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Manny Pacquiao trains at Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles on June 25. Pacquiao will face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday.
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Manny Pacquiao embraces underdog status ahead of comeback fight against Barrios
The 46-year-old Filipino feels rejuvenated after four years away from the ring and said he was returning for another opportunity to make history.
Climate change affecting food sources and hibernation times, along with depopulation caused by an aging society, are causing bears to venture into towns more frequently, scientists say.
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Bear stops play again at Japan golf event
The bear was spotted in the morning near the first tee at the Meiji Yasuda Ladies tournament at Sendai Classic Golf Club, a stop on the JLPGA Tour.
Fauja Singh waves after finishing a 10 kilometer run in Hong Kong in February 2023.
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'World's oldest marathon runner' dies at age 114 in road accident
India's Fauja Singh died after being hit by a vehicle in Punjab state's Jalandhar district on Monday.
Scottie Scheffler speaks during a news conference in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday ahead of the British Open.
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'What's the point?' Scheffler says in candid talk ahead of British Open
When asked how long he celebrates his victories, an introspective Scheffler veered off into questioning what was even the point of being the best golfer in the world.
Rory McIlroy signs autographs for fans during a practice round at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on Monday.
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Jul 15, 2025
McIlroy embracing return to Northern Ireland for the Open
McIlroy is coming off a good experience, shooting four rounds in the 60s and finishing tied for second at the Genesis Scottish Open on Sunday.
China's Wang Haoyu celebrates winning the men's 4x100m freestyle relay final at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha in February 2024.
MORE SPORTS / Swimming
Jul 14, 2025
China swimmers dope-tested most ahead of World Aquatics Championships
From Jan. 1, Chinese swimmers had an average of 8.8 anti-doping tests, while those from Britain were tested 2.2 times, a report said.
Oliver Rowland competes in the first race of the Tokyo E-Prix on May 17.
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Jul 14, 2025
Britain's Rowland takes Formula E title with two races to spare
Rowland, who failed to score on Saturday and started eighth on Sunday after a five-place grid penalty, now has 184 points with Pascal Wehrlein on 125.
Wales' wing Josh Adams tries to catch the ball during a match against Japan in Kobe on Saturday.
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Jul 12, 2025
Wales look to future after ending 18-game losing run with Japan win
The Welsh survived another second-half comeback from Eddie Jones' side in Kobe to pick up their first victory since the 2023 World Cup.
Ben Healy celebrates on the podium after winning the sixth stage of the Tour de France in Vire Normandie on Thursday.
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Jul 11, 2025
Ben Healy rides to victory in Stage 6 of Tour de France
Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel took back the leader's yellow jersey from reigning champion Tadej Pogacar.
Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies speaks with Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda ahead of practice for the Miami Grand Prix on May 2. Mekies was named Red Bull team principal on Wednesday.
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Jul 11, 2025
Laurent Mekies gets started new Red Bull team principal
Max Verstappen's future with the team remains uncertain, despite a contract until 2028, with Mercedes and Aston Martin keen to secure his services.

Japan researchers identify gut bacteria strain that boosts anticancer drugs
Researchers at the National Cancer Center Japan say a new type of gut bacteria named YB328 could help unlock the potential of cancer immunotherapy.
Japan team finds ancient ocean full of squids
The ancient ocean was full of squids, whose population exceeded that of fish or ammonites, a Japanese research team mainly from Hokkaido University has found through a new method using technology.
Students in Japan struggle with Japanese language and math sections on national exam
The correct answer rate for the Japanese language section on a national test dropped to 67.0% from 67.8% the previous year among elementary school sixth-graders.
Japan launches government body to address concerns over foreign nationals
The new administrative body would serve as a cross-agency "control tower" to respond to issues such as crime and overtourism involving foreign nationals, according to the government.
Trump signals the end of the road for Japan tariff negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum (left) and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Tuesday
With China and Trump, Japan defense report says world entering ‘new era of crisis’
A senior member of a Self-Defense Forces honor guard inspects a formation before the arrival of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for a visit to the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on June 30.
Tokyo stocks hit by a perfect storm of tariffs, politics and budget worries
Tokyo stocks are underperforming shares in other large markets globally.
Japan researchers identify gut bacteria strain that boosts anticancer drugs
Researchers at the National Cancer Center Japan say a new type of gut bacteria named YB328 could help unlock the potential of cancer immunotherapy.
Tokyobike founder believes in taking in sights of dynamic cities slowly
Ichiro Kanai, founder and president of Tokyobike, is developing a niche but a new customer base who want to cycle as part of a lifestyle.
Music idol and anime fandom merch is big business
Businesses who cater to fandoms gathered at Tokyo Lifestyle Week for the second annual Oshikatsu — Merch Collection Expo, a trade show devoted to fandom goods.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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After pandemic-era border regulations eased, Indian migrants began returning to Japan. Their population now stands at more than 50,000 across the country.
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