For Ken Belson's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
NFL officials found Gruden had casually and frequently unleashed toxic language for over seven years, denigrating people around the game and mocking momentous changes for the league.
The email surfaced just hours before the player representatives for the 32 teams voted to give Smith a fifth term as the union’s leader.
Ryo Kiyuna, a three-time world champion, hails from Okinawa, where karate was developed centuries ago.
New Zealander Laurel Hubbard has become the first to participate in the Olympics, but her appearance has received a mixed response.
Laurel Hubbard, a 43-year-old weight lifter from New Zealand, will compete on Monday, as some question her right to be at the Games.
Despite earning a bronze in the marathon at the Tokyo Games in 1964, Kokichi Tsuburaya was plunged into a downward spiral until his tragic end.
While fans of the Ravens and the Chiefs would vigorously disagree, others might consider the removal of Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes welcome sights.
