September 18, 2025

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TENNIS

Jack Draper in action against Federico Agustin Gomez in the first round of the U.S. Open in New York on Aug. 25

TENNIS

Draper ends season early after arm injury setback

By Tommy Lund

Draper’s appearance at the U.S. Open was his first singles event since a second-round exit at Wimbledon last month

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Jannik Sinner in the U.S. Open final in New York on Sunday.

TENNIS

Carlos Alcaraz outshines rival Jannik Sinner to capture U.S. Open crown

Alcaraz will reclaim the world No. 1 ranking from Sinner, returning to the top spot for the first time since September 2023.

Italy's Jannik Sinner hugs Spain's Carlos Alcaraz after the Italian won Wimbledon on July 13.

TENNIS

Machine-like Sinner meets magician Alcaraz for U.S. Open crown

By Shrivathsa Sridhar

The stakes could hardly be higher in the marquee meeting at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, with the world No. 1 ranking also on the line.

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after defeating Amanda Anisimova in the final of the U.S. Open on Saturday in New York.

TENNIS

Sep 7, 2025

'Tiger' Sabalenka turns a corner in New York after Grand Slam final letdowns

By Janina Nuno Rios

After final defeats at Melbourne and Paris, and a Wimbledon semifinal setback against Anisimova, Sabalenka turned all that disappointment into fuel on Saturday.

Japan's Tokito Oda celebrates after winning the men's wheelchair singles title at the U.S. Open in New York on Saturday.

TENNIS

Sep 7, 2025

Japanese phenom Tokito Oda, 19, completes career Golden Slam at U.S. Open

Oda edged his Argentine doubles partner Gustavo Fernandez in the men's wheelchair singles final for his seventh Grand Slam title.

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open on Saturday in New York.

TENNIS

Sep 7, 2025

Sabalenka crowned queen of Queens with back-to-back U.S. Open titles

By Amy Tennery

The Belarusian became the first woman to win back-to-back U.S. Opens since Serena Williams claimed three straight from 2012 to 2014.

Amanda Anismova celebrates after defeating Naomi Osaka in the U.S. Open semifinals in New York on Thursday.

TENNIS

Sep 6, 2025

Power struggle in U.S. Open final as Sabalenka faces Anisimova

Both players will bring big serves and lethal forehands to a U.S. Open final that is shaping up to be a slugfest.

Jannik Sinner pumps his fist during his semifinal win over Felix Auger-Aliassime at the U.S. Open in New York on Friday.

TENNIS

Sep 6, 2025

Sinner downs Auger-Aliassime to set up blockbuster U.S. Open final with Alcaraz

Shortly after Alcaraz wove his magic to dismantle Novak Djokovic, Sinner prevailed in four sets to ensure a third successive major final with the Spaniard.

Naomi Osaka (right) and Amanda Anisimova meet at the net following their semifinal match at the U.S. Open in New York on Thursday.

TENNIS

Sep 5, 2025

Naomi Osaka inspired by performance as U.S. Open run ends in semifinals

Two-time champion Osaka was playing in her first Grand Slam semifinal since 2021.

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after beating Jessica Pegula on Thursday to advance to the U.S. Open final.

TENNIS

Sep 5, 2025

Aryna Sabalenka ready to take fight to Nick Kyrgios in 'Battle of the Sexes' showdown

Kyrgios threw down the gauntlet to Sabalenka earlier this week, saying in an interview he would easily dispatch the 27-year-old from Belarus.

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.

Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.

Rethinking that second drink: Japan’s Gen Z gets ‘sober curious’

By Alex K.T. Martin

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 6th annual Sustainable Japan Award.

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 6th annual Sustainable Japan Award.

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