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Ikuma Horishima Prevails in Moguls Season-Opener
RUKA, Finland — World moguls champion Ikuma Horishima, showing little effect of a knee injury tha...
December 8, 2025
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Japanese Women’s Curling Team Secures Ticket to Olympic Games in Italy with Win Over Norway
KELOWNA, Canada — Japan’s women’s curling team, Fortius, on Wednesday secured a spot to compete a...
December 11, 2025
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Sumo Scene / Use of Real Names in Ring Increasing, with Wrestlers Popularizing Even Common Japanese Names
When No. 5 maegashira Yoshinofuji walked off with the Technique Prize at last month’s Kyushu Gran...
December 10, 2025
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Roberts Says World Baseball Classic a ‘Very Delicate’ Matter for Ohtani, Yamamoto and Sasaki
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Admitting participation by Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki...
December 9, 2025
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World Cup Champion Spain Widens Lead over No. 2 United States in FIFA Women’s Rankings
ZURICH (AP) — Women’s World Cup champion Spain widened its points lead atop the FIFA rankings Thu...
December 12, 2025
Baseball
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto Voted Postseason MVP by New York Baseball Writers, Judge Wins 5th NY Player of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was voted the Babe Ruth Award winn...
December 13, 2025
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Shohei Ohtani Is the AP’s Male Athlete of the Year for Record-Tying 4th Time
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is catching up with more legends.
...December 10, 2025
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Roberts Says World Baseball Classic a ‘Very Delicate’ Matter for Ohtani, Yamamoto and Sasaki
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Admitting participation by Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki...
December 9, 2025
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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Pitcher Sasaki Encourages Kids in Noto Through Baseball
SUZU, Ishikawa — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki visited Suzu in Ishikawa Prefecture to p...
December 8, 2025
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MLB Players Union Gathers to Prepare for Potentially Contentious Labor Negotiations in 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Roughly a month after the Los Angeles Dodgers finished a scintillating s...
December 5, 2025
Soccer
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World Cup Champion Spain Widens Lead over No. 2 United States in FIFA Women’s Rankings
ZURICH (AP) — Women’s World Cup champion Spain widened its points lead atop the FIFA rankings Thu...
December 12, 2025
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Messi’s Double Assist Inspires Inter Miami to Maiden MLS Cup Title
FORT LAUDERDALE, United States, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Inter Miami secured their first MLS Cup crown o...
December 7, 2025
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Kashima Antlers Clinch 9th J.League Title; Kashiwa Finishes 1 Point Behind Despite Win
Kashima Antlers clinched a record-extending ninth J.League top division title with a 2-1 win over...
December 6, 2025
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Japan to Face Netherlands, Tunisia in 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F; Other Opponent to Be Decided in March Playoffs
WASHINGTON — Japan will face the Netherlands, ranked No. 7 in the world, in its opening match of ...
December 6, 2025
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Mexico to Kick Off 2026 World Cup against South Africa, Japan to Face Off against Netherlands, Tunisia, Playoff Winner
WASHINGTON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The 2026 World Cup will kick off on June 11 with joint-hosts Mexico...
December 6, 2025
Basketball
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto Cheered by Los Angeles Lakers Fans at NBA Game
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers hurler Yoshinobu Yamamoto attended Monday’s NBA game between t...
December 2, 2025
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Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Says Shohei Ohtani a Possibility to Start Game 7 of World Series
TORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani might start Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday. Tyler Glasnow mi...
November 1, 2025
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NBA Head Coach and Player Charged in Sprawling Sports Betting and Mafia-Backed Poker Schemes
NEW YORK (AP) — The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat were...
October 24, 2025
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Jokic Wraps up Triple-Double Average for Season, 3rd NBA Player to Achieve That Feat
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic will average a triple-double for the season, making the Denver star th...
April 12, 2025
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Luka and the Lakers Believe They Can Win a Championship after Wrapping up the Pacific Title
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After the Los Angeles Lakers beat Houston on Friday night to clinch the Pacifi...
