Board games: Dual Olympian Ayumu Hirano switches up for Beijing
After representing Japan as a skateboarder at the Tokyo Olympics, the race is on for the 23-year-old to prepare to contend for a third straight snowboarding medal at the Winter Games.
Chelsea thumps Arsenal to win Women's F.A. Cup and domestic treble
Chelsea dominated the first half in front of almost 41,000 fans, while Arsenal was the shadow of a side that was unbeaten in all competitions this campaign.
"I can say that for all of us it's very important to win here, it's still the Davis Cup," Daniil Medvedev said in a news conference.
Former yokozuna Hakuho recognized for five Guinness world records
Hakuho's achievements were first recognized by Guinness in 2015 when he surpassed the record of 33 championships set by Taiho, the Showa era's greatest yokozuna.
The outcome left Arsenal seventh on 23 points from 15 games — four points outside the top four — while Everton climbed to 12th on 18 points.
Ichiro Suzuki surprises at Daisuke Matsuzaka's retirement ceremony
The pair squared off in Japan for two seasons, and then again in the majors after Matsuzaka joined the Boston Red Sox in 2007.
MLB trades barbs with union amid prospect lockout could endanger start of 2022 season
Seiya Suzuki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto highlight Golden Glove winners
MLB locks out players after sides fail to reach new labor agreement
Ready to shine in the United States, a star waits in Japan
Novak Djokovic named in Serbia team for 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney
The 34-year-old, who has won a record nine Australian Open titles including the last three, has repeatedly declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against COVID-19.
ITF president won't 'punish a billion people' over Peng Shuai situation
‘Where is **?’: Fans in China elude censors to talk about Peng Shuai
WTA suspends all tournaments in China over concerns about Peng Shuai
Former U.S. official praises WTA's strong stance on Peng Shuai
Doubts emerge over Grand Prix final after Japan shuts borders
Both the Japan Skating Federation and the Japan Sports Agency said they did not know what the rules would be for foreigners scheduled to compete in the Dec. 9-12 event in Osaka.
Russia's Kamila Valieva sets two world records in emphatic Cup win
Yuzuru Hanyu still has path to Beijing Olympics despite pulling out of Rostelecom Cup
Yuzuru Hanyu's ankle injury to keep him out of Cup of Russia
Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto conquer NHK Trophy
Four-time hockey medalist happy U.S. athletes can compete in Beijing
Angela Ruggiero, who won gold for the United States in 1998 and later served as a member of the IOC, said it was important that athletes were not penalized for politics.
All women and all alone: Monobob leads new events for 2022 Olympics
Making the snow stick: Wind challenges Winter Games slope makers
Day after historic ski jumping victory, Ryoyu Kobayashi tests positive for COVID-19
Japan table tennis pairs move on to world championship finals
In IOC’s ‘quiet diplomacy,’ critics see whitewash of China’s actions
Desmond Bane made 12 of 20 shots and added nine rebounds for the Grizzlies, who overcame a depleted lineup to extend their season-high winning streak to four games.
Swedish goalie Robin Lehner skips Beijing over mental health concerns
Lehner was expected to compete with Jacob Markstrom for a spot in Sweden's starting lineup after two-time Olympic medalist Henrik Lundqvist retired earlier this year.
A first loss to France in Paris since 1973, the highest number of defeats in a single season since 2009, and second place in the world rankings are not statistics that sit well with fans.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster under pressure after back-to-back defeats
Australia's Dane Haylett-Petty retires after long struggle with concussion
Jamie Joseph says hard work key to Japan rebounding from Irish rout
Wallabies door not closed to Japan-based trio, says RA chief
