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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 8, 2023

Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic

After more than a decade of frustration, Japan is back and stronger than ever, with the Angels star — who may one day surpass Ichiro Suzuki in the Japanese baseball pantheon — at the helm.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 8, 2023

'Special night' relieves pressure on Chelsea's Graham Potter

The Blues overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the second leg of the Champions League's last 16.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 5, 2023

A massacre that rippled through generations in Thailand

A former police officer in rural Thailand shot and stabbed more than two dozen children in their preschool in October, the worst mass shooting by a lone attacker in Thailand’s history.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 3, 2023

Pakistani field hockey player Shahida Raza was seeking better life before migrant shipwreck near Italy

Raza was one of two nationals that Pakistan's foreign ministry said died in the shipwreck.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Mar 2, 2023

Some in Russia call for anime ban as mob of delinquent fans becomes social issue

The group starts brawls in various places, which has led to arrests of several hundred people by security forces at large commercial facilities in Moscow and elsewhere.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 28, 2023

Fourth-ranked Argentina fails to qualify for FIBA World Cup

The South American side will not play in the Aug. 25-Sept. 10 tournament despite finishing as runner-up in the last edition.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 28, 2023

Lionel Messi named FIFA's top player of 2022

Spain's Alexia Putellas retained the women's award at the ceremony in Paris.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 23, 2023

U.S. wins SheBelieves Cup finale to build momentum for Women's World Cup

The United States got a boost of confidence as it beat Brazil 2-1 to clinch its fourth consecutive SheBelieves Cup title on Wednesday in Frisco, Texas, less than 150 days before the World Cup.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Feb 23, 2023

Get your sports vocabulary into shape for the start of baseball season

Preseason baseball games have begun, catch up on your sports-related vocabulary so you don't strike out in any conversations.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 22, 2023

Gareth Southgate's 'gentle revolution' to be brought to London stage

'Dear England,' named after an open letter Southgate wrote to England fans in 2021, is scheduled to open in June.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 21, 2023

Qatari bid for Manchester United poses questions over PSG's future

The tiny, gas-rich state is aiming even higher with its sights set on United, the most successful club in the history of the most powerful league in the world.
BASEBALL / Sac Bunts
Feb 20, 2023

Yu Darvish returns with opportunity to inspire Japan to WBC glory

Yu Darvish is back with the national team for the first time since helping Japan win the 2009 World Baseball Classic
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 19, 2023

Former Ghana winger Christian Atsu found dead in Turkey quake rubble

There were initial reports that the former Chelsea and Newcastle player had been rescued a day after the quake, but these turned out to be false.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 19, 2023

INEOS and U.S. hedge fund enter battle to purchase Manchester United

The club is widely seen as one of the most prized assets in all of sport, with Deloitte ranking it as the fourth-richest in the world.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 17, 2023

South Korean prosecutors seek to arrest opposition leader in graft probe

Lee Jae-myung, a former Democratic presidential candidate, has denied any wrongdoing.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 16, 2023

Canada women's coach 'proud' of team's stance during pay dispute

Canada women's team coach Bev Priestman says she is proud of her players taking a stance over equal pay and conditions but hopes the "draining" dispute with the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) is resolved quickly.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Feb 13, 2023

As Japan considers easing virus guidance, Okinawan children fear unmasked life

Even among adults, opinions are divided on how society should handle the coronavirus, including on the issue of whether or not to remove masks — which only adds to unease for children.
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2023

Dentsu and other firms may face criminal charges over alleged Olympics bid-rigging

The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office and the Fair Trade Commission are considering action against six firms suspected of predetermining who would plan test events and manage venues.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 8, 2023

Soccer player Christian Atsu found alive under rubble in Turkey

Ghana international winger Christian Atsu has been found alive after being buried under rubble in the earthquake that hit Turkey, the vice president of his club Hatayspor told media on Tuesday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 5, 2023

Beijing’s awkward Olympic legacy shows risk of venue reuse

Big Air Shougang's unusual backdrop thrilled viewers during the 2022 Winter Olympics, but plans to convert the venue into a year-round attraction have fallen by the wayside.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 5, 2023

Kaoru Mitoma scores again in last-gasp win over Bournemouth

The goal was far from a trademark finish from the electric Japanese winger, but it was enough to seal three points as Brighton moved back up to sixth place
Japan Times
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Feb 2, 2023

NFL great Tom Brady says he is retiring 'for good'

Brady now appears headed to the television broadcast booth having already agreed to a reported 10-year $375 million contract to join Fox Sports.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Feb 1, 2023

Hakuho positions himself to dominate sumo once again

Now known as Miyagino, the former yokozuna's proactive recruiting style has seen the stable add some seriously impressive talent under his watch.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jan 31, 2023

Women's World Cup opener to be held at Stadium Australia

The move to utilize the stadium will allow up to 100,000 fans to attend the tournament's opening matchday games.

Longform

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