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ノア内藤哲也、GHC王座2度目の防衛「負けたらリストラ」の危機感で清宮らに警鐘

プロレスリング・ノアのGHCヘビー級王者、内藤哲也（44）が12月9日に行われた後楽園ホール大会で、拳王（41）の挑戦を退け2度目の王座防衛に成功した。今後は12月31日の横浜大会で、清宮海斗と稲村愛輝による挑戦者決定戦の勝者と対戦する予定だ。内藤は契約の不安定さを明かし、所属選手に対して強い危機感を示している。

Virginia overwhelms Arkansas 91-72 behind balanced scoring

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thijs De Ridder scored 16 points, one of five players in double figures for No. 9 Virginia as the Cavaliers routed No.

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Fast and funny, Antonelli becomes Formula One's youngest king

Twenty-year-old Kimi Antonelli ripped up the record books to become the youngest Formula One champion on Sunday in Mexico, emphasising his domination by collecting the title with four races still scheduled for the season.

Six key races that made Kimi Antonelli a world champion

When the season started few gave thought to the possibility that Kimi Antonelli, in just his second season behind the wheel of the Mercedes in Formula One, would emerge as the youngest world champion in the 76-year history of the sport.

Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion

Kimi Antonelli drove the perfect race to finish third in his Mercedes at the Mexico Grand Prix and seal his place in Formula One history as the youngest world champion.

Isa double sends Pau past Toulouse in Top 14

Argentinian No.8 Facundo Isa touched down twice as Pau moved up to third in the Top 14 with a 34-14 win over leaders Toulouse at the Stade Hameau on Sunday while Montpellier thrashed Castres 69-10.

Japan's Shimada wins Skate Canada in Grand Prix debut

Japanese teenage sensation Mao Shimada won the Skate Canada women's title on her senior Grand Prix debut Sunday, living up to sky-high expectations by comfortably topping the free skate.

NFL Lions linebacker Campbell carted off to hospital

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was carted off the field and taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation of a neck injury in Sunday's 19-15 NFL victory over previously unbeaten Minnesota.

NFL Vikings suffer first loss while Allen sparks Bills win

Minnesota became the last NFL club to tumble from the unbeaten ranks while Josh Allen made history on Sunday in sparking Buffalo over injury-hit Baltimore.

Antonelli title bid halted by red flag at Mexico GP

Kimi Antonelli's bid to become the youngest ever Formula One world champion was put on hold on Sunday when the Mexico Grand Prix was suspended after a crash involving Cadillac's Valtteri Bottas.

Shelton adds former Alcaraz coach Ferrero to team

Ben Shelton, who reached his first Grand Slam final at the US Open in September, is adding former Carlos Alcaraz mentor Juan Carlos Ferrero to his team, both parties said Sunday.

Iraola instructs Liverpool players to dive after Arsenal penalty call

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said it is a "shame" there is no reward for honesty after his side were controversially denied a penalty in a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.

Lyon, Paris FC close in on PSG at top of Ligue 1

Lyon and Paris FC both won to close in on defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 on Sunday, with the capital team defeating Monaco 3-1 despite a first goal of the season for United States star Folarin Balogun.

Lazio pull clear at Serie A summit as Gattuso warns of vertigo

Gennaro Gattuso's Lazio consolidated their position at the top of Serie A on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over Cagliari, nudging ahead of Inter Milan after the two clubs had started the weekend level on points.

Arsenal ride out Liverpool storm to top Premier League

Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League with their first win away to Liverpool in 14 years as Kai Havertz's early strike secured a 1-0 victory for the Gunners.

Vacherot beats Lehecka to clinch Basel title

Valentin Vacherot won his first title of the season Sunday when he beat Jiri Lehecka 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the final of the ATP event in Basel.

Almgren wins debut marathon in New York, Chepkirui wins women's race

Sweden's Andreas Almgren won the New York City Marathon, clocking 2hr 6min 1sec in a spectacular debut at the distance on Sunday.

Mbappe strikes after China controversy as Real Madrid beat Santander

Kylian Mbappe moved on from a tumultuous week by scoring a penalty to help Real Madrid win 3-0 at Racing Santander on Sunday.

Lazio pull clear at Serie A summit

Almgren makes triumphant marathon debut in New York

Sweden's Andreas Almgren won the New York City Marathon, clocking 2hr 6min 1sec in a spectacular debut at the distance on Sunday.

Chinese state TV fails to air Real Madrid match after Mbappe row

Chinese state broadcaster CCTV did not broadcast a Real Madrid La Liga match on Sunday after star forward Kylian Mbappe caused a furore in China with remarks he made about former leader Mao Zedong.

島田麻央、GP初戦のスケートカナダ女子SPで首位　今季世界最高82.11点

フィギュアスケートのスケートカナダ女子ショートプログラムで、18歳の島田麻央が自己ベストの82.11点を記録し、首位に立った。

池田美来が地元・御前崎でプロジュニア優勝　ロス五輪条件付き内定後の凱旋大会

サーフィンのホワイトバッファロー御前崎プロジュニア女子で、地元出身の池田美来が16.17点を記録して優勝した。

Imperious Alcaraz crushes dogged De Minaur in Vienna final

Carlos Alcaraz completed an unbeaten season in ATP 500-level events when he cruised past Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-4 in the Vienna Open on Sunday.

Bayern's Saibari sidelined after ankle surgery

Morocco international Ismael Saibari is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on Sunday on his right ankle, his club Bayern Munich said in a statement.

Sailors blessed with good weather as Route du Rhum gets underway

The 115 sailors competing in the Route du Rhum set sail on Sunday off the coast of Saint-Malo in mild weather, setting out to conquer the Atlantic on a solo crossing that the fastest could complete in record time.

Irish European athletics champion Ciara Mageean dies aged 34

Irish middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean, who won European gold and competed at two Olympic Games, has died aged 34, her family announced on Sunday.

Luckless Lawson demoted to back of grid for Mexico City Grand Prix

Liam Lawson will start Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix from the back of the grid after his strong performance in Saturday's qualifying was erased for technical reasons.

Seifert blasts 93 as New Zealand win fifth India T20

Tim Seifert narrowly missed a maiden international century but did enough to steer New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over India in the fifth and final T20 on Sunday.

Marquez wins in Malaysia to close in on MotoGP world title

Marc Marquez moved to within touching distance of an eighth world title with an imperious victory at the Malaysian MotoGP on Sunday.

Marquez wins in Malaysia to stand on brink of MotoGP world title

Marc Marquez moved to the brink of an eighth world title with an imperious victory at the Malaysian MotoGP on Sunday.

Marquez wins Malaysian MotoGP to move to brink of world title