Economy | ANALYSIS
Households to take hit from tax hike
by Tomoko Otake
The consumption tax increase will hit every household in Japan hard, with many people’s financial future hanging on whether their wages rise enough to offset the hike's impact.
Basketball Oct 1, 2013
Reigning two-time NBA MVP James 'got better'
LeBron James is not saying much of anything about next season. The second edition of “The Decision” is still nine months away, and the four-time NBA MVP is all too aware of the already-incessant buzz about what uniform he will be wearing a year ...
Basketball | MAN ABOUT SPORTS Jul 3, 2013
Hard to see Heat becoming dynasty
by Dave Wiggins
“Not one (championship), not two, not three,” a beaming LeBron James promised Miami fans at a raucous 2010 celebration held soon after he joined the Heat. “More than that,” was left unsaid, but implied. And then, after a brief pause, James resumed counting. Everyone ...
Basketball | NBA REPORT Apr 3, 2013
Frustration brings out LeBron's passion
by Sam Smith
And we thought the Chicago Bulls last Wednesday breaking the Miami Heat’s 27-game winning streak, the second longest in NBA history, was the big news. Sort of, but not completely as LeBron James seemed to transcend it all, which may also tell you how ...