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侍ジャパン、台湾を5-0で破し金丸夢斗が快投

侍ジャパンは12日、東京ドームで行われた「アジアプロ野球チャンピオンシップ2026」初戦の台湾戦で5-0の完封勝利を収めた。先発した中日・金丸夢斗投手が7回91球、2安打無失点の好投でチームを勝利に導いた。

Davante Adams injury deepens Los Angeles Rams receiver shortage

The Rams received somewhat positive news on the injury front on Wednesday.

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Breen leads 'Mad Hatter's Tea Party' in Rally of Sweden

Ireland's Craig Breen coasted over the snow-covered roads to emerge as surprise leader of the Rally of Sweden on Friday.

Tiger Woods confirms PGA Tour return at LA event

Tiger Woods said Friday he will play in next week's PGA Tour event in Los Angeles, marking his return to competitive golf after a seven-month absence as he recovers from injuries sustained in a 2021 car crash.

England boss Borthwick wary of Italy pace

England coach Steve Borthwick has warned his side to beware the speed of Italy's backs ahead of their Six Nations clash at Twickenham on Sunday.

Brazilian FA denies agreement with Ancelotti

The Brazilian football federation on Friday denied it had reached an agreement with Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti to take charge of the five-time World Cup winners.

Premier League in hands of the few, warns Tottenham chairman Levy

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy claimed the Premier League is now "in the hands of a few" super-rich clubs as he defended his team's level of spending in the transfer market.

Tour de France great Cavendish ready to win again

At 37 and with a new World Tour contract freshly signed with Astana, Mark Cavendish is clear "the goal is to win" as he embarks on what is likely to be his last season.

Potter aware that pressure is mounting on big-spending Chelsea

Graham Potter says he understands the mounting pressure he is under to get Chelsea back on track after the club's huge spending spree.

England opt for Farrell over Smith at fly-half for Italy clash

England captain Owen Farrell has replaced the benched Marcus Smith at fly-half for Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy at Twickenham.

Wales better than Six Nations humbling suggests, says Owens

Wales captain Ken Owens is confident his side can quickly "right the wrongs" of a Six Nations hammering at the hands of Ireland when they face Scotland on Saturday.

Murray ready to face French challenge in Six Nations: coach

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray is "in good form" and ready to face France in their Six Nations blockbuster on Saturday despite his father suffering serious injuries in a road accident, scrum coach John Fogarty said on Friday.

England opt for Farrell over Smith at fly-half for Italy Six Nations clash

England captain Owen Farrell has replaced the benched Marcus Smith at fly-half for Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy at Twickenham.

Arteta laser-focused on Arsenal despite Man City woes

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to earn the right to become Premier League champions, rather than rely on any possible sanctions imposed on title rivals Manchester City.

England bench Smith as Farrell moves to fly-half against Italy

Marcus Smith has been dropped to the bench, with England captain Owen Farrell named at fly-half for Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy at Twickenham.

Guardiola pledges loyalty to Man City despite financial charges

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he has no intention of leaving the English champions after the club were charged with more than 100 breaches of financial rules by the Premier League.

Ten Hag wrestles with emotional Garnacho conundrum

Erik ten Hag insists Alejandro Garnacho's emotional outbursts are a sign the Manchester United teenager is desperate to do well for the club.

Garbisi misses Italy's Six Nations trip to England

Paolo Garbisi will miss Italy's Six Nations clash with England this weekend as the Montpellier fly-half continues his recovery from a knee injury suffered at the start of the year.

Swedish golfer Nordqvist ends criticised Saudi tie-up

Swedish golfer Anna Nordqvist has cut short her ambassadorship deal with Saudi oil company Aramco after facing harsh criticism over the collaboration, she said on Friday.

Holders Lyon face Chelsea in Women's Champions League quarters

Holders Lyon were handed a tie with English WSL leaders Chelsea in the quarter-finals of this season's Women's Champions League as the draw for the last eight and the semi-finals was made on Friday.

World Ski Championships downhill: Five things to know

Sofia Goggia spearheads the Italian women's team in their bid for three golds from three races when she takes on the world championship downhill in Meribel on Saturday.

Injured Messi a worry for PSG Champions League clash with Bayern

Lionel Messi will miss Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 trip to Monaco on Saturday with a hamstring injury, raising concerns that he may not be fit in time for his team's Champions League showdown with Bayern Munich next week.

Murphy shines on debut, but Rohit's ton puts India on top

Skipper Rohit Sharma hit a brave 120 on a turning Nagpur pitch as India extended their lead to 144 despite Australian debutant Todd Murphy's five wickets in the opening Test.

Ton-up Rohit steers India into lead in first Australia Test

Skipper Rohit Sharma hit an unbeaten 118 to defy Australia's spinners on a turning Nagpur pitch as India took a first-innings lead in the opening Test on Friday.

Lakers celebrate James but fall to Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated LeBron James's ascent to the top of the NBA's all-time scoring list but their on-court struggles continued with a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.

Rohit firm on Nagpur turner but Murphy picks three for Australia

Skipper Rohit Sharma was unbeaten on an assured 85 as India turned the screw on Australia despite debutant spinner Todd Murphy claiming his third wicket of the opening Test on Friday.

Bunting takes over women's rugby world champions New Zealand

New Zealand on Friday put Allan Bunting in charge of the Black Ferns, the women's Rugby World Cup champions.

Dinwiddie leads Nets in Brooklyn return, Suns fall as Durant waits in wings

The Brooklyn Nets launched a new era -- without the All-Star talents of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant -- with a 116-105 NBA victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday thanks in large part to new arrival Spencer Dinwiddie.

Savea says All Blacks will 'grow' from humbling defeats

A string of home defeats shattered the All Blacks' aura of invincibility but talisman Ardie Savea tells AFP that the three-time champions will find a "fix" before this year's Rugby World Cup.

Chiefs' quarterback Mahomes earns second MVP award

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player (MVP), for the second time, on Thursday ahead of his Super Bowl appearance against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Madrid target own Club World Cup record against Al-Hilal

Real Madrid have proven they can find the net even if they must take the field without talisman Karim Benzema in Saturday's Club World Cup final against Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in Morocco.

Hurts answers doubters with quiet determination

If the Philadelphia Eagles are to win Sunday's Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs it will require quarterback Jalen Hurts to complete a journey from humiliation to the pinnacle of the sport.

Canadians Taylor, Hadwin lead Phoenix Open

Canadians Nick Taylor and Adam Hadwin carded five-under par 66s on Thursday to share the lead as darkness halted the first round of the US PGA Tour Phoenix Open.

Ireland and France gear up for Six Nations blockbuster

Ireland host France at Lansdowne Road on Saturday in one of the most eagerly awaited Six Nations clashes of recent years pitching the top two world ranked teams against each other.

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