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Rugby
Apr 14, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden says rugby safer than football

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday told an Irish audience he would prefer his children to play rugby rather than football due to the risk of brain injuries.
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SOCCER
Apr 13, 2023

Bayern's Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane reportedly fought in locker room following loss to Manchester City

Bayern Munich's Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane clashed in the dressing room after the German club's Champions league quarterfinal first-leg defeat against Manchester City, according to reports in Germany on Wednesday.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 12, 2023

Should Terunofuji be considered an all-time great?

With the yokozuna's status for next month's Summer Basho still pending, it’s worth pondering how sumo history would judge him were he to retire without achieving further glory.
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COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Apr 10, 2023

What does it take to make a long-term relationship great in Japan?

The advice from most people on long-term cross-cultural relationships? You sometimes need to think more with your head than your heart.
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JAPAN
Apr 9, 2023

School closures continue as Japan’s population declines

As Japan's birthrate drops quicker than expected, more schools in rural areas are closing their doors.
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WORLD / Society / FOCUS
Apr 8, 2023

Trans youth in U.S. facing a conservative offensive

More kids face laws adopted in a number of conservative U.S. states that ban hormone treatments for minors who do not identify with the gender they were assigned at birth.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 7, 2023

Sam Kerr hopes Women's World Cup has lasting impact in Australia

Striker Sam Kerr said the Matildas can create a lasting legacy for women's soccer in Australia when they co-host this year's Women's World Cup in the same way Cathy Freeman inspired a generation of athletes at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 7, 2023

Roki Sasaki poised to build on World Baseball Classic success during NPB season

Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki finished with 11 strikeouts in his season debut.
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TENNIS
Apr 7, 2023

No. 1 Iga Swiatek says tennis missed chance to ban Russian and Belarusian players

Women's world No. 1 Iga Swiatek says tennis authorities missed an opportunity to ban Russian and Belarusian players outright after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, but that its too late to do so now, she told the BBC.
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BASKETBALL
Apr 6, 2023

U.S. college basketball star shuns White House invite

Angel Reese, who scored 15 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in the title game, was named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 5, 2023

Safety makes F1's red flag controversy a difficult debate

Sunday's Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne ended behind the safety car after two late stoppages, much to the chagrin of drivers who would have preferred to race on.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 4, 2023

Russians and Belarusians set to return at taekwondo world championships

The IOC issued recommendations last week for athletes from the two countries to return to international competition.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 3, 2023

Russia's Olympic fencing hopefuls still stuck in limbo despite FIE ruling

For Russian fencing chief Ilgar Mamedov, the key question is: 'How can the exclusion of Russian athletes help Ukraine?'
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SOCCER
Apr 3, 2023

Manchester United holds players-only meeting after 'unacceptable' loss

Frustrated Manchester United players held a meeting without manager Erik ten Hag after being humbled in a 2-0 loss to Newcastle United on Sunday, said defender Luke Shaw, who gave a brutally honest assessment of his team.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 3, 2023

Formula One under scrutiny after chaotic Australian Grand Prix

Formula One takes a three-week break from racing but debate over the balance between safety and entertainment may rage through to the next stop in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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BUSINESS / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Apr 3, 2023

Aiming for zero waste, Hiroshima firms gear up for plastic recycling drive

A number of companies based in the prefecture are either developing their own recycling techniques or contributing to wider efforts to improve local environmental standards.
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JAPAN / PERSPECTIVES
Apr 3, 2023

Global competitiveness of Japan’s universities under scrutiny

The government is promising higher education institutions more capital to boost scientific research, but will this improve their international reputation?
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 2, 2023

Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol head star-studded Hall of Fame class

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and former assistant Becky Hammon, a six-time WNBA All-Star who coached Las Vegas to the 2022 WNBA Finals crown, will also be inducted.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 2, 2023

Humans versus machines: The fight to copyright AI art

Many artists and companies that own creative content fiercely oppose granting copyrights to AI owners or users.
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BUSINESS
Apr 1, 2023

Toyota’s shift to electric future rests on Koji Sato’s shoulders

When announcing his leadership team in February, Sato said he intends to take a bolder and faster 'EV first” approach, promising to overhaul battery production and manufacturing platforms.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 31, 2023

Bicycle helmets are now 'mandatory' in Japan. Here's how people feel about that.

Most people in the country don't wear helmets when zipping off to work or buying groceries. But that might change thanks to a revised section of the Road Traffic Act.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 30, 2023

Dentsu to continue Olympics-related business despite indictment

Dentsu and others were indicted last month over allegedly rigging bids for contracts related to Tokyo Games venue management.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 29, 2023

Kiribayama’s victory raises possibility of historic double promotion

The Spring Basho winner is the man best positioned to take advantage of what's likely to be a liberal promotion atmosphere for the foreseeable future.
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SOCCER
Mar 29, 2023

Indonesia in FIFA talks after U-20 World Cup Israel protests

Fixtures for the 24-nation tournament, scheduled to run from May 20 to June 11, were due to be chosen on Friday in Bali.
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SOCCER
Mar 29, 2023

Herve Renard resigns as Saudi Arabia coach

The 54-year-old took over Saudi Arabia in July 2019, and led the team to a famous 2-1 win over eventual winner Argentina last year at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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BUSINESS
Mar 27, 2023

Faulty credits tarnish billion-dollar carbon offset seller

Recent financial details released by South Pole make these flawed credits even more troubling to some customers.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami