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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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Bangladesh's Tamim announces shock retirement from international cricket

Bangladesh's one-day international captain Tamim Iqbal on Thursday announced his immediate retirement from all forms of international cricket, a sudden development coming in the middle of a series against Afghanistan.

England's trophy drought was a national 'trauma' says women's coach Wiegman

Sarina Wiegman compared England's long wait for a major tournament win to a national "trauma" as the Lionesses aim to back up their Euro 2022 triumph at the women's World Cup.

Jones rings changes at start of second stint as Australia coach

Eddie Jones will begin his second stint as Australia head coach against South Africa on Saturday with a much-changed team from that which beat Wales in their last match.

Joseph to quit Japan after World Cup: reports

Jamie Joseph has announced plans to step down as Japan head coach after this year's Rugby World Cup, local media reported.

Lyles has sights on World Championships sprint double

Reigning 200m world champion Noah Lyles steps up his campaign for a sprint double at this year's world Championships in Budapest when he tackles the 100m at the US trials in Eugene, Oregon.

Brooksby receives provisional tennis suspension for missed doping tests

American Jenson Brooksby said Wednesday he is accepting a provisional suspension from tennis due to missed doping tests.

Australia's Big Bash League unveils December 7 start

Australia's Big Bash Twenty20 League will begin on December 7 this year and culminate in a rare mid-week final, organisers announced Thursday.

Australia sends 'England Bitter' beer to Ashes cricket rivals

Australian brewing giant Carlton says it is shipping a limited edition "England Bitter" beer to England's cricketers to help them "cool off" from a row over their loss in the second Test.

Giannis undergoes surgery, FIBA World Cup in doubt

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has had surgery on his left knee, the team confirmed Wednesday, leaving the basketball star's participation for Greece in August's FIBA World Cup in doubt.

Toilet break feud with Murray 'forgotten', says Wimbledon rival Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas insisted Wednesday that his US Open toilet break feud with Andy Murray has been "forgotten" ahead of their second round Wimbledon clash.

Di Maria snubs Saudi for second spell at Benfica

Argentina's Angel Di Maria has joined Benfica for a second spell after quitting Juventus, the Portuguese giants announced Wednesday.

Djokovic, Swiatek win at Wimbledon as confetti-throwing protesters strike

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek were in cruise control at Wimbledon on Wednesday, but confetti-throwing climate protesters and rain delays caused more headaches at the All England Club.

Danish rising star Rune ready to be Wimbledon wild man

Danish rising star Holger Rune is happy to be the wild man of Wimbledon in the absence of volatile Australian Nick Kyrgios.

Tsitsipas survives Thiem thriller to book Murray showdown at Wimbledon

Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas survived a thrilling five-set Wimbledon battle against Dominic Thiem on Wednesday to book a blockbuster second-round clash against two-time champion Andy Murray.

'I can't live what they live': Kostyuk blocks out Ukraine war

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk admits that she has to block out the heartbreaking images of the war raging at home as she plots her way through the draw at Wimbledon because "I can't live what they live".

Djokovic celebrates 350th Grand Slam win at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic became only the third player in history to win 350 Grand Slam singles matches after seeing off the challenge of Jordan Thompson at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Medvedev vows 'won't be selfish kid' at Wimbledon

Daniil Medvedev said he was "touched" by the reception he received from Wimbledon fans on Wednesday as the Russian vowed to stop behaving like a "selfish kid".

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh in rain-hit first ODI

Opener Ibrahim Zadran struck 41 not out as Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 17 runs on DLS method in a rain-shortened first one-day international in Chittagong on Wednesday.

Sixth seed Rune into Wimbledon second round for first time

Danish sixth seed Holger Rune reached the Wimbledon second round for the first time with a 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 6-2 win against British wildcard George Loffhagen on Wednesday.

Australia star Smith eyes all-time great status as 100th Test cap looms

When Australia's Steve Smith last played a Test match at Headingley he was just one red-ball cap into his celebrated career and thought of mainly as a leg-spinner.

Retiring Kontaveit keeps Wimbledon hopes alive

Former world number two Anett Kontaveit said she was in too much pain to continue her tennis career after Wimbledon following her first-round win on Wednesday.

Luis Enrique named new PSG coach as Mbappe future remains up in the air

Luis Enrique was appointed as the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday on a two-year deal, but his unveiling was overshadowed by ongoing questions about the future of Kylian Mbappe.

Djokovic eyes Wimbledon third round as rain, protests cause disruption

Iga Swiatek eased through at Wimbledon on Wednesday while Novak Djokovic prepared to take another step towards a record-equalling eighth men's title as the All England Club reeled from rain delays and climate protests.

Mbappe 'must sign a new contract' to stay at PSG next season, says club president

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi on Wednesday insisted superstar forward Kylian Mbappe "must sign a new contract" if he wants to remain at the club next season.

Australia captain Cummins has 'moved past' Stokes's Headingley heroics

Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Wednesday that England counterpart Ben Stokes's match-winning 2019 hundred at Headingley will be a thing of the past during this week's Ashes clash in Leeds.

Hindley takes Tour de France lead as Pogacar suffers in Pyrenees

Australian Jai Hindley crossed the line alone to win stage five of the Tour de France on Wednesday to take the overall leader's yellow jersey as defending champion Jonas Vingegaard won a tactical battle with key rival Tadej Pogacar.

Wimbledon disrupted by climate protests

Climate activists interrupted matches on one of Wimbledon's show courts on Wednesday, scattering orange confetti and jigsaw pieces in the latest protests targeting major sporting events.

Two more Saturday races as Formula One announces 2024 schedule

Formula One on Wednesday announced a 24-race schedule for the 2024 season opening with two that will be raced on Saturdays.

PSG appoint Luis Enrique as new coach

Former Barcelona and Spain coach Luis Enrique has been appointed as the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal, the French champions announced on Wednesday.

Wallabies coach Jones 'like a box of chocolates' for Boks' Erasmus

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says new Australia head coach Eddie Jones "is like a box of chocolates -- you never know what you are going to get" before Saturday's Rugby Championship opener between the sides.

Two Saturday races as Formula One announces 2024 schedule

Formula One on Wednesday announced a 24-race-schedule for the 2024 season opening with two that will be raced on Saturdays.

Djokovic resumes Wimbledon title bid as rain, protest cause disruption

Novak Djokovic was bidding to take another step towards a record-equalling eighth men's Wimbledon title on Wednesday as the All England Club reeled from more rain delays and a climate protest.

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