April 12, 2025
Rugby
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Ireland Struggles but Finishes Strong to Defeat Japan 41-10
DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland labored to put away Japan by a flattering 41-10 at sun-kissed Aviva Stadium...
November 9, 2025
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Australia Struggles to a 19-15 Win over Japan to Start a Demanding Northern Tour
TOKYO (AP) — Nick Champion de Crespigny marked his debut as captain with a try as a misfiring Aus...
October 26, 2025
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Japan Coach Eddie Jones Is Back and Hopes to Again Torment the Wallabies
TOKYO (AP) — For the first time since he resigned as coach of Australia following the team's disa...
October 24, 2025
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Japan Routed by France as Antoine Dupont Returns
PARIS (AP) — Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont celebrated his return as captain and his scoring touch...
November 10, 2024
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All Blacks Overcome Japan to Win 1st Northern Rugby Tour Test 64-19
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — The All Blacks overcame a spirited start by Japan to run in 10 tries on th...
October 27, 2024
Golf
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Matsuyama Rallies to Win in the Bahamas. Neergaard-Petersen and Reitan Earn Masters Spots with Wins
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama holed out from the 10th fairway for eagle on his way to a...
December 8, 2025
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Nasa Hataoka Wins in a Playoff to Take the Rain-Shortened LPGA Toto Japan Classic
OTSU, Japan (AP) — Nasa Hataoka won a playoff Sunday to take the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic after ...
November 9, 2025
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Japanese Hataoka and Araki Atop the Leaderboard after the Third Round of the Toto Japan Classic
OTSU, Japan (AP) — Japanese golfers Nasa Hataoka and Yuna Araki sat atop the leaderboard after Sa...
November 9, 2025
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Schauffele Wins in Japan, The Country Where His Mother Grew Up and Where He Has Many Connections
APXander Schauffele, of the U.S., tees off on the second hole during the fourth round of the Baycurre...
October 12, 2025
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Japanese Golfer Minami Katsu Holds Third-Round Lead at LPGA Event in Shanghai
Japanese golfer Minami Katsu holds third-round lead at LPGA event in Shanghai
...October 11, 2025
Tennis
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Rybakina Beats No. 1-Ranked Sabalenka to Win WTA Finals
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Elena Rybakina won the WTA Finals after producing a nearly flawless p...
November 9, 2025
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American Tennis Star Taylor Townsend Apologizes for Comments about Chinese Food
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — American tennis star Taylor Townsend has apologized “from the bottom of my...
September 18, 2025
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Tokito Oda Completes Golden Slam, Yui Kamiji Adds Title in US Open Wheelchair Tournaments
NEW YORK (AP) — Tokito Oda and Yui Kamiji, both of Japan, took home the men’s and women’s wheelch...
September 8, 2025
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Amanda Anisimova Defeats Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open to Reach Her 2nd Grand Slam Final in a Row
NEW YORK (AP) — Amanda Anisimova eliminated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-7 (4), 7-...
September 5, 2025
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Sabalenka Plays Pegula, and Osaka Meets Anisimova in the US Open Women’s Semifinals
NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula have started their match Thursday night in the...
September 5, 2025
Sumo
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Sumo Scene / Use of Real Names in Ring Increasing, with Wrestlers Popularizing Even Common Japanese Names
When No. 5 maegashira Yoshinofuji walked off with the Technique Prize at last month’s Kyushu Gran...
December 10, 2025
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Sumo Wrestler Aonishiki ‘Gives Courage to Ukraine,’ Says Childhood Mentor
ROME — After Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki clinched his first championship at the Kyushu Gran...
December 1, 2025
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Sumo Scene / Former Komusubi Endo Saved Struggling Sumo, Became a True Star of the Sport
The excitement and packed houses at the just completed grand tournament seemed like a different w...
November 28, 2025
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Newly Promoted Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Aonishiki Expresses ‘Strong Desire’ to Aim for Highest Rank of Yokozuna
Aonishiki’s promotion from sekiwake to ozeki — the second highest rank in professional sumo — was...
