Hawks' excellence in execution results in trip to Japan Series
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks scripted a masterpiece in the final stage of the Pacific League Climax Series. The Seibu Lions entered the series having dethroned the Hawks as Pacific League champions and with an offense that had run roughshod to the tune 792 runs during ...
All Blacks, Wallabies impressed so far with Japan's RWC preparations
The All Blacks and Wallabies set very high standards when it comes to their rugby, and judging by comments over the last two days, Japan's position as host of Rugby World Cup 2019 is getting an A grade as far as off-the-field preparations are ...
Satoko Miyahara started the 2018 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series on a winning note Sunday after claiming the Skate America title for the second year in a row. Miyahara's score of 145.85 in the women's free skate put her on top of the ...
Atlanta United scored two first-half goals and held on for a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Sunday, setting another Major League Soccer attendance record and securing a spot in the 2019 CONCACAF Champions League. But United's main objective, the Supporters' Shield for the ...
Former skipper Tatsunori Hara appears poised to rejoin Giants
Former Yomiuri Giants manager Tatsunori Hara appeared ready Monday to return to the club as manager next year. Hara, who has been asked by the Central League club to manage next season's campaign, is scheduled to appear at a press conference on Tuesday along with ...
Red Sox hero Dave Roberts returns to Boston as Dodgers manager for World Series
Lions ace Yusei Kikuchi to consider future as club gives green light to posting
Hawks repeat PL dominance, defeat Lions to reach Japan Series
NBA suspends and fines Brandon Ingram, Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul in Lakers-Rockets dustup
Lakers teammates Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul of the Rockets were suspended without pay Sunday for an on-court fight, with Paul taking the heaviest financial hit. Ingram was suspended four games, Rondo will sit out three games and Paul two games. The ...
Alvark defense smothers Brave Thunders to complete weekend sweep
Northern Happinets earn dramatic victory over Rizing Zephyr
Veteran star Kosuke Kanamaru adjusting to bigger role with SeaHorses
Thunder Girls dancer Kei Hirata imparts cheerleading knowledge to Akita students
Five percent of sumo wrestlers suffered physical abuse over past year according to investigation
A third-party investigation found physical abuse persists in Japan's traditional sport of sumo, according to its final report. The investigative panel, under the guidance of former prosecutor Keiichi Tadaki, questioned wrestlers and sumo elders and reported that over the past year, 5.2 percent of the ...
Kyushu Basho an underrated gem for fans
Departed yokozuna Wajima brought charisma to ring
Hiroshi Wajima, lone yokozuna with college degree, dies at 70
Sumo skills applicable on the gridiron, not in the ring
JSA officially accepts Takanohana's resignation during board meeting
The NTT Communications Shining Arcs survived some nerve-racking moments Saturday to grab the eighth and final spot in the playoffs to determine the Japan Rugby Top League champions. Having overcome a stuttering start, a last-minute try from Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco guaranteed the Shining Arcs a bonus ...
Kumamoto grateful for opportunity to host Rugby World Cup matches
Uncapped Jed Holloway, Jake Gordon named to Wallabies squad for All Blacks test in Yokohama
Wild Knights' Matt Todd a rare overseas-based selection for touring All Blacks
Seven squads secure playoff berths on pivotal day in Top League
Joe Launchbury to miss upcoming England tests after undergoing knee surgery
Satoko Miyahara and Kaori Sakamoto finished first and second, respectively, on Saturday in the women's short program at Skate America, the first event of the 2018 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. Miyahara, last year's champion, skated into a commanding lead with 73.86 points, ...
Cheerful personality helps Kaori Sakamoto shine on ice
Daisuke Takahashi shows heart of champion in return to competitive skating
Ex-world champ Daisuke Takahashi finishes third in competitive return
Mai Mihara impresses as runner-up while unveiling new short program at Nebelhorn Trophy
Ryota Murata calls loss to Rob Brant the worst beating of his career
Ryota Murata said Sunday he has never felt so beaten up following his loss to Rob Brant in the WBA middleweight world title bout on Saturday. The 32-year-old Murata, the 2012 London Olympic middleweight champion, said he was only able to sleep for 30 minutes ...
Patrick Baumann, the secretary general of basketball's world governing body who was seen as a potential IOC president, has died at the Youth Olympics. He was 51. Baumann "unexpectedly succumbed to a heart attack" in Buenos Aires despite getting immediate medical help, the International Basketball ...
Thomas Bach says Buenos Aires could be excellent 2032 Olympics host
Kip Keino denies wrongdoing, tells AP he didn't control money
Tokyo Games organizers confirm courses for 2020 cycling events
Australia to honor sprinter Peter Norman with statue for role in 1968 Olympic protest
