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Carlos Correa headed back to Astros in blockbuster MLB trade
Correa, who waived his no-trade clause, told MLB.com that he and the Twins had agreed …
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Rio Takeda grabs lead as Japanese golfers set pace at Women's British Open
Takeda, 22, bounced back from a double-bogey on the ninth hole with four birdies down …
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Former Seibu player David MacKinnon hopes to connect baseball world with new podcast
MacKinnon decided to retire earlier this year after playing in MLB, NPB and KBO during…
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Shohei Ohtani leaves mound with trainer after wild pitches
Ohtani, who had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in September 2023, was making hi…
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Kotoshoho's shock first Emperor's Cup could reinvigorate his career
Kotoshoho's first Grand Sumo Tournament win in Nagoya on Sunday was perhaps even m…
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Ledecky wins 22nd world title as Popovici savours 'scary' gold
The masterful win in Singapore moved Ledecky four short of the retired Phelps' car…
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Red Bull adviser confirms Max Verstappen staying for 2026
A widely reported exit clause in Verstappen's Red Bull contract could have allowed…
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England's women maintained belief through bumpy run to Euro glory
England delivered one more heart-stopping come-from-behind win on Sunday to capture it…
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Legendary Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg dies at 65
Longtime Cubs teammate Mark Grace said "When you examine the offense and defense,…
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Bouchard extends career with first-round win at Canadian Open
The Montreal native announced earlier this month she would walk away from the sport af…
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Ichiro's Hall of Fame induction becomes family affair for some fans
Some traveled from Japan to the United States to be part of Ichiro's big moment. …
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Oscar Piastri uses earlier disappointment as fuel to win Belgian Grand Prix
It was McLaren's first Belgian triumph since Jenson Button won from pole in 2012. …
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Soccer great Zico pays tribute to atomic bomb victims in Hiroshima
Zico, 72, who also served as head coach of Japan's men's national soccer team,…
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Ichiro leads latest class into Baseball Hall of Fame with humor and grace
Ichiro mixed a sharp sense of humor with a serious tone in discussing what made him a …
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Three decades and a pile of notebooks: The beat writer who chronicled Ichiro’s career
For nearly three decades, this journalist's job revolved around one man — Ichiro S…
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Trump's Turnberry visit puts British Open back on agenda
The trip underlines the U.S. president's long-held desire to host golf's illus…
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One of the hardest Tours, Pogacar says, as he moves to brink of fourth win
The defending champion leads Jonas Vingegaard by 4:24 in the general classification he…
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Norris takes pole for all-McLaren front row in Belgium
The Briton blasted around the long Spa-Francorchamps circuit in a best time of one min…
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With Hall of Fame induction, Ichiro makes himself heard loud and clear
Across his 28 seasons of professional baseball, Ichiro grew to become a superstar — fi…
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Liverpool CEO says player spree should quell ownership gossip
Liverpool has sent a 29-man squad to Hong Kong and Japan as part of its pre-season war…
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Kenny Pickett takes first-team reps as Browns may keep four quarterbacks
Joe Flacco did not take snaps in the full team work with rookie Dillon Gabriel lined u…
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Hulk Hogan, shirt-shredding superstar of pro wrestling, dies at 71
Hogan was the face of pro wrestling for decades, with his blond hair and horseshoe mus…
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Ohtani extends homer streak to five in Dodgers win
The home run was Ohtani's National League-leading 37th of the season. from Sport…
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Activists protest Gaza war during Tour de France and call for Israeli team ban
Dozens of pro-Palestinian activists waved flags and unfurled banners on Wednesday as t…
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Brisbane 2032 Olympics on track seven years out but with little wiggle room
The opening ceremony of Australia's third Summer Games will take place exactly sev…
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Disappointing start to Nagoya tournament turns into fascinating final stretch
Sumo’s schedule makers will almost certainly ensure that if Ichiyamamoto is going to t…
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Venus Williams wins in singles return as Osaka lines up Raducanu match
Williams became the oldest player to compete in a WTA tour-level match since Japan'…
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China's top football body to form esports team after World Cup flop
While China languishes at 94th in FIFA's world rankings, two places below tiny Lux…
