‘Where is **?’: Fans in China elude censors to talk about Peng Shuai
Peng is not the first celebrity in China to be almost entirely erased by censors. The country’s online propaganda machine can make just about any story — or person — vanish.
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.
Celtic bidding for Daizen Maeda, Yosuke Ideguchi and Reo Hatate
Yokohama F. Marinos, where Maeda plays, and Gamba Osaka, Ideguchi's club, are said to be open to transfer discussions out of respect for their players' wishes to play overseas again.
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 promoted team's defeat ensured it would join the already-relegated Oita Trinita, Vegalta Sendai and Yokohama FC in the J2 next year.
MLB trades barbs with union amid prospect lockout could endanger start of 2022 season
On the day team owners locked out players upon the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement, no talks were scheduled and things were testy between the two sides,
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
Shohei Ohtani mentor Hideki Kuriyama to become new Japan manager
The WTA's move to suspend its tournaments in China, including Hong Kong, won the backing of some of the biggest names in tennis.
WTA suspends all tournaments in China over concerns about Peng Shuai
Former U.S. official praises WTA's strong stance on Peng Shuai
With a second ATP Finals win, Alexander Zverev proves his star is rising
Players must be vaccinated for Australian Open, raising more questions about Novak Djokovic
Concern and anger build over missing Chinese athlete Peng Shuai’s sexual assault allegations
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
Making the snow stick: Wind challenges Winter Games slope makers
Competition snow requires a higher density than recreational snow to meet the requirements of professional skiing's governing body and ensure conditions are consistent for each competitor.
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
World Athletics chief sees 'disturbing' results with Olympic survey on social media abuse
In subtropical Taiwan, two women vie for spots at Beijing Winter Games
The previous NBA record for largest margin of victory was 68, by Cleveland over Miami, on Dec. 17, 1991.
Ovechkin is just the fourth player to reach 750 career goals, joining Wayne Gretzky (894), Gordie Howe (801) and Jaromir Jagr (766).
Joe Root will shoulder heavy burden for England during Ashes
NFL suspends Antonio Brown and two others over fake vaccination cards
Lewis Hamilton looking to force winner-take-all showdown for Formula One title
Alex Carey excited to take on role as Australia's wicketkeeper for Ashes
Tiger Woods unsure of return date, 'would love' to play British Open
Saudi motorsports chief says F1 debut is 'signal' to the world
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
