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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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Haaland wins PFA Player of the Year award

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scooped the PFA Players' Player of the Year award on Tuesday after his stellar first season with the treble winners.

Medvedev fine to take US Open back seat to Alcaraz, Djokovic

Third seed Daniil Medvedev said Tuesday he was happy to fly under the radar at the US Open with much of the spotlight fixed on Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.

Two fans arrested after on-field incident with Braves' Acuna

Two men who stormed the field in Denver and made physical contact with Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna are facing charges in Denver, police reports showed Tuesday.

Hamlin makes Bills' 53-man roster seven months after cardiac arrest

Damar Hamlin made the Buffalo Bills' initial 53-man roster on Tuesday, seven months after suffering a cardiac arrest after taking a hit during an NFL game.

Iconic Rapinoe to play final game for USA on September 24

Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the United States in a September 24 friendly against South Africa in Chicago, USA Soccer said Tuesday.

Liverpool's Van Dijk charged by FA over red card reaction

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been charged with acting in an improper manner after he was sent off at Newcastle on Sunday.

Medvedev powers into US Open second round

Third seed Daniil Medvedev raced into the US Open second round on Tuesday with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-0 victory over Hungary's Attila Balazs.

Ailing Jabeur battles into US Open second round

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur overcame a medical scare to battle into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday with a straight sets defeat of Colombia's Camila Osorio.

Groves sprints to stage four win as police foil Vuelta oil threat

Kaden Groves pipped Juan Sebastian Molano in a thrilling bunch sprint finish to win stage four of the Vuelta a Espana on Tuesday, hours after Spanish police said they had foiled an attempted plot to sabotage the race.

Australia advance at Basketball World Cup as France salvage pride

Australia beat Japan to battle into the next round of the Basketball World Cup on Tuesday, while Germany, the Dominican Republic, Lithuania and Canada all advanced with perfect records.

Alcaraz launches US Open defence after Djokovic bow

Carlos Alcaraz launches the defence of his US Open crown here Tuesday, a day after Novak Djokovic produced a dazzling display to ensure he will replace the Spaniard as world number one.

LIV Golf star Koepka among captain's picks for US Ryder Cup team

LIV Golf star Brooks Koepka was among US Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson's six picks for the biennial match play showdown with Europe announced on Tuesday.

Buttler welcomes 'superstar' Stokes back into England ODI fold

England limited-overs captain Jos Buttler hailed "superstar" Ben Stokes following his decision to come out of one-day international retirement.

Pakistan ex-cricketer Latif on trial in Dutch MP threat case

A former Pakistani international cricketer went on trial Tuesday in the Netherlands for allegedly attempting to incite the murder of anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders, with prosecutors demanding a 12-year sentence if convicted.

Azam focused on Nepal rather than India ahead of Asia Cup

Pakistan captain Babar Azam stressed his team was focused on Wednesday's Asia Cup opening game against Nepal rather than against arch-rivals India, saying no team can be taken lightly.

Green light for Pavard move to Inter Milan: Italian media

Benjamin Pavard's transfer to Inter Milan, which had been on hold for the last week, appears to be back on again after Italian media reported on Tuesday that his current club Bayern Munich have finally given their approval.

Everton sign 'powerful' Portuguese striker Beto

Premier League strugglers Everton on Tuesday announced the signing of Portuguese striker Beto from Udinese for a fee reportedly worth up to £30 million ($38 million).

Hermoso, leader of sexism stand after World Cup triumph

Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso shone at the Women's World Cup, steering her country to the trophy for the first time, but in the aftermath she has unexpectedly become the leader of a stand against sexism in Spanish football.

Towns relishing Basketball World Cup role with perfect Dominicans

Karl-Anthony Towns said "the world is on notice" after the Minnesota Timberwolves star led the Dominican Republic to a perfect first-round record at the Basketball World Cup on Tuesday.

Fulham sign Leicester defender Castagne

Fulham announced the signing of Belgium defender Timothy Castagne from Leicester on Tuesday for a reported fee of around £15 million ($19 million).

Djokovic back on top after US Open return, Swiatek rolls

Novak Djokovic ensured he will return to the top of tennis's world rankings with an emphatic first round victory at the US Open on Monday as women's world number one Iga Swiatek and American rival Coco Gauff advanced.

Smith says winning Australian Open is 'number one' priority

Major winner Cameron Smith said Tuesday that winning a first Australian Open was his "number one" priority for the rest of the year.

'Lights out' Djokovic cruises on US Open return

Novak Djokovic thrashed Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 on his long-awaited US Open return on Monday, guaranteeing he will take back the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz.

Walking Rugby boosts game for Welsh seniors

As rugby players get older there is the dilemma of what to do next when the ageing or injured body can no longer withstand the weekend clatterings of a full contact game.

Gauff slams officiating after stormy US Open win

American teenager Coco Gauff slammed US Open officiating after battling to a stormy first round victory over German veteran Laura Siegemund on Monday.

Ex-world champion Pittman was 'kissed inappropriately by a coach'

Australia's former track world champion Jana Pittman has said she was kissed by a coach during her athletics career, a revelation that echoes the scandal engulfing Spanish football.

Wozniacki wins on Grand Slam comeback at US Open

Caroline Wozniacki won her opening match in her first Grand Slam appearance in over three years on Monday, beating Russian qualifier Tatiana Prozorova 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open.

Gauff battles into US Open second round

American teenager Coco Gauff battled into the second round of the US Open on Monday with a stormy three-set victory over German veteran Laura Siegemund.

NBA stars rip sprint king Lyles over 'world champ' claims

American NBA stars ripped world sprint king Noah Lyles on social media for comments saying he is offended when teams declare themselves "world champions" for winning an NBA crown.

Starstruck Rybakina on the mend at US Open

Elena Rybakina said she was doing "much better" following her first-round win at the US Open on Monday after preparations for the tournament were disrupted by injury and late-night scheduling.

Atletico crush dismal Rayo in seven-goal rout

Atletico Madrid dismantled city rivals Rayo Vallecano 7-0 in Monday night with a ruthless display and their largest ever away win in La Liga.

Spain starts probe over Rubiales' kiss as federation asks him to quit

Prosecutors at Spain's top criminal court opened a preliminary investigation Monday into Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales' forcible kiss on the lips of World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on grounds it could constitute a crime of "sexual assault".

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