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Baseball teams trying to fight off Japan's torrid summer heat
On June 27, Saitama Seibu Lions pitcher Tatsuya Imai was replaced after suffering heat…
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European captain Luke Donald agrees to Ryder Cup rules change
Donald agreed to change the rule to allow one of the American vice captains to assume …
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Venus Williams returns with doubles win at DC Open
The 45-year-old American joined compatriot Hailey Baptiste to defeat Canada's Euge…
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Venus Williams prioritizing fun over results in return from long break
Williams is setting new personal goals, prioritizing enjoyment over results. from Sp…
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Scottie Scheffler dominates field to cruise to first British Open crown
Scheffler resembled a towering giant among men all week on the glorious Causeway Coast…
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Shi beats Lanier to win Japan Open badminton title
South Korea's An Se-young downed China's Wang Zhiyi 21-12, 21-10 in the women&…
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France's Euro 2025 run ended by familiar foe Germany
The loss came despite having a player advantage for most of the game, after Germany…
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Japan's O'Leary beats world No. 1 Dora to take first surfing tour win
World No. 2 Gabriela Bryan won the women's event with a hard-fought victory over A…
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Dominant Pogacar not in a giving mood as Tour lead swells
After storming to his fourth stage victory, the three-time Tour de France winner dismi…
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Seiya Suzuki's three-run homer helps Cubs snap Red Sox's 10-game streak
The home run was the Japanese slugger's 26th of the season. from Sports - The Ja…
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Japan Football Association planning to join Asia bid for 2046 World Cup
The JFA aims to be part of a joint bid including other East Asian countries as well as…
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England beats Sweden in sensational shootout to reach Women's Euro semis
The shootout was a thrilling climax to a game in which England teetered on the brink o…
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MLB All-Star Game ratings dip in despite dramatic finish
MLB's All-Star event still draws far better than its counterparts. from Sports -…
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Bear stops play again at Japan golf event
The bear was spotted in the morning near the first tee at the Meiji Yasuda Ladies tour…
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JSA’s 100th anniversary event is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for sumo fans
People in attendance for the celebration will get a chance to see the rare "sanda…
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Silver says NBA to study possible expansion beyond 30 teams
The NBA Board of Governors meeting in Las Vegas on Tuesday marked the first time team …
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'What's the point?' Scheffler says in candid talk ahead of British Open
When asked how long he celebrates his victories, an introspective Scheffler veered off…
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Former MLB and NPB pitcher Dan Serafini found guilty of murdering father-in-law
Prosecutors said the fatal incident involved a $1.3 million ranch renovation project a…
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Chelsea's Club World Cup triumph a 'statement,' but what might be the cost?
The side has pocketed a stunning $115 million in prize money from the Club World Cup, …
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Britain's Rowland takes Formula E title with two races to spare
Rowland, who failed to score on Saturday and started eighth on Sunday after a five-pla…
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Swiatek hits back at critics after Wimbledon win
Iga Swiatek pleaded with the Polish media to "leave me alone," saying she kn…
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Sinner rises above adversity to make Italian history at Wimbledon
The ice-cool 23-year-old beat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 to become Italy's fir…
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Unforgiving Swiatek crushes Anisimova 6-0 6-0 to win maiden Wimbledon crown
Already a U.S. Open champion and a four-times French Open winner, Swiatek becomes the …
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Wales look to future after ending 18-game losing run with Japan win
The Welsh survived another second-half comeback from Eddie Jones' side in Kobe to …
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Chelsea out to stop PSG completing clean sweep in Club World Cup final
The Parisians now stand on the verge of an extraordinary achievement, as they look to …
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Xabi Alonso ready for fresh start with Real Madrid after Club World Cup exit
Alonso was appointed at the end of May, taking over from Carlo Ancelotti after a succe…
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Amanda Anisimova proves doubters wrong by reaching Wimbledon final
Anisimova, seeded 13th, stunned world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win i…
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Iga Swiatek surprised by run to first Wimbledon final
Swiatek, who will face U.S. 13th seed Amanda Anisimova in Saturday's final, has no…
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Jones urges Brave Blossoms to 'create history' against Wales
