Tiger Woods wins opening match, but U.S. down 4-1 in Presidents Cup
Tiger Woods lightly pumped his fist with another birdie. He raised his hands over his head in applause to salute a brilliant play by Justin Thomas that led to another hole won. He thoroughly enjoyed his return to competition in the Presidents Cup. His match ...
Japan submits bid for 2023 Women's World Cup to FIFA
Japan is considered a frontrunner in a field that may include a joint Australia-New Zealand bid, a rumored unified Korean bid, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil.
Mathias Calfani helps Brave Thunders with solid play
Mathias Calfani's passion for basketball is evident on every possession. He's an active presence on both ends of the floor. On defense, his arms constantly move with purpose to distract opposing players. His eyes never stop focusing on what's happening around him. He exudes confidence ...
Sapporo budgets ¥700 million in road repairs for Olympic events
Sapporo proposed on Monday an additional supplementary budget of ¥700 million ($6.5 million) to its city assembly for road repair expenses, in preparation for the 2020 Olympic marathon and race walk events that were confirmed last month to be relocated to the city from ...
Tokyo 2020 organizers reveal refund policy for men's marathon tickets
Tokyo 2020 organizers move triathlon start times due to concerns about extreme heat
IOC agrees to hold Olympic marathon, race walk on final 4 days of Tokyo Games
Some calling on Tokyo 2020 to move open-water events due to heat and water quality
Longtime broadcaster Ken Harrelson wins Frick C. Frick Award
Ken Harrelson, a former player who called Chicago White Sox games for 34 years, on Wednesday won the National Baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting. The 78-year-old was an outfielder and first baseman from 1963-71 for the Kansas City ...
Angels land World Series champ Anthony Rendon with $245 million pact
Yan Gomes, Howie Kendrick officially back to World Series champion Nationals
Shohei Ohtani's bullpen sessions impress new Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway
Atletico, Atalanta reach last 16 as Bayern cruise past Spurs
Atletico Madrid claimed the final spot in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Lokomotiv Moscow, after Atalanta completed an impressive comeback in Group C to qualify. Bayern Munich sealed consecutive victories over Tottenham with a 3-1 success at the ...
Joining sumo no easy task for foreign rikishi hopefuls
For young men with Japanese nationality, joining sumo can be as easy as knocking on a stable door, sending an email, or picking up the phone. Sumo is very likely the only sport in the world where virtually anyone can try their hand at being ...
Asahisho's comedic talents have provided many laughs
Terunofuji endured tough times to get back on track
Hakuho seals 43rd career title at Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament
Veteran Tochiozan clawing back to makuuchi in twilight of long career
Yuzuru Hanyu must find formula to defeat ascending Nathan Chen
Yuzuru Hanyu incurred his largest defeat in more than 10 years at the Grand Prix Final on Saturday to American Nathan Chen. Despite a super effort in his free skate to "Origin," Hanyu lost by nearly 44 points to the two-time defending world champion on ...
Rivals Yuzuru Hanyu, Nathan Chen motivating each other to compete at skating's top level
Stunning Nathan Chen beats Yuzuru Hanyu, Alena Kostornaia wins women's gold at ISU Grand Prix Final
Alena Kostornaia sets world record in women's short program at Grand Prix Final
Yuzuru Hanyu targets record fifth ISU Grand Prix Final gold as Russians threaten Rika Kihira's crown
Yuzuru Hanyu dazzles en route to fourth NHK Trophy title; Alena Kostornaia wins women's event
The Swiss government says it will produce a 20 franc silver coin with Roger Federer's image on it. The government says it's the first time it has dedicated a commemorative coin to a living person. A 50 franc gold coin with Federer's image on it will ...
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard gets ring, victory in return to Toronto
Kawhi Leonard got his ring, and the Los Angeles Clippers got another win. Leonard scored 23 points in his return to Toronto, Lou Williams had 18 and the Clippers won their third straight game Wednesday, beating the slumping Raptors 112-92. Maurice Harkless scored 14 points and ...
Joel Embiid leads 76ers past Nuggets to stay perfect at home
Anthony Davis scores 50 as NBA-leading Lakers beat Timberwolves
Jordan Heath leads Brave Thunders to easy win over Golden Kings
Nick Fazekas not ready to cede national team spot to naturalized Brex star Ryan Rossiter
Brave Blossoms express gratitude at Tokyo parade
Members of Japan's men's national rugby team marched through Tokyo's Marunouchi Naka-dori street on Wednesday in a parade held to express appreciation for the support they received from fans during the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Even though its been over a month since the end ...
Sharks fire coach Peter DeBoer, assistants following struggles on road trip
The slumping San Jose Sharks fired coach Peter DeBoer on Wednesday less than seven months after playing in the Western Conference final. Doug Wilson announced the change after the Sharks returned home from a road trip on a five-game losing streak and five points out ...
'Moving meditation': Tokyo gym owner helping clients kick their lives into gear
Dallas Stars fire head coach Jim Montgomery for unprofessional conduct
