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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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Springboks recall Vermeulen, Steyn for New Zealand Tests

South Africa have recalled back-row forward Duane Vermeulen and utility back Francois Steyn for two Rugby Championship home matches against New Zealand during August.

No-nonsense Ten Hag stamps mark on new-look United

New Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag kicked off his reign with three wins and a draw on their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia.

Verstappen sizzles in the sun to dominate final practice

World champion and series leader Max Verstappen sizzled in the sun on Saturday when he topped the times for Red Bull ahead of both Ferrari drivers in third and final practice session at the French Grand Prix.

Mbappe scores as PSG cruise past Urawa in Japan

Kylian Mbappe scored as Paris Saint-Germain made it two wins out of two on their Japanese tour with a 3-0 victory over J-League side Urawa Reds on Saturday.

Sancho stars in Manchester United draw with Villa

Winger Jadon Sancho continued his goal scoring form but Manchester United let slip a two-goal advantage to finish their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia with a 2-2 friendly draw against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Sri Lankan teenager in line for Test debut against Pakistan

Sri Lanka's teenage spinner Dunith Wellalage has been included in the final 12 for the second Test against Pakistan in Galle, skipper Dimuth Karunaratne said on Saturday.

Ronaldo in limbo as Europe's elite turn their backs on Man Utd star

Cristiano Ronaldo faces an uncertain future after the Manchester United striker's attempt to force his way out of Old Trafford failed to spark the expected rush for his signature.

Berrettini stops Thiem to reach Gstaad final

Matteo Berrettini put the brakes on Dominic Thiem's impressive return to the courts on Saturday crushing him 6-1, 6-4 in the semi-finals in Gstaad.

'My best should be enough,' says Vingegaard on verge of Tour de France triumph

Jonas Vingegaard insists he will not take any risks and that his "best should be enough" on Saturday's key time-trial as he stands on the verge of being crowned Tour de France champion.

'Sky's the limit,' warns world record breaker McLaughlin

World record breaker Sydney McLaughlin warned that "the sky's the limit" after smashing her 400m hurdles record on Friday, but then hinted that she could well switch disciplines.

Blue Jays score club-record 28 runs to thrash Red Sox

The Toronto Blue Jays pummelled the Red Sox 28-5 in Boston on Friday, setting a franchise record for runs and coming up just shy of the Major League Baseball modern record for runs in a game.

McLaughlin sets worlds alight as Miller-Uibo, Norman claim 400m crowns

American Sydney McLaughlin set the world championships alight Friday when she obliterated her own world record en route to gold in the 400m hurdles.

McLaughlin smashes world record to win world 400m hurdles

Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin wrote another astonishing chapter in her track and field career on Friday, obliterating her own world record as she powered to a jaw-dropping victory in the women's 400m hurdles at the World Championships in Oregon.

American Michael Norman wins world 400m gold

American Michael Norman made up for a disappointing fifth-placed finish at the Tokyo Olympics by winning the world 400m gold in Eugene on Friday.

Australian Barber retains world javelin title

Australian Kelsey-Lee Barber retained her javelin title at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene on Friday.

Miller-Uibo of Bahamas wins women's world 400m title

Two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas finally bagged world gold in the women’s 400m in Eugene on Friday.

US legend Allyson Felix defers retirement for world 4x400m relay

US track legend Allyson Felix has deferred her retirement to run heats for the women's 4x400m relay at the World Athletics Championships, it was confirmed Friday.

'Lunatic' politicians can't stop cricket-mad Sri Lanka grandfather

Cricket-obsessed Percy Abeysekera has been a constant presence at Sri Lanka matches since their first Test against England in 1982 -- and even the country's worst economic crisis cannot keep him away.

Piercy surges to three-stroke lead at PGA 3M Open

Scott Piercy opened with four consecutive birdies on his way to a seven-under par 64, seizing a three-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the US PGA Tour's 3M Open.

India beat West Indies by 3 runs in first ODI

India just managed to hold off the challenge of an inspired West Indies team with the under-strength visitors coming away with a three-run victory in the first One-Day International of a three-match series at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Friday.

Wrestling promoter Vince McMahon retires as WWE chairman

Vince McMahon, the promoter who built a pro wrestling show into a global entertainment empire, Friday announced he was retiring as head of World Wrestling Entertainment -- under a cloud of serious sexual misconduct allegations.

Sweden strike late to set up England Euro 2022 semi-final

Linda Sembrant's stoppage time winner broke Belgian hearts as Sweden won 1-0 in Leigh on Friday to set up a Euro 2022 semi-final with hosts England.

Topley strikes as England thrash South Africa in 2nd ODI

The returning Reece Topley sparked a dramatic collapse as England hammered South Africa by 118 runs in the second one-day international at Old Trafford on Friday to level the three-match series at 1-1.

Netherlands 'positive' Miedema will be fit to face France

The Netherlands are hopeful star striker Vivianne Miedema will be fit to face France in a highly-anticipated Euro 2022 quarter-final on Saturday.

Henderson sweeps into three-shot lead at Evian

Brooke Henderson birdied the final three holes for a second successive 64 and soared into a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Evian Championship on Friday.

Alcaraz edges closer to fifth title of 2022 in Hamburg

Carlos Alcaraz edged closer to his fifth title of 2022 on Friday when he breezed past Karen Khachanov 6-0, 6-2 to reach the Hamburg clay-court semi-finals.

Leclerc 'fighting for the win' in France as Sainz faces grid penalty

Charles Leclerc believes he will be fighting for victory in Sunday's French Grand Prix after he and Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz dominated Friday's opening practice day.

Former England batsman Trott named as new Afghanistan coach

Former England middle-order batsman Jonathan Trott was on Friday named as the new coach of Afghanistan, replacing Graham Thorpe who had to withdraw from the position on health grounds.

Pretorius strikes as South Africa dismiss England for 201 in 2nd ODI

Dwaine Pretorius marked his return to South Africa duty by taking four wickets as England were dismissed for 201 in the rain-affected second one-day international on Friday.

'You never know,' says Pogacar ahead of do-or-die Tour de France decider

Despite trailing by over three minutes going into the Tour de France's deciding weekend, defending champion Tadej Pogacar said "you never know" as he plotted the unlikely downfall of race leader Jonas Vingegaard.

Dhawan just short of century as India make 308-7 against West Indies

Shikhar Dhawan fell just short of an 18th century as India totalled 308 for seven against the West Indies in the first One-Day International of a three-match series at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Friday.

Sainz leads Ferrari one-two, Hamilton laments 'not spectacular' Mercedes

Carlos Sainz led Charles Leclerc at the top of the times on Friday as Ferrari dominated second practice for the French Grand Prix ahead of world championship leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull.

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