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Dodgers hold off Blue Jays 3-1 to force World Series Game 7
With their backs against the wall and facing elimination, the Dodgers got six solid in…
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Absence of key players no problem for Wallabies coach
The test falls outside World Rugby's window for the release of players, and Austra…
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Desperate Dodgers consider using Ohtani as relief pitcher
Ohtani, who started Game 4 and was the losing pitcher in that contest, said he would b…
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Hawks rally past Tigers in 11th to win Japan Series
The Hawks won the final four games of the series after losing Game 1. from Sports - …
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Marco Andretti retires from racing, ending run at Indy 500
His retirement means next year's Indianapolis 500 will not have an Andretti behind…
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Hiroki Kokubo pushes right buttons as Hawks move to brink of Japan Series title
The Hawks are one win away from clinching the title. from Sports - The Japan Times h…
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Imamiya's spectacular Game 3 catch may live on in SoftBank lore
The veteran shortstop said the key to his performance is preparation, especially when…
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Ohtani too hot to handle: Blue Jays plan to walk him for rest of World Series
"He had a great game, he's a great player, but I think after that, you just k…
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Hawks edge Tigers on road to grab lead in Japan Series
The Hawks lead the series 2-1. from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/VQcopY7�…
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Freeman strikes again as Dodgers down Blue Jays in World Series epic
Freeman's winning home run crowned a night of extraordinary drama that saw both te…
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'Divisive' Brendan Rodgers quits as Celtic manager
Rodgers' second spell at Celtic ended after Sunday's 3-1 Scottish Premiership …
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Barca's Yamal can learn Clasico lessons after Real Madrid triumph
For the first time, the teenager became the main focus of an entire stadium's ire,…
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Norris plans to stay relaxed after taking lead in F1 title race
It was Norris's first win in Mexico and the 10th of his career, lifting him to 357…
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Hotaka Yamakawa powers Game 2 rout as Hawks get even in Japan Series
Yamakawa drove in five runs to help the Hawks even the series at 1-1. from Sports - …
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Belinda Bencic surprises herself as Pan Pacific Open win in Tokyo brings 10th title
The Swiss Bencic beat the Czech Republic's Linda Noskova 6-2, 6-3 in the final, fo…
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Yamamoto dazzles as Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-1 to level World Series
Yamamoto went the distance in scintillating style as the Dodgers bounced back from an …
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NBA insider arrests highlight risks of leagues embracing sports betting
The arrests will bring fresh scrutiny to the relationship between online sports books …
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MLB commissioner optimistic about participation in 2028 Olympics, but hurdles remain
Commissioner Rob Manfred said progress has been made after meeting with officials for …
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Tigers slip past Hawks in Game 1 of Japan Series
Hanshin won its fourth straight postseason game. from Sports - The Japan Times https…
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Philippines curling team chases Olympic dream with nothing to lose
Just over two years since the Philippines men's curling team was formed, it is pre…
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Hawks motivated to take down Tigers after last year's Japan Series collapse
Fukuoka hosts Hanshin Tigers in Game 1 of the Japan Series on Saturday night — and is …
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Messi signs new Inter Miami contract through 2028
Messi's contract ensures he will remain in competitive action until and long after…
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NBA's Billups and Rozier among dozens arrested in gambling probe
Two separate but related federal gambling investigations involved the league and the M…
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Unlikely title contender Kyoto Sanga braces for biggest test of remarkable season
A win for Kyoto this weekend against current league-leader Kashima Antlers would take …
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Dodgers hoping to 'ruin' baseball with victory over Blue Jays in World Series
The star-studded Dodgers start as the clear favorites to win a ninth World Series crow…
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LeBron James' absence resonates during Lakers' season-opening loss
James is expected to be sidelined into November. from Sports - The Japan Times https…
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Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers not viewing showdown with Packers as 'revenge game'
Rodgers didn't leave Green Bay on good terms, but the quarterback said Wednesday t…
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Blue Jays carry hopes of a nation into World Series amid tension
Canadian support for the Blue Jays goes beyond the fact that they will be facing the D…
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LaLiga cancels plans for Barcelona-Villarreal match in Miami
UEFA approved the match's move to the United States two weeks ago, but did so &quo…
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Djokovic withdraws from Paris Masters
The player fell in the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters to eventual champion Valenti…
