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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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Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has extended his contract by two years to 2026, the Bundesliga club announced on Friday.

Germany questions footballing future after shock World Cup exit

As the dust settled on Germany's shock group stage exit from the Women's World Cup, officials and media questioned how ingrained the problems in the country's once proud football set-up are.

Zambia women's World Cup coach accused of sexual misconduct

Zambia's football association on Friday expressed "surprise" at claims its women's coach abused a squad member at the current World Cup, after FIFA launched an investigation into what it called an "allegation of misconduct".

Spain pursue World Cup history but Japan thrashing 'left a mark'

Underfire coach Jorge Vilda says his Spain team will learn from their heavy defeat by Japan as they aim to make history by winning a Women's World Cup knockout game for the first time against Switzerland on Saturday.

Women's World Cup crowds up 30 percent on 2019: FIFA

Attendances at the Women's World Cup are up nearly 30 percent on 2019, FIFA said Friday, declaring that the tournament in Australia and New Zealand had "exceeded expectations in many ways".

Women's World Cup host Australia eyes men's version in 2034

Australia is interested in holding the men's World Cup in 2034, football's governing body in the country said Friday, as it looks to build off the momentum of hosting the women's version.

Pegula advances but rain puts Fritz-Murray on hold in Washington

Top-seeded Jessica Pegula reached her eighth WTA quarter-final of the year on Thursday, but the anticipated men's clash between Taylor Fritz and Andy Murray was postponed as rain washed out the night session of the hardcourt tennis tournament in Washington.

'Iron Mike' Tyson to be in Ngannou's corner for Fury fight

Mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou will have heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in his corner when he faces World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in the boxing ring in Saudi Arabia on October 28.

Red-hot All Blacks 'beatable', says Wallabies star Kerevi

Game-breaking back Samu Kerevi says Australia's winless start to the year has been "unacceptable", but he believes they can defy history by upsetting New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday.

England and Japan sense World Cup chance as US falter, Germany flop

Germany's shock exit and the United States' plodding performances were just two of the surprises of a wild Women's World Cup group stage, with England and Japan now leading the charge when the knockouts begin on Saturday.

'Twisting again' Biles prepares gymnastics comeback

Simone Biles makes her long-awaited return to gymnastics in Chicago on Saturday, with the dreaded "twisties" firmly behind her in what could be the first step on the road towards next year's Olympic games.

Man City brace for Arsenal assault in Community Shield

Mikel Arteta has challenged big-spending Arsenal to deliver a statement of intent ahead of the Premier League season when they face treble winners Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday.

Last chance saloon for Springbok World Cup hopefuls

Up to nine starters and four replacements will be desperate to impress South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber in a Rugby World Cup warm-up against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

British MotoGP - five talking points

MotoGP returns at Silverstone this weekend after its mid-term break. AFP Sport looks at five talking points ahead of the British MotoGP, the ninth round of the 20-race season:

Late eagle lifts Henley to Wyndham lead as Scott starts strong

Russell Henley had six birdies and an eagle in an eight-under par 62 on Thursday to grab the first round lead at the Wyndham Championship, where Adam Scott started strong in his bid to earn a PGA Tour playoffs berth.

Thiem closes in on first final in three years

Injury-plagued Dominic Thiem on Thursday moved to within just one victory of reaching a first ATP final in three years when he battled into the last-four of the Kitzbuehel clay-court tournament.

Rashford eyes 40 goals in season and Rooney's Man Utd record

Marcus Rashford on Thursday predicted he could hit 40 goals this season, buoyed by hearing Wayne Rooney is backing him to break his Manchester United scoring record.

Scott boosts playoff push, grabs early Wyndham lead

Adam Scott boosted his hopes of securing a place in the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs on Thursday after carding a five-under-par 65 to grab the early lead at the Wyndham Championship.

World-beating Germany retain team sprint title

Germany retained their women's team sprint title and shattered their own world record at the cycling world championships on Thursday.

Jordan 'proud' of Hornets as sale of NBA team finalized

NBA legend Michael Jordan's tenure as a majority owner in the league officially ended Thursday as the sale of his stake of the Charlotte Hornets was approved by league governors.

West Indies stun India by four runs in first T20 International

West Indies stunned India by four runs to capture the opening Twenty20 International on Thursday as the tourists flopped in pursuit of a modest 150-run target.

Bangladesh's Tamim steps down as ODI captain

Tamim Iqbal stepped down on Thursday as captain of Bangladesh's one-day international side and pulled his name out of the Asia Cup to be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in August and September.

Orlando coach blasts ref and Messi 'circus' after derby defeat

Orlando City head coach Oscar Pareja says his team's defeat to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on Wednesday was a "circus" and said that the Argentine should have been sent off.

Chelsea agree deal to sign Brighton goalkeeper Sanchez: reports

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Premier League rivals Brighton to sign goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for £25 million ($32 million) plus add-ons, reports said on Thursday.

Arsenal's Ramsdale pledges to call out homophobia

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has pledged to call out homophobia in football, revealing his deep pride in his gay brother.

West Indies post 149-6 in 1st T20 against India

Captain Rovman Powell top-scored with 48 as the West Indies made 149-6 after winning the toss and batting in the first T20 against India on Thursday at the Brian Lara Stadium.

St Leger set for Royal performance after Desert Hero's Goodwood win

King Charles III could be on course to emulate his late mother Queen Elizabeth II and win racing's oldest classic the English St Leger after Desert Hero's win at Glorious Goodwood.

Rodgers braced for challenge as he targets Celtic trophy sweep

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is relishing the challenge of dealing with the sky-high expectations at the club after their latest treble-winning season, saying he has "unfinished business" in Scottish football.

British Rowing bans trans athletes from women's races

British Rowing on Thursday announced that transgender women will not be able to compete in the female category at its events under a new policy.

Gatland says Wales can be 'special' at Rugby World Cup

Warren Gatland has backed Wales to do "something pretty special" at the Rugby World Cup in France despite their miserable recent record.

'Explosion of joy' as World Cup debutants Morocco reach last 16

Goal-scorer Anissa Lahmari called it an "explosion of joy" as World Cup debutants Morocco qualified for the last 16 at the expense of Germany after stunning Colombia 1-0 on Thursday.

Farrell opts for youthful half-back partnership for Italy test

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell selected youngsters Craig Casey and Jack Crowley as the half-back partnership for the Six Nations Grand Slam winners' first World Cup warm-up test with Italy in Dublin on Saturday.

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