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Wizards and Warriors to play preseason series in Japan

NBA

Wizards and Warriors to play preseason series in Japan

Japan star Rui Hachimura and two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry will highlight the NBA's first overseas contests since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Terunofuji and Mitakeumi win as two demotion-threatened ozeki fall

Basho Reports

Terunofuji and Mitakeumi win as two demotion-threatened ozeki fall

After his first defeat of the meet on Monday, yokozuna Terunofuji remained unconvincing at Edion Arena Osaka against maegashira Ura.

Rafa Nadal: Players need to build resilience to deal with hecklers

Tennis

Rafa Nadal: Players need to build resilience to deal with hecklers

The Spaniard's comments came after fellow Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka was thrown off-balance by a heckler at the start of her second-round defeat at Indian Wells on Sunday.

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    People nod off while commuting on a train in Tokyo on Friday.
  • Russia conducts missile drill on disputed islands off Hokkaido
    Kunashiri Island, one of the Russian-held, Japanese-claimed islands, is pictured from Nemuro, Hokkaido.
  • Yen plunges to five-year low as Japan import costs surge
    The yen usually benefits during times of risk aversion but this time round the dynamics are playing out differently.
  • Russia asked China for military and economic aid for Ukraine war, U.S. officials say
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  • Plastic love: Proliferation of PET bottles in Japan complicates a sustainable future
    In 2021, Japan was among the top countries in the world for PET bottle collection, at 93%, and recycling, at 89%, according to the Council for PET Bottle Recycling.
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Momoka Muraoka's five-medal Beijing dream dashed at final hurdle

Winter Olympics / Alpine skiing

Momoka Muraoka's five-medal Beijing dream dashed at final hurdle

The alpine sit-skier missed out on winning her fifth medal of the Beijing Paralympics on Saturday when she finished fifth in the women's slalom.

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    IOC recommends banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from international events

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    Pyeongchang still waiting to reap benefits of 2018 Winter Olympics

    by Kelly Kasulis Cho
  • Figure skating

    Spanish skater Laura Barquero tests positive for banned substance

  • Winter Olympics

    Japanese Olympians focus on ending 2022 season on post-Beijing high

  • Winter Olympics

    Olympics making progress on gender equality, but gap remains

    by Alexandra E. Petri
  • Winter Olympics / Alpine skiing

    Mikaela Shiffrin uses spotlight to spread message of hope and resilience

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Yokozuna Terunofuji falls on upset-filled day at Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Basho Reports

Yokozuna Terunofuji falls on upset-filled day at Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji and both demotion-threatened kadoban ozeki, Takakeisho and Shodai, lost on Day 2 in Osaka.

  • Basho Reports

    Terunofuji and Mitakeumi make winning starts at Osaka Basho

  • Sumo

    Osaka-style upset back on the table for Spring Basho

    by John Gunning
  • INSIDE SUMO

    Former amateur yokozuna Hidetora Hanada shifts gears toward NFL dream

    by John Gunning
  • INSIDE SUMO

    Meet sumo's globe-trotting ambassador

    by John Gunning
  • Sumo

    Mitakeumi and Abi in spotlight in latest sumo rankings

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    Hope rises for return of sumo's regional tours as pandemic abates

    by John Gunning

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Concerns rise over increase of soccer fan violence in Latin America

Soccer

Concerns rise over increase of soccer fan violence in Latin America

Experts have suggested that security measures against hooliganism tend to ignore frustrations stemming from social issues such as unemployment, inequality or drug and alcohol consumption.

  • Soccer

    Daichi Kamada strikes in second half to lift Eintracht Frankfurt to win

  • J. League

    Yuki Saneto's highlight goal earns Marinos draw in Sapporo

  • Soccer

    'As long as we have a bus we will be there': Chelsea's skipper vows continued focus

  • Soccer

    Karim Benzema scores hat trick as Real Madrid knocks out PSG

  • Soccer

    Club punished, 10 arrested over soccer brawl in Mexico

  • Soccer

    Robert Lewandowski drops sponsor Huawei amid Ukraine crisis

TENNIS

Australia to replace suspended Russian team in Billie Jean King Cup finals

Tennis

Australia to replace suspended Russian team in Billie Jean King Cup finals

Australia was the highest-ranked side among the losing semifinalists in 2021 and will take Russia's automatic spot in this year's finals of the tournament formerly known as the Fed Cup.

