯ＴＩＰＳＴＡＲ杯」が14日に開幕し、中西大（36）が予選11Rで優勝した。福井での脇本雄太氏との合宿を効果的に活用し、5か月ぶりの白星を収めた中西だが、レース後の表情は厳粛だった。中西は今期S級復帰のため「必死」の戦いを続けている。

侍ジャパン・宗山塁が逆転3ラン含む2打席連続本塁打で5打点の活躍

侍ジャパンは13日、東京ドームで行われた「ラグザスアジアプロ野球チャンピオンシップ2026」第2戦・韓国戦で9-5と逆転勝ちを収めた。楽天の宗山塁内野手（23）が8回に決勝となる逆転3ランを含む2打席連続本塁打を放ち、5打点の大活躍で勝利に貢献した。

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Namibia's Deysel given long ban for Dupont tackle

Namibia's Johan Deysel has been suspended for at least five matches for the brutal tackle on Antoine Dupont that resulted in the France captain suffering a fractured cheekbone, World Rugby said on Tuesday.

Chelsea owners 'welcome' in dressing room, says under-fire Pochettino

Under-fire Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says the club's owners are welcome to visit the dressing room -- as long as they leave the talking to him.

Ryder Cup build-up: What they said

Key quotes on Tuesday during the build-up to this weekend's Ryder Cup:

Rahm asked Garcia, Poulter for Ryder Cup advice

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Thomas 'not keeping receipts' of Ryder Cup selection criticism

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New Zealand whitewash Bangladesh to wrap World Cup preparation

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England's ODI clash with Ireland washed out after Duckett ton

England's final one-day international against Ireland was abandoned due to rain after Ben Duckett smashed a century for the hosts on Tuesday.

Ryder Cup debut 'dream come true' for Aberg

Swedish rookie Ludvig Aberg said on Tuesday it was a "dream come true" to be selected to play in this week's Ryder Cup after his remarkable rise from the amateur ranks in just three months.

No change in Ryder Cup until USA win in Europe, says Spieth

Jordan Spieth said Tuesday that the USA can't claim supremacy in the Ryder Cup until they beat Europe on their own turf, something the Americans have not done in 30 years.

Messi misses training ahead of U.S. Open Cup final

Lionel Messi did not take part in Inter Miami's training session ahead of their U.S. Open Cup final against Houston Dynamo on Wednesday with his return to action remaining in question.

China win historic eSports Asian Games gold as Haughey makes statement

Hosts China won the first eSports gold medal in the 72-year history of the Asian Games on Tuesday as Hong Kong swimmer Siobhan Haughey issued another warning for next year's Paris Olympics.

Ancelotti defends his tactics after Madrid derby defeat

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti dismissed doubts about his team and tactical set-up on Tuesday after they fell to their first defeat of the season in the Madrid derby.

Haughey fires Paris Olympic warning as Honda motors past Seto

Siobhan Haughey shattered her own Asian record to add the Asiad 100m freestyle title to her Olympic and world silver medals Tuesday, as Tomoru Honda stunned an exhausted Daiya Seto in the 400m medley.

Guardiola tempers Foden's Man City quadruple ambitions

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Chile flanker Martinez targets Uruguay example

Argentina are by a long chalk South America's rugby number one side but Chile back-rower Raimundo Martinez hopes his outfit can catch up with the number two outfit Uruguay "in the next four years."

'Ludicrous' to expect to beat New Zealand, says Italy coach

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Pochettino urges struggling Chelsea players to 'believe'

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Racquet-smashing South Korean Kwon sorry for Asian Games meltdown

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New Zealand bowl Bangladesh out for 171 in series decider

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'Kick up the backside' helps Hong Kong to Asian Games rugby gold

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'Flying Dutchwoman' sprint queen Schippers retires

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Horse-riding Thai princess 'goes for it' at Asian Games

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Uruguay, Namibia braced for their Rugby World Cup 'final'

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Scotland are tough customers, says Irish fly-half Crowley

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Kiwi veteran Boult looking for 'one more run' at World Cup title

After 12 months out of one-day international cricket, New Zealand seamer Trent Boult is relishing a third crack at the 50-overs World Cup after bitter defeats in the last two finals.

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