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Panthers expected to begin 2027 NRL season away from new stadium

The new Penrith Stadium is expected to be ready in time for the opening round of the 2027 NRL season, but it’s still likely the Panthers is expected to be on the road for their early matches. There is no delay to the build of the new $309 million venue but there’s a lack of appetite for risk around weather delays through the summer.

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。

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Five up-and-coming players looking to make mark in Nations League

If the build-up to the Nations League has mostly been focused on the touchlines with star coaches like Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp making their international debuts, the most important action will nonetheless still take place on the pitch.

Seixas 'crushes' teammates in training to draw Pogacar comparisons

Next year Pavel Sivakov will be joining the rising French hope Paul Seixas at Decathlon but he is currently working alongside him as they train together for France ahead of Sunday's World Championships road race in Montreal.

Udinese sign ex-Real Madrid defender Alaba on free transfer

Udinese sprung a surprise with the high-profile signing of David Alaba, who had been without a club since leaving Real Madrid in the close-season, on Thursday.

Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 at Azerbaijan GP practice

George Russell topped the times ahead of team-mate and world championship leader Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes dominated Friday's second practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Alcaraz shrugs off pressure of packed calendar at 'joyful' Laver Cup

Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday that competing in team events during a packed schedule helps bring back the "joy" of tennis as he prepares to spearhead Europe's Laver Cup challenge against Team World.

佐々木朗希の2026年を振り返る、不振から復調し救援で復帰

2025年のポストシーズンでは“守護神”に抜擢されるなど大車輪の働きを見せ、世界一の栄冠を掴み取ったドジャースの佐々木朗希投手。大きな期待を背負って迎えた今季は、開幕ローテーションに選ばれたものの、初勝利まで5試合を要するなど、試練の続くシーズンとなりました。

山本由伸がレギュラーシーズン最終登板、10月の好投へ決意

ドジャース山本由伸投手（28）が先発し、6回4失点（自責2）で降板して9敗目を喫した。88球を投げ、5安打4奪三振2四死球となった。試合後の取材での一問一答は以下の通り。

日本代表がウルグアイ戦で先制、松木玖生がA代表初得点

日本代表はウルグアイ代表と対戦する。W杯北中米大会後の初陣。

宮崎友花、バドミントン女子団体の銀に涙　中国との決勝振り返る

目には涙が光っていた。愛知・名古屋アジア大会バドミントン女子団体決勝（２４日、愛知・一宮総合体育館）で、日本は中国に０―３で敗れて銀メダル。２大会ぶりの金メダルにはあと一歩届かなかった。

グリフィンが10安打浴びながら1失点、無四球でMLB初の記録

米メディア「ヘビー」は２３日（日本時間２４日）、「ガーディアンズのフォスター・グリフィンが野球史に残る奇妙な記録を樹立」との記事を配信した。

韓国体育会長がアジア大会運営を批判、相次ぐトラブルを問題視

韓国オリンピック委員会のユ・スンミン会長が２４日、自国メディアの取材に応じ、愛知・名古屋アジア大会の運営を巡り痛烈に批判した。

重賞2勝のシャドウスケイプが27歳で死ぬ、通算50戦5勝

04年根岸S、クラスターCとダート重賞を2勝したシャドウスケイプ（牡、父フォーティナイナー）が24日、繋養（けいよう）先のにぐらや牧場（福島県桑折町）で息を引き取った。27歳となった。

川崎Fの小林悠が現役引退へ、17年のクラブ生活を来年元日まで継続

川崎Fは23日、元日本代表FW小林悠（39）が27年1月1日をもって現役を引退すると明らかにした。J1歴代7位の144得点を記録しながら、負傷に苦しんできたストライカーは川崎市内で会見し、サポーターの前での復活ゴールを約束。契約最終日の来年元日に決勝が行われる天皇杯で、現役最後のタイトル獲りに挑む。

Kane relishing chance to become England's most-capped player

Harry Kane is in line to move level with Peter Shilton as England's most-capped player over the next fortnight, but is wondering why the record of 125 appearances for the national side is not higher.