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    Andy Murray calls hecklers unfortunate part of sports after incident involving Naomi Osaka

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    Naomi Osaka's Indian Wells ends in tears after heckler disruption

  • Tennis

    Naomi Osaka blows Sloane Stephens away on windy day at Indian Wells

  • Tennis

    Naomi Osaka 'at peace' heading into Indian Wells

  • Tennis

    Rafa Nadal the man to beat as Naomi Osaka eyes return at Indian Wells

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    Alexander Zverev handed suspended eight-week ban for Mexico meltdown

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Successor to Fukuoka International Marathon set for December

Athletics

Successor to Fukuoka International Marathon set for December

The new race scheduled for Dec. 4 is set to feature around 100 elite runners, according to the Japan Association of Athletics Federations.

  • Golf

    Cameron Smith survives wild final round to win Players Championship

  • Football

    Tom Brady decides to return to Buccaneers after changing mind about retirement

  • Athletics

    Ruth Chepngetich earns $250,000 for Nagoya Women's Marathon win

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    French judo giant Teddy Riner dreaming of Paris gold

  • Gymnastics

    Iconic Kohei Uchimura retires after one-of-a-kind festive finale

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    Alex Ovechkin skates into Canada’s Ukrainian enclave as scorned star

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Shohei Ohtani joins Angels teammates for first preseason practice

MLB

Shohei Ohtani joins Angels teammates for first preseason practice

The two-way star demonstrated the power that saw him hit an MLB third-best 46 home runs last year, launching a shot high over left-center field in batting practice.

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    Safety advocate continues to call for protective measures at baseball games

    by Jason Coskrey
  • MLB

    Reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani reports to spring training

  • MLB

    Blue Jays reportedly reach three-year deal with lefty Yusei Kikuchi

  • MLB

    Play ball! MLB and players reach deal to end lockout

  • MLB

    MLB cancels more games after negotiations stall

  • MLB

    Dodgers' Max Muncy ready to hit diamond when MLB season begins

BASKETBALL

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U.S. working to secure Brittney Griner's release after star's detainment in Russia

Basketball

U.S. working to secure Brittney Griner's release after star's detainment in Russia

Griner is still in custody and an investigation is underway, the Russian Customs Service said.

  • Basketball

    Rui Hachimura predicts Rui Machida will make impact in WNBA

  • Basketball

    WNBA star Brittney Griner held in Russia on drug possession charge

  • NBA

    Kyrie Irving may be allowed to play at home as New York mulls ending vaccine mandate

  • NBA

    Red-hot Stephen Curry sinks 16 3-pointers to lead Team LeBron to victory in All-Star Game

  • NBA

    James Harden ready for 'opportunity of a lifetime' with 76ers

  • Basketball

    Japan guard Rui Machida signs with WNBA's Washington Mystics

FIGURE SKATING

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Injured Yuzuru Hanyu to miss world championships

Figure Skating

Injured Yuzuru Hanyu to miss world championships

The two-time Olympic champion will miss the event in southern France after aggravating a sprained right ankle while competing at the Beijing Games.

  • Figure Skating

    Yuzuru Hanyu and Nathan Chen expected to take center stage in Beijing

  • Figure Skating

    Cha Jun-hwan beats Japanese skaters to gold at Four Continents

  • Figure Skating

    Mai Mihara wins second gold at Four Continents

  • Figure Skating

    Mai Mihara takes lead at Four Continents

  • Figure Skating

    Kamila Valieva completes Russian Euro skate sweep ahead of Olympics

  • Figure Skating

    Nathan Chen captures sixth straight national title

RUGBY

Eddie Jones confident England can spoil France's bid for Grand Slam

Rugby

Eddie Jones confident England can spoil France's bid for Grand Slam

Eddie Jones insists England knows what it has to do in order to deny France a Grand Slam and finish the Six Nations with a flourish.

  • Rugby

    Johnny Sexton hopes to go out on a high at 2023 World Cup

  • Rugby

    Japan's Brave Blossoms to host France in two July tests

  • Rugby

    France skipper Antoine Dupont warns against Grand Slam complacency

  • Rugby

    Defending champion Wild Knights hand Sungoliath first loss

  • Rugby

    Unbeaten France taking underdog mentality into game against Scotland

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    South Africa to stay with Rugby Championship until 2025

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