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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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Holmqvist soars with eagle to ShopRite LPGA lead

Swedish veteran Dani Holmqvist fired an eagle and five birdies in a seven-under par 64 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead over Liu Yan and Jenny Shin in the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic.

China's Yuan grabs Canadian Open lead with Hatton on his heels

Chinese rookie Carl Yuan birdied three of the last four holes to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the US PGA Tour's Canadian Open.

PGA loyalists, not LIV jumpers, to get equity in new firm: report

Golfers who stayed loyal to the US PGA Tour, but not those who jumped to LIV Golf, will receive equity shares in a new for-profit entity, ESPN reported on Friday.

Women-run Viktoria Berlin's 'crazy' Bundesliga bid ahead of schedule

When two-time World Cup winner Ariane Hingst set about creating a "new era" in women's football with Viktoria Berlin, the ambitious former midfielder "didn't dream things would go uphill so quickly".

49ers Enterprises agree deal for Leeds takeover

Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani has agreed a deal to sell his controlling stake in the club to co-owners 49ers Enterprises, the recently relegated Premier League club said on Friday.

Neymar 'already knew' Messi was Miami-bound

Brazilian striker Neymar revealed Friday he was in on the secret that Lionel Messi was leaving Paris Saint-Germain for Inter Miami before it was officially announced.

Toulouse power past Racing 92 to reach Top 14 final

Toulouse gave a demonstration of power with a comprehensive 41-14 rout of Racing 92 to reach the Top 14 final for the third time in four years on Friday.

'He's only human': Zverev tells Ruud weight of history can unsettle Djokovic

Alexander Zverev admits he "wouldn't bet" on Casper Ruud defeating Novak Djokovic in Sunday's French Open final but warned the Serb superstar could crack under the weight of expectation with history within touching distance.

Kipyegon and Girma star in night of world records in Paris

Kenyan Faith Kipyegon made it two world records in a week after delivering a masterclass in the women's 5,000m at the Paris Diamond League meeting on Friday while Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma smashed the 19-year-old record in the men's 3,000m steeplechase.

Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma sets new men's 3,000m steeplechase world record

Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma smashed a 19-year-old world record in the men's 3,000m steeplechase at the Diamond League meeting in Paris on Friday.

Athanaze, somersaulting Sinclair help West Indies to 3-0 UAE sweep

Alick Athanaze hit the joint-fastest half-century on a ODI debut and off-spinner Kevin Sinclair marked his return with a four-wicket haul and a series of flamboyant somersaults as West Indies defeated the United Arab Emirates by four wickets to complete a 3-0 sweep in Sharjah on Friday.

French Open day 13: Who said what

Who said what on the 13th day of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros on Friday:

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon sets new women's 5,000m world record

Faith Kipyegon of Kenya set a second world record in seven days when she raced to victory in the women's 5,000m at the Diamond League meeting in Paris on Friday.

Alcaraz will learn from French Open anguish, says Djokovic

Novak Djokovic backed Carlos Alcaraz to win the French Open "multiple times" after the young Spaniard suffered severe cramps which derailed his titles hopes Friday in a semi-final loss to the 22-time Grand Slam champion.

Ingebrigtsen sets new world record for rarely-run 2-mile event

Norway's Olympic 1500m champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen set a stunning new world record over 2 miles at the Diamond League meeting in Paris on Friday.

Djokovic into seventh French Open final as Alcaraz undone by cramps and tension

Novak Djokovic reached his seventh French Open final in dramatic circumstances on Friday when world number one Carlos Alcaraz suffered "whole body" cramping and tension which torpedoed his challenge.

Guardiola says Man City ready to banish memory of 2021 Champions League final

Pep Guardiola insisted Friday his Manchester City side are primed to put their defeat in the 2021 Champions League final behind them for good as they seek to win the trophy when they take on Inter Milan in Istanbul on Saturday.

'My whole body cramped, never felt tension like this,' says Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz said "every part of his body cramped" and that facing a "legend" like Novak Djokovic caused the tension which ended his French Open hopes in a dramatic semi-final on Friday.

Sloppy Australia stay on top in WTC final despite Jadeja's double strike

Australia remained in command of the World Test Championship final against India despite an error-strewn display at The Oval on Friday.

Chicharito set for right knee surgery says MLS Galaxy

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, who helped Manchester United capture a pair of Premier League titles, will require right knee surgery and be sidelined indefinitely, the Los Angeles Galaxy announced Friday.

Sloppy Australia stay on top in WTC final after Jadeja's double strike

India's Ravindra Jadeja took two prize wickets but Australia remained in command of the World Test Championship final despite an error-strewn display at The Oval on Friday.

Racing resumes at Belmont Park after wildfire smog shutdown

Horse racing resumed at Belmont Park on Friday, a day after smoke from Canadian wildfires had shut down the track, which appeared ready to host the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

Bagnaia bosses Italian MotoGP practice

World champion Francesco Bagnaia topped the timesheets after Friday's practice at the Italian MotoGP.

Djokovic into seventh French Open final as Alcaraz hit by injury

Novak Djokovic reached his seventh French Open final in dramatic and controversial circumstances on Friday when world number one Carlos Alcaraz suffered serious cramping which torpedoed his challenge.

Haaland 'not stressed' by goal drought ahead of Champions League final

Erling Haaland says he is "not stressed" about his mini goal drought ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Inter Milan after already scoring 52 in his first season at Manchester City.

Djokovic beats cramping Alcaraz to reach French Open final

Novak Djokovic defeated an ailing Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 on Friday to become the second oldest men's finalist in French Open history and close in on a record 23rd Grand Slam title.

Newcastle sign shirt sponsorship deal with Saudi firm

Newcastle announced a multi-year shirt sponsorship deal with Saudi events company Sela on Friday, in an early test of new Premier League rules on owner-related commercial deals.

MotoGP legend Rossi stars on four wheels at Le Mans

Retired motorcycling legend Valentino Rossi's switch from two wheels to four moved up a gear on Friday at Le Mans.

Inter's Martinez dreaming of World Cup and Champions League double

Lautaro Martinez said Friday that he is hoping to make it a perfect season by winning the Champions League with Inter Milan six months after World Cup glory with Argentina.

German Zimmermann wins Criterium sixth stage

Germany's Georg Zimmermann powered to victory in the sixth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Friday, as Jonas Vingegaard maintained his overall lead.

Postecoglou promises exciting ride at Spurs

Ange Postecoglou has promised "a team to get excited by" as he plots Tottenham's revival after being appointed as the Premier League club's new manager.

Neville joins Canada coaching staff

Former Manchester United defender and ex-Inter Miami coach Phil Neville has joined the coaching staff of Canada's national team ahead of next week's CONCACAF Nations League Final Four.

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