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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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Stage winner Pedersen sad for 'legend' Cavendish after Tour de France crash

Mark Cavendish crashed out of the Tour de France on Saturday ending his quest to break the all-time record of stage wins as Denmark's Mads Pedersen won a sprint for the eighth stage.

Verstappen denies Norris for British Grand Prix pole

Max Verstappen claimed his fifth straight pole in qualifying Saturday for the British Grand Prix.

Medvedev defeats friend Fucsovics at Wimbledon

World number three Daniil Medvedev defeated close friend Marton Fucsovics to reach the Wimbledon last 16 for the second time on Saturday.

Crash ends Cavendish Tour de France record quest

Mark Cavendish crashed out of the Tour de France on Saturday ending the star British cyclist's quest to break the all-time record of stage wins.

David de Gea leaves Man Utd after 12 years

David de Gea announced his exit from Manchester United on Saturday after 12 years as the club's number one goalkeeper.

Kvitova stays on track for 3rd Wimbledon title

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova stayed on track for a third title by beating Serbian qualifier Natalija Stevanovic 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday.

CAF scrap Confederation Cup play-offs

Play-offs in the CAF Confederation Cup -- the African equivalent of the Europa League -- will be ditched from the 2023-2024 season, it was confirmed on Saturday.

Rain frustrates England and Australia in third Ashes Test

England's quest for Australia wickets in the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Saturday was halted by bad weather after rain meant there was no play before tea on the third day, with the match outcome on a knife edge.

British star cyclist Cavendish crashes out of Tour de France

Mark Cavendish crashed out of the Tour de France on Saturday after a fall 140km into stage eight left the star British cyclist with what appeared to be a broken collarbone.

David de Gea announces Man Utd exit

David de Gea announced Saturday he is leaving Manchester United after 12 years, saying "it's the right time to undertake a new challenge".

Alcaraz seeks to stay perfect at soggy Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz will seek to extend his unblemished start to Wimbledon on Saturday as defending women's champion Elena Rybakina faces Britain's last hope Katie Boulter.

Van der Sar's condition 'still concerning': Ajax

Former Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar remained in hospital Saturday after a brain haemorrhage and his condition is stable but still of concern, his ex-club Ajax said.

Rain delays third day of third Ashes Test

Rain delayed the scheduled 11:00 am (1000 GMT) start of the third day's play in the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Saturday, with the match outcome on a knife edge.

Wimbledon day 6: Three matches to watch

Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini takes on big-serving Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon on Saturday as British wildcard Katie Boulter faces defending women's champion Elena Rybakina.

Charleston springs 100m surprise, Richardson triumphs in women's 100m

Cravont Charleston surged past 2019 world champion Christian Coleman to win the men's 100m at the US athletics championships on Friday as Sha'Carri Richardson won the women's 100m to book her long anticipated World Championships berth.

Wembanyama gets reality check in NBA Summer League debut

NBA top draft pick Victor Wembanyama delivered a lackluster performance in his long-awaited San Antonio debut, struggling for long stretches as the Spurs defeated Charlotte 76-68 in an NBA Summer League contest Friday.

Charleston stuns Coleman for US 100m title, Richardson wins women's 100m

Outsider Tardy grabs two stroke lead at US Women's Open

American qualifier Bailey Tardy, ranked 455th in the world, found herself with a two-shot lead at the US Women's Open after shooting 68 in Friday's second round at Pebble Beach.

Wembanyama a winner in NBA Summer League debut for Spurs

NBA top draft pick Victor Wembanyama was a winner in his long-awaited first game with the San Antonio Spurs, who defeated Charlotte 76-68 on Friday in an NBA Summer League contest.

Jamaica's Jackson sets fastest time of year in women's 100m

Shericka Jackson ran the fastest time of the year as she won the women's 100m at the Jamaican national championships on Friday with a personal best of 10.65 seconds.

Wembanyama starts for Spurs in NBA Summer League debut

NBA top draft pick Victor Wembanyama played his long-awaited first game with the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, the 19-year-old Frenchman starting in an NBA Summer League contest against Charlotte.

Young seizes two-stroke lead at PGA John Deere Classic

Cameron Young, last year's British Open runner-up, fired a seven-under par 64 to grab a two-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA John Deere Classic.

Inter Miami announce 'The Unveil' ahead of Messi arrival

Lionel Messi's next club, Inter Miami, announced Friday it will hold a presentation event, called 'The Unveil', on July 16 at its home stadium.

PGA Tour commissioner Monahan will return on July 17

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan, sidelined nearly a month by an unspecified medical issue, will return to work on July 17, the tour announced on Friday.

West Indies call-up uncapped left-handers for opening India Test

West Indies have called up the uncapped pair of Jamaican Kirk McKenzie and Dominican Alick Athanaze for the opening Test against India starting next Friday in Dominica.

Djokovic beats Wawrinka and curfew as Murray hints Wimbledon days over

Novak Djokovic made the Wimbledon fourth round for the 15th time on Friday, beating old rival Stan Wawrinka and a night-time curfew as Andy Murray hinted his All England Club days may be over.

Djokovic defeats Wawrinka at Wimbledon to make last 16

Novak Djokovic reached the fourth round at Wimbledon for the 15th time on Friday with a straight-sets defeat of old rival Stan Wawrinka.

Pochettino ready to risk reputation at Chelsea, but Kane bid off the agenda

Mauricio Pochettino is ready to "risk" his reputation at troubled Chelsea, but the new Blues boss won't be bolstered by a reunion with Harry Kane.

Alcaraz shines as Murray hints Wimbledon days numbered

Carlos Alcaraz moved a step closer to a potential Wimbledon title showdown with Novak Djokovic on Friday as two-time champion Andy Murray hinted his All England Club days may be numbered after suffering a heart-breaking defeat to Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Moeen says England still have Ashes hope while they have Stokes

Moeen Ali hailed another "brilliant" performance by Ben Stokes as he insisted England could still pull off a remarkable Ashes triumph so long as their inspirational captain was involved in the game.

Alcaraz shines as Murray suffers Wimbledon heartbreak

Carlos Alcaraz moved a step closer to a potential Wimbledon title showdown with Novak Djokovic on Friday as two-time champion Andy Murray admitted his All England Club days may be numbered after suffering a heart-breaking defeat to Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Cool Verstappen stays calm and modest as Hollywood cameras roll

A cool Max Verstappen completed a ‘double top’ for Red Bull in Friday practice for the British Grand Prix with his now-customary calm efficiency before admitting it was “quite a good day for us.”

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