Naomi Osaka all smiles as she moves closer to showdown with Ash Barty
A third-round win for Osaka, the defending Australian Open champion, could set up a highly anticipated fourth-round match against world No. 1 and reigning Wimbledon champion Barty.
Climate change will limit choice for Winter Games hosts, study says
According to the study, only Sapporo would be able to provide safe conditions to stage the Winter Olympics again by the end of the century if greenhouse gases are not dramatically reduced.
Athletes warned against speaking up on human rights at Beijing Games
Speakers at an event organized by Human Rights Watch said that discussing controversial issues while in China could land Winter Olympic participants in legal trouble.
Sekiwake Mitakeumi forced out struggling ozeki Shodai before lone grand champion Terunofuji outmuscled Mongolian maegashira Chiyoshoma at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
U.S. sumo fans get opportunity to see Japan's rising stars
Mitakeumi takes first loss as Terunofuji regains share of lead
Mitakeumi tops Okinoumi to maintain one-win advantage at New Year Basho
Mitakeumi beats Daieisho to stay one win clear of Terunofuji
Sumo association probe found two wrestlers gambled illegally, source says
Unbeaten Mitakeumi takes sole lead at New Year Grand Sumo Tournament
Swiss ski jumper Simon Ammann set for his seventh Winter Games
The 40-year-old is the only jumper to have won a golden double of both individual titles — normal hill and large hill — at two Olympics, in 2002 and 2010.
Municipalities set up skate parks amid post-Olympics popularity
Jamaican Benjamin Alexander beat odds to qualify for giant slalom
Beijing setting up Olympic bubble featuring daily COVID-19 tests and robot chefs
Canada's rookies and veterans out to reclaim women's hockey gold
The former Everton star has offered evidence that the potential return of the prodigal son would be more than just an olive branch to fans infuriated by the dismal reign of Rafa Benitez.
Andy Murray roars on as Daniil Medvedev sets up Nick Kyrgios clash
The 34-year-old, there as a wildcard, showed all the fighting qualities that made him a three-time Grand Slam champion.
Naomi Osaka returns, ready or not
Deported Novak Djokovic welcomed home after Australian fiasco
Serbia expresses outrage over decision to deport Novak Djokovic
Australian prime minister leaves door open for Novak Djokovic to return in 2023
Dak Prescott apologizes for praising fans who threw trash at referees
Earlier on Tuesday, the National Basketball Referees Association condemned Prescott's comments for "condoning violence against game officials."
Foreign players facing another lonely NPB season
The signs of baseball spring are popping up all across Japan this month. Veteran players are emerging from winter vacations and ramping up their individual workouts for the upcoming season. Rookies are stirring too, with some with their teams taking part in voluntary individual ...
Masahiro Yamamoto and Shingo Takatsu elected to Japan's Baseball Hall of Fame
Shohei Ohtani picks up another honor after magazine names him 'Athlete of the Year'
Mariners' hot corner staple Kyle Seager retires after 11 seasons
Hawks' Yuki Yanagita becomes highest-paid position player in NPB history
Rising stars Munetaka Murakami and Yoshinobu Yamamoto named MVPs of 2021 NPB season
Ohtani and 'Field of Dreams' game a hit for MLB, but lockout sours 2021
Warriors co-owner sparks fury after saying ‘nobody cares’ about Uyghurs
Palihapitiya’s comments drew sharp rebuke on social media, with many focusing on his role as a minority owner of the Warriors and on the NBA’s already delicate relationship with China.
Kamila Valieva completes Russian Euro skate sweep ahead of Olympics
The 15-year-old led a Russian sweep of the women's podium, with her 259.06 points enough to defeat world champion Anna Shcherbakova (237.42 points) and Alexandra Trusova (234.36).
Canadian Olympic hopefuls play it safe amid COVID threat
Yuzuru Hanyu hopes to use quad axel to capture third straight Olympic gold
Yuzuru Hanyu dazzles en route to national title and Olympic berth
Kaori Sakamoto captures national title to punch ticket for Beijing Games
Yuzuru Hanyu takes center stage in return at national championships
The newly minted Japan Rugby League One aims to recruit the world's top players and build upon the enthusiasm generated by Japan's successful hosting of the 2019 World Cup.
