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Red Bull's Sergio Perez arrives at the track ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix on May 26.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 5, 2024

Sergio Perez staying with Red Bull for two more years

Perez, 34, finished second overall to triple world champion teammate Max Verstappen last season.
U.S. rugby player Ilona Maher poses for a portrait during the Team USA media summit ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, at an event in New York on April 15.
BUSINESS
Jul 24, 2024

Athlete influencers compete for likes as well as medals in Paris

In years past, athletes might have needed a manager to negotiate deals with brands. Now, a company will reach out directly to strike a deal.
Summer in Japan is now consistently brutal enough to drive you indoors and keep you there until autumn.
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Jul 27, 2024

When did summer in Japan stop being fun?

Summer in Japan used to be something to enjoy. Now, it’s something to endure.
Chile's Zhiying Zeng plays a return during her preliminary round match at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
OLYMPICS / Table tennis
Jul 28, 2024

'Dream come true' for 58-year-old Olympic debutant despite loss

Zeng represented China, the country of her birth, as a young player but retired at 20 and moved to Chile, where she has lived for the past 35 years.
Gold medalist Coco Yoshizawa and silver medalist Liz Akama celebrate after the women's skateboarding street competition at La Concorde in Paris on Sunday.
OLYMPICS / Skateboarding
Jul 28, 2024

Coco Yoshizawa skates to gold for Japan at Paris Olympics

Yoshizawa led after the preliminary round and threw down the highest-scoring trick of the afternoon to rally past teammate Liz Akama and win the gold medal.
Katie Ledecky with her first gold medal of the Paris Games and eight overall.
OLYMPICS
Aug 1, 2024

Ledecky admits it is 'not getting easier' after another Olympic masterclass

The 27-year-old was untouchable, surging home in an Olympic record and more than 10 seconds ahead of France's Anastasiia Kirpichnikova in second.
Japan's Tatsuru Saito (above) is dismayed after losing to France's Teddy Riner in the gold-medal bout of the judo mixed team event on Saturday at the Paris Olympics.
OLYMPICS / Judo
Aug 4, 2024

Judo legend Riner leads France to team title over Japan for fifth gold medal

Three years after leading France to victory over Japan at the Budokan in Tokyo, Riner again led the way as France fought back from 3-1 down to retain the title.
Botswana's Letsile Tebogo displays his shoe, with the birthdate of his late mother written on the side, after he won the men's 200-meter final at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.
OLYMPICS / Athletics
Aug 9, 2024

Letsile Tebogo delivers Olympic glory for Africa and late mother

Tebogo became the first African to win the event when he ran 19.46 seconds to beat Americans Kenny Bednarek and a COVID-hit Noah Lyles.
Max Verstappen leads a group of cards during the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, Netherlands, on Aug. 25.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Aug 29, 2024

Unfamiliar doubts follow reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen to Monza

Verstappen has not won since the Spanish GP back June.
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy speaks during a news conference ahead of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club in England on Wednesday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Sep 19, 2024

McIlroy says players among hurdles to PGA Tour-PIF deal

The four-time major champion said there were different opinions among all the players about the best way forward.
The FIFA logo is seen during a news conference in February 2019.
SOCCER
Oct 4, 2024

FIFA defers decision on call to suspend Israel

The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) called for its Israeli counterpart to be suspended in May.
Fernando Valenzuela speaks during a pregame ceremony at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in July 2019.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 23, 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers icon Fernando Valenzuela dead at 63

The Mexican pitcher played 17 seasons in MLB for six clubs but was best remembered for his time with the Dodgers.
McLaren's Lando Norris during the formation lap at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Nov 5, 2024

McLaren boss says constructors' title is priority

McLaren driver Lando Norris made a couple of mistakes in Brazil over the weekend, running off track and losing positions.
Poland's Iga Swiatek practices in Sydney on Friday.
TENNIS
Dec 28, 2024

Swiatek feared more negative public response after failed doping test

Swiatek tested positive in an out-of-competition sample in August but the ITIA, which runs tennis's anti-doping program, accepted that it was caused by contamination.
The headquarters of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China in Beijing in 2018
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 6, 2025

After year of big corruption crackdown, China promises more probes

Even the lowly "flies" and "ants" in China's vast bureaucracy will not be spared in the corruption fight, a state broadcaster television program showed Sunday.
Rory McIlroy celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, Georgia, on April 13.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Apr 24, 2025

Rory McIlroy moved by way Masters win resonated with fans

The Northern Irishman completed the career Grand Slam 10 days ago at the Masters, with an emotional playoff win over England's Justin Rose.
Iga Swiatek served a one-month suspension late last year after testing positive for a banned substance.
TENNIS
Apr 24, 2025

Iga Swiatek feels stronger after experiencing 'worst' of anti-doping protocols

Paranoia has spread among tennis players after both Swiatek and Jannik Sinner failed drug tests.
McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates on the podium after winning the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
May 26, 2025

Lando Norris lives boyhood dream with victory at Monaco Grand Prix

Norris set up his first victory in the Mediterranean principality by securing pole position on Saturday and then making no mistakes on a sunny Sunday devoid of overtaking.
Coco Gauff from the U.S. celebrates after winning the French Open women's singles final match against Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on Saturday.
TENNIS
Jun 8, 2025

Gauff continues American renaissance by stunning Sabalenka for French Open glory

The 21-year-old's victory helped her become the first American to capture the singles trophy in Paris since Serena Williams in 2015.
The Lakers' LeBron James stands on the team's logo during a game against the Mavericks in January 2024.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 19, 2025

Buss family to sell Lakers to Dodgers owner in record-shattering deal

The Buss family is selling its controlling interest in the team to billionaire Mark Walter, who already owns a minority stake in the franchise.
Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies speaks with Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda ahead of practice for the Miami Grand Prix on May 2. Mekies was named Red Bull team principal on Wednesday.
MORE SPORTS
Jul 11, 2025

Laurent Mekies gets started new Red Bull team principal

Max Verstappen's future with the team remains uncertain, despite a contract until 2028, with Mercedes and Aston Martin keen to secure his services.
Nidec CEO Mitsuya Kishida with lion dance performers during the opening ceremony of the company’s Qingdao Industrial Park on July 9
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 16, 2025

Nidec builds made-in-China EV motor to help Toyota catch rivals

About 99% of the materials and parts in the new E-axle motor are from China, said Nidec president Mitsuya Kishida.
Oleksandr Usyk celebrates after winning his heavyweight title fight over Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
Jul 20, 2025

Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion

The victory saw Ukraine's Usyk extend his unbeaten professional record to 24 fights as the WBA, WBC and WBO champion added his British opponent's IBF belt to his collection.
Jannik Sinner competes during the Wimbledon final on July 13.
TENNIS
Jul 24, 2025

Sinner reappoints fitness coach he let go during doping scandal

Sinner parted ways with the trainer last year following the investigation into his positive tests for the banned substance clostebol.
Former Canada coach Bev Priestman during a Women's World Cup group match against the Republic of Ireland in Perth, Australia on July 26, 2023
SOCCER
Jul 30, 2025

'I didn't feel safe': Banned Canada coach explains move to New Zealand

Wellington Phoenix announced Wednesday that Priestman would take over as head coach of its women's team.
Nigeria's Super Falcons have reached the knockout stage of the FIFA women's World Cup for a second straight tournament after escaping a Group B that included cohost Australia.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 1, 2023

More the merrier: Expanded field holds up under WWC pressure

FIFA expanded the competition from 24 teams to 32 for 2023, with President Gianni Infantino citing the "astounding success" of the 2019 tournament.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Aug 23, 2023

Nihon University scandal puts focus on 'collective responsibility'

Critics of the approach of punishing an entire team for wrongdoing by some say it can unfairly affect athletes that weren't involved.
China's Peng Zhou on Wednesday after his team's defeat. China's women's team is a global powerhouse, but the men have failed to meet expectations in recent years despite an infusion of naturalized players from overseas.
BASKETBALL
Aug 31, 2023

Chinese fans despair over Basketball World Cup result

China needed to win their final group match on Wednesday night and hope the other results went their way, but were outclassed 107-89 by Puerto Rico.
Novak Djokovic practices ahead of the Davis Cup in Valencia, Spain, on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Sep 15, 2023

Novak Djokovic planning to try for gold medal at Paris Olympics

Djokovic won bronze at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, but fell short in London, Rio, and in Tokyo two years ago.
South Africa players huddle ahead of the second half of the team's semifinal game against England in the Rugby World Cup, in Saint-Denis, France, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Oct 27, 2023

Springboks expect 'grind' against All Blacks in World Cup final

South Africa has never lost a World Cup final, winning the 1995, 2007 and 2019 editions.
Workers say corporate South Korea was warned about questionable U.S. visas before Hyundai raid
Activists holding signs that reads "No one is illegal!" protest against a huge immigration raid last week in the U.S. state of Georgia, in front of the U.S. Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday.
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.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Goldman sells Tokyo office area to JR East for over ¥50 billion
GranTokyo South Tower (center). East Japan Railway has bought the 14th to 18th floors of the office building at a price of more than ¥50 billion from Goldman Sachs Group.
Ed Sheeran teams up with Tokyo’s Oedo Line
The “Oh! Ed! Collaboration Campaign,” launched on Tokyo's Keio Line to celebrate the Friday release of Ed Sheeran’s latest album, “Play,” includes a eight-car train dedicated to the pop star's music and trivia related to his career
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.
Search is on for loopholes in Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick argues that U.S. President Donald Trump has sole authority to invest Japan's promised $550 billion.
In rural Hokkaido, the stops and starts of tourism revival on full display
Redevelopment plans for Kawayu Onsen have hit some snags — an example of how bringing tourists back to declining rural communities is far from easy work.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
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