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The Russian Olympic Committee's headquarters in Moscow
OLYMPICS
Jun 13, 2024

Vetting of Russian athletes for Paris Games ongoing, IOC says

Not having actively supported the war in Ukraine and not having been contracted to any military or security agency are among the criteria for qualified Russian athletes.
During a visit to an Olympic exhibition in Paris on Tuesday, former U.S. athlete and Olympic champion Tommie Smith raises his fist in front of a photograph taken by Neil Leifer in which Smith (center) and his countryman John Carlos are raising their fists to protest racial discrimination during the 1968 Games in Mexico City.
OLYMPICS
Jun 13, 2024

Olympic anti-racism icon Tommie Smith sees no successors

Smith believes modern athletes are less political than before despite the need to continue fighting racism, including in the U.S. where it "could not get any worse."
Joey Chestnut (left) and Takeru Kobayashi compete in the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest in New York on July 4, 2009.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 13, 2024

Netflix to air 'ultimate' hot dog eating contest

The announcement comes a day after the esoteric world of speed eating contests was rocked by news that Joey Chestnut had been banned from a popular New York event.
Fans of K-pop act BTS queue up for the annual BTS FESTA, organized by HYBE, the band's agency, in Seoul on Thursday.
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jun 14, 2024

BTS mania hits Seoul ahead of 'huggathon' with Jin

Fans flew in from around the world to get a chance to win a hug from BTS member Jin, who finished his military service earlier this week.
Rory McIlroy prepares to putt on the 18th green during the first round of the U.S. Open on Thursday in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jun 14, 2024

McIlroy's superb start could spark end to 10-year major drought

The 35-year-old Northern Ireland star, who last won a major at the 2014 PGA Championship, fired a bogey-free 5-under-par 65.
Panthers winger Vladimir Tarasenko scores a goal on Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner during the second period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday in Edmonton, Alberta.
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
Jun 14, 2024

Panthers hold off Oilers to move within one win of Stanley Cup crown

One year after falling to Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final, the Panthers lead the series 3-0 and can claim the Cup on Saturday in Edmonton.
A health worker puts on an adhesive bandage after inoculating a man with a booster shot of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine in Manila in January 2022.
WORLD
Jun 14, 2024

U.S. ran secret anti-vaccine campaign to undermine China during pandemic

The clandestine operation aimed to sow doubt about the safety and efficacy of vaccines and other life-saving aid that was being supplied by China.
Germany's Florian Wirtz scores his team's first goal in the opening match of Euro 2024 on Friday.
SOCCER
Jun 15, 2024

Another summer to remember? For Germany: So far, so great.

After a dominant opening win over Scotland, German fans may already be wondering if this will be another summer to remember.
Sweden's Ludvig Aberg lines up a putt during his second round on Friday on his way to the clubhouse lead at the U.S. Open.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jun 15, 2024

Stars align for halfway leader Ludvig Aberg at U.S. Open

The tricky Pinehurst course humbled some of the biggest names in the sport this week but could not slow down the 24-year-old Aberg.
Bryson DeChambeau reacts after sinking a putt on the seventh hole during the third round of the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jun 16, 2024

Bryson DeChambeau fires 67 to emerge atop U.S. Open

DeChambeau shot a 3-under-par 67 on Saturday to give him a three-stroke lead after three rounds at Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Education ministers from Japan, South Korea and China (from left to right) hold talks in Seoul on Saturday.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 16, 2024

Japan, China and South Korea to promote exchanges among future generations

This was the fourth education ministers' meeting among the three Asian countries, with Japan set to host the next one.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid controls the puck during Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 16, 2024

Oilers stay alive with thrashing of Panthers in Game 4

With his third helper, McDavid set the NHL record for most assists in a single postseason with 32.
Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after making a putt on No. 18 to win the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jun 17, 2024

Bryson DeChambeau outduels Rory McIlroy in final round to win U.S. Open

DeChambeau parred the final three holes to complete a 1-over-par 71, and that was enough for a one-shot victory.
Temperatures in Paris could exceed 30 degrees on many days during the 2024 Games.
OLYMPICS
Jun 17, 2024

Japanese Olympians to beat heat with own AC despite Paris' plans for green Games

The Japanese Olympic Committee announced last December that it plans to pay for its athletes to have air conditioning in their rooms for “safety and security” reasons.
France's Antoine Dupont runs with the ball during an HSBC World Rugby Sevens match between France and Great Britain in Madrid on June 1.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Jun 18, 2024

'Stop homophobia' in rugby, says France star Dupont

"The goal is for all players to feel good about their sexuality and to be accepted by others," the player said.
Rory McIlroy pitches onto the eighteenth green during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jun 18, 2024