November 26, 2025
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Aonishiki Promoted to Ozeki; Fastest Promotion Since Introduction of 6-Tourney Schedule
The Japan Sumo Association unanimously decided on Wednesday to promote Aonishiki from sekiwake to...
November 26, 2025
Figure Skating
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Malinin Lands 7 Quadruple Jumps, US Skaters Win 3 Gold Medals on Last Day of Grand Prix Final
NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — Ilia Malinin of the United States lived up to his reputation as the "The Qua...
December 7, 2025
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Dominant Sakamoto Defends Title in Final NHK Trophy, Books Spot in Grand Prix Final
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto performed a near-flawless free skate...
November 9, 2025
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Sakamoto Shines at NHK Trophy, Sets Season’s Highest Score
OSAKA (Reuters) — Three-times world figure skating champion Kaori Sakamoto of Japan delivered a m...
November 8, 2025
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Kagiyama Just Edges Sato for 3-peat at NHK Trophy
Yuma Kagiyama fell on a quad loop, but had enough in his arsenal to overcome compatriot Shun Sato...
November 8, 2025
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Kaori Sakamoto Dominates Short Program at Her Last NHK Trophy
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto dominated the short program on Frida...
November 8, 2025
Other Sports
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Ikuma Horishima Prevails in Moguls Season-Opener
RUKA, Finland — World moguls champion Ikuma Horishima, showing little effect of a knee injury tha...
December 8, 2025
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Maruyama’s Ski Jump Streak Snapped
Nozomi Maruyama’s winning streak to start the World Cup season came to an end on Sunday, when Slo...
December 1, 2025
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Maruyama Wins in Falun for 3rd Straight Cup Victory
Japan’s Nozomi Maruyama continued her sizzling start to the Olympic season in ski jumping, leapin...
November 29, 2025
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Tokyo Deaflympics Power Shift to More Inclusive Society, as Japan’s Capital Eyes Further Transformation
During the 12 days of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, which closed on Wednesday, about 280,000 specta...
November 27, 2025
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Deaflympics Marathon Runs Along Tokyo Expressways
More than 40 athletes competed in the marathon at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics on Tuesday, the 11th...
November 26, 2025
Soccer World Cup
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Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup Bid ‘medium Risk’ for Human Rights: FIFA
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered “medium risk” for...
December 1, 2024
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Australia Vow to ‘Flip Script’ with First Win in Japan
Defender Kye Rowles vowed Monday to “flip the script” as Australia look to win on Japanese soil f...
October 14, 2024
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World Cup Qualifying: Japan Is Clear at the Top with a 5-0 Win over Bahrain
Japan is clear at the top with a 5-0 win over Bahrain that followed last week's 7-0 thrashing of ...
September 11, 2024
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World Cup Qualifying: Saudi Coach Mancini Wants His Players Getting More Time in a Ronaldo-dominated League
While the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar thrill supporters of Saudi clubs, Roberto Mancini...
September 9, 2024
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A Huge Audience. India, China’s World Cup Qualifying Hopes Are on the Line in Asia
The World Cup aspirations of India and China are on the line Tuesday when a defeat could mean eli...
June 10, 2024
Olympics & Paralympics
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Japanese Women’s Curling Team Secures Ticket to Olympic Games in Italy with Win Over Norway
KELOWNA, Canada — Japan’s women’s curling team, Fortius, on Wednesday secured a spot to compete a...
December 11, 2025
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Nearly Half the Tickets for Milan Cortina Olympics Still Unsold with 2 Months to Go
ROME (AP) — Construction on the main hockey arena is still not finished. Spectator and media area...
December 7, 2025
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Summer Olympians Begin Torch Relay for Milan Cortina Winter Games on 2-Month Countdown
ROME (AP) — Olympic swimming champion Gregorio Paltrinieri and fellow Summer athletes started the...
December 7, 2025
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Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Closing Ceremony Held in Shibuya
The closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, sponsored by The Yomiuri Shimbun and others, ...
November 26, 2025
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IPC Votes to Readmit Russia, Belarus, Drawing Backlash from Ukraine
PARIS – The International Paralympic Committee voted on Saturday to no longer bar the national pa...
September 29, 2025
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