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Milano Cortina 2026: Figure Skaters Riku Miura, Ryuichi Kihara Pair Win Gold; Dramatic Comeback from 5th Place in SP
Figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who placed fifth in the short program (SP), wo...
February 17, 2026
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Milano Cortina 2026: Riku Miura, Ryuichi Kihara Clinch Japan’s 1st Gold in Pairs Figure Skating, Rebounding from Disappointing Short Program
MILAN — Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara on Monday made a stunning comeback from their disappointing...
February 17, 2026
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Milano Cortina 2026: Japan’s Mari Fukada Wins Gold in Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle; Japan’s Kokomo Murase in Bronze
MILAN — Mari Fukada, 19, won gold in the women’s snowboard slopestyle on Wednesday in the Milano ...
February 19, 2026
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Milano Cortina 2026: Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto Wins Silver; Ami Nakai Secures Bronze in Women’s Single Figure Skating
MILAN — Japan’s figure skater Kaori Sakamoto won silver in women’s single figure skating on Thurs...
February 20, 2026
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Milano Cortina 2026: Japanese Figure Skater Kaori Sakamoto’s Finale Mixed with Tears of Frustration, Smiles
MILAN — At the Milano Cortina Olympics, Kaori Sakamoto was in high spirits for her final grand st...
February 21, 2026
Baseball
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Munetaka Murakami Shakes off Traffic Delay Ahead of Cactus League Debut with the White Sox
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Munetaka Murakami was a late arrival for his first spring training game with t...
February 21, 2026
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Padres Reliever Yuki Matsui’s WBC Status with Japan Is in Question Due to Groin Issue
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui's status for Japan in the World Baseba...
February 21, 2026
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Samurai Japan Kicks Off Training for WBC
MIYAZAKI — Samurai Japan opened its training camp on Saturday at the Hinata Sunmarine Stadium Miy...
February 14, 2026
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A Healthy Shohei Ohtani Eyes the One Major Award He Hasn’t Won — a Cy Young Award
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a...
February 14, 2026
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Masataka Yoshida Named Final Samurai Japan Selection for March World Baseball Classic as 30-Man Roster Is Completed
Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida was named Wednesday to fill the last remaining spot on...
February 5, 2026
Soccer
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At 58, the World’s Oldest Professional Soccer Player Says He Is Only Getting Better with Age
TOKYO (AP) — Kazuyoshi Miura, the Japanese soccer player they call "King Kazu," says he's only ge...
January 10, 2026
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‘King Kazu’ Joins J3’s Fukushima United FC on Loan; 58-Year-Old Kazuyoshi Miura Returns to J.League for 1st time in 5 Years in 2026
Former Japan international Kazuyoshi Miura announced he will join J3 club Fukushima United FC on ...
December 30, 2025
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‘King Kazu’ Determined to Rebound, Return for 41st Season
Having just completed his 40th season as a professional soccer player that was hampered by injuri...
December 26, 2025
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Doan Solo Fires Frankfurt past Augsburg
BERLIN (AFP-Jiji) — A brilliant solo goal from Ritsu Doan took Eintracht Frankfurt to a hard-foug...
December 14, 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
Basketball
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Japanese NBA Dancer-Turned-DJ to Perform at All-Star, Hopes to Boost League’s Popularity in Japan
When Chika Takai was lying on her sickbed and staring at the ceiling of her room in Saitama Prefe...
February 13, 2026
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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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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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Akshay Bhatia Ties Ryo Hisatsune for Lead at Pebble Beach
Akshay Bhatia fired a bogey-free, 8-under-par 64 at Spyglass Hill Golf Course to tie Japan's Ryo ...
February 14, 2026
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Higa Makes History as First Japanese to Win Asian Tour Order of Merit
Dec 14 (Reuters) - Kazuki Higa became the first Japanese golfer to win the Asian Tour's Order of ...
December 14, 2025
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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
Tennis
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Carlos Alcaraz Becomes Youngest Man to Complete a Career Grand Slam. Is a Calendar Slam Next?
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz had Novak Djokovic across the net from him and Rafael ...
February 2, 2026
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Sabalenka Flips the Outcome with a Straight-Sets Win over Keys in Australian Open Tuneup
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — This rematch between the Australian Open finalists was lopsided, and A...
January 30, 2026
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Naomi Osaka Tones down Her Walk-on Outfit. Turns up the Heat at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Fashion and friction have been the defining features for Naomi Osaka ...
January 23, 2026
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Osaka Ill at United Cup in Perth but Hopes to Be OK for the Australian Open
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka is feeling under the we...
January 3, 2026
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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
Sumo
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Sumo Scene / Grand Sumo Wrestlers Demonstrate Japan’s National Sport at Olympics, Show Internalization of Sport
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are currently in full swing in Italy. Watching this “festival ...
February 18, 2026
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Sumo Scene / Sumo Matches Watched by Japan’s Emperor for 1st Time in 6 Years
During last month’s New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, which came to a feverish conclusion, one hot ...
February 5, 2026
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Vows to Never Enter Sumo Ring, Per Sport’s Tradition of Banning Women
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Friday she has no intention of ever stepping into the sumo rin...
January 31, 2026
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Aonishiki Tops Atamifuji in Playoff to Win New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Ozeki Debut
Ozeki Aonishiki became the first newly promoted ozeki to win a championship in almost two decades...
January 25, 2026
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Sumo Scene / What’s in a Sumo Name? The Reason Why the New Year Tournament Is Called the January Tournament
The New Year Grand Sumo Tournament that is now being held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo is en...
January 21, 2026
Figure Skating
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Japan’s Kao Miura Wins Four Continents Figure Skating Championship in Olympic Tuneup
BEIJING (AP) — Kao Miura of Japan won the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships on Sunday ...
January 26, 2026
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Figure Skater Kaori Sakamoto Set to Compete at Olympics in Milan, After Winning All-Japan Singles Event
Figure skater Kaori Sakamoto secured her place in next year’s Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday. T...
December 22, 2025
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Figure Skater Yuma Kagiyama Earns Place in Milan Olympics after Dominating in All-Japan Championship
Japan’s figure skating ace Yuma Kagiyama earned a spot on Saturday in next year’s Milan Cortina O...
December 21, 2025
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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
Other Sports
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Japan’s Toshikazu Yamanishi Sets Half Marathon Race Walk World Record in Kobe
Japan’s Toshikazu Yamanishi set a men’s half marathon race walk world record on Sunday, clocking ...
February 15, 2026
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Seahawks Ride Their ‘Dark Side’ Defense to a Super Bowl Title, Pounding the Patriots 29-13
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Defense won this championship.
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Bad Bunny Brought Puerto Rico’s History and Culture to a Revolutionary Super Bowl Show
The sun hung low when Bad Bunny emerged in Puerto Rico's sugar cane fields during his halftime sh...
February 9, 2026
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Stars Set Tone for Super Bowl, with Green Day’s F-Bomb and Performances from Puth, Carlile and Jones
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Stars have been front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, from Chris Pratt an...
February 9, 2026
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Hakone Ekiden 2026: Aoyama Gakuin Hakone Ekiden Runners Kept Departed Teammate in Their Thoughts During Race
The runners of Aoyama Gakuin University at the 102nd Tokyo-Hakone Intercollegiate Ekiden on Frida...
January 4, 2026
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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Milano Cortina 2026: Malinin Highlights Dangers of Social Media in Gala Performance
The Yomiuri ShimbunRiku Miura, left, and Kaori Sakamoto Reuters [posttime] JST, [postdate] MILA...
February 22, 2026
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Milano Cortina 2026: Japan Sees Leap in Olympic Performance Through New Support System; Japan Double Winter Medal Tally in 3 Games
MILAN — Behind the impressive performances of many of Japan’s athletes at the Milano Cortina Olym...
February 22, 2026
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Milano Cortina 2026: Japan’s Satoshi Furuno Places 4th in Men’s Ski Cross
MILAN — Japan’s Satoshi Furuno places fourth in the men’s ski cross on Saturday in the Milano Cor...
February 21, 2026
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Milano Cortina 2026: Speed Skater Takagi Finishes 6th in the 1,500, in Which She Has World Record
MILAN — Speed skater Miho Takagi finished sixth in the women’s 1,500 meters at the Milano Cortina...
February 21, 2026
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Milano Cortina 2026: Japan’s Speed Skater Takagi Sinks to 6th in 1,500
Speed skater Miho Takagi, who aimed for gold in the women’s 1,500 meters at the Milano Cortina Ol...
February 21, 2026
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