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'I probably have to change my behavior,' Flick says after red card
The Barcelona coach collected a second yellow card for gesturing with a raised finger …
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Sinner opts out of Davis Cup, while Alcaraz is set to represent Spain
Carlos Alcaraz will be bidding to earn Spain its first Davis Cup success since 2019. …
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U.S. heads joint bid to host 2031 Women’s World Cup
The joint bid involving Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica is uncontested, leaving little …
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Broncos score 33 points in fourth quarter to stun Giants
The 33 fourth-quarter points are the most in NFL history by a team that had been shut …
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World No. 500 Naoyuki Kataoka wins Japan Open to qualify for Masters and British Open
The 27-year-old Kataoka beat Satoshi Hara in a playoff to win the title. from Sports…
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Ruben Amorim wants more after topping Liverpool for 'biggest' win as United manager
The win marked Amorim's first back-to-back victories with United, and the club'…
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Max Verstappen dominates U.S. Grand Prix to keep pressure on F1 leader Oscar Piastri
Verstappen also won the Saturday sprint from pole position at Austin's Circuit of …
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Ilia Malinin dethrones Adam Siao Him Fa of France to win French Grand Prix
The American punctuated his free skate routine with five quadruple jumps and did not n…
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Teen Nakai leads favorite Sakamoto at Grand Prix de France
Nakai, 17, competing in her first season on the senior circuit, nailed a triple axel a…
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Verstappen still in the chase but seeking perfection
Even if the odds look stacked against him, the Red Bull driver cannot be ruled out unt…
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Sho-time as dazzling Ohtani powers Dodgers into World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers punched their ticket to the World Series on Friday by wrapping…
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Norris faces 'repercussions' for clash with McLaren teammate Piastri
McLaren has been determined to keep the duel between its drivers a fair fight from S…
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New film explores how Japan and the U.S. found common ground through baseball
Baseball has been a shared love between Japan and the United States for over 150 years…
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McLaren duo watching as Max Verstappen surges into focus in title race
Red Bull's Verstappen has turned a seemingly lost cause into a thrilling late, if …
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Japan’s downing of Brazil puts world on notice
The turnaround was reminiscent of wins against major soccer forces at the previous Wor…
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Sumo is about to hit London and the West with a force previously unseen
The British capital is playing host to the Japan Sumo Association’s first European exh…
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Asian Games organizers work to boost appeal of esports
It will mark the first time that a large-scale international esports program spanning …
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England clinches 2026 World Cup spot as Portugal forced to wait
Thomas Tuchel's England brushed aside Latvia in Riga to make it six wins from six …
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Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to finish career in native Greece
"I don't want to live in the United States," Antetokounmpo said. "A…
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Japan beats Brazil for first time in chaotic comeback win
In a match marked by defensive breakdowns on both sides, Samurai Blue was able to over…
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Mariners rout Blue Jays to seize 2-0 lead in MLB playoffs
The Mariners are halfway to winning the best-of-seven American League Championship Ser…
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Moriyasu aiming for a result against Brazil
Japan has never beaten Brazil, but the Blue Samurai head coach says, "Our own pla…
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Double Olympic champion Kinjo announces retirement
"I've experienced all the joy that comes from being an athlete," said th…
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Dodgers have starting pitching on schedule for NLCS against Brewers
The Dodgers' four-man rotation of Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani a…
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BayStars reach final stage of Climax Series after dramatic sayonara win over Giants
The BayStars are trying to win back-to-back Japan Series titles. from Sports - The J…
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Schauffele ends title drought at PGA Tour's Yokohama tourney
Schauffele said it was "special" to get his 10th PGA Tour win in Japan, wher…
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Brewers oust Cubs and will face Dodgers in MLB playoffs
The win sets up a showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a place in the World Serie…
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Yoshitomo Tsutsugo produces vintage performance in Climax Series opener
BayStars manager Daisuke Miura credited Tsutsugo with giving the team momentum. from…
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BayStars take down Giants in Game 1 of Central League Climax Series
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo finished with two home runs in the victory. from Sports - The Jap…
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Mariners outlast Tigers 3-2 in 15 innings to advance in MLB playoffs
