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Eddie Jones speaks during a news conference on Thursday.
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Jun 13, 2025

Eddie Jones hoping for sweltering conditions when Japan faces wounded Wales

Wales heads to Japan having lost its last 17 tests, a record for a Tier One country in the professional era.
J.J. Spaun hits his shot on the 10th tee during the first round of the U.S. Open in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on Thursday.
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Jun 13, 2025

Unheralded J.J. Spaun grabs U.S. Open lead as stars struggle at Oakmont

Much of the talk this week has been about how the notoriously challenging course would keep scores in check.
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton speaks during a news conference ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on Thursday.
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Jun 13, 2025

Lewis Hamilton defends Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur ahead of Canadian GP

Ferrari is second overall but has yet to win in nine races so far this season and there has been media speculation in Italy that Vasseur could be replaced.
Leon Draisaitl (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Panthers in overtime in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Florida, on Wednesday.
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Jun 13, 2025

Oilers rally to win Game 4 in overtime to get even in Stanley Cup Final

Edmonton is the first team in Stanley Cup Final history to win after trailing 3-0 through the first period. Clubs in that situation had been 0-37.
Sam Burns lines up a putt on the seventh green during the second round of the U.S. Open on Friday in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jun 14, 2025

Sam Burns shoots 65 to lead demanding U.S. Open

Burns had six birdies, one bogey and a key par save on his final hole to wrap up the low round.
Mercedes driver George Russell during qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix on Saturday in Montreal.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Jun 15, 2025

Russell grabs dazzling Canadian GP pole then jokes at Verstappen's expense

The 27-year-old British driver was delighted with what he described as "one of the most exhilarating laps of my life."
Sam Burns prepares to putt on the 16th green during the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
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Jun 15, 2025

U.S. Open leader Burns eyes first major title at historic Oakmont

The 28-year-old American will carry a one-stroke lead into Sunday's final round after firing a 1-under-par 69 on Saturday.
Panthers forward Brad Marchand shoots during the second period of Game 5 against the Oilers on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
Jun 15, 2025

Panthers on brink of Stanley Cup repeat after Game 5 win over Oilers

The victory in Edmonton gave the Panthers a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final and a chance to clinch the series on home ice on Tuesday.
Mercedes' George Russell celebrates winning the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Jun 16, 2025

Russell triumphs in Canada as McLaren drivers crash

Oscar Piastri extended his lead in the drivers' standings to 22 points ahead of teammate Lando Norris, who crashed into him on lap 67 of the 70-lap race.
JJ Spaun celebrates after putting on the 18th green to win the U.S. Open golf tournament on Sunday.
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Jun 16, 2025

Spaun wins rainy U.S. Open for first major title

Spaun drained a massive 64-foot birdie putt in the rain to win by two shots.
Sweden's Armand Duplantis celebrates after setting a new world record of 6.28 meters in the men's pole vault at Stockholm Stadium in Sweden on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Athletics
Jun 16, 2025

'Magical' Duplantis soars to pole vault world record in Stockholm

With victory in the event already guaranteed, Duplantis broke the world record for the 12th time as he sailed over the bar at the first attempt.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi shoots against Al-Ahly on Saturday.
SOCCER
Jun 17, 2025

Healthy crowds and 'Messi mania' lift Club World Cup, but quality gap shows

The opening weekend largely delivered what FIFA had hoped for: Vibrant crowds and global representation.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen races during the F1 Montreal Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Jun 17, 2025

Red Bull warned FIA of potential trickery against Verstappen

Red Bull spoke to race director Rui Marques after a drivers' meeting on Friday to express its concern and ask him to watch out for any potential trickery.
A Formula One logo is displayed ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix on May 22.
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Jun 17, 2025

Thai cabinet approves bid to host Bangkok F1 race

The bid, worth a reported $1.2 billion, could see the Thai capital host races from 2028 to 2032.
New Zealand's Ardie Savea in action against Ireland at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Nov. 8
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Jun 17, 2025

All Black Savea to skip Super Rugby for Japan sabbatical in 2026

Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga said Savea, who was the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year this season, would be welcomed back with open arms in 2027.
Panthers center Sam Reinhart lifts the Stanley Cup after Florida beat Edmonton to clinch a second-straight title.
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
Jun 18, 2025