Fury to face British rival Joshua in Cardiff on December 11

Tyson Fury will face Anthony Joshua in an all-British heavyweight showdown in Cardiff on December 11.

Japan swimmer Ohashi, 17, shrugs off Covid to smash world record

Japanese teenager Shin Ohashi said a bout of Covid helped him smash the men's 200m breaststroke world record in a time of 2min 04.83sec at the Asian Games on Thursday.

Shin Ohashi: Junk food-loving teen and new world record-holder

Japan has been starved of swimming success in recent times but with the Los Angeles Olympics two years away junk food-loving teenager Shin Ohashi has emerged as their next big thing.

Mancini's Italy facing battle to 'win back' dispirited fans

Roberto Mancini embarks on his bid to turn around Italy's fortunes for a second time as coach this week, but he also needs to win over sceptical fans left apathetic towards the Azzurri after an unprecedented series of setbacks.

Alcaraz wants end to late-night matches at Grand Slams

Carlos Alcaraz has called on tennis chiefs to end late matches at Grand Slams after his record-breaking US Open exit in the middle of the night.

Olympic champion Yulo completes gymnastics gold collection at Asian Games

Double Olympic champion gymnast Carlos Yulo said he was "overwhelmed" on Thursday after winning Asian Games floor gold in Japan to complete his collection of major titles.

England cannot imitate Spain's success, says Gordon

Anthony Gordon believes England cannot copy Spain's example and must use their own strengths to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament.

Russell on top in Baku practice after problems for Antonelli, Norris

George Russell topped the times for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen and the two Ferraris in Thursday's opening practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Japan teen smashes swim world record as Asian Games complaints mount

Japanese 17-year-old Shin Ohashi smashed a swimming world record at his home Asian Games on Thursday, as several teams rounded on organisers over problems dogging the continent's biggest sporting spectacular.

Berlin confirms withdrawal from race to host summer Olympics

Berlin on Thursday confirmed its withdrawal from the race be part of Germany's bid to host the summer Olympics and Paralympics, leaving only Munich and the western Rhine/Ruhr region as potential hosts.

Japan teenager Ohashi smashes 200m breaststroke world record

Japanese teenager Shin Ohashi smashed the men's 200m breaststroke world record at the Asian Games on Thursday, setting a new mark of 2min 04.83sec.

'Failing, chaotic, musical chairs': Teams slam Asian Games organisers

Several teams rounded on the organisation of the Asian Games in Japan on Thursday, with Thailand likening it to a "chaotic" game of "musical chairs" and South Korea saying "they deserve a failing grade."

Zverev, Agassi defend 'spectacular' Laver Cup

Grand Slam champion Alexander Zverev and American legend Andre Agassi led a staunch defence of the Laver Cup ahead of the latest edition of the polarising event in London this week.

Eel-powered Japan whizz-kid, 11, dominates in historic Games debut

Japan's 11-year-old eSports whizz-kid Yuki Kurihara crushed the competition on his Asian Games debut on Thursday, beating opponents almost three times his age.

Comic inspires unlikely kabaddi dreams for Japan's Asian Games amateurs

Kabaddi has its roots in ancient rural communities in South Asia and India is the superpower, but Japan has developed a niche taste for the team contact sport -- thanks to a comic.

Swim sensation Yu, 13, set for Olympic take-off after golden Asian Games

China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi has stamped her mark all over the Asian Games and she could cause a sensation at the Los Angeles Olympics in two years' time.

Ex-NFL star Brown to take plea deal in shooting case: lawyer

Former NFL star Antonio Brown will accept a plea deal to avoid a potential 30-year prison sentence in his attempted murder case stemming from a shooting last year, his lawyer said Wednesday.

Tuchel seeks tonic to England World Cup 'scar' in Spain showdown

World champions Spain's visit to Wembley on Saturday is a painful reminder to England of what might have been, but Thomas Tuchel needs a positive response to silence criticism of how the Three Lions' World Cup ended.

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