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Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani on deck against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Aug. 28
BASEBALL / MLB
Shohei Ohtani decision expected 'within the week,' reports say
The free agent two-way star is projected to receive a record-setting contract worth more than $500 million.
An aerial view shows the Eiffel tower by the River Seine in Paris. A plan to hold the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on the river looks set to go ahead, even after a deadly attack in the French capital at the weekend.
OLYMPICS
'No Plan B': France set on Olympics river opening despite attack
By Stuart Williams
Media reports have indicated grave concern within the security forces that the opening ceremony could be vulnerable to attack.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches in Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico at loanDepot park in Miami on March 20.
BASEBALL / MLB
Yamamoto among top targets as Winter Meetings underway
The Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants are among more than 10 teams said to be pursuing the player.

SUMO

Kirishima has had injury woes of his own since earning promotion to ozeki following the May meet, but with 11 wins or better in four of six tournaments this year, and two Emperor’s Cup wins since March, his stock is rising quickly.
INSIDE SUMO
Kirishima takes Emperor’s Cup and yokozuna hopes from Takakeisho
By John Gunning
As Takakeisho heads back to the starting line, Kirishima steps into the spotlight and will feature in most sumo-related content in the near term.
SUMO
Kirishima achieves goal by honoring stablemaster with title
Basho reports
Kirishima beats Takakeisho to claim second Emperor's Cup
Basho reports
Kirishima beats Atamifuji to take solo lead into final day
Basho reports
Kirishima and Atamifuji remain tied for lead with two days to go
Basho reports
Atamifuji upsets Hoshoryu to grab share of lead on Day 12 in Fukuoka
SUMO
Kotonowaka beats Takakeisho to remain among leaders

MORE SPORTS

Referee Tom Foley reacts during a Premiership Rugby game in September 2021. Foley has said that he will step away from international match officiating for the foreseeable future due to online abuse.
Rugby
Top referee Foley stands down from international rugby over abuse
Tom Foley has previously reported receiving death threats to himself and his family in the wake of this year's Rugby World Cup final.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Tiger Woods vaults 430 spots, drawing scrutiny to world rankings
MORE SPORTS
Tiger Woods sets target to play one event per month in 2024
MORE SPORTS
Scottie Scheffler wins Hero World Challenge; Tiger builds confidence
MORE SPORTS
'The Rocket' Ronnie O'Sullivan becomes oldest UK snooker champion
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Niemann tops Hoshino in Australian Open playoff
By Nick Mulvenney
MORE SPORTS / Freestyle skiing
Ikuma Horishima wins World Cup moguls season opener

BASEBALL

Sho Nakata
Japanese Baseball
Dragons add Nakata to bolster offense
The 34-year-old became a free agent this offseason by opting out of his multiyear contract with the Yomiuri Giants.
BASEBALL
Baseball legend Sadaharu Oh throws first pitch at Taipei Dome
MLB
Four teams remain in Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, report says
Japanese Baseball
Star pitcher Tanaka apologizes for not stopping bullying
MLB
Maeda keen to deliver goods at new club Detroit
MLB
Ohtani wins Outstanding DH Award for third straight year
Japanese Baseball
Eagles to release pitcher Anraku over workplace abuse

SOCCER

United States forward Sophia Smith shoots against China during the first half of a friendly at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday.
U.S. women's soccer team working toward 'shift in mentality'
The national team produced their worst-ever performance at a Women's World Cup, exiting in the round of 16.
SOCCER
Nadeshiko Japan win 2-0 away to Brazil in women's friendly
SOCCER
Kashima manager Daiki Iwamasa steps down
SOCCER
Wataru Endo helps propel Liverpool to dramatic victory over Fulham
SOCCER
City's Pep Guardiola not ready to sound alarm despite lack of wins
SOCCER
Japanese soccer great Shinji 'Genius' Ono retires at 44
SOCCER
Germany to take on Scotland in Euro 2024 opener as draw set

TENNIS

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning against Britain's Jack Draper during their men's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 16. Nadal has been absent from the courts for almost a year with a hip injury.
Nadal plays down expectations before Brisbane return
Rafael Nadal, 37, has been out with a hip injury since last January but is set to feature at Brisbane in the near year.
TENNIS
Jannik Sinner carries Italy to Davis Cup title over Australia
TENNIS
Novak Djokovic clashes with British fans after Davis Cup triumph
TENNIS
Former star Ai Sugiyama has high hopes for Japan's national team
TENNIS
Wimbledon suffers expansion plan blow after council refuses permission
TENNIS
Injury-plagued Kei Nishikori will not return before end of year
TENNIS
Novak Djokovic hungry for more after seventh ATP Finals triumph

