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Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 29, 2023
All Blacks winger Sevu Reece ruled out of Rugby World Cup
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson, who will take over from Foster after the World Cup, said he was confident the back would be able to get back to his best after the injury.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 21, 2023
Robertson to succeed Foster as All Blacks head coach after Rugby World Cup
Appointed on a four-year deal, Scott Robertson's contract will see him through to the end of the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 13, 2023
'Everything Everywhere' dominates at Oscars, capping award-season sweep
The unconventional sci-fi drama won seven Academy Awards, including best picture, while Michelle Yeoh made history as the first Asian best actress winner.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Mar 10, 2023
Things come full circle — like a bagel — for 'Everything Everywhere' designer Shirley Kurata
The woman behind many of the looks that film villain Jobu Tupaki wears had to get creative with a smaller budget than her fellow Oscar nominees.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 10, 2023
Jean Faut, star pitcher in women’s baseball league, dies at 98
Over eight seasons, the right-handed Faut won 140 games and posted a minuscule 1.23 ERA, a league record.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 10, 2023
The Oscars are upon us. What films are you rooting for?
Discussing what makes a great movie is fun conversation fodder. What kind of movie do you think is worthy of an Academy Award?
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 4, 2023
‘I don’t take a single second for granted’: Asian and Asian American nominees on the Oscars
It was a record year for actors, but directors, musicians and other artists of Asian descent are also up for statuettes. We asked many of the contenders to reflect on their work.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 1, 2023
New Zealand to appoint Ian Foster's post-World Cup successor in weeks
New Zealand Rugby said 'recent events' had forced the governing body to provide clarity on the appointment process and cited significant competition for talent in the global rugby market.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 21, 2023
All-Star MVP Jayson Tatum turns focus to Boston's title bid
Tatum, in his sixth NBA campaign, lifted the Celtics to the NBA Finals last season for the first time since 2010.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 20, 2023
Jayson Tatum sets record with 55 points to lead Team Giannis to win in NBA All-Star Game
Jayson Tatum scored a record 55 points and Team Giannis defeated Team LeBron 184-175 to win the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday and hand James his first loss in six times as captain.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 19, 2023
Adam Silver disagrees with premise that 'superstars should play more'
The NBA's commissioner said the league and and players association are having 'ongoing conversations' about load management and the decision to rest All-Stars during the season.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 7, 2023
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett returning to Japan with Verblitz
All Blacks superstar Beauden Barrett and veteran scrumhalf Aaron Smith have signed to play for Japanese side Toyota Verblitz after the World Cup, New Zealand rugby said in a statement Tuesday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Feb 2, 2023
‘From this day forward, I will always be "Oscar-nominated actor Ke Huy Quan”!’
After mounting a major career comeback and losing his health insurance, the “Everything Everywhere All at Once” actor says the news was surreal.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 24, 2023
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ leads the Oscar nominations
Daniel Kwan’s oddball sci-fi movie, 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,” led in sheer number of Oscar nominations, with 11 total.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 8, 2023
Arsenge Wenger to help 'sleeping giant' India develop soccer talent
India, once called a 'sleeping giant' by former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, is 106th in world rankings and has not succeeded in drawing public attention in the cricket-obsessed country.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 9, 2022
All Blacks warhorse Joe Moody targeting World Cup after knee rehab
The 34-year-old is in the eighth month of a long rehabilitation from a ruptured ACL sustained in a Super Rugby match against the Auckland Blues in April.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 6, 2022
Ardie Savea helps All Blacks extend winning run over Wales
The All Blacks extended their unbeaten streak against the Welsh to 33 games, a record that goes back to 1953.

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