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Warriors free agent Jonathan Kuminga agrees to two-year deal
Kuminga's contract includes a team option for the second year that allows the Warr…
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Alcaraz beats Fritz in Tokyo for eighth title of season
The Spaniard has struggled with an ankle injury this week in Tokyo but he was still to…
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Gauff survives tense Bencic test to reach Beijing quarterfinals
There were frustrations on both sides of the court at a largely empty stadium as the p…
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Swiatek may skip mandatory events due to packed schedule
The men's and women's circuits have faced criticism due to their 11-month seas…
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How Ohtani has boosted Japan's soft power and made LA even more baseball-obsessed
From concessions filled with Japanese ballpark staples to murals on Los Angeles buildi…
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Onosato’s fifth title cements preeminent position in Japan’s national sport
The question now is just how many Emperor’s Cups can the massive yokozuna win? from …
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Hawks take step toward Japan Series redo with Pacific League title
Unlike last year, this team is battle-tested, with injuries being the source of much o…
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Europe holds off surging U.S. on final day to capture Ryder Cup
It marks Team Europe's 11th win in the last 15 Ryder Cups and its second in a row …
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Dodgers leave pitcher Clayton Kershaw off wild-card roster
The Dodgers will rely on Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start ag…
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At Fuji Speedway, WEC rides motorsports momentum to 100th race
The milestone race comes amid a global motorsports boom fueled by Netflix’s “Formula 1…
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At 31, Ryo Hirakawa continues to chase F1 dream
The Formula One door may be slowly opening for the top endurance talent even at age 31…
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International Paralympic Committee lifts partial suspensions of Russia and Belarus
Ukrainian sports minister said those who voted for the decision had betrayed "the…
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Marc Marquez on brink of MotoGP title as Bagnaia wins Japan sprint
Ducati's Marquez is on the verge of winning his first world championship crown sin…
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Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for third straight season
The reigning National League MVP has led jersey sales since 2023, becoming just the fo…
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Shintaro Mochizuki aiming to succeed Kei Nishikori as Japan's top male player
Mochizuki, currently 104th in the world rankings, notched his maiden Grand Slam main-d…
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U.S. turns to Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas to launch Ryder Cup bid
History favors the Americans when the current setup is in play: the U.S. own a 9-3-1 r…
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Can Japan crack the China code in table tennis?
Japan has much more work to do if it is to be a proper rival for its neighbor. from …
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UEFA poised for vote on whether to suspend Israel from European competition
The brewing crisis intensified this week when United Nations experts called for Israel…
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No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz concerned after injuring ankle during win at Japan Open
The Spaniard had his left ankle heavily strapped during a medical timeout before ginge…
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Cal Raleigh reaches 60 homers as Mariners clinch first division title since 2001
Raleigh is closing in on Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's American League record of 6…
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Europe's Justin Rose would gladly accept Ryder Cup trophy from Donald Trump
Rose said the feeling around Team Europe is that Trump's presence will spark even …
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Alcaraz expects Sinner to come back stronger after U.S. Open loss
Alcaraz is playing at the Japan Open in Tokyo this week, while Sinner will compete at …
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Rising U.S. women's sumo team hopes to spread the word about Japan’s national sport
American sumo star Kellyann Ball was impressed by a major Japanese tournament for wome…
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Brilliant Marquez poised to seal seventh MotoGP title in Japan
The Spanish Ducati rider is on a whopping 512 points and needs just three points more …
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U.S. hails 'gladiator' DeChambeau as Ryder Cup controversy swirls
Two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau was hailed by United States teammates as…
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Evenepoel completes time-trial triple as Pogacar left trailing
Pogacar, who celebrated his 27th birthday on Sunday, had set out to do the time trial …
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Team captain Bradley defends U.S. player pay at Ryder Cup
U.S. players will each get $500,000 — with $300,000 of that going to charity and the r…
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Dembele beats Yamal to Ballon d'Or as Bonmati retains women's award
Dembele, 28, edged out Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal to succeed Manchester City and…
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Swiatek recovers from slow start to win Korea Open title
Top seed Swiatek breezed her way into the final, winning back-to-back games on Saturda…
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Paolini takes Italy to Billie Jean King Cup triumph
World No. 8 Paolini went undefeated in singles and doubles this week, and wrapped up h…
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Max Verstappen dominates in win at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
It was the second consecutive win for Verstappen, following his victory two weeks ago …
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U.S. men grab gold in 4x100-meter relay on final day of world championships; Japan 6th
The U.S. beat Canada to the gold medal to win the men's relay. from Sports - The…
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PSG star Dembele tipped to beat Yamal to win Ballon d'Or
Nine members of the PSG team that won the Champions League, demolishing Inter Milan 5-…
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Japan qualifies for men's 4x100 relay final at world championships
Japan finished in a time of 38.07 seconds. from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift…
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Mets weigh options as Kodai Senga struggles in Triple-A start
Senga, who agreed to a rare option to Triple-A Syracuse earlier this month to reset hi…
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Noah Lyles wants athletics to stop being an ‘amateur sport’
The American sprinter has consistently voiced his frustration with the sport’s dwindli…
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Noah Lyles and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden win 200-meter titles on golden night for U.S.
