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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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Expansive approach paying dividends for Italy, says skipper Lamaro

Italy's evolution from damage limitation defence to offensive rugby has been a game changer, captain Michele Lamaro said on the eve of the Six Nations match with defending champions France.

Zenhaeusern wins Chamonix slalom, Ginnis grabs first podium for Greece

Switzerland's Ramon Zenhaeusern won the men's World Cup slalom in Chamonix on Saturday as AJ Ginnis made history by snatching second for a first-ever podium for Greece.

Former England star Lennon draws on mental battles to help others

Aaron Lennon featured in two England World Cup finals squads and played alongside Luka Modric and Gareth Bale at Tottenham Hotspur but now retired his goal is to help footballers suffering from mental health issues.

Five ejected in Magic-T'Wolves brawl, Suns shock Celtics

Five players were tossed from Orlando's win at Minnesota on Friday as the second NBA brawl in as many days overshadowed Phoenix's upset of the league-leading Boston Celtics.

Kitayama grabs lead at rainy, windy Pebble Beach

Kurt Kitayama steered a steady course in demanding conditions Friday to take a one-shot lead in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where he's chasing his first US PGA Tour title.

Olympic snowboarders sue coach, USOPC and ski federation over alleged abuse

Olympic bronze medallist Rosey Fletcher is among three former US snowboarders suing their ex-coach, the US Ski & Snowboard federation, and the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee alleging sexual abuse that they say the organizations covered up, court documents showed.

Ten Hag warns against Greenwood distraction for Man Utd

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag told his players not to be distracted by Mason Greenwood's future on Friday, 24 hours after criminal charges against the 21-year-old forward were dropped.

Chelsea can't buy a goal in Fulham stalemate

Chelsea's wait for a return on a world record investment in the transfer market goes on as the Blues were held 0-0 at home by Fulham on Friday.

Zverev storms to Davis Cup win after being cleared of abuse

Alexander Zverev beat three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka in the Davis Cup on Friday as the German star returned to the courts for the first time since being cleared of domestic abuse.

Lack of jobs for black managers 'troubles' Vieira

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira said on Friday it is difficult to understand why he is the only black manager in the top flight of English men's or women's football.

Ronaldo breaks duck after lucrative Saudi move

Cristiano Ronaldo got off the mark for his new Saudi paymasters Al Nassr on Friday with a stoppage-time penalty that rescued a 2-2 away draw against Al Fateh.

Mud and glory as Van der Poel and Van Aert set for world title bout

The cyclo-cross world championships, which opened on Friday with the Dutch winning the mixed relay, will culminate on Sunday with a showdown between two of the sport's biggest stars Mathieu van der Poel and Wout Van Aert.

LIV Golf stars crash out of Saudi International

Mexico's Abraham Ancer retained his one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Saudi International on Friday as a slew of big names from the rebel LIV Golf tour failed to make the cut.

United States on top in Davis Cup opener

Mackenzie McDonald and Tommy Paul gave the United States a 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan on Thursday as the 123-year-old competition entered a new era.

Neuer dismisses calls to step down from Germany duty

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has brushed off calls to step down from the national side, saying he's "sure" he will return from a serious leg injury to play international football again.

Aubameyang dropped, Badiashile left out of Chelsea's Champions League squad

Chelsea have dropped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and left out new £36 million ($44 million) signing Benoit Badiashile from their Champions League squad for the rest of the season.

Brazil calls for crackdown on racism in football

The Brazilian Football Confederation said Friday it had sent a letter to FIFA calling for a crackdown on racism in the sport, after a series of incidents targeting players including Brazil star Vinicius Junior.

Paris Olympics chief organiser says athletes shouldn't 'suffer' in Russia row

The president of the 2024 Paris Olympics organising committee on Friday said athletes should not "suffer" from decisions they do not control amid an escalating row over allowing Russians and Belarusians to compete.

Ritchie won't take Scotland captaincy for granted

Jamie Ritchie said he would not take the Scotland captaincy for granted as he prepared to lead his side in their Six Nations opener against England on Saturday.

Guardiola and Klopp baffled by Chelsea's spending

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp say they are bewildered by Chelsea's huge spending spree during the January transfer window.

Conte could take charge of Spurs days after surgery

Tottenham assistant manager Cristian Stellini said on Friday that Antonio Conte could be in charge for the clash with Manchester City just days after he had surgery to remove his gallbladder.

Ford team up with Red Bull for return to Formula One in 2026

American car manufacturer Ford will return to Formula One in 2026 with a link-up with world champions Red Bull, the company said on Friday.

Jones warns England about Russell threat in Six Nations

Eddie Jones has warned England to beware of the threat from Finn Russell when his former side try take on Scotland in their Six Nations opener at Twickenham on Saturday.

Captain Owens calls for Wales 'pride' in Six Nations

Wales captain Ken Owens has urged his team to "put pride back in the shirt" when they kick off their Six Nations campaign against Ireland on Saturday.

Trapp extends deal with Eintracht Frankfurt to 2026

Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp has extended his contract until 2026, the club announced on Friday.

Cancelo left Man City to play more, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Joao Cancelo's surprise loan move from Premier League champions Manchester City to Bayern Munich was motivated by the full-back's desire to play more.

Klopp won't let Liverpool flops feel sorry for themselves

Jurgen Klopp has warned struggling Liverpool there is no room for "self-pity" as he fights to stop their troubled season spiralling further out of control.

Dumortier's superb form earns him first France cap for Six Nations opener

Ethan Dumortier, the leading try scorer in the Top 14 this season, will make his Test debut for Six Nations champions France in the opening match of their title defence against Italy in Rome on Sunday.

Cockerill confident England will match Scots' passion

England forwards coach Richard Cockerill says the English will have no trouble matching Scotland's "passion" when they face their oldest rivals in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday.

'He'll play': Nagelsmann calls out PSG mind games over Mbappe

Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Friday he thinks Kylian Mbappe will play for Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League tie, accusing the French club of "playing poker".

Ten Hag silent on Greenwood after charges against Man Utd player dropped

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag declined to comment on Mason Greenwood on Friday, 24 hours after criminal charges against the 21-year-old forward were dropped.

Newcastle must come to terms with new status, says Howe

Eddie Howe admits Newcastle's new-found status as a threat to the Premier League's big guns will make it harder to sign players from their rivals in future.

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