McIlroy to take short break from golf after U.S. Open heartbreak

"I've shown my resilience over and over again in the last 17 years and I will again," the golfer said in the wake of Sunday's loss.
Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jun 18, 2024

DeChambeau 'frustrated' not to be part of Team USA at Paris Olympics

The player does not earn ranking points from his LIV Golf events and so fell short of making the U.S. team.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Willie Mays poses for a portrait at Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 1, 1967.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 19, 2024

Willie Mays, baseball’s do-it-all ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93

One of Major League Baseball’s first Black stars, Mays was widely considered the greatest all-around player of his era, perhaps ever.
The River Seine near the Eiffel Tower in Paris as a heat wave hits France in August 2022.
OLYMPICS
Jun 19, 2024

New report warns of heat danger at Paris Olympics

The report said conditions in Paris could be worse than the last Games in Tokyo in 2021.
Oilers forward Connor McDavid (center) celebrates scoring an empty-net goal alongside defenseman Mattias Ekholm (left) and forward Leon Draisaitl during Edmonton's Game 5 win over Florida on Tuesday.
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
Jun 19, 2024

Oilers down Panthers to keep Stanley Cup dream alive

The Oilers built on the momentum from their 8-1 thrashing of Florida on Saturday to claim a hard-fought road win.
Netflix is ramping up local production in Southeast Asia, aiming to boost its subscriber base in the region even as U.S. rivals are pulling back.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 19, 2024

Netflix uses ‘Squid Game’ playbook for untapped Southeast Asia

Asia Pacific, accounting for just 11% of Netflix's 2023 revenue may offer significant growth potential due to its large, young demographic.
A bill to require facilities for children to check whether workers have criminal records for sex crimes is approved unanimously at a plenary meeting of the Upper House on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Society
Jun 19, 2024

Bill enacted to create sex crime screening system for work involving children

Records that can be checked will include those on nonconsensual sexual intercourse and violations of prefectural ordinances banning molesting and voyeurism.
Atarashii Gakko! released its third album, “AG! Calling,” on June 7. The group is currently touring Asia with songs from the new release featured in its set
CULTURE / Music
Jun 21, 2024

Atarashii Gakko! schools crowds overseas on just how bananas J-pop can get

With appearances at major festivals, on U.S. television and new album "AG! Calling," this sailor-suited rapping four-piece is on quite a roll.
Tiger Woods leaves the tee box during the first round of the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on June 13.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jun 20, 2024

PGA Tour gives Tiger Woods 'lifetime achievement' exemption

The move will give Woods access to the tour's eight signature tournaments, all of which award large prize money and extra points in the FedEx Cup standings.
Bryson DeChambeau celebrates with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open on Sunday in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jun 20, 2024

Bryson DeChambeau 'humbled' by reaction to U.S. Open win

After a whirlwind few days following his major triumph, DeChambeau may need a nap before he tackles this week's LIV Golf Nashville event.
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (left) and Renho, a member of the House of Councilors, both candidates in the gubernatorial election, attend a news conference at the Japan National Press Club in the capital on Wednesday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 20, 2024

The battle to be Japan’s most powerful woman is on

The race to become governor of Tokyo has officially kicked off, and is set to determine who will control a region that makes up more than 20% of the nation’s economy.
RB's Yuki Tsunoda during qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on June 8.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Jun 21, 2024

'Emotional control' driving sunny Tsunoda to blossom in F1

Where the likeable Japanese racer would once rant and rave at perceived injustices out on track, nowadays he is calmness personified. Almost.
Croatia fans let off a flare in the stands during the team's match against Albania on Wednesday in Hamburg, Germany.
SOCCER
Jun 21, 2024

Serbian soccer association demands punishment for Croatia and Albania

The head of the Football Association of Serbia said a formal complaint had been submitted, claiming that Croatia and Albania fans chanted "Kill, kill, kill the Serb."
Japan head coach Eddie Jones attends a training session in Tokyo on Friday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Jun 21, 2024

Wary England set for Eddie Jones reunion in steamy Japan Test

Temperatures are set to reach 30 degrees Celsius in the capital for Eddie Jones' first game since returning to the Japan job for a second stint.
Oilers left wing Zach Hyman (center) celebrates his goal during Edmonton's Game 6 win on Friday.
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
Jun 22, 2024

Oilers roll past Panthers to force improbable Game 7

Thanks to their 5-1 victory at home over the Florida Panthers on Friday, the Oilers have their chance to claim Edmonton's first championship since 1990.

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