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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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US striker Siebatcheu loaned to Gladbach from Union

USA international forward Jordan Siebatcheu has moved from Union Berlin to Borussia Moenchengladbach on a season-long loan, the latter club announced on Thursday.

Gross called up as Goretzka, Werner left out of Germany squad

Hansi Flick on Thursday left regulars Timo Werner and Leon Goretzka out of the Germany squad for September's friendlies, while Brighton's Pascal Gross received his first call-up.

New Zealand Rugby 'not fit for purpose' says scathing report

New Zealand Rugby's governing body was branded "not fit for purpose" in a scathing independent report published Thursday into the country's governing body.

China basketball fans despair at World Cup 'deepest humiliation'

Chinese basketball fans were in despair on Thursday after the national team crashed out of the World Cup without winning a game, dubbing the dismal performance as "our deepest humiliation."

'Volleyball Day' in US sets women's sports attendance world record

The biggest crowd ever to watch a women's sporting event jammed the University of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium on Wednesday as 92,003 people turned out for the Huskers' victory over Omaha.

Wozniacki stuns Kvitova to reach US Open third round

Caroline Wozniacki's fairytale return to Grand Slam tennis carried her into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday as the former world number one upset 11th seed Petra Kvitova in straight sets.

Japan ready to shake off Covid legacy at Rugby World Cup

Japan should have been riding a wave of momentum after hosting a successful 2019 Rugby World Cup but the Covid-19 pandemic has hampered efforts to build on their success.

Italy not daunted by brutal draw at 'magical' Rugby World Cup

Italy have a huge task facing them as Kieran Crowley's talented young team try to reach the knockout stage of the Rugby World Cup for the first time.

'Bigger than basketball': South Sudan win hearts, minds at World Cup

South Sudan has lurched from one crisis to another since winning independence in 2011, but the country's basketball team are determined to "change the narrative" on the world stage.

Blow for Messi, Miami MLS playoff hopes as Cincinnati clinch

FC Cincinnati led the way into the Major League Soccer playoffs on Wednesday as the slim post-season hopes of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami took a hit with a goalless draw against Nashville.

Zhang makes history to send Ruud crashing out of US Open

Zhang Zhizhen sent fifth seed Casper Ruud crashing out of the US Open on Wednesday, creating tennis history by becoming the first man from China to beat a top-five player.

Holders Man City and rivals set for Champions League draw

Holders Manchester City and the cream of European football will learn their Champions League fate for this season when the draw for the group stage takes place in Monaco on Thursday from 1600 GMT.

Jones gambles on 'young blokes' to light up long-shot Wallabies

Eddie Jones has ripped up the script to try and reinvigorate Australia at the Rugby World Cup, gambling on a raw and untested squad after a series of crushing defeats saw them all but written off as contenders.

'In tune' Verstappen hunting perfect 10 at Monza

Max Verstappen is on the cusp of another new record as he prepares for the Italian Grand Prix and another step towards a near-inevitable third consecutive Formula One world title.

Lukaku fever sweeps Rome as in-form Milan come to town

Romelu Lukaku was treated to the sort of fanfare more commonly reserved for rock stars when he touched down in Rome this week, hailed as Roma's saviour ahead of their clash with rejuvenated AC Milan on Friday.

Ancient game feeds Georgia's rugby DNA

Georgia's presence at their sixth successive Rugby World Cup since 2003 is a remarkable achievement given that they only joined the International Rugby Board (now World Rugby) in 1992 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Tsitsipas takes blame after US Open exit

Stefanos Tsitsipas refused to blame his new coaching team after his miserable record at the US Open continued on Wednesday with a second round exit to Swiss qualifier Dominic Stricker.

My lips are sealed: Haaland tapes mouth shut when he sleeps

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland says he sleeps with his mouth taped shut as part of an intense nighttime regime aimed at maintaining his superb form for the treble winners.

Chelsea, Everton survive League Cup scares, Sheffield Utd crash

Chelsea and Everton narrowly avoided humiliating League Cup exits against fourth tier opposition as they scraped into the third round on Wednesday.

'I can smile too': Gauff in search of US Open joy

Coco Gauff is seen as one of the favourites for the US Open title, but the 19-year-old says she's just trying to have fun in the face of dizzying expectations in New York.

Chelsea, Everton survive League Cup scares but Sheffield Utd crash out

Chelsea and Everton narrowly avoided humiliating League Cup exits against fourth tier opposition as they scraped into the third round on Wednesday.

Saibari strikes twice as PSV crush Rangers' Champions League hopes

Ismael Saibari scored twice as PSV Eindhoven hammered Rangers 5-1 on Wednesday to book their place in the draw for the group stages of the Champions League.

Former US Open champ Woodland to have brain surgery

Former US Open champion Gary Woodland said Wednesday that he will have surgery next month to remove a lesion from his brain.

Djokovic ramps up US Open bid as Swiatek, Gauff stroll

Novak Djokovic sailed into the US Open third round Wednesday in his quest for a 24th Grand Slam triumph as Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff stayed on a quarter-final collision course in New York.

'Old fella' Djokovic romps into US Open third round

Novak Djokovic maintained his blistering US Open form to race into the third round with a straight sets defeat of Spain's Bernabe Zapata Miralles on Wednesday.

Carse strikes on debut as England win New Zealand T20 opener

England Twenty20 international debutant Brydon Carse took three wickets on his Durham home ground to set up a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the series opener at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday.

France's Pavard signs for Inter Milan from Bayern Munich

Benjamin Pavard has signed for Inter Milan from Bayern Munich, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday.

New captain Marsh leads Australia to crushing win

New captain Mitchell Marsh led a powerful Australian batting performance and set up a crushing 111-run win in the first Twenty20 international against South Africa at Kingsmead on Wednesday.

England's Carse takes three wickets as New Zealand struggle in 1st T20

England Twenty20 international debutant Brydon Carse took three wickets on his Durham home ground as the world champions restricted New Zealand to 139-9 at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday.

Marsh stars as Australia make 226 against South Africa in first T20

New captain Mitchell Marsh led a powerful Australian batting performance in the first Twenty20 international against South Africa at Kingsmead on Wednesday.

Six players battle for European Ryder Cup place

Robert MacIntyre heads a group of six players fighting for one spot on Luke Donald's European Ryder Cup team this week at the final qualifying event in Switzerland.

Gauff downs Andreeva, 16, to make US Open third round

American teenager Coco Gauff qualified for the third round of the US Open on Wednesday after beating 16-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 6-2.

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