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Lazizbek Mullojonov of Uzbekistan poses with his heavyweight boxing medal at the Roland-Garros Stadium during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Aug. 9, 2024.
OLYMPICS / Boxing
Jul 30, 2025

Olympic champion Mullojonov provisionally suspended for banned substance

The 26-year-old Uzbek boxer tested positive for methasterone, a synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroid associated with the promotion of rapid muscle growth and increased strength.
U.S., Japanese and Australian staff work in the JJOC Cooperation Team office at the U.S. Army’s Hardy Barracks in central Tokyo in this image posted to the Australian Embassy's X account on July 25.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 31, 2025

Coordination office marks first step in U.S. Forces Japan’s shift to ‘warfighting’ command

The launch of the new joint command team is the fruit of a multiyear effort to reshape and streamline U.S.-Japan operations.
Gilbert Arena played in the NBA for 11 seasons and was a three-time All-Star
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 31, 2025

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested in connection with illegal poker games

At his arraignment in federal court in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon, Arenas pleaded not guilty and was released on $50,000 bond.

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Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most iconic players in NPB and MLB history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote.
With Hall of Fame induction, Ichiro makes himself heard loud and clear