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SOCCER
Oct 2, 2016

Liverpool regroups in second half to rally past Swansea

Liverpool recovered from a poor start to beat Swansea 2-1 and move up to second in the Premier League table on Saturday, while Chelsea got back to winning ways against Hull.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / OLYMPIC NOTEBOOK
Jun 28, 2014

IOC visit puts spotlight on 2020 venues, budget

It's no shocking revelation that the IOC's planning revolves around lots of meetings.
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 13, 2008

Verdy's late own goal gives FC Tokyo victory in capital city derby

A last-minute own goal gave FC Tokyo a 2-1 win and bragging rights over Tokyo Verdy in a frantic capital city derby on Saturday.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT / ANIMAL TRACKER
Oct 25, 2006

Wide-abdomen mantid

* Japanese name: Harabiro-kamakiri * Scientific name: Hierodula patellifera * Description: There are several species of praying mantids in Japan, and this is one of the smaller-sized ones. Males grow to between 45-65 mm long, with the females a bit bigger at 52-70 mm. Interestingly, it comes in two...
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 22, 2006

Frontale holds Reds

SAITAMA -- Boss Guido Buchwald called for his league-leading Urawa Reds side to snuff out Kawasaki Frontale's title challenge before Saturday's home game, but the third-place team refused to bow down in an entertaining 2-2 draw.
SOCCER / World cup
May 27, 2002

England, Cameroon battle to 2-2 draw

KOBE -- A last-minute header by Robbie Fowler of Leeds United earned England a share of the spoils as it drew 2-2 with Cameroon in a leisurely friendly in front of 36,424 fans at Kobe Universiade Stadium on Sunday.
MULTIMEDIA / SPORTS SCOPE
Jun 19, 2000

Japanese shine, beat Bolivia 2-0

YOKOHAMA -- It was a telling scene. Japan manager Philippe Troussier with a broad grin on his face holding aloft his first trophy as his happy players showered him with water in the sunshine following a 2-0 win over Bolivia on Sunday.
Australia's Hayley Raso (center) celebrates scoring the team's first goal against Canada during a Group B finale at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne on Monday.
SOCCER
Aug 1, 2023

Hayley Raso stars as Matildas dump Canada to surge into last 16

Australia thrived on the pressure in front of more than 27,000 in Melbourne to consign Canada to an early flight home.
Arsenal celebrates after defeating Manchester City to win the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday.
SOCCER
Aug 7, 2023

Arsenal strikes first blow against Man City with Community Shield win

Community Shield matches often have a "friendly" feel, but there was no shortage of intensity between the Premier League rivals in the London sunshine.
A statue of Pokemon character Pikachu is seen during the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles.
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 26, 2023

Pokemon game that’s all about sleep hits 10 million downloads

Pokemon Go made billions of dollars getting people to roam the great outdoors. Now the company is trying to get people to go to bed.
A bit of parchment paper, a few strips of kelp and an overnight cure takes a simple fish filet to new heights.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 3, 2023

Recipe: Crispy kelp-cured salmon

This recipe can work with any skin-on fish, from luxurious golden-eyed snapper to ubiquitous salmon or trout.
CULTURE / Books
Sep 2, 2023

Saou Ichikawa’s 'Hunchback': A darkly funny portrait of disability

The winner of the second 2023 Akutagawa Prize is a sardonic commentary on the utility of bodies, both abled and disabled.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland (right) scored three goals during his team's over Fulham in Manchester, England, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Sep 3, 2023

Erling Haaland scores hat trick to power Manchester City

Manchester City's Erling Haaland has scored six goals in five games to start the Premier League season.
Super Bowl LVIII will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, on Feb. 11, 2024. 
MORE SPORTS
Oct 20, 2023

Las Vegas rapidly moving from sports pariah to sports capital

"We are the sports capital of the world right now," said former mayor Oscar Goodman
Tajikistan's Rustam Soirov celebrates with a banner after his team defeated Lebanon in an Asian Cup Group A match in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Monday.
SOCCER
Jan 23, 2024

'Big dream' as debutant Tajikistan reaches Asian Cup last 16

At the final whistle Tajikistan's players celebrated with the small number of their fans inside the stadium.
Lionel Messi sits on the bench during Inter Milan's friendly against Hong Kong XI in Hong Kong on Sunday.
SOCCER
Feb 5, 2024

Lionel Messi and David Beckham booed after Argentine star sits out Hong Kong friendly

The Hong Kong government said organizers owed fans an explanation after the match.
Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto celebrates after Robert Lewandowski (background) scored during the team's last-16 Champions League match against Napoli on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Mar 13, 2024

Barcelona into Champions League last eight with 3-1 win over Napoli

In a highly entertaining affair at Montjuic Stadium, Barca pressed high early on, giving Napoli little time to settle.
Ukraine forward Artem Dovbyk (11) and midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrate after the team secured its berth in Euro 2024 with a win over Iceland, in Wroclaw, Poland, on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Mar 27, 2024

Mykhailo Mudryk sends war-torn Ukraine to Euro 2024

"I am very proud to be a Ukrainian, to be of the same blood as those who are now giving their lives for our freedom," captain Oleksandr Zinchenko said.
German midfielder Jamal Musiala celebrates scoring his team's second goal during Germany's win over Denmark on Saturday in Dortmund.
SOCCER
Jun 30, 2024

The German soccer team is back after a rare lean spell

After a long drought for the soccer power, Germany deservedly ran out as a 2-0 winner in Dortmund to reach a first major tournament quarterfinal in eight years.
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
JAPAN / Science & Health / Longform
Jul 14, 2024

The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'

Great pianists aren't made overnight, it takes years of practice. It can all be undone in a matter of days, however, due to a medical condition called dystonia.
Marinos' Kenta Inoue (center) celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Buriram United in Yokohama on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Nov 7, 2024

Marinos rise up Asian Champions League standings after beating Buriram

Marinos continued their recovery from a heavy 7-3 loss in their opening game of the competition against South Korea's Gwangju FC.
Liverpool's Wataru Endo celebrates after the club's win over Southampton in the League Cup quarterfinals on Thursday.
SOCCER
Dec 19, 2024

Liverpool gets back on track to reach League Cup semifinals

Rare goals from Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott sent the 10-time League Cup winner into the last four for a record 20th time.
When not zipping around, Bingo loves to cuddle and even play games on the smartphone.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jan 9, 2025

And Bingo was her name-o

Since finding each other at an adoption fair, Tara Podias and Bingo have become inseparable.

Longform

A sinkhole in Yashio, which emerged in January, was triggered by a ruptured, aging sewer pipe. Authorities worry that similar sections of infrastructure across the country are also at risk of corrosion.
That sinking feeling: Japan’s aging sewers are an infrastructure time bomb