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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。

渋野日向子、シード権争い正念場パット不安で首位と大差

米女子ゴルフツアー「アニカ・ゲインブリッジ・ペリカン」の初日が12日（日本時間13日）、フロリダ州のペリカン・ゴルフクラブで開催され、渋野日向子が1オーバーで87位と出遅れた。来季のシード権争いが厳しくなる中、自身も課題とするパッティングの改善が鍵となる正念場だ。

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From rain to miscalculatons: Asia Cup 2023 so far

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Moefana replaces Danty for France's Rugby World Cup opener

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Irish icon O'Connell believes Ireland better than 2015 vintage

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Germany end Latvia's Basketball World Cup run to reach semis

Germany ended Latvia's dream run at the Basketball World Cup on Wednesday with a nervy 81-79 win to squeeze into the semi-finals and a clash with the United States.

England coach Mott hints Brook could gain World Cup call-up

England white-ball coach Matthew Mott has suggested rising star Harry Brook could yet feature at the World Cup, saying the defending champions' final squad is "still open for debate".

Sacked Spain coach Vilda says dismissal 'unjust'

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Fiji suffer blow as fly-half Muntz ruled out of World Cup

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Record-setting Djokovic and Gauff steam into US Open semi-finals

Novak Djokovic charged into a record 47th Grand Slam semi-final on a steamy Tuesday at the US Open with a straight-sets win over Taylor Fritz, while home favourite Coco Gauff stayed on track for her first major title.

Unseeded Shelton outguns Tiafoe to reach US Open semi-finals

Unseeded Ben Shelton took down Frances Tiafoe in four sets in an all-American US Open clash Tuesday to book a semi-final date with 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

Australia include injured quartet in ODI World Cup squad

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'Tough cookie' Muchova downs Cirstea to reach US Open semi-finals

Karolina Muchova defeated Romania's Sorana Cirstea in straight sets to reach the semi-finals of the US Open on Tuesday.

Man Utd share price tumbles with club sale in question

Manchester United's valuation on the New York Stock Exchange plummeted by more than $700 million Tuesday after a British media report that the team's owners had halted plans to sell the club.

'Fearless' France favourites for ex-All Black Sonny Bill Williams

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Messi back as 2026 World Cup qualifiers kick off

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Muchova beats Cirstea to reach US Open semi-finals

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Lyles, Richardson confirmed for 100m at Diamond League Final

Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson, fresh off 100-meter titles at the World Athletics Championships, will run the event in next week's Prefontaine Classic, the Diamond League Final.

Smiling Gauff romps into US Open semi-finals

Coco Gauff said learning how to smile more often is behind her dazzling run at the US Open after she stormed into the semi-finals with a straight sets thrashing of Jelena Ostapenko on Tuesday.

Djokovic, Gauff steam into US Open semi-finals

Novak Djokovic charged into his 13th US Open semi-final on Tuesday with a straight-sets win over Taylor Fritz, while home favourite Coco Gauff stayed on track for her first Grand Slam title.

'Rollercoaster' summer gives May hope for England at World Cup

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England ponder switching 'magician' Smith to full-back

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Djokovic into record 47th Grand Slam semi-final at US Open

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New Zealand overcome Bairstow blitz to level England T20 series

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New Zealand overcome Bairstow blitz to hold England to 175-8 in 4th T20

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Weary Ostapenko raps 'crazy' schedule after Open exit

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Mahomes chases another Super Bowl crown as NFL season begins

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Nketiah ready to seize England chance

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah believes his first England call-up has come at the right time as he stakes his claim to be Harry Kane's deputy at Euro 2024.

Gauff thrashes Ostapenko to reach US Open semi-final

Coco Gauff thrashed Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to reach the semi-finals of the US Open for the first time on Tuesday.

Georgia hold potent sting, warns Australia lock Arnold

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Ewing seeks LPGA Queen City repeat as Solheim Cup looms

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