Warriors beat Wizards as NBA preseason returns to Japan

Rui Hachimura and Stephen Curry were the stars of the night at Saitama Super Arena as the reigning NBA champion Warriors led throughout.

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Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffers second head injury as Dolphins take first loss

Replays of the incident showed Tagovailoa's fingers contorted into an unnatural position, a condition known as a "fencing response" often caused by a head injury.

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Saudi Arabia outlines plans to invest $38 billion in esports

Saudi Arabia has started to become an active investor in the egaming industry. Its Public Investment Fund has built up stakes in Activision Blizzard, Electronic ...

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Stephen Curry’s Warriors plan to thrill fans in Japan

The pair of