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F A CUP

Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 9, 2022
World Cup ambassador calls homosexuality 'damage in the mind'
The former Qatar international's comments drew immediate criticism from human rights groups and a fresh round of protests against the tournament by German soccer fans.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 9, 2022
Ecuador cleared to play at World Cup
Sport's highest court ruled that defender Byron Castillo was eligible to play for Ecuador in the qualifying stage for the upcoming tournament in Qatar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 8, 2022
Neymar ready to carry the weight of a nation on his shoulders
The PSG star's form and attitude in the first three months of this season bode well ahead of Brazil's bid to win a record sixth World Cup crown.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 8, 2022
Coco Gauff eyes redemption at Billie Jean King Cup
Despite a rare dip in form at the recent WTA Finals in Texas, the world No. 4 teenager is ready to drive a strong U.S. team in the six-day tournament in Glasgow.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 7, 2022
Belgium's 'golden generation' prepares for last stand at World Cup in Qatar
'Of course, we've got an incredible generation of players, but we still haven't won anything,' Eden Hazard said.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 6, 2022
Son Heung-min's surgery succeeds but World Cup still in balance
Worried South Korean fans have since been waiting nervously for updates on Son's condition, fearing their World Cup would be ruined without the talismanic national captain.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 3, 2022
England's Harry Kane on precipice of history — and more — as World Cup approaches
With 18 months left on his contract at Tottenham, Kane's career is at a crossroads.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 2, 2022
Ireland's Johnny Sexton focused on Rugby World Cup win, not rankings
The 37-year-old captain is focused on success in France next year, even if opponents might try and talk up his team's presence at the top of the table.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 2, 2022
Why some Iranians want their own country banned from the World Cup
A group of current and former athletes has called on FIFA to ban Iran from the upcoming World Cup in light of its recent violent crackdown on protesters and other human rights violations.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 2, 2022
Gareth Southgate 'realistic' on what World Cup will change in Qatar
England's FA has backed calls from human rights groups for compensation for families of migrant workers who died during World Cup construction projects.
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 1, 2022
Hajime Moriyasu announces Japan squad for World Cup
Head coach Hajime Moriyasu has placed his faith in an established core of players but omitted several of Japan's current European standouts and World cup veterans.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 1, 2022
Qatar covers World Cup fans' flights and hotels in return for good PR
Organizers describe their 'Fan Leaders' program as a network of around 400 fans and influencers from 60 countries who have offered their 'message amplification' services.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 1, 2022
Injured France midfielder Paul Pogba out of World Cup
Paul Pogba will miss France's World Cup defense as he needs more time to recover from knee surgery, his agent announced on Monday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 1, 2022
Davis Cup to become part of ATP Tour calendar in 2023
The move is the latest by the men's and women's tours and the ITF toward streamlining the governance of the game in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 27, 2022
Qatar to scrap pre-arrival COVID tests before World Cup
The latest relaxation in anti-coronavirus measures will take effect on Nov. 1, just 19 days before the first World Cup in an Arab nation officially starts on Nov. 20.
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Oct 26, 2022
Expansion could be key to revitalizing stagnant Levain Cup
J. League officials are considering changes that would add second and third-division teams to the tournament, which celebrated its 30th anniversary on Saturday.
Haneda Airport security staff arrested over theft
Tokyo police have arrested a 21-year-old security inspector at Haneda Airport after he allegedly stole cash from a passenger during a baggage inspection.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
SDF spots China’s biggest aircraft carrier for first time
The Fujian aircraft carrier is seen in Shanghai in May 2024 as it leaves for its first sea trial.
White House threatens broad crackdown on liberal groups
FBI Director Kash Patel (right) listens to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.

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