Sam Reinhart scores four as Panthers beat Oilers to retain Stanley Cup

Reinhart scored on all four shots he took to become the first player to notch four goals in a Stanley Cup Final game since 1957.
Gold medalist Shiho Tanaka after winning the women's under-70 kilogram event at the Judo World Championships in Budapest on Tuesday.
MORE SPORTS / Judo
Jun 18, 2025

Tanaka and Murao strike more gold for Japan at judo worlds

Japan has won six of the 10 titles already attributed after five days of competition in Budapest.
Citing challenges such as a declining workforce and rising costs, four major newspapers will discontinue their Saturday evening editions from August, in a shift away from a publishing tradition that has endured for decades in Japan.
JAPAN / Media
Jun 18, 2025

Four newspapers in Japan to cease Saturday evening editions from August

The announcements mark a shift away from a publishing tradition that has endured for decades in Japan, where evening newspapers had been a staple of the media landscape.
Students' opinions are being sought on a planned system for checking whether teachers have sexual crime records.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 18, 2025

Government to seek students' opinions for sexual abuse prevention

Around 12 students will be selected by lottery from volunteers to participate in the upcoming session.
Panthers left wing A.J. Greer lifts the Stanley Cup after the team's win over the Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Florida, on Tuesday.
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Jun 19, 2025

Panthers damage Stanley Cup shortly after winning title

Damage to the Stanley Cup is far from new for the 132-year-old piece of hardware
Eddie Jones began his second stint as Japan coach in 2023.
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Jun 19, 2025

Wales' Josh Macleod expects stiff challenge from Eddie Jones' Brave Blossoms

Wales travels to Japan having lost 17 straight tests — a record for a major nation — since it last enjoyed a victory.
Nelly Korda reacts after finishing the final round of the U.S. Women's Open on in Erin, Wisconsin, on June 1.
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Jun 19, 2025

Nelly Korda uses close call at U.S. Open as motivation for Women's PGA

Korda arrived in Texas this week still chasing her first title of 2025 after a dominant season last year that included seven wins.
England's Lucy Bronze says its not just players who receive negative comments on social media.
SOCCER
Jun 19, 2025

England women to avoid 'awful' social media during European Championship

Chelsea forward Lauren James said the abuse never really stops.
Protesters stand outside Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 20, 2025

Dodgers say team kept U.S. immigration agents from accessing Dodger Stadium

The Dodgers have been criticized for their failure to publicly comment on the U.S. government's immigration crackdown in Los Angeles.
Wyndham Clark hits his tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on June 12.
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Jun 20, 2025

Wyndham Clark apologizes for damaging lockers at Oakmont at U.S. Open

It was the second straight major where Clark, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, had to apologize for aggressive behavior.
Kaori Sakamoto earned the silver medal at the world championships in Boston on March 28. Sakamoto is a three-time world champion.
MORE SPORTS / Figure skating
Jun 20, 2025

Three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto to retire after 2026 Winter Olympics

Sakamoto, who won bronze at the 2022 Winter Olympics, missed out on a fourth straight world title in March when she finished runner-up to American Alysa Liu.
Okinawan rapper Awich ruled the summer music festival circuit last year. Which act will prove to be the most memorable in 2025?
CULTURE / Music
Jun 23, 2025

Stage dive into summer: Japan’s best music festivals, month by month

The weather will be hot, but the concert calendar is looking even hotter.
The Dodgers, coming off a World Series championship in 2024, are a cultural icon in Los Angeles and have a large Latino fan base.
BASEBALL
Jun 21, 2025

Dodgers pledge $1 million to support families impacted by U.S. immigration raids

The Dodgers will partner with the city to get the money to those in "critical need," the team said.
Canelo Alvarez (left) and Terence Crawford during a news conference in Riyadh on Friday to promote their bout in September in Las Vegas.
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
Jun 21, 2025

Canelo Alvarez promises Terence Crawford bout will be one of his 'best'

Alvarez, whose record is an impressive 63-2-2 with 39 knockouts, has been a world champion at four different weights, as has Crawford.
Jockey James Doyle rides Lazzat (left) to victory over jockey Joao Moreira on Satono Reve in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes on the final day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet in Ascot, England, on Saturday.
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Jun 22, 2025

Lazzat denies Japan a first Royal Ascot winner in thrilling climax

Satono Reve lost little in defeat under Joao Moreira and did better than the previous 10 Japanese runners at the meeting

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