BASEBALL
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Ohtani hits 150th homer of pro career
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani reached another milestone in his history-making career when he...
May 23, 2022
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Ohtani homers again, leads Angels past A’s 4-1
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered for the second consecutive game, leading the Los Angele...
May 16, 2022
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Ohtani’s 100th homer in the majors
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani watches his two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during ...
May 15, 2022
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Prioritizing future over immediate success set stage for Sasaki perfection
Roki Sasaki, the Chiba Lotte Marines’ 20-year-old pitching phenom, on April 10 fired a perfect game ...
May 13, 2022
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Angels give out Ohtani bobbleheads
The Los Angeles Angels gave away bobbleheads featuring Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday at Angel Stadium in ...
May 12, 2022
GOLF
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Tiger trouble: Woods winces way through opening 74 at PGA
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — By the time Tiger Woods walked toward the fifth tee box Thursday, the hot start ...
May 20, 2022
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Nasa Hataoka wins LA Open by 5 shots at Wilshire CC
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nasa Hataoka ran away with DIO Implant LA Open on Sunday at Wilshire Country Club...
April 25, 2022
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Hataoka, Ko share LA Open lead at demanding Wilshire CC
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jin Young Ko had five back-nine birdies in a 7-under 64 at demanding Wilshire Co...
April 23, 2022
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Scheffler gets Masters green jacket to go with No. 1 ranking
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler looked like a Masters champion even before he slipped into his...
April 11, 2022
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Scheffler survives wild, windy cold day to lead Masters by 3
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The harsh cold and relentless wind. The lead late Saturday afternoon at the Mast...
April 10, 2022
OLYMPIC
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History-making speed skater Kodaira to end career in October
Speed skating star Nao Kodaira, who became Japan’s first-ever female gold medalist in the sport with...
April 13, 2022
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Olympic champion Kodaira to retire
Former Olympic speed skating champion Nao Kodaira will retire from the sport in October following a ...
April 12, 2022
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Olympic champion speed skater Takagi calls it quits
Three-time Olympic Speed skating medalist Nana Takagi announced her retirement in Tokyo on Tuesday ...
April 5, 2022
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Public tours begin at stadium for 2020 Games in Tokyo
Public tours have started at the National Stadium, the main venue of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Par...
April 2, 2022
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As war rages, Paralympics open in Beijing without Russia
BEIJING (AP) — The Winter Paralympics opened Friday in Beijing with the Russian athletes sent home, ...
March 5, 2022
OTHER SPORTS
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X Games held in Japan for 1st time
The X Games international extreme sports event kicked off Friday at Zozo Marine Stadium in Chiba Cit...
April 23, 2022
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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc wins Formula 1 Australian GP
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Charles Leclerc has completed a dominant weekend in his Ferrari after co...
April 10, 2022
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Staley leads South Carolina over UConn for second NCAA title
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawn Staley hoisted the championship trophy high, strutted around the court and s...
April 4, 2022
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Wizards’ bursts of energy aren’t enough when Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan takes over late
The Washington Wizards offered tiny bursts of energy throughout their game Tuesday night, enough to ...
March 30, 2022
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Motor racing-World champion Verstappen snatches first win of the season
JEDDAH, March 27 (Reuters) – Formula One champion Max Verstappen roared past Ferrari rival Charles L...
March 28, 2022
PARALYMPIC
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‘Peace’ Paralympics draw to a close
BEIJING — The Beijing Winter Paralympics ended Sunday amid escalating Russian military aggression in...
March 14, 2022
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‘Peace’ references in IPC president’s closing ceremony speech not interpreted on China TV broadcast
BEIJING — State-run China Central TV’s broadcast of the Winter Paralympics closing ceremony Sunday ...
March 14, 2022
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Kawayoke bears Japanese flag as Winter Paralympics close
The closing ceremony of the Beijing Winter Paralympics on Sunday began with the image of a giant vi...
March 14, 2022
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Paralympics close to end Asia’s run at center of world sport
BEIJING (AP) — The president of the International Paralympic Committee expressed “hopes for peace” a...
March 13, 2022
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Japan’s Muraoka bags 3rd gold in Beijing
BEIJING — Alpine skier Momoka Muraoka bagged her third gold medal and her fourth medal overall in th...
March 11, 2022
RUGBY
SOCCER
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Soccer-Real fight back from the brink to stun Man City
MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid fought back from the brink of elimination to beat Manchester City 3-...
May 5, 2022
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Ronaldo hat trick boosts Man U’s hopes for Champions League
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo capped his hat trick with a stunning free kick in the 7...
April 17, 2022
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FIFA warned court of World Cup chaos if Russia played
GENEVA (AP) — Letting Russia try to qualify for the World Cup risked doing "irreparable and chaotic"...
April 13, 2022
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Japan to allow in China, Saudi soccer teams for World Cup qualifiers
National soccer team members for China and Saudi Arabia will be allowed to visit Japan exceptionally...
January 7, 2022
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Messi among 4 PSG players with COVID, 3 more Liverpool cases
Lionel Messi is isolating at home in Argentina after being among four Paris Saint-Germain players an...
January 3, 2022
SUMO
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Strong finish lands Terunofuji 7th title
Yokozuna Terunofuji had trouble getting out of the gate, but he eventually slammed the door on oppon...
May 22, 2022
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Brains and brawn: Grand sumo world gains 1st wrestler from University of Tokyo
The Japan Sumo Association announced Sunday that eight candidates have passed the new apprentice ins...
May 8, 2022
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Sumo all in the family for victorious Wakatakakage
Sumo is a family affair for Wakatakakage, the newly crowned champion of this year’s Spring Grand Sum...
March 29, 2022
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Wakatakakage wins playoff, captures 1st Emperor’s Cup
It took a championship playoff, but the last man standing at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament was se...
March 27, 2022
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Takayasu’s title bid on hold as Shodai plays spoiler on 14th day
Former ozeki Takayasu’s bid for an elusive first title was dealt a setback when he was thrown down b...
March 26, 2022
TENNIS
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Tennis-A year on, Osaka’s French Open exit blazes path for mental health debate
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The mental toll of professional tennis will be in focus as the curtain rises a...
May 20, 2022
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Tennis-Osaka breaks from IMG to start own sports agency
Four-times major winner Naomi Osaka is breaking away from IMG to launch her own sports agency with l...
May 12, 2022
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Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic criticized Wimbledon's decision to exclude players fro...
May 2, 2022
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Osaka, Muguruza exit Madrid Open in 2nd round
MADRID (AP) — Naomi Osaka and Garbiñe Muguruza were among leading players to be knocked out of the M...
May 2, 2022
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Osaka wants go easy on herself entering clay season
MADRID (AP) — Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka enters the clay-court season with the goal of not being too h...
April 28, 2022
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