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Tributes poured in for Liverpool's Diogo Jota after he and his brother died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.
SOCCER
Jul 4, 2025

Tributes pour in for Diogo Jota after Liverpool star's shocking death

Jota's last public act as a Liverpool player was taking part in the trophy parade through the city
Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu fights for the ball during a game against Tottenham Hotspur in London in April 2024.
SOCCER
Jul 4, 2025

Arsenal parts ways with defender Tomiyasu after injury-ridden season

The 26-year-old Japan defender suffered multiple knee and calf injuries during his four years with the club.
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer (left) celebrates with defender Trevoh Chalobah after scoring his side's first goal of the Club World Cup quarterfinals on Friday.
SOCCER
Jul 5, 2025

Late own goal sends Chelsea past Palmeiras and into semifinals

The win puts the Premier League side one step away from the final, with only Fluminense standing in its way in the semifinals.
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe scores his team's third goal during its win over Borussia Dortmund at the Club World Cup on Saturday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2025

Mbappe on target as Real Madrid downs Dortmund to reach Club World Cup semis

Mbappe, who did not play during the group stage due to illness, will hope to be at full fitness when Real takes on Paris Saint-Germain, his old club.
France's Sandy Baltimore celebrates after scoring her side's second goal of the match on Saturday in Zurich.
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2025

France makes Euro 2025 statement against holders England

Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore netted within three minutes of each other toward the end of the first half to lead the French charge.
Switzerland's Alayah Pilgrim celebrates after scoring her team's second goal against Iceland in their UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group A match in Bern, Switzerland, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 7, 2025

Swiss beat Iceland 2-0 to keep alive Women's Euro knockout hopes

Iceland became the first team to be eliminated from the competition.
Mexico players celebrate after defeating the United States in the 2025 Gold Cup Final in Houston on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 7, 2025

Mexico beats United States 2-1 to win 10th Gold Cup title

Despite Mexico's first-half dominance, the team struggled to capitalize on numerous golden opportunities.
Fluminense's Thiago Silva before the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal match against Al Hilal in Orlando, Florida, on Friday.
SOCCER
Jul 7, 2025

Youthful Chelsea ready for Thiago Silva reunion at Club World Cup

Silva initially made his name at Fluminense, and returned to the side upon leaving Chelsea.
Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas celebrates after scoring her team's sixth goal during a UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group B match against Belgium in Thun, Switzerland, on Monday.
SOCCER
Jul 8, 2025

Relentless Spain reaches Euro 2025 quarters after thumping Belgium

Spain reached the quarterfinals of Women's Euro 2025 on Monday after the world champion hammered Belgium 6-2, while Italy was held to a 1-1 draw with Portugal at the death.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's third goal during a FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarterfinal match against Borussia Dortmund in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Jul 8, 2025

Mbappe and PSG set for Club World Cup reunion as Real Madrid eyes final

Mbappe has endured frustration at the Club World Cup, not featuring at all during the group stage due to a stomach bug.
Kawasaki Frontale's Kota Takai (right) in action with Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo in an Asian Champions League semifinal match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30
SOCCER
Jul 8, 2025

Tottenham signs Japan defender Takai from Kawasaki Frontale

British media reports said Europa League champion Tottenham paid a fee of £5 million for the 20-year-old.
Japan defender Kota Takai (left) challenges Indonesia's Marselino Ferdinan during a World Cup qualifying match in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10.
SOCCER
Jul 9, 2025

Tottenham signs Japan defender Takai from Kawasaki Frontale

Takai, a product of Frontale's youth academy, has made four appearances for Japan's national team.
Chelsea's Joao Pedro (left) after scoring his club's first goal of its Club World Cup semifinal win over Fluminense on Tuesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
SOCCER
Jul 9, 2025

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final

The Brazilian striker dominated his former club Fluminense as Chelsea set up a showdown with either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz (bottom) celebrates with defender Achraf Hakimi after Ruiz scored PSG's third goal of its Club World Cup semifinal win over Real Madrid on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
SOCCER
Jul 10, 2025

PSG inflicts humiliating defeat on Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final

Victory against Chelsea in the final on Sunday would complete a campaign of unparalleled success for the Parisians.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner before a practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix on June 27
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Jul 10, 2025

For Christian Horner, a brutal end to a highly successful reign at Red Bull

With this season's car not competitive with rival McLaren, a discontented Verstappen and the constant hemorrhaging of pivotal backroom talent, Horner's tenure ended brutally.
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso speaks to midfielder Arda Guler during the team's Club World Cup semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Jul 11, 2025

Xabi Alonso ready for fresh start with Real Madrid after Club World Cup exit

Alonso was appointed at the end of May, taking over from Carlo Ancelotti after a successful 2½ years at Bayer Leverkusen.
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique speaks during a news conference in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Friday, ahead of Sunday's final of the Club World Cup.
SOCCER
Jul 12, 2025

Chelsea out to stop PSG completing clean sweep in Club World Cup final

The Parisians now stand on the verge of an extraordinary achievement, as they look to complete a clean sweep of trophies in a marathon season.
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer lifts the trophy with players during the award ceremony for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 champion in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 14, 2025

Palmer stars as Chelsea stuns PSG to win Club World Cup final

PSG had been the favorite after heading to the United States fresh from winning the Champions League.
England forward Alessia Russo (bottom) and Wales defender Gemma Evans fight for the ball during a UEFA Women's Euro 2025 match in St. Gallen, Switzerland, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 14, 2025

Rampant England and France reach Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinals

England will face Sweden in Zurich on Thursday, while France will take on Germany in Basel on Saturday.
Chelsea players celebrate with the FIFA Club World Cup trophy alongside U.S. President Donald Trump in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 15, 2025

Chelsea's Club World Cup triumph a 'statement,' but what might be the cost?

