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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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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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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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Flamengo Beat Palmeiras 1-0 To Win 4th Copa Libertadores Title
LIMA — Flamengo secured their fourth Copa Libertadores title with a 1-0 victory over Palmeiras at...
November 30, 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
Baseball
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SoftBank Hawks’ Moinelo, Hanshin Tigers’ Sato Named MVPs
When lefthander Livan Moinelo joined the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks from Cuba in 2017 as a developme...
November 27, 2025
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Ohtani to Represent Japan at WBC Next March
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani announced on Monday he intends to ...
November 25, 2025
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Hanshin Tigers Fans Gather for Parade in Osaka to Celebrate Team’s Central League Championship
OSAKA — Hanshin Tigers fans gathered for a parade in Osaka City on Saturday to celebrate the team...
November 22, 2025
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Japan’s Baseball Legend Nagashima Honored at Tokyo Dome
A farewell ceremony for the late Shigeo Nagashima, who left a great legacy in baseball as a playe...
November 21, 2025
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Imanaga, Woodruff, Grisham, Torres among Record 4 to Accept Qualifying Offers
NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga, Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff, ...
November 19, 2025
Soccer
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Flamengo Beat Palmeiras 1-0 To Win 4th Copa Libertadores Title
LIMA — Flamengo secured their fourth Copa Libertadores title with a 1-0 victory over Palmeiras at...
November 30, 2025
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Japan Emperor’s Cup: Machida Wins for 1st Time with 3-1 Victory Over Kobe (Update 1)
Machida Zelvia won their first-ever JFA Emperor’s Cup, beating Vissel Kobe 3-1 at National Stadiu...
November 22, 2025
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Soccer-Croatia Secure World Cup Spot with Win over Faroe Islands
RIJEKA, Croatia, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Croatia completed a 3-1 comeback win over the Faroe Islands a...
November 15, 2025
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Dōan Fires Eintracht Frankfurt to 1-0 Derby Win over Mainz in Bundesliga
BERLIN (AP) — Japan star Ritsu Dōan scored late as Eintracht Frankfurt beat Mainz 1-0 in their Bu...
November 10, 2025
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David Beckham Knighted for Services to Sport and Charity
LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - David Beckham, one of Britain's most celebrated soccer players, was kni...
November 5, 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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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
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Seeking Second Straight Victory, Akie Iwai Opens 3-Stroke Lead in CPKC Women’s Open
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (AP) — Akie Iwai took a three-stroke lead into the weekend in the CPKC Women...
August 23, 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 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
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Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Sekiwake Aonishiki to be Promoted to Ozeki
The Japan Sumo Association decided to promote Aonishiki to Ozeki at the special meeting held on W...
November 26, 2025
Figure Skating
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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
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Japanese Teenager Nakai Shocks Sakamoto to Win Grand Prix De France
ANGERS, France (AFP-Jiji) - Japanese teenager Ami Nakai shocked teammate and big favourite Kaori ...
October 19, 2025
Other Sports
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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
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Discus Thrower Yugami Claims Long-Awaited Deaflympics Gold; Sets New Deaflympics Record with 58.93-Meter Throw
Deaf track and field athlete Masateru Yugami won the gold medal in the men’s discus throw final a...
November 25, 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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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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Interview with Rikako Ikee / Swimming Star Wants to Leave Pool Knowing She Did Her Best
In one of the most remarkable and inspiring stories in Japan sports history, swimming star Rikako...
July 2, 2025
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Olympic Boxing Champ Imane Khelif Must Undergo Genetic Sex Screening to Fight for New Governing Body
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in upcomin...
May 31, 2025
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Kirsty Coventry Elected IOC President and Is First Woman, First African to Lead Global Olympic Body
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (AP) — Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic ...
March 21, 2025
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