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BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 28, 2022

World Series between Astros and Phillies first without any U.S.-born Black players since 1950

'I don't think that that's something that baseball should really be proud of,' Astros manager Dusty Baker said Thursday.
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SOCCER
Oct 27, 2022

A ‘landmark’ as women will coach against each other in men’s soccer

Data published by the U.S. Department of Education shows that only about 5% of all men's college teams are coached by women.
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Rugby
Oct 27, 2022

All Blacks test offers Brave Blossoms chance to advance Japanese rugby

Saturday's matchup at the National Stadium with New Zealand, while ostensibly a friendly international test, could be Japan's most important 80 minutes since 2019.
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BUSINESS
Oct 23, 2022

Dietrich Mateschitz, marketing pioneer of Red Bull, dies at 78

A pilot and skiing enthusiast, he built a sports and marketing empire, along with a multi-billion-dollar personal fortune.
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SOCCER / World cup
Oct 21, 2022

Many soccer fans unlikely to attend Qatar World Cup

Strict entry requirements, sky-high accommodation prices and concerns over Qatar's human rights and LGBTQ+ record have also dampened enthusiasm.
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Oct 20, 2022

Rory McIlroy dismisses Phil Mickelson's view PGA Tour is 'trending downward'

Rory McIlroy said he did not agree with Phil Mickelson's assertion that the PGA Tour is "trending downwards" and added that golfers who joined the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf Series have thrust the sport into a state of flux.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 19, 2022

JSA welcomes new crop of sumo recruits ahead of Kyushu Basho

Ten wrestlers passed their mandatory health checks at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Tuesday, with eight Japanese newcomers eligible to take part in next month's Fukuoka meet.
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Oct 11, 2022

Japanese fans revved up by booming Formula One's return

Despite a shortened race due to heavy rains at Suzuka Circuit, a strong turnout at the first Japanese Grand Prix since 2019 showed that F1 has a bright future in Japan.
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Oct 7, 2022

Suzuka endures as one of Formula One's most popular and celebrated circuits

As the F1 circus pulls into Mie Prefecture for the first time since 2019, drivers and fans alike are eagerly anticipating the return of one of the sport's top venues.
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SOCCER
Oct 5, 2022

Becky Sauerbrunn calls for ouster of officials named in abuse report

The two-time World Cup winner said players were 'horrified and heartbroken' by the findings of a report published on Monday following a year-long investigation.
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Oct 5, 2022

Luke Donald says Ryder Cup can 'unify' golf despite LIV split

The Europe team captain, who took the position after his predecessor Henrik Stenson was sacked for joining LIV, said the event will help put the bitterness between dueling tours to one side.
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TENNIS
Oct 4, 2022

Iga Swiatek to skip Billie Jean King Cup finals over scheduling

The World No. 1 helped Poland progress to the finals in April, but the tournament will be held from Nov. 8-13, just one day after the season-ending WTA Finals in Fort Worth, Texas.
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TENNIS
Sep 22, 2022

China's Zheng Qinwen looks set to be next big thing in tennis

The 19-year-old Zheng burnished her already growing reputation by blowing past No. 4 Paula Badosa 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open.
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Sep 20, 2022

WADA still monitoring Russia ahead of doping ban expiration

The existing two-year ban from international sports imposed by WADA on Russia for widespread, state-sponsored infringements of doping regulations expires at the end of the year.
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TENNIS
Sep 19, 2022

Naomi Osaka feels right at home as the Pan Pacific Open gets underway

She has a good track record at the tournament — with one title and three appearances in the final — and the tennis star hopes the good vibes can help carry her to another triumph.
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TENNIS
Sep 15, 2022

Serena Williams not ruling out return, saying NFL's Brady started 'really cool trend'

Asked if she might keep a foot in the world of competitive tennis 'in some way,' Williams indicated the sport was in her future plans, but those remain uncertain.
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Sep 15, 2022

LIV Golf's Greg Norman has 'no interest' in talking to PGA Tour

The launch of LIV this year plunged golf into crisis, with the rebel circuit sparking a bitter split that threatens to tear the sport apart.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 14, 2022

JSA delights sumo diehards with announcement of October fan event

A number of rare opportunities will be available for attendees at Ryogoku Kokugikan event, the sport's first fan festival since 2005.
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Rugby
Sep 6, 2022

French rugby boss Bernard Laporte's graft trial opens

The 58-year-old former France coach is accused of favoritism in awarding a uniform sponsor contract for the national team to close friend Mohed Altrad, the billionaire owner of Montpellier.
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TENNIS
Sep 6, 2022

Margaret Court says admiration of Serena Williams not reciprocated

The 80-year-old, who works as a church pastor in Perth, has become a divisive figure in tennis over her remarks on race and homosexuality, including opposition to gay marriage.
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Sep 3, 2022

F1 great Lewis Hamilton hopes to see more Black ownership in sports

'I do want to get more and more involved in teams because I really do believe in Black ownership, because there is a lack of it within sports, and Black equity.'
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Aug 30, 2022

Badminton's 'Race to Paris' Olympic qualification to begin in China

Most international sporting events in China have been canceled since the pandemic, but at least three tournaments are scheduled there in 2023, the BWF said.
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Aug 23, 2022

Riders delighted to add new chapter to Indian equestrianism

The sport is still at a nascent stage in India, with the country's major international achievements coming only at the Asian Games.
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Aug 22, 2022

Ygor Coelho encouraging Brazilians to dance to rhythm of badminton

The world No. 51 has established himself in the badminton world and says more people in his soccer-mad nation are aiming to follow in his footsteps.
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Aug 17, 2022

Australia relocates more Afghan athletes fleeing Taliban rule

The Australian Olympic Committee said five Afghan families with 'ties to the Olympic movement' had arrived in Australia in recent months following a 12-month project to bring them to safety.
SOCCER / From the Spot
Aug 16, 2022

WE League aims to build on first-season challenges

After a challenging debut season, Japan's professional women's soccer competition will return to action on Saturday with the first edition of the WE League Cup.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 16, 2022

The world of fashion and design has lost a titan

Famed Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake didn't just dress his clients, he challenged them.
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Indonesia report 2022
Aug 16, 2022

Taisho Pharmaceutical: Health is wealth

Headquartered in Millennium Centennial Center in central Jakarta, Taisho Pharmaceutical Indonesia is playing an important role within Indonesia’s health care sector.
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TENNIS
Aug 11, 2022

Serena Williams gets emotional sendoff after falling at Canadian Open

'It's been a pretty interesting 24 hours ... I'm terrible at goodbyes, but, goodbye Toronto,' an emotional Williams told the crowd.

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Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
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