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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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'Spectacular atmosphere' as Real Madrid close new Bernabeu roof for first time

Real Madrid played under a closed roof for the first time at their renovated Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Saturday, debuting the new feature during a 2-1 win over Getafe.

Rain plays spoilsport as India, Pakistan blockbuster ends in no result

Rain forced a no result in the blockbuster Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan after just one innings of play on Saturday.

Rankings peak 'changes nothing' for Raiwalui's Fiji at Rugby World Cup

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui said on Saturday his side's record ranking of seventh has no impact on their preparation for the Rugby World Cup.

Bellingham strikes again to earn Madrid derby win under stadium roof

Jude Bellingham rescued Real Madrid with a 95th minute strike to secure a 2-1 win over Getafe on Saturday and maintain Los Blancos' perfect start to La Liga, as they played with a closed roof at the Santiago Bernabeu for the first time.

Pakistan enter Asia Cup Super Four after rain-hit no result with India

Rain forced a no result in the blockbuster Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan after just one innings of play on Saturday.

Bellingham strikes again to earn Madrid derby win over Getafe

Jude Bellingham rescued Real Madrid with a 95th minute strike to secure a 2-1 win over Getafe on Saturday and maintain Los Blancos' perfect start to La Liga.

Sainz gives Ferrari Italian GP hope after pipping Verstappen to pole

Carlos Sainz is gunning to end dominant Max Verstappen's record run of Formula One wins after delighting Ferrari's passionate army of home fans on Saturday by claiming pole position for the Italian Grand Prix.

Haaland hits hat-trick to take Man City top, Son treble inspires Spurs

Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City maintained their perfect Premier League start with a 5-1 thrashing of Fulham on Saturday, as Son Heung-min's also netted three times in Tottenham's 5-2 victory at Burnley.

Boniface double sends Leverkusen top of Bundesliga

Nigeria striker Victor Boniface scored in each half to help Bayer Leverkusen to a 5-1 victory over promoted Darmstadt on Saturday, sending his side top of the Bundesliga.

South Sudan, Japan grab Olympic spots at Basketball World Cup

South Sudan and Japan both qualified for the Paris Olympics at the Basketball World Cup on Saturday as the tournament's highest-placed finishers from Africa and Asia.

Ferrari's Sainz pips Verstappen to Italian Grand Prix pole

Carlos Sainz brought cheer to Ferrari's passionate army of home fans on Saturday after claiming pole position for the Italian Grand Prix.

Coach urges China to play smarter after missing Olympic basketball spot

China head coach Aleksandar Djordjevic said his team need to play smarter after missing out on an Olympic qualifying spot at the Basketball World Cup with a fourth defeat Saturday.

Japan basketball 'on the map' after qualifying for Paris Olympics

Head coach Tom Hovasse said Japan were now "on everybody's radar" after qualifying for the Paris Olympics on Saturday as the highest-placed Asian team at the Basketball World Cup.

India reach 266 after Shaheen's four-for in Asia Cup

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi took four wickets to lead an inspired pace attack and bowl out India for 266 in Saturday's blockbuster Asia Cup clash.

All Blacks look only forward as they set up World Cup base

The All Blacks said Saturday they were only looking forward to the World Cup and their blockbuster opener against hosts France and had put last week's crushing loss to South Africa behind them.

Aleix Espargaro denies Bagnaia to claim Catalunya MotoGP sprint

Aleix Espargaro made handsome amends for an embarrassing error last year at his home Montmelo circuit by claiming Saturday's Catalunya MotoGP sprint race.

Coleman gatecrashes Jacobs-Kerley showdown in Xiamen

American Christian Coleman gatecrashed the long-awaited showdown between Marcell Jacobs and Fred Kerley by storming to victory in the men's 100m at the Diamond League meet in Xiamen on Saturday.

Danjuma leveller stops Everton's losing run in Blades draw

Arnaut Danjuma saved Everton from a fourth successive Premier League defeat as the Dutch forward's equaliser earned a 2-2 draw at fellow strugglers Sheffield United on Saturday.

Aleix Espargaro wins Catalunya MotoGP sprint race

Aleix Espargaro won the Catalunya MotoGP sprint race at Montmelo on Saturday.

'Beam of light' South Sudan qualify for Paris Olympics basketball competition

South Sudan head coach Royal Ivey said his team were "a beam of light" after they qualified for the Paris Olympics on Saturday as the highest-placed African team at the Basketball World Cup.

Spalletti urges Italy to forget World Cup heartbreak

Luciano Spalletti on Saturday urged Italy to forget the pain of failing to qualify for the past two World Cups as he takes charge of the Azzurri's Euro 2024 bid following the departure of Roberto Mancini.

Sainz fastest for Ferrari in final Monza practice

Carlos Sainz gave Ferrari's army of fans hope of a good showing at the Italian Grand Prix after topping the times in Saturday's final practice session ahead of qualifying.

South Sudan qualify for Paris Olympics at Basketball World Cup

South Sudan qualified for the Paris Olympics on Saturday after finishing as the highest-placed African team at the Basketball World Cup.

Bagnaia claims Catalunya MotoGP pole in record time

World champion Francesco Bagnaia claimed pole for the Catalunya MotoGP with a new track record at Montmelo on Saturday.

Djokovic pulls off US Open escape as Gauff nears Swiatek battle

Novak Djokovic rallied from two sets down against compatriot Laslo Djere to avoid his earliest US Open exit since 2006 on Friday, while Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff closed in on a blockbuster clash.

Djokovic into US Open last 16 after five-set thriller

Novak Djokovic conjured a trademark comeback from two sets down to defeat Serbian compatriot Laslo Djere in a five-set thriller and seal his place in the US Open last 16.

Delacour maintains lead in LPGA Portland Classic

Perrine Delacour fired five birdies in a five-under par 67 on Friday to maintain her lead midway through the Portland Classic in pursuit of a first LPGA title.

Seamer Ferguson to captain New Zealand in Bangladesh

Seamer Lockie Ferguson will captain New Zealand for the first time on the international stage during their three-match 50-overs tour of Bangladesh, his team was announced Saturday.

Battling Gauff nears Swiatek clash, Djokovic eyes US Open last 16

Home favourite Coco Gauff clawed closer towards a potential US Open showdown with defending champion Iga Swiatek as 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic targeted his place in the last 16 on Friday.

Returning Wozniacki 'not surprised' by US Open run

Caroline Wozniacki said she always believed she could return to the top level after reaching the last 16 of the US Open on Friday in her first Grand Slam appearance in over three years.

Tiafoe spearheading American challenge at US Open

Frances Tiafoe is eyeing another deep run at the US Open after surging into the last 16 on Friday with victory over French veteran Adrian Mannarino.

PSG complete Kolo Muani deal on transfer deadline day in Europe

Paris Saint-Germain completed the signing of France striker Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt in the biggest deal to go through on transfer deadline day in Europe on Friday.

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