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ポルトガル代表イレブン、ロナウド引退に反応モラが7番継承を拒否

世界的スーパースター、クリスティアーノ・ロナウドが5日に代表引退を表明したことを受け、ポルトガル代表選手たちが反応を示している。初招集のアルベルト・コスタは共働きの機会を惜しみ、後継候補のロドリゴ・モラはロナウドへの感謝を述べた上で、象徴的な背番号7の継承には「大きすぎる」と拒否感を示した。

ソフトボールから競輪へ転身、伊藤梨里花が本デビュー初優勝

元ソフトボール選手の伊藤梨里花（２８）＝愛知が、競輪選手として本格デビューを果たした。養成所時代から運動神経を生かし順調にステップアップしたが、本番での苦戦を先輩の指導で克服。９月の岸和田競輪場で初勝利を収め、将来のＧⅠ進出を見据えている。

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Benzema, Courtois and De Bruyne nominated for UEFA award

Real Madrid pair Karim Benzema and Thibaut Courtois and Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne were on Friday shortlisted for the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award.

Tuchel reveals 'bond' with Aubameyang amid Chelsea rumours

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said he will always have a "close bond" with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as speculation links the Barcelona forward with a move to Stamford Bridge.

Tyson Fury announces intention to retire from boxing

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said he is retiring from boxing on his 34th birthday on Friday, having previously performed a number of U-turns over his future in the sport.

Liverpool will not panic buy despite Thiago injury blow, says Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp does not envisage the Reds dipping into the transfer market to reinforce their midfield before the end of the summer window despite a hamstring injury to Thiago Alcantara.

Surprise date-change overshadows World Cup 100-day countdown

FIFA and Qatar organisers on Friday counted the cost of bringing forward the start of the World Cup by a day as they launched the 100-day countdown to the event.

Qatar's ground control on alert for World Cup disasters

Facing a bank of screens that look like NASA mission command, technicians counting down to the World Cup in Qatar control the temperature, gates, 15,000 cameras and much more in the eight stadiums.

Cubs feel the magic in 'Field of Dreams' win over Reds

Chicago pitcher Drew Smyly tossed five scoreless innings and the Cubs posted three first-inning runs on the way to a 4-2 victory Thursday in Major League Baseball's bucolic "Field of Dreams" game in Iowa.

Foster on ropes in South Africa as All Blacks seek end to dismal run

The New Zealand Herald has called embattled All Blacks coach Ian Foster "a decent man who is out of his depth in a brutal business" as he prepares for a Test that could seal his fate.

Tottenham's Premier League title credentials face Chelsea test

Tottenham lived up to pre-season hype they could challenge for the Premier League title by going top of the table on the opening weekend of the season, but face a truer test of their credentials away to Chelsea on Sunday.

Cheika expects Pumas to front up against Australia

Argentina need to improve up front if they are to avoid another defeat against Australia in the Rugby Championship in San Juan on Saturday, according to their coach Michael Cheika.

Wolfsburg’s Kovac returns to Bayern Munich with a point to prove

When new Wolfsburg coach Niko Kovac makes his return to the Allianz Arena to take on Bayern this Sunday, he is unlikely to receive the warm welcome former double winners would usually be afforded.

Kyrgios schools de Minaur to reach Montreal quarter-finals, Ruud advances

Nick Kyrgios crushed fellow Australian Alex de Minaur 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Montreal Masters.

Late eagle lifts Kim to share of Memphis lead

South Korean Kim Si-woo holed out for eagle from the fairway at the 18th hole on Thursday to grab a share of the first-round lead alongside J.J. Spaun at the US PGA Tour St. Jude Championship.

Swiatek ambushed by Brazil's Haddad Maia in Toronto

Brazilian outsider Beatriz Haddad Maia toppled world number one Iga Swiatek 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA Toronto Masters.

Rain break sparks Ruud's rally past Bautista Agut

Casper Ruud kept his ATP Montreal Masters title hopes alive on Thursday as he duelled for more than three hours to overcome Roberto Bautista Agut 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in the third round.

FIFA officially advances World Cup by a day for Qatar

FIFA on Thursday officially brought forward the opening match of this year's World Cup by one day to November 20 in a rare schedule change so that hosts Qatar feature in the gala game.

Australia recall O'Connor to face Argentina

Versatile veteran back James O'Connor will make his first start this year for Australia against Argentina after coach Dave Rennie made four changes to his team named on Thursday.

NBA to retire 11-time champ Bill Russell's jersey

The NBA will honor Celtics great and civil rights activist Bill Russell by retiring his No. 6 jersey throughout the league, making him the first player to receive the honor.

Brook, Duckett make South Africa toil in heat of Test warm-up

Harry Brook and Ben Duckett hit centuries as England Lions piled up 672 all out against South Africa at Canterbury in a warm-up for next week's first Test.

Late eagle lifts Kim to share of early Memphis lead

South Korean Kim Si-woo holed out for eagle from the fairway at the 18th hole on Thursday to grab a share of the early first-round lead alongside J.J. Spaun at the US PGA Tour St. Jude Championship.

Gauff overcomes serving gaffes to reach Toronto quarter-finals

Coco Gauff survived 15 double-faults on Thursday to squeeze out a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) win over Aryna Sabalenka to reach the WTA Montreal Masters quarter-finals.

Razzetti claims European 400m medley gold, Hosszu wins 97th medal

Alberto Razzetti won the men's 400m medley as the hosts claimed two medals on Thursday in the opening final of the European swimming championships in Rome.

Buccaneer Brady excused from pre-season practice

Superstar quarterback Tom Brady missed Tampa Bay Buccaneers' second joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday in a pre-planned decision to allow him to deal with "personal things".

Buccaneer Brady excused pre-season practice

Superstar quarterback Tom Brady missed Tampa Bay Buccaneers' second joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday in a pre-planned decision to allow him to deal with "personal things".

Razzetti claims European 400m medley gold

Alberto Razzetti won the men's 400m medley as the hosts claimed two medals on Thursday in the opening final of the European swimming championships in Rome.

Sterling could not waste peak years at Man City on the bench

Raheem Sterling revealed on Thursday that his move to Chelsea came about after growing frustrated at his limited playing time at Manchester CIty.

Africa Super League: What we know and don't know

The Africa Super League was launched in Tanzania this week amid much fanfare, with huge prize money for the 24 clubs who qualify for the first edition next year.

Reed struggles as Vincent sets early pace in Singapore

Zimbabwe's Scott Vincent continued his red-hot streak at the International Series events by carding a bogey-free eight-under-par 64 to grab the first-round lead in Singapore on Thursday.

Zverev in fight to be fit for US Open

Germany's world number two Alexander Zverev says he is facing a battle to be fit for the US Open following surgery on torn ankle ligaments at the French Open.

Elliott signs new long-term Liverpool deal

Liverpool tied down Harvey Elliott to a new "long-term" deal on Thursday with the 19-year-old expected to feature more prominently in Jurgen Klopp's first-team plans this season.

Mo'unga replaces Beauden Barrett as All Blacks change four

New Zealand relegated fly-half Beauden Barrett to the bench for a Rugby Championship clash with South Africa on Saturday as they seek to end a disastrous run of results.

Vela, Ruidiaz lift MLS All-Stars to 2-1 win over Liga MX

Goals from Los Angeles FC star Carlos Vela and Seattle's Raul Ruidiaz lifted the Major League Soccer All-Stars to a 2-1 victory over their Liga MX foes for the second straight year in the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday.

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