BASKETBALL

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura speaks to reporters in Los Angeles on Monday
NBA
Hachimura set to return for Lakers after nasal surgery
The Japanese men's national basketball team star has been out of action since suffering a nasal fracture against the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 22.
BASKETBALL
NBA's in-season tourney heads to quarterfinals with Vegas on horizon
BASKETBALL
New in-season tournament delivering early returns for NBA
By Ira Boudway
NBA
The NBA’s new in-season cup is bringing in viewers
By Ira Boudway
BASKETBALL
Bobby Knight, basketball coach known for trophies and tantrums, dies at 83
By Bruce Weber
NBA
Hachimura tops Watanabe in season's first matchup
NBA
Victor Wembanyama scores 15 in NBA debut with Spurs

OLYMPICS

An aerial view shows the Eiffel tower by the River Seine in Paris. A plan to hold the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on the river looks set to go ahead, even after a deadly attack in the French capital at the weekend.
'No Plan B': France set on Olympics river opening despite attack
By Stuart Williams
Media reports have indicated grave concern within the security forces that the opening ceremony could be vulnerable to attack.
OLYMPICS / Surfing
Tahiti villagers say barge to build Olympic surf tower damages reef
OLYMPICS
Global warming casts cloud over Winter Olympics future
By Coralie Febvre
OLYMPICS
Sapporo left out as IOC signals 2030 and 2034 Games hosts
OLYMPICS / Cycling
British cycling great Laura Kenny sets sights on Paris
OLYMPICS
Ukrainian artistic swimmers train for Paris Olympics near front
By Anna MALPAS
OLYMPICS / Shooting
After a 40-year wait, a trap shooter returns to the Olympics
By Eduardo Medina and Victor Mather
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The quest to re-create what the Japanese ate 1,300 years ago
Tokyo Healthcare University professor Takayuki Mifune explains how he is trying to re-create bonito broth from 1,300 years ago.
Unusual names can complicate life in Japan. Now parents are being reined in.
Yuuki Matsumoto, formerly Yuni, at his residence in Yokohama on Aug. 24. Japanese children with unconventional names can face societal and practical challenges unique to their country and its written language. Matsumoto, 24, was bullied over his name to the extent he dropped out of school, and had it legally changed this year.
Kishida denies media report of ties to Unification Church
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Monday.
Philippines says Chinese boats 'swarming' reef in South China Sea
Chinese vessels gather near Whitsun Reef in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday. The Philippines said Sunday that more than 135 Chinese "maritime militia" vessels were "swarming" the reef.
Aurora observed in Hokkaido for first time since 2003
An aurora is observed in Bihoro, Hokkaido, on Friday.
The wild card in Taiwan’s election: Frustrated young voters
Pedestrians cross a street in the Zhongshan district of Taipei. Many voters on the island, especially those in their 20s and 30s, say they are weary of geopolitics and yearn for a campaign more focused on their needs at home.
U.S. to deploy powerful new missile launcher to Indo-Pacific in '24
The U.S. Army's prototype Mid-Range Capability system, known as the “Typhon” Strategic Mid-Range Fires system, is seen in this image released in July following its successful launch of a Tomahawk missile.
Tokyo’s new venture capital hub aims to boost ties among investors
A coworking space at Tokyo Venture Capital Hub
Prominent Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow flees to Canada
Pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow is released in June 2021, after serving nearly seven months in prison for her role in Hong Kong's 2019 anti-government protests.
How Japan's renewable underestimates are impacting Asia's energy transition
A truck unloads tons of coal inside a warehouse in Tondo, Metro Manila, in 2016. Independent show ample potential for renewables in Japan and Southeast Asia.

Podcast

Pages from a new Otaku Dictionary catalog the lexicons of Japan’s various subcultures.
A problematic otaku dictionary and the Japanese approach to sitting

Longform

Tokyo Healthcare University professor Takayuki Mifune explains how he is trying to re-create bonito broth from 1,300 years ago.
The quest to re-create what the Japanese ate 1,300 years ago
By Alex K.T. Martin

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