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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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Man Utd 'in talks' with Qatari investors over sale

Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Qatari investors as speculation intensifies over the future ownership of the Premier League giants ahead of a deadline for bids.

France keep faith with starting team for Ireland Six Nations trip

France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday named the same starting team for this weekend's Six Nations trip to Ireland as the one that beat Italy in the opening round.

Jadeja bags 5-47 as India dominate Australia in Test opener

Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja grabbed a five-wicket haul on his international return as India ruled the opening day of the first Test against Australia on Thursday.

Jadeja bags 5-47 to skittle out Australia in Test opener

Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja grabbed a five-wicket haul on his international return to help bowl out Australia for 177 on Thursday's opening day of the first Test.

India's Jadeja rattles Australia in Test opener

Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja grabbed four wickets to leave a rattled Australia on 174-8 at tea on Thursday's opening day of the first Test.

NBA's Phoenix Suns acquiring Kevin Durant in trade from Brooklyn: US media

NBA superstar forward Kevin Durant is headed to the Phoenix Suns in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, US media reported on Wednesday.

England coach McCullum plots to topple his native New Zealand

Former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum thinks patriotic cricket fans will forgive him for coaching England against New Zealand, as long as the two sides deliver an entertaining clash.

Australia reach 76-2 after early blows in 1st India Test

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith fought back as Australia recovered from losing their openers to reach 76-2 at lunch against India on the first day of the first Test on Thursday.

All Blacks veteran Coles to retire at end of 2023

All Blacks World Cup winner Dane Coles will retire at the end of this year, the veteran hooker said on Thursday.

Brothers roll with the 'Kelce Bowl' mania

When the Kansas City Chiefs earned their place in the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles it didn't take long for the game to be dubbed the "Kelce Bowl".

Juve's off-field battles heat up as rivals Fiorentina come to town

Juventus host Fiorentina in one of Italian football's most enduring and fiery rivalries on Sunday but once again the focus is on the off-field matters looming over their troubled campaign.

Cricket: Five to watch at the Women's T20 World Cup

As the women's T20 World Cup gets ready to start in South Africa on Friday, AFP Sport picks out five cricketers to watch.

Ireland's freedom of expression speaks volumes for Farrell

Ireland going into Saturday's Six Nations blockbuster against France as favourites is a testament to head coach Andy Farrell having allowed the players the freedom to express themselves, Irish rugby great Tony Ward told AFP.

NFL's Goodell commits to 'extraordinary' international growth

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell used his annual pre-Super Bowl speech to highlight the "extraordinary" growth in popularity the league is enjoying internationally saying there would be no turning back from making the sport truly global.

Pelicans star Williamson sidelined through NBA All-Star Game

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will miss the team's next three games and the NBA All-Star Game with a right hamstring injury, Pelicans coach Willie Green said on Wednesday.

NFLPA doctor says Hamlin will play again after cardiac arrest

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who went into cardiac arrest after being hit during an NFL game, will play again, a doctor for the NFL players union said on Wednesday.

Man Utd's slow start angers Ten Hag in draw with managerless Leeds

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag criticised his side's "unacceptable" start to Wednesday's 2-2 draw with managerless Leeds, despite battling back from 2-0 down.

Malinovskyi fires Marseille to first home win over PSG in 12 years

Ruslan Malinovskyi scored an excellent second-half winner as Marseille beat rivals Paris Saint-Germain at home for the first time since 2011 on Wednesday, winning 2-1 to reach the French Cup quarter-finals.

Long-range Can, Reus see Dortmund into German Cup quarters

Emre Can scored from the halfway line while skipper Marco Reus grabbed a late winner as Borussia Dortmund defeated neighbouring Bochum 2-1 on Wednesday to qualify for the German Cup quarter-finals.

Sancho salvages Man Utd draw with managerless Leeds

Jadon Sancho's first goal since September denied managerless Leeds a famous win at Old Trafford as Manchester United came from 2-0 down to salvage a 2-2 draw on Wednesday.

Malinovskyi fires Marseille to French Cup win over PSG

Ruslan Malinovskyi scored an excellent second-half winner as Marseille downed rivals Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at Stade Velodrome on Wednesday to reach the French Cup quarter-finals.

Italian skier Fanchini dies after long cancer battle aged 37

Italian alpine skier Elena Fanchini has died after a long battle with cancer, Italian ski federation FISI said on Wednesday, as US superstar Mikaela Shiffrin said the 37-year-old "will never be forgotten".

Real Madrid ease past Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final

Real Madrid reached the Club World Cup final with a 4-1 win over Egypt's Al Ahly on Wednesday in Morocco, thanks to Vinicius Junior, Fede Valverde, Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas's goals.

McIlroy says he's playing his best as rowdy Phoenix Open looms

Top-ranked Rory McIlroy, fresh off a victory in Dubai, says he's playing the best golf of his career as he prepares to tee off Thursday at the PGA Phoenix Open.

Italy was our 'crash test' for Ireland, says France's Alldritt

France number eight Gregory Alldritt on Wednesday described his side's narrow win over Italy in the Six Nations opener as a "crash test" ahead of this weekend's crunch clash with Ireland in Dublin.

Confusion over Ghana midfielder Atsu's safety after Turkey earthquake

The coach of Christian Atsu's Turkish club Hatayspor said on Wednesday the Ghana midfielder has not been found following the devastating earthquake in Turkey despite contradictory announcements earlier this week.

FIA boss to step back from daily F1 management

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will step back from the daily management of Formula One, his organisation confirmed on Wednesday, as tensions between the sport and its governing body soar following controversies involving him.

NBA stars and legends hail scoring king LeBron as greatest

NBA legends and current stars hailed LeBron James as the league's greatest player on Wednesday after the 38-year-old Los Angeles Lakers superstar became the competition's all-time scoring leader.

From worst to best, Reid has transformed the Chiefs

When Andy Reid took over as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013, he couldn't have picked a worse team in the NFL.

New coach Tedesco wants 'happy, motivated' Belgium after World Cup flop

Domenico Tedesco said he wants to make Belgium's players "happy and motivated" after taking over as head coach on Wednesday.

Ireland's Sexton fit for Six Nations 'blockbuster' with France

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said on Wednesday he will be fit for this weekend's Six Nations match against France before joking that he hoped he had not jinxed himself for the fixture.

Paris Olympic Games unveils 'joyful' look for 2024

Paris Olympic organisers unveiled the 'visual identity' for the 2024 Games on Wednesday including a purple athletics track and a fresh set of pictograms for Olympic sports.

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