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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。

鈴木誠也、ヤンキースなどがFA獲得に意欲ウルフ氏「トップFAの一人」

シカゴ・カブスからフリーエージェント（FA）となった鈴木誠也外野手（32）に対し、ニューヨーク・ヤンキースをはじめサンディエゴ・パドレスやシアトル・マリナーズなどが獲得に強い興味を示していることが明らかになった。代理人のジョエル・ウルフ氏は鈴木を「トップFAの一人」と位置づけ、4〜5年の大型契約での交渉が本格化している。

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Rublev fights back to reach Monte Carlo Masters final

Andrey Rublev battled back from a set down to beat big-serving American Taylor Fritz on Saturday and reach his second Monte Carlo Masters final.

Bayern held by Hoffenheim as Dortmund stumble at 10-man Stuttgart

Borussia Dortmund failed to take advantage of Bayern Munich's 1-1 home draw against Hoffenheim on Saturday, blowing a two-goal lead against 10-man Stuttgart before conceding a last-gasp equaliser.

Chinese football fans out in force for Super League return

The streets around Beijing's Workers' Stadium were a sea of lime green on Saturday as tens of thousands of football fans turned out for the post-Covid return of the Chinese Super League.

Nienaber to quit South Africa for Leinster after World Cup

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber will leave his job after the Rugby World Cup to move to Irish province Leinster.

Milan held at Bologna ahead of Champions League decider at Napoli

AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by Bologna on Saturday as a second-string line-up slipped in Serie A's top four race ahead of a Champions League showdown with Napoli.

Rybakina sends Kazakhstan into BJK Cup Finals with France, Spain, Czech Republic

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina beat Poland's Magda Linette to send Kazakhstan into the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Saturday, with France, Spain and the Czech Republic also qualifying.

Nienaber to quit Springboks for Leinster after World Cup

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will leave his job after the Rugby World Cup to move to Irish province Leinster.

Warner's Delhi suffer fifth straight IPL loss

Delhi Capitals fell to their fifth loss in this Indian Premier League after a 23-run defeat at the hands of a Virat Kohli-inspired Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday.

France, Spain qualify for BJKCup Final

France and Spain qualified for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Saturday both taking unassailable 3-0 leads against Britain and Mexico respectively.

Aston Villa trounce Newcastle to close on Premier League top four

Aston Villa blew the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League wide open as Ollie Watkins scored twice in a convincing 3-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday.

Gavi would be happiest staying at Barca - Xavi

Xavi Hernandez believes young Barcelona midfielder Gavi would be happiest staying at the club, amid speculation he could leave in the summer, the Catalan coach said Saturday.

Pogacar enters Amstel thirsty for more victories

Tadej Pogacar resumes his relentless pursuit of victories on Sunday in the Amstel Gold one-day cycling classic in the Netherlands.

Ireland look to shine in maiden Sri Lanka Tests

Ireland are smarting after the Bangladesh Test slipped through their fingers but skipper Andrew Balbirnie said Saturday his team can go the distance in their maiden five-day series in Sri Lanka.

Indian bowler Bumrah begins rehab after back surgery

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has started rehabilitation after successful back surgery, India's cricket board said Saturday, with the focus now on the one-day World Cup.

Grand National punters hope Blackmore is on song

The Rachael Blackmore effect brought her mount Ain't That A Shame heavy backing on Saturday, hours away from the world's greatest steeplechase the Grand National at Aintree racecourse.

WTA return shows China key to women's tennis on and off court

The WTA's decision this week to return to China, despite unresolved questions around the safety of player Peng Shuai, betrays the financial and strategic importance of the country to the tennis organisation, analysts and former players say.

Sung leads by one at LPGA Lotte Championship

South Korea's Sung Yu-Jin will take a slender one-shot advantage into the final round of the LPGA Tour's Lotte Championship in Hawaii after carding a one-under-par 71 on Friday.

Larkham praises Brumbies' composure against dangerous Drua

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has hailed his team's composure after they held off a surging Fijian Drua to stretch their Super Rugby Pacific record to seven wins from eight this season.

Rays winning streak over after Blue Jays loss

The Tampa Bay Rays' record-equalling winning start to the season came to an abrupt end on Friday with a 6-3 defeat on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Butler, Strus lead Heat past Bulls and into playoffs

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat caught fire down the stretch as they beat the Chicago Bulls 102-91 on Friday to set up a play-off meeting with the top seeded Milwaukee Bucks.

Scheffler in contention, Rahm rises but Walker leads at RBC Heritage

Scottie Scheffler, targeting a return to top spot in the world rankings, set himself up for a weekend push at the RBC Heritage shooting a six-under-par round of 65 to move within three strokes of leader Jimmy Walker.

Bridges hit with 30-game suspension for domestic violence: NBA

Former Charlotte Hornets starter Miles Bridges was given a 30-game suspension by the NBA on Friday following a 2022 domestic violence incident involving the mother of his children.

Capitals part ways with coach Laviolette

The Washington Capitals have parted ways with head coach Peter Laviolette after failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

United States to face Jamaica in CONCACAF Gold Cup

Defending champions the United States will face Jamaica and Nicaragua in the group stage of June's CONCACAF Gold Cup finals.

Kipchoge targeting Boston victory in marathon quest

Eliud Kipchoge will aim to move one step closer to his dream of winning all six world marathon majors on Monday when he makes his long-awaited debut amongst a star-studded field for the 127th Boston Marathon.

Pakistan thump New Zealand in Babar Azam's 100th T20 international

Pakistan celebrated skipper Babar Azam's 100th international match in the shortest format with a clinical 88-run win in the first Twenty20 against New Zealand in Lahore on Friday.

England sensation Brook's IPL century seals Hyderabad win

England sensation Harry Brook lit up the IPL with an unbeaten century to set up a 23 run win for Sunrisers Hyderabad over Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata on Friday.

Mavericks fined $750,000 after benching stars in Bulls loss

The Dallas Mavericks have been fined $750,000 fine after controversially fielding a weakened team in their loss to the Chicago Bulls earlier this month, the NBA said Friday.

Naples parties like 'Rio Carnival', says Napoli title winner Ottavio Bianchi

When Napoli won their first Serie A title in 1987, Naples partied for weeks to honour the team which brought football glory to the much-maligned southern Italian metropolis.

Chelsea's frantic schedule derails Lampard overhaul

Frank Lampard claims Chelsea's frantic fixture schedule is damaging his bid to solve his struggling team's problems.

Guardiola warns Leicester defeat could end Man City's title bid

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City stars that a shock defeat against Leicester on Saturday could end their hopes of winning the Premier League title.

Arsenal need 'luck' to hold off rampant Man City, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will need "luck in the right moments" if they are going to finish as Premier League champions above rampant Manchester City.

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