The Mariners survived an epic performance from Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal th…
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A'ja Wilson pours in 31 as Aces complete WNBA Finals sweep of Mercury
Wilson went 7-of-21 from the floor but 17-of-19 from the free throw line and added nin…
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Samurai Blue coach hails strikers after rescuing Paraguay draw
Paraguay defended doggedly throughout and Moriyasu was happy that his center-forwards …
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Ian Happ's big blast helps Cubs top Brewers to force decisive Game 5 in NLDS
The clubs will play the deciding contest on Saturday night in Milwaukee. from Sports…
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Eliud Kipchoge hoping to cement legacy at New York City Marathon
The 40-year-old, widely considered the greatest marathon runner of all time, is the on…
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Boca Juniors manager Miguel Angel Russo dies at 69
Boca Juniors, in a statement, expressed "profound sadness" at Russo's de…
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Cubs hold off in Game 3 Brewers to avoid elimination
The Cubs trail 2-1 in the best-of-five series. Game 4 is Thursday in Chicago. from S…
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Formula E chief rejects idea of creating female-only series in motorsports
Formula E's Girls on Track, in its seventh year, has supported over 4,500 young pe…
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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says Olympics 'important to our players'
The NHL will pause from Feb. 6 to Feb. 24 to accommodate the 2026 Milano Cortina Winte…
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Mitsubishi UFJ to acquire naming rights for National Stadium
The acquisition is expected to cost around ¥10 billion over five years. from Sports …
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Japanese football official sentenced for viewing child sexual abuse images
Masanaga Kageyama, the association's technical director, was arrested last week du…
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ATP open to heat policy after string of retirements in Shanghai sauna
The temperature at the Shanghai Masters was at around 30 degrees Celsius throughout th…
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Red Bull's Mekies taking no credit as Verstappen narrows F1 gap
The four-time world champion has won twice since Mekies arrived six races ago. from …
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UEFA clears Milan and Barcelona to play domestic league matches abroad
A LaLiga fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal will be staged in Miami in December,…
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Hanshin star Teruaki Sato leads list of NPB title winners
Sato finishing with 40 homers and over 100 RBIs should make him the Central League MVP…
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Blue Jays win Game 2 to push Yankees to brink of elimination
Blue Jays fans were treated to five home runs, and a record-setting playoff debut from…
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Soccer-mad Indonesia ready to make push to reach World Cup
The soccer-mad nation of nearly 300 million people is on the verge of its first World …
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Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani's pitching might have led to struggles at plate
Ohtani allowed three runs on the mound and struck out four times at the plate in the D…
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Alexander Zverev says courts are being made to aid Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
The German said that the sport needs to bring back variety. from Sports - The Japan …
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Nissan aims to remain top shareholder of Yokohama F. Marinos
The struggling automaker may sell some shares in the club, saying that "we are ac…
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'Nervous, grateful' Ohtani poised for long awaited MLB playoff pitching start
The 31-year-old played a key role in the Dodgers' run to the World Series title la…
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Artistic swimming welcoming more men into pool ahead of LA Olympics
Yotaro Sato used to hide the fact that he’s an artistic swimmer. Now, he’s part of a g…
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Niners hold off Rams to win overtime thriller
Pineiro banked in the game-winner off the inside of the left upright with 5:51 left in…
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Caitlin Clark voices support of Napheesa Collier's criticism of WNBA leadership
''Phee said it all,'" Clark said during her exit interview. from Sp…
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F1 leader Oscar Piastri vows to learn from 'tough lessons' in Baku
The Australian put his McLaren into the barriers twice at the Baku circuit, once in pr…
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Gianni Infantino says FIFA must promote peace amid calls to ban Israel
Infantino "stressed the importance of promoting peace and unity, particularly in …
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Asian cricket chief says India 'welcome' to collect trophy from his office
India defended the Asia Cup title by defeating Pakistan on Sunday, but refused to take…
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Dodgers sweep past Reds to set up NLDS showdown against Phillies
After sweeping the best-of-three NL Wild Card series, the Dodgers will visit the Phila…
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PSG stuns Barcelona on late strike from Goncalo Ramos in Champions League
It was an even and thoroughly entertaining bout between two of the competition's f…
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Nojima may consider buying Yokohama F. Marinos
Nissan is considering selling off the club in the J1 top division of the J.League. f…
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