The Brave Blossoms came from behind to beat the Welsh last weekend and they are now lo…
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Masataka Yoshida set to make season debut as Red Sox host Rockies
Yoshida had offseason shoulder surgery and completed a five-game minor league rehab as…
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Apple eyes U.S. Formula 1 broadcast rights after movie success: report
The report follows the strong box office performance of Apple's high-octane racing…
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New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
Modern cooling infrastructure will likely have few sumo fans wishing for a return to t…
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Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final
The Brazilian striker dominated his former club Fluminense as Chelsea set up a showdow…
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Alcaraz and Sabalenka take contrasting routes into Wimbledon semis
The Spanish second seed dropped four sets in a series of scrappy displays during his r…
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Tottenham signs Japan defender Takai from Kawasaki Frontale
British media reports said Europa League champion Tottenham paid a fee of £5 million f…
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Padres' Yu Darvish to make season debut against Diamondbacks
Darvish cleared the final hurdles to return to action with four innings in a simulated…
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From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Sibling dynamics — whether it’s rivalry, support, or a mix of both — can have a profou…
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Youthful Chelsea ready for Thiago Silva reunion at Club World Cup
Silva initially made his name at Fluminense, and returned to the side upon leaving Che…
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Norris revels in emotional first home win
"I've joined a long list of pretty incredible winners who have won here in th…
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Swiss beat Iceland 2-0 to keep alive Women's Euro knockout hopes
Iceland became the first team to be eliminated from the competition. from Sports - T…
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Former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks dies at 44
Jenks was a flame-throwing reliever who appeared in the 2006 and 2007 All-Star Games a…
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Mbappe on target as Real Madrid downs Dortmund to reach Club World Cup semis
Mbappe, who did not play during the group stage due to illness, will hope to be at ful…
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Carrying red wreath, Liverpool players join family for Diego Jota's funeral
Club captain Virgil Van Dijk, goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and manager Arne Slot were …
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Brave Blossoms extend Wales losing streak to 18 with 24-19 win
Japan fought its way back into the game after a slow start to earn the win in Kitakyus…
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Late own goal sends Chelsea past Palmeiras and into semifinals
The win puts the Premier League side one step away from the final, with only Fluminens…
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Osaka still dreams of glory despite latest Wimbledon disappointment
Osaka blew a golden opportunity to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first t…
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Osaka out of Wimbledon as Pavlyuchenkova battles back
Osaka was in a strong position after taking the first set, but her bid to finally make…
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Arsenal parts ways with defender Tomiyasu after injury-ridden season
The 26-year-old Japan defender suffered multiple knee and calf injuries during his fou…
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Tributes pour in for Diogo Jota after Liverpool star's shocking death
Jota's last public act as a Liverpool player was taking part in the trophy parade …
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Teenage skateboarding star Arisa Trew has no plans to slow down
Trew is set to defend her Olympic title at the Los Angeles Games in 2028 at age 18. …
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NHL players officially cleared to compete at 2026 Olympics
The agreement also covers NHL players taking part in the 2030 Winter Games in France. …
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Naomi Osaka finds comfort zone at Wimbledon after once being 'paralyzed' by fear
Osaka won her first two matches in straight sets. from Sports - The Japan Times http…
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Fiji looks to soften up Wallabies before Lions series
Fiji's Australian coach Mick Byrne has brought a strong squad for Sunday's tes…
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Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Onosato is listed as yozokuna-ōzeki on the latest banzuke, the first time since 1981 t…
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F1 has a plan if Middle East races cannot happen, says chief
Qatar is due to host the penultimate round of the championship on Nov. 30 with Abu Dha…
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Mbappe edging closer to full fitness as Real reach last eight
Mbappe made his long-awaited debut in the tournament as a second-half substitute follo…
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Gauff ousted on day of Wimbledon shocks as Djokovic launches history bid
Instead of building on her success at the French Open, 21-year-old Gauff suffered her …
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