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SOCCER
Oct 9, 2022

Top UEFA clubs not giving up on controversial Super League

To counter the proposal from holdouts Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus, UEFA announced a sweeping overhaul of the Champions League in May to start in 2024.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 8, 2022

Choice of Saudi Arabia for Asian Winter Games may mark chilling new reality for events

For the biggest events, hosts are becoming harder to find than snowstorms in the Arabian desert.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 29, 2022

Hummel to tone down Denmark's World Cup uniforms to protest Qatar's rights record

Denmark will wear kits at the World Cup that were designed by manufacturer Hummel as a protest against Qatar's human rights record ahead of the tournament, the sportswear company said Wednesday.
SOCCER
Sep 28, 2022

Samurai Blue starters come into view after 'last-chance' friendlies

After a dominant win against the United States and a draw against hard-fighting Ecuador, many of the gaps in Japan's expected World Cup lineup have likely been filled in.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 25, 2022

Record-breaking WSL crowd sees Arsenal beat Tottenham

The crowd topped the previous high mark of 38,262 November 2019, and reflected growing interest in the English women's game following the Lionesses' Euro 2022 victory.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Sep 24, 2022

The chess world isn’t ready for a cheating scandal

Magnus Carlsen, the World Chess Championship winner, withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup after losing to Hans Niemann.
Bryan Robson leads the Manchester United team out for a UEFA Champions League fixture against Galatasaray at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium in Istanbul in November 1993.
SOCCER
Nov 28, 2023

Welcome back to 'hell': Man Utd braced for Galatasaray cauldron

The fixture will being back painful memories for United players and fans who ran the gauntlet of hate in Istanbul back in 1993.
In 2022, MLB umpires wore FTX patches on their sleeves.
SOCCER
Nov 29, 2023

MLB and Formula 1 face fraud suits for promoting FTX

Investors’ lawyers sued MLB and the other entities in U.S. federal court in Miami on Monday.
A Walmart worker organizes products for the Christmas season in 2016.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 30, 2023

Walmart shifts to India and reduces imports from China

The shift shows how the rising cost of importing from China and escalating political tensions are pushing U.S. firms to import more from other countries.
SOCCER
Nov 30, 2023

Last-gasp effort keeps Urawa alive in Asian Champions League

The Reds were heading for a group-stage exit until Jose Kante struck from the edge of the box to give them a 2-1 win.
Liverpool striker Cody Gakpo (left) shoots to score his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Europa League group E football match between Liverpool and Linzer ASK at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on Thursday. Liverpool won the game 4-0.
SOCCER
Dec 1, 2023

Liverpool powers into Europa League last 16

Jurgen Klopp's side sealed top spot in Group E thanks to a brace from Gakpo and goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah at Anfield.
The Euro trophy in front of the drawn groups for the 2024 edition of the tournament, in Hamburg, Germany, on Saturday
SOCCER
Dec 3, 2023

Germany to take on Scotland in Euro 2024 opener as draw set

The Germans, three-time winners, will kick off the one-month tournament in Munich on June 14, with the final on July 14 at Berlin's Olympic stadium.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is not concerned despite his team's ongoing run without a win.
SOCCER
Dec 4, 2023

City's Pep Guardiola not ready to sound alarm despite lack of wins

Manchester City is in third place in the Premier League standings
The Bulls' court is painted red for their NBA In-Season Tournament game against the Nets at the United Center in Chicago on Nov. 3.
BASKETBALL
Dec 4, 2023

New in-season tournament delivering early returns for NBA

The NBA In-season Tournament was established to add spice to the early part of the season.
Gender-neutral names were more popular for Japanese babies born in 2023, a survey has found.
JAPAN / Society
Dec 5, 2023

Popularity of gender-neutral Japanese names rose in 2023

The annual ranking by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance, released Monday, showed that unisex names have risen in popularity.
Australian coach Graham Arnold prior to his team's 2026 World Cup qualification match on Nov. 16 in Melbourne.
SOCCER
Dec 6, 2023

Mideast teams best suited to Asian Cup's scheduling: Australia coach

Graham Arnold noted that his country — as well as Japan and South Korea — has many players based in Europe, making the January scheduling difficult.
SOCCER
Dec 7, 2023

Title holders Urawa Reds dumped out of Asian Champions League

An 87th minute penalty condemned Maciej Skorza's side to defeat when they needed a win to have any hope of advancing.
SOCCER
Dec 8, 2023

Japan must 'deal with anything' at Asian Cup, Moriyasu says

The Samurai Blue are one of the favorites for the tournament in Qatar, which kicks off on Jan. 12.
Yokohama F. Marinos manager Kevin Muscat during an exhibition match against Manchester United at National Stadium in Tokyo in July
SOCCER
Dec 8, 2023

Kewell a possibility after Muscat steps down from Marinos

Tough-tackling former international Muscat has been in charge since July 2021 and won the J. League top division last year.
Yujiro Nakajimaya's advice for players new to hockey is that you have to know what you want to achieve. Is it a professional career? Then you need to challenge yourself.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Dec 9, 2023

Yujiro Nakajimaya: ‘Overcoming adversity is an art’

At a young age, this hockey-playing Hokkaido native left for Canada and ended his journey playing in the NHL.
A China Coast Guard vessel fires a water cannon at a Philippine supply boat during a mission to deliver provisions to the Second Thomas Shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Sunday.
SOCCER
Dec 10, 2023

Philippines and China trade blame for collision in disputed waters

The maritime incident with China happened during a Philippine resupply mission to a tiny garrison on Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands.
Shakhtar Donetsk players celebrate defender Mykola Matviyenko scoring the opening goal against Antwerp during a UEFA Champion's League Group H match in Hamburg on Nov. 28.
SOCCER
Dec 11, 2023

War-torn Shakhtar Donetsk looks to Saudi Arabia for financial boost

Deals with clubs in the Saudi Pro League may lead to lucrative player transfers and exhibition matches in the Gulf nation next season.
SOCCER
Dec 13, 2023

Yokohama beats Shandong to book Asian Champions League last-16 spot

The last-16 lineup also features Japan's Ventforet Kofu and Kawasaki Frontale.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe vies for the ball during the team's Champions League group match against Borussia Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Dec 14, 2023

PSG and Porto into Champions League last 16 as Newcastle exits

PSG drew 1-1 away to Group F winners Borussia Dortmund to go through as runners-up after Milan came from behind to beat Newcastle.
Afghan youth cricketers take part in a training session at Mohammad Mirza Katawazai Cricket Centre in Kabul on Nov. 25.
MORE SPORTS / Cricket
Dec 15, 2023

'Crazy for cricket': Young Afghans inspired by national team's success

From pickup games in dusty parks or narrow alleys to high-intensity training at well-kitted academies, young Afghans have cricket fever.
"Concussed: Sport's Uncomfortable Truth" by author Sam Peters details the issue of concussions in sports, particularly rugby.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Dec 17, 2023

Rugby in denial over concussion problem, author Sam Peters says

Peters' book includes a section on the damage of repeated heading in soccer but is predominantly concerned with rugby.
Fluminense players celebrate after defeating Al Ahly in the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Monday.
SOCCER
Dec 19, 2023

Old heads lead Fluminense into Club World Cup final

At the age of 40, Felipe Melo has become the oldest outfield player in Club World Cup history.
Surfers hold banners as they gather during a demonstration in Guethary, France, against the construction of a tower at the Olympic surfing venue in Polynesia.
OLYMPICS
Dec 21, 2023

Surfing tower will be built, Paris Games chief says

Tony Estanguet explained the option offered by the surfing body had been studied but was deemed insufficient.

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