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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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Vingegaard retains Tour lead as Canada's Houle wins stage 16

Canadian rider Hugo Houle broke down in tears after winning stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday, dedicating the triumph to his recently deceased brother.

Celtic swoop for Australia's Mooy and German Jenz

Scottish champions Celtic signed Australia midfielder Aaron Mooy on a free transfer and German defender Moritz Jenz on loan from Lorient on Tuesday.

England's Stokes hopes ODI retirement serves as a warning to cricket

Ben Stokes said on Tuesday he hopes his retirement from one-day internationals will serve as a warning to cricket chiefs over an increasingly congested global schedule, with the all-rounder insisting players "are not cars, you can't just fill us up".

Wiegman 'hopeful' of leading England against Spain after Covid-19

England manager Sarina Wiegman is "very hopeful" she will be able to lead her team in Wednesday's Euro 2022 quarter-final against Spain after contracting coronavirus.

Dortmund's Haller vows to 'come back stronger' after testicular tumour diagnosis

Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller on Tuesday vowed to 'come back stronger' as he thanked fans for their support following his diagnosis for a testicular tumour.

England prop Marler 'buried head in sand' over rugby concussions

England prop Joe Marler has "buried his head in the sand" over the dangers of dementia from playing rugby, admitting that on one occasion he had forgotten he had children.

Martial scores again as United beat Palace 3-1 in Melbourne

Anthony Martial scored his third goal in three games as a slick Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 3-1 in Melbourne to ensure new coach Erik ten Hag's unbeaten streak remained intact Tuesday.

South Africa bat as England ring changes in Stokes's last ODI

South Africa captain Keshav Maharaj won the toss and elected to bat in England star Ben Stokes's last one-day international on Tuesday.

Norway women's coach axed after European rout to England

Norwegian women's football head coach Martin Sjogren has been axed after the team's humiliating European Championship group stage defeat to England, the national federation announced on Tuesday.

England's Stokes hopes early ODI retirement prolongs career

Ben Stokes said on Tuesday he was retiring from one-day internationals earlier than planned as the England Test captain hopes it will prolong his career into his mid-30s.

Ton-up Shafique drives Pakistan's record chase at Galle

Opener Abdullah Shafique hit a gritty century to keep Pakistan in the hunt to chase down a victory target of 342 in the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

China to host Asian Games in 2023 after Covid postponement

China will host the 2022 Asian Games in autumn 2023, organisers said on Tuesday, after postponing the event in Hangzhou because of Covid-19.

'No sadness' as skating great Hanyu calls time on storied career

Japan's two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu said he felt "no sadness" after retiring from competition aged 27 on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down on one of the sport's most glittering careers.

England's Stokes made 'selfless' decision to retire from ODIs: Key

England managing director of cricket Rob Key has praised Ben Stokes for his "selfless" decision to ignore the "financial implications" of retiring from one-day internationals.

Ex-skipper Smith to oversee new South African T20 league

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith was on Tuesday named as the head of a new Twenty20 franchise tournament to be staged in the republic in January and February next year.

Rins to join Honda-LCR after Suzuki withdrawal

Spaniard Alex Rins will join Honda-LCR next season after Suzuki announced their departure from MotoGP, his future outfit said on Tuesday.

Pakistan 147-2 at tea in pursuit of record 342 to win at Galle

Pakistan lost two wickets but opener Abdullah Shafique stood strong on 77 as the tourists chased 342 for victory on day four of the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

Two-time Olympic skating champion Hanyu retires aged 27

Japan's two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu retired from competition aged 27 on Tuesday, after struggling with injuries at this year's Beijing Games.

Spurs sign Middlesbrough defender Spence

Tottenham signed Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence on Tuesday in a deal that could rise to a reported £20 million ($24 million).

Skating royalty: Japan's 'Ice Prince' Yuzuru Hanyu

Japan's "Ice Prince" Yuzuru Hanyu, who announced his retirement from competitive figure skating at the age of 27 on Tuesday, is one of the sport's all-time greats and an icon to his worldwide legion of adoring fans.

Japan's two-time Olympic skating champion Hanyu retires aged 27

Japan's two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu retired from competition aged 27 on Tuesday, after struggling with injuries at this year's Beijing Games.

Pakistan 68-0 at lunch in pursuit of record 342 to win at Galle

Pakistan's openers reached 68-0 at lunch, chasing a record victory target of 342, after Dinesh Chandimal was left stranded on 94 not out as Sri Lanka made 337 in their second innings on day four of the opening Test on Tuesday.

Retired tennis star Barty rules out golf as a career

Former tennis world number one Ashleigh Barty has dashed hopes she will make a return to professional sport, after speculation the Australian could switch to golf.

Pakistan bowl out Sri Lanka for 337, need 342 to win first Test

Dinesh Chandimal remained unbeaten on 94 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 337 on day four of the opening Test on Tuesday, leaving Pakistan needing 342 runs for victory.

USA beat Canada for 2024 Olympic berth and CONCACAF title

The United States qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Monday by defeating Tokyo Olympic champions Canada 1-0 in the CONCACAF W Championship final.

What to expect from the Euro 2022 quarter-finals

Euro 2022 has already broken the record as the best attended women's European Championship of all-time and the business end of the tournament is still to come as the quarter-finals begin on Wednesday.

Rojas leads familiar cast to world golds

Untouchable Venezuelan Yulimar Rojas led a raft of familiar faces to glory when she claimed her third straight triple jump title at the World Athletics Championships on Monday.

Venezuela's Rojas retains world triple jump title

Venezuela's Olympic champion Yulimar Rojas sealed a third straight world triple jump crown at the World Championships in Oregon on Monday.

El-Bakkali ends Kenya reign with steeplechase gold

Olympic champion Soufiane El-Bakkali of Morocco produced a tactical masterclass to storm to victory in the men’s 3000m steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon on Monday.

Thiam trumps Vetter for heptathlon gold

Belgium's two-time Olympic champion Nafi Thiam trumped Anouk Vetter of the Netherlands in the event-ending 800m to claim world heptathlon gold on Monday.

Japan's 'Ice Prince' Hanyu fuels retirement rumours

Japanese figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu has called a press conference later Tuesday, with speculation swirling that the "Ice Prince" will announce his retirement from competition after struggling with injury at this year's Winter Olympics.

Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican trio into women's 200m semis

Fresh from winning a record fifth world 100m title, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce easily advanced into the semi-finals of the women's 200m at the world championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday.

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