Lyles finished with a time of 19.52 seconds and joined Jamaican great Usain Bolt as th…
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Reigning world champion Haruka Kitaguchi fails to qualify for women's javelin final
Momone Ueda finished one spot ahead of Kitaguchi and narrowly missed out on a spot in …
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Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw to retire at season’s end
The left-handed ace won three National League Cy Young awards and the 2014 NL MVP in a…
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How Yuki Joseph Nakajima turned failures into breakout success at Tokyo worlds
Nakajima was the first Japanese runner to make the 400 final since Susumu Takano in 19…
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Noah Lyles makes statement ahead of 200-meter final at world championships
Lyles ran a 19.51 in the semifinals. from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/tk…
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Japan considering North Korea's participation at 2026 Asian Games
The neighboring countries have no diplomatic ties and North Korea was a no-show when J…
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First-half dominance leads Vissel Kobe to opening Asian Champions League win
Vissel impressed against their hosts, with Erik, Taisei Miyashiro and Yuya Osako leadi…
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Four days in and still plenty to fight for, says Japan’s team leader at worlds
Race walker Hayato Katsuki has Japan's only medal so far. from Sports - The Japa…
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Ohtani's no-hit start and 50th HR aren't enough for Dodgers
Ohtani went deep in the eighth inning to become the sixth player with consecutive seas…
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima grabs second-half goals to win Asian CL opener
In other action, Machida Zelvia, making its debut in the competition, secured a 1-1 dr…
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Faith Kipyegon cements place as supreme champion and role model for mothers
Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion, took her fourth world title at 1,500 meters o…
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks U.S. record on way to 400 final at worlds
McLaughlin-Levrone ran a 48.29 in her semifinal heat at Tokyo’s National Stadium. fr…
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Muratake misses out on medal as Tinch takes 110-meter hurdle gold
After finishing fifth at last year’s Paris Olympics, Muratake was aiming to claim Japa…
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Japan and Fiji cruise into Pacific Nations Cup rugby final rematch
Fiji rolled over Japan 41-17 in last year's final, and Japan coach Eddie Jones adm…
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Pole-vault superstar Duplantis sets yet another world record in Tokyo
The Swede's height of 6.30 meters marked the 14th time he has raised the bar on hi…
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World's fastest anime fans Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson display fandom in Tokyo
American superstar Lyles is track and field's most popular anime fan. from Sport…
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Seville and Thompson seal Jamaican 1-2 over Lyles in 100-meter final
Seville won the men’s 100-meter crown in a personal-best time of 9.77 seconds in front…
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden takes 100-meter title and sets championships record in Tokyo
Jamaica’s Tia Clayton was second with a new personal best of 10.76, while Paris Olympi…
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'Smart' Inoue beats Akhmadaliev by unanimous decision
The unbeaten Inoue gradually picked off a fighter who had been described as the most d…
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Yuki Joseph Nakajima sets national record en route to 400-meter semifinals at worlds
Nakajima’s time was sixth fastest among participants in the first round, tied with Bot…
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PSG begins title defense as Champions League kicks off
PSG ended over a decade of disappointment in continental competition when it lifted th…
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Chelsea blows chance to top Premier League at Brentford
The world club champion squad paid for Enzo Maresca's experimental team selection …
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Japan's top sprinters fail to keep up in 100 meters at world championships
No Japanese runner will compete in the 100-meter final on Sunday night. from Sports …
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Olympic medal-winning German race walker blazes on after battle with depression
German Jonathan Hilbert earned a silver medal in the 50K race walk at the Tokyo Olympi…
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Race walkers brave gripping humidity in opening event of world championships in Tokyo
Organizers at the World Athletics Championships pushed up the start time for the race …
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Evan Dunfee captures first gold of world championships as Japan earns first medal
Japan's Hayato Katsuki took bronze in the men’s 35-kilometer race walk at the 2025…
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Broadcaster TBS taps Hello Kitty and Yuji Oda in bid to sell World Athletics
TBS has provided televised coverage of the World Athletics Championships since the 199…
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World Athletics Championships road events to start earlier due to heat in Tokyo
Last month, more than 3,300 people were taken to hospital for heat stroke in the Japan…
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Bears to leave Chicago for new stadium in the suburbs
Chief Executive Officer Kevin Warren told fans on Monday — just hours before the Bears…
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Zendejas and Balogun lift U.S. over Samurai Blue in friendly
After a scoreless draw against Mexico on the weekend, Japan goalkeeper Keisuke Osako m…
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Banged-up Brock Purdy uncertain for Week 2 as 49ers' injuries pile up
Purdy toughed out Sunday's game despite suffering injuries to his left (non- throw…
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LeBron James pens essay in Chinese state newspaper in sign of NBA revival
The People's Daily publication of James' essay highlights how the NBA's re…
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McLaren team boss Andrea Stella addresses controversy over team orders
The reigning Formula One champion and runaway leader asked Oscar Piastri to hand back …
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Roaring Tigers had no equal in CL on way to winning pennant in record time
The club took a step toward becoming the best team in Japan by clinching the Central L…
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Bills rally to stun Ravens to cap wild opening weekend in NFL
Matt Prater, a 41-year-old veteran signed this week, booted the game-winning field goa…
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Max Verstappen says Red Bull has taken step forward after winning Italian GP
Verstappen won nine races last year, after a record 19 of 22 in 2023, but Sunday was o…
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Japan bows out of Women's Rugby World Cup with comeback victory over Spain
Both sides were bidding for their first win of the tournament after defeats against wo…
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Three-time World Series champion Davey Johnson dies at 82
Johnson was a four-time MLB All-Star second baseman and also played for the Yomiuri Gi…
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Sabalenka crowned queen of Queens with back-to-back U.S. Open titles
The Belarusian became the first woman to win back-to-back U.S. Opens since Serena Will…
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New Zealand holds off South Africa close battle in Auckland
Under pressure after conceding a first-ever defeat on Argentina soil against the Pumas…
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Gasly staying at Renault-owned Alpine F1 until 2028
Alpine is last in the constructors' standings after 15 of 24 rounds and Gasly has …
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Legendary Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden, a six-time Cup winner, dies at 78
Known for his intellectual pursuits off the ice, Dryden played only eight seasons in t…
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Itochu sells Japan’s first orange bonds for gender equality
The Japanese trading house raised ¥15.2 billion ($103 million) from the debt sale, mor…
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Team Japan seeks ‘passionate support’ at World Athletics Championships
The World Athletics Championships kick off at Tokyo’s National Stadium on Sept. 13. …
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Super Bowl champion Eagles hold off rival Cowboys in NFL season opener
The Eagles raised their championship banner before defeating their division rivals. …
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Chiefs' Travis Kelce speaks about engagement to Taylor Swift ahead of opener
Kelce said his life has changed in some ways since he began dating pop star Taylor Swi…
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'Biggest' Women's Asian Cup can help drive change, says top official
Australia will host the 12-team competition from March 1 to 21, having successfully st…
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Ferrari to celebrate past glory at home race amid present woes
Ferrari has yet to win this year and the home return comes hot on the heels of both ca…
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Bahrain and Abu Dhabi funds take full ownership of McLaren
Bahrain sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat will remain the majority shareholder with CYV…
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Injured Olympic 200-meter champion Thomas to miss Tokyo worlds
As she battled through injury, Thomas looked short of her best form at the U.S. trials…
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Eagles eye Super Bowl repeat as NFL season kicks off with global push
The Eagles, who denied the Kansas City Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat in February with…
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FIFA silence on sanction for errant South Africa a mystery
South Africa erroneously fielded midfielder Tebeho Mokoena in a 2-0 home win over neig…
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Osaka crushes Gauff as Sinner and Swiatek roll into quarters
The Japanese star powered past third seed Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in a highly-anticipated but l…
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Miami's Suarez at center of spitting incident after Leagues Cup loss
The 38-year-old's reputation as one of the game's arch-villains was cemented w…
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'Mongrel' spirit drives pole vault queen Kennedy in world title defense
Kennedy has not competed since becoming the first Australian woman to win Olympic gold…
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