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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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Commonwealth Games chief looks to bright, 'edgy' future

The Commonwealth Games must be "modern and edgy" to stay relevant to a young audience, according to federation chief Katie Sadleir, who praised 2022 host city Birmingham for an "outstanding job".

Cash-strapped African clubs eagerly await Super League riches

African football supremo Patrice Motsepe will launch in Tanzania on Wednesday a CAF Super League, with promises of a $100 million (98 million euros) prize fund for cash-strapped clubs.

Real Madrid motivated ahead of Frankfurt Super Cup clash

Real Madrid are determined not to be knocked off their perch at the summit of European football this season as they prepare to start their campaign against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Super Cup in Helsinki on Wednesday.

After Durant ultimatum, NBA Nets owner backs Nash, Marks

Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai backed head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks on Monday after reports of a them-or-me ultimatum from NBA superstar Kevin Durant.

Optimistic Serena emerging from her tennis 'tunnel'

Serena Williams stepped onto a hardcourt for the first time in a year and a half on Monday and fought through for a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz.

Absence of major rivals hardly bothers Medvedev at Montreal

World number one Daniil Medvedev said Monday he will carry on as usual at this week's ATP Montreal Masters despite the absence of his major rivals.

Sarr both Watford's hero and villain in West Brom draw

Watford's Ismaila Sarr scored from 60 yards in an early contender for goal of the season before seeing his penalty saved in a 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion in English football's second-tier Championship on Monday.

Ozzy Osbourne closes Commonwealth Games as Birmingham parties

Legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne brought the curtain down on the Commonwealth Games in spectacular style on Monday as dominant Australia celebrated finishing top of the medals table yet again.

Durant tells Nets choose him or execs Nash, Marks: report

Kevin Durant has told Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai that he must choose between keeping Durant or head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks, The Athletic reported on Monday.

Everton sign England's Coady on season-long loan from Wolves

England centre-back Conor Coady has joined Everton on a season-long loan from Premier League rivals Wolves, it was announced on Monday.

Dortmund complete Modeste signing from Cologne

Borussia Dortmund on Monday completed the signing of veteran Cologne striker Anthony Modeste as a replacement for Sebastien Haller, who is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Serena Williams makes triumphant return to hardcourts

Serena Williams stepped onto a hardcourt for the first time in a year and a half on Monday and fought through for a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz.

Williams overcomes Spaniard's threat in Toronto

Serena Williamas had to survive a 25-minute game in the second set as she defeated Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz 6-3, 6-4 on Monday at the WTA Toronto Masters.

PGA Tour asks judge to deny LIV trio berths in playoffs

The US PGA Tour filed a motion in federal court on Monday asking three LIV Golf players not be allowed to compete in this week's FedEx Cup playoff opener.

South Africa wait on Rabada ahead of England warm-up

South Africa could be without fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for their final warm-up match ahead of next week's first Test against England at Lord's.

Halep sprints to quick Toronto triumph

Simona Halep swept the opening seven games on her way to a 6-0, 6-2 victory over Donna Vekic on Monday to reach the second round of the WTA Toronto Masters.

Fraser-Pryce impresses again with 100m win at Hungary meet

Jamaica sprint star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce demonstrated her consistency in form with a winning time of 10.67sec in the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Level Meeting in Szekesfehervarin, Hungary on Monday.

Former Man Utd star Giggs accused of 'litany of abuse' at assault trial

Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs went on trial Monday accused of submitting his former girlfriend to a "litany of abuse" during a coercive and "toxic" relationship, in a case that has upended his managerial career.

$Title-chasing Espargaro fractures heel in Silverstone crash$

Title-chasing Espargaro fractures heel in Silverstone crash

Title-chasing Spanish MotoGP rider Aleix Espargaro fractured his right heel in a crash at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, his Aprilia team confirmed on Monday.

Formula One great Hamilton thinking of extending career beyond 2023

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has said he could continue in Formula One beyond the finish of his current contract with Mercedes.

Holders Wydad Casablanca among 58 CAF Champions League hopefuls

Title-holders Wydad Casablanca from Morocco are among 58 clubs who have entered the 2022-2023 CAF Champions League, with the qualifying rounds draw to be made in Cairo on Tuesday.

Australia smash India to win hockey gold on final day of Commonwealths

Australia demolished India 7-0 in the men's hockey final on Monday to maintain their perfect record at the Commonwealth Games and end their gold medal hunt in style.

Red-carded Springbok Arendse banned for four matches

South Africa wing Kurt-Lee Arendse was suspended on Monday for four matches after committing a dangerous foul in a Rugby Championship victory over New Zealand at the weekend, the organisers said.

African players in Europe: Salah, Mane score as season starts

African superstars and former Liverpool teammates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane scored at the weekend as new league seasons dawned in Europe.

Women cricket stars eye Olympic chance after Commonwealths

Women cricketers say they would "love to go to LA" to chase Olympic glory after a strikingly successful debut at the Commonwealth Games.

Medvedev retains top spot as Washington winner Kyrgios climbs to 37

Daniil Medvedev, who won his first tournament of the year at the weekend, retained his position at the top of the ATP rankings published on Monday while Nick Kyrgios climbed to his highest rank in two and half years.

Kasatkina rallies to beat Rogers in WTA San Jose final

Daria Kasatkina rallied to beat Shelby Rogers in three sets Sunday, capturing her fifth WTA title at the hardcourt tournament in San Jose, California.

All Blacks wait on injuries to Jordie, Beauden Barrett

New Zealand are waiting on the fitness of brothers Beauden and Jordie Barrett ahead of the All Blacks' decisive second Test away to South Africa this Saturday.

How a Czech football hooligan became a UFC champion, via Japan

Jiri Prochazka was a football hooligan in his native Czech Republic until martial arts and an ancient Japanese text inspired him to turn from street fighting to cage fighting -- and become a UFC world champion.

Former Man Utd star Giggs goes on trial for assault

Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs stands trial Monday on charges of attacking and coercively controlling his ex-girlfriend, in a case that has upended his managerial career.

Kyrgios beats Nishioka for first ATP title in three years

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios won his seventh ATP title and first in three years by defeating Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in Sunday's men's final at the ATP and WTA Washington Open.

Dixon wins Kiwi duel to win IndyCar Music City Grand Prix

New Zealand's Scott Dixon outraced countryman Scott McLaughlin to the checkered flag Sunday to win the Music City Grand Prix for his 53rd career IndyCar triumph.

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