The side has pocketed a stunning $115 million in prize money from the Club World Cup, but its offseason has been drastically reduced.
Spanish forward Lamine Yamal prior to a match between Spain and Portugal in June.
SOCCER
Jul 16, 2025

Barcelona star Yamal faces probe into dwarf entertainers at 18th birthday

Guests were not permitted to film at the birthday party but a video emerged of a group of people with dwarfism heading into the event.
Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with his teammates after the National League won a swing-off tiebreaker over the American League on Tuesday in the MLB All-Star Game.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 16, 2025

NL takes MLB All-Star Game in first tiebreaker swing-off

Shohei Ohtani had a hit in two at-bats for an NL team that jumped out to an early lead before hanging on for a win in a unique tiebreaker.
England players celebrate at the end of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinal between Sweden and England at Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich on Thursday.
SOCCER
Jul 18, 2025

England beats Sweden in sensational shootout to reach Women's Euro semis

The shootout was a thrilling climax to a game in which England teetered on the brink of elimination, only to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
England defender Lucy Bronze kicks a penalty during the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinal against Sweden at Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich on Thursday.
SOCCER
Jul 18, 2025

British media hails 'beautiful craziness' of England's shootout victory

The Zurich shootout featured 14 penalties before England prevailed 3-2 with Lionesses goalkeeper Hannah Hampton emerging as the unlikely hero.
The Japan Football Association aims to be part of a joint bid to host the 2046 FIFA World Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 18, 2025

Japan Football Association planning to join Asia bid for 2046 World Cup

The JFA aims to be part of a joint bid including other East Asian countries as well as ASEAN members.
Germany midfielder Giovanna Hoffmann (center) and French defender Griedge Mbock Bathy (right) compete for the ball during their quarterfinal match on Saturday in Basel, Switzerland.
SOCCER
Jul 20, 2025

France's Euro 2025 run ended by familiar foe Germany

The loss came despite having a player advantage for most of the game, after Germany's Kathrin Hendrich was sent off early in the contest.
Russian hockey star Alex Ovechkin walks along a street in Moscow decorated in his honor on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
Jul 20, 2025

Ovechkin calls for Russian return to global sports

The Washington Capitals superstar received a jubilant reception during his first trip home since setting the NHL's all-time scoring record.
Spain forward Athenea del Castillo celebrates after opening the scoring during a UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinal match against Switzerland in Bern, Switzerland, on Friday.
SOCCER
Jul 22, 2025

Del Castillo and Spain 'full of hope' ahead of Germany Euro 2025 semi

A win for Spain will keep the team on track to add a first ever European crown to the World Cup it won in 2023.
Michelle Agyemang scores England's first goal against Italy in the Women's Euro 2025 semifinal at the Stade de Geneve in Switzerland on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Jul 23, 2025

Kelly hits winner as late drama takes England into Women's Euro 2025 final

Michelle Agyemang came off the bench and forced the extra period by equalizing in the 96th minute, and fellow substitute Kelly completed the turnaround.
English forward Marcus Rashford during his introductory news conference after he joined Barcelona on loan from Manchester United on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Jul 24, 2025

'It feels like home': Rashford joins Barcelona on loan from Manchester United

Meanwhile, Barcelona canceled a preseason friendly against Vissel Kobe on Wednesday, citing "serious contractual breaches" by the tour promoter.
Japan's cutting-edge railgun successfully strikes target vessel
The Defense Ministry’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) conducted a ship-board railgun shooting test from June to early July this year with the support of the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Is America ready for Japanese-style 7-Elevens?
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life and 7-Eleven, a chain that began in the U.S. in 1927, opened its first store in Japan in 1974 — and then became wholly Japanese-owned in 2005 through parent company Seven & I Holdings.
‘Fairytale’ Shirakawago ranked one of the world’s most beautiful villages
Forbes and Unforgettable Travel Company have ranked Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture as Asia's most beautiful village.
People rush to make furusato nozei donations ahead of tighter rules
A booth from the town of Betsukai in Hokkaido at an Amazon Japan furusato nо̄zei promotion event, on Sept. 5 in Tokyo's Minato Ward.
Aging Japan’s centenarian population nears 100,000
Shigeko Kagawa, Japan's oldest person at 114, in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, on July 30
‘Fairytale’ Shirakawago ranked one of the world’s most beautiful villages
Forbes and Unforgettable Travel Company have ranked Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture as Asia's most beautiful village.
Aging Japan’s centenarian population nears 100,000
Shigeko Kagawa, Japan's oldest person at 114, in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, on July 30
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Shizuoka farmers fight to preserve sustainable tea method that’s steeped in tradition
As of August 2024, the number of confirmed chagusaba farmers had fallen to 302, just over half the 582 reported in 2015, according to the Shizuoka Chagusaba Farming Method Promotion Council.

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