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MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jul 23, 2023
Brian Harman poised for British Open glory despite Jon Rahm surge
Masters champion Jon Rahm produced the standout round of the tournament so far, picking up six shots on the back nine to keep alive his chances of a third major.
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Jul 19, 2023
Rory McIlroy hopes Hoylake return can finally end major drought
The past two years in particular have brought a series of cases of what might have been for the Northern Ireland star.
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Jul 10, 2023
Overnight leader Nasa Hataoka comes up short at U.S. Women's Open
'I was playing with the same aggressive mindset as the third round, but I'm frustrated things didn't go well,' Hataoka said.
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Jul 9, 2023
Nasa Hataoka holds one-shot lead at U.S. Women's Open
The 24-year-old had the best round of the day in sunny but windy conditions, with nobody else in the field better than 2-under.
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TENNIS
Jul 8, 2023
Miyu Kato's second appeal over French Open default rejected
'I expected them to be dismissed,' Kato said of her two appeals. 'It can't be helped, but it is frustrating.'
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Jun 19, 2023
Wyndham Clark holds off Rory McIlroy to win U.S. Open
Clark beat McIlroy by one stroke to earn his first major title.
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Jun 18, 2023
Rickie Fowler and Wyndham Clark tied atop U.S. Open heading into final round
After some late twists and turns, a two-shot swing on the last hole changed the complexion of the last day.
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Jun 16, 2023
Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele get off to record starts at U.S. Open
Fowler and Schauffele each fired an 8-under 62, the lowest round in U.S. Open history and tied for the lowest ever in a major.
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TENNIS
Jun 16, 2023
French Open officials reject Miyu Kato's appeal to have prize money and ranking points restored
Kato was defaulted for accidentally hitting a ball kid with a ball during the third round of the French Open.
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Jun 15, 2023
Questions about potential LIV-PGA merger loom over U.S. Open
'We all want to know the why,” Colin Morikawa said. 'We’re so interested in the why. For us, for me right now, it’s just like what’s going to happen?'
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MULTIMEDIA
Jun 14, 2023
Players seek to keep U.S. Open focus amid merger turmoil
Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka are among the favorites this week at Los Angeles Country Club, along with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
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TENNIS
Jun 12, 2023
Novak Djokovic reclaims No. 1 spot in world rankings; Yoshihito Nishioka rises to career-high No. 27
Novak Djokovic has returned to world No. 1 in the ATP rankings after claiming a record 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open on Sunday.
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TENNIS
Jun 12, 2023
Novak Djokovic stands alone after capturing record 23rd Grand Slam title at French Open
If the debate about the best man to ever wield a tennis racket came down to statistics alone, Novak Djokovic's status is already secure.
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TENNIS
Jun 11, 2023
Iga Swiatek fights off Karolina Muchova in thriller for third French Open title
The 22-year-old's latest coronation caps another dominant two weeks on the clay in Paris, where her record stands at 28 wins and two losses in five visits.
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TENNIS
Jun 10, 2023
Tokito Oda wins French Open to become youngest Grand Slam wheelchair singles champ
Oda defeated top-seeded Alfie Hewett of Britain 6-1, 6-4, avenging his loss in their Australian Open final matchup in January.
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TENNIS
Jun 10, 2023
Novak Djokovic moves to the precipice of tennis supremacy
The Philippe Chatrier Court at Roland Garros has long been Rafael Nadal’s second home, but on Sunday it will be Novak Djokovic looking to make history in Paris.
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TENNIS
Jun 9, 2023
No. 1 Iga Swiatek sets up clash against Karolina Muchova in French Open final
The 22-year-old Pole, who improved her record in Paris to 27-2, is bidding to become the first woman to successfully defend the title since Justine Henin in 2007.
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TENNIS
Jun 9, 2023
Miyu Kato wins French Open mixed doubles title to end tumultuous stay in Paris on high note
'I really want to thank everyone who has been supporting me,' she said. 'The default was unfortunate, but I could keep my head up and give it all I had.'
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Jun 8, 2023
Alexander Zverev and women's champion Iga Swiatek book return to French Open semifinals
Alexander Zverev returned to the semifinals of the French Open, a year after leaving Roland Garros in a wheelchair, while defending women's champion Iga Swiatek also maintained her quest for a third title in four years in Paris on Wednesday.
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TENNIS
Jun 7, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz hunts down Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up Djoko showdown
For almost three sets the world No. 1 played jaw-dropping tennis, eventually leaving the fifth-seeded Greek in the dust.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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