South Africa routs Japan to advance to Rugby World Cup semifinals
South Africa ended Japan's phenomenal run at the Rugby World Cup with a 26-3 win in Sunday night's quarterfinal. Japan, which was playing a World Cup knockout match for the first time ever, fell behind to an early Makazole Mapimpi try at Tokyo Stadium before ...
Brave Blossoms rue quarterfinal exit, but take pride in their Rugby World Cup heroics
Japan's Rugby World Cup players expressed mixed feelings as their incredible campaign came to an end with a quarterfinal defeat to South Africa on Sunday, with pride in their achievements largely crowding out the disappointment. "It was really emotional when the final whistle went," said ...
Rei Takahashi, HRs give Hawks 2-0 lead on Giants in Japan Series
Nobuhiro Matsuda raised his fist in triumph in front of the dugout as he and over 30,000 fans shook Yafuoku Dome with a spirited yell of "atsuo," the custom in Fukuoka whenever Matsuda goes deep. Matsuda spun around while hopping on one leg as six ...
Japan fell a win short of making the final four at the Rugby World Cup, but both those involved in the game and others watching from the outside said Sunday they are proud of what the team achieved. "Watching them beat Ireland, then Scotland (in ...
Wales edges France in thriller to make Rugby World Cup semifinals
Japanese fans soaking up the atmosphere while watching teams other than Brave Blossoms play
Kerevi looking forward to family reunion in Japan
Barrett hails All Blacks' quick start in quarterfinal romp over Ireland
New Zealand torches Ireland to reach Rugby World Cup semifinals
England pummels Australia in RWC quarterfinal
FC Tokyo beats Vissel, now trails league-leading Antlers on goal difference only
FC Tokyo drew even with J. League first division leader Kashima Antlers on 56 points with a 3-1 rout at Vissel Kobe on Saturday. Yojiro Takahagi, Arthur Silva and Kento Hashimoto all delivered vital goals for the second-place club, which now trails Kashima on goal ...
Slicker production needed for amateur sumo
Typhoon Hagibis raged across Japan last weekend leaving in its wake a trail of devastation both deep and wide-ranging. Compared to the loss of life, and destruction of homes that occurred on Saturday, the cancellation or postponement of sporting events feels barely worth mentioning. A herculean ...
Ace Kodai Senga stellar again for Hawks in Japan Series opener
Every team had a shot at Kodai Senga. Even the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, who ultimately ended up with him, passed on the right-hander a few times during the 2010 draft before taking him as a fourth-choice developmental player. Oh how he has developed. Fast-forward almost a decade ...
Kodai Senga, Yurisbel Gracial lead Hawks past Giants in Japan Series opener
Blockbuster matchup: Hawks' Kodai Senga vs. Giants' Shun Yamaguchi in Japan Series opener
Brex overcome SeaHorses star Davante Gardner's 40-point effort to win series opener
The Utsunomiya Brex overcame SeaHorses Mikawa newcomer Davante Gardner's game-high 40 points to earn a 92-86 series-opening home win on Saturday. Ryan Rossiter paced the Brex (4-2) with 20 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists and three steals. Five teammates also scored in double figures: Makoto Hiejima, ...
Reports say Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson sidelined for weeks with sore knee
Wizards lock up All-Star Bradley Beal with $72 million extension
Michael Jordan opens first of two medical clinics in Charlotte
Yuki Togashi regains shooting touch as Jets steamroll SeaHorses
LeBron James says Rockets' Morey 'wasn't educated' on China tweet
When Jason Brown had to withdraw from an event in late September, he couldn't help but wonder if the lingering effects from an August car accident that left him with a concussion would ever subside. The 2015 U.S. champion's concern was legitimate, considering he competes ...
Rika Kihira claims Autumn Classic International title; Yuzuru Hanyu leads after men's short program
Rika Kihira leads after short program at Autumn Classic International
Hanyu set for season debut in Canada
Kei Nishikori announced Tuesday on Twitter that he will part with longtime coach Dante Bottini, who has guided him since 2011. "After nine years of working together literally day in and day out, I have decided it is time for a new voice," wrote Nishikori, ...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes expected to miss 4-6 weeks with knee injury
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes escaped significant ligament damage when he dislocated his right kneecap and there is optimism the reigning NFL MVP could be back on the field in about a month. Mahomes had an MRI exam Friday that showed the ligaments were intact, a ...
Ricky Williams' Heisman Trophy sells for auction-record $504,000
Jonathan Toews' OT goal propels Blackhawks past Blue Jackets
Canadiens rookie Nick Suzuki scores first NHL goal in victory over Wild
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hurts knee in win over Broncos
Boxer Patrick Day dies four days after suffering head injuries in fight
Sharks' Evander Kane notches hat trick in first period in triumph over Hurricanes
IOC seeks info on Alberto Salazar doping, impact on Olympic races
The doping case of banned track coach Alberto Salazar is "very worrying" and raises questions about Olympic race results being affected, IOC President Thomas Bach said Thursday. The International Olympic Committee wants more information from the World Anti-Doping Agency about the long investigation by American ...
Lawyer details limits on Olympic athlete sponsorships for 2020 Games
Over 530,000 applications received from torchbearer-hopefuls for the Tokyo 2020 relay
Russia asked to explain alleged doping data tampering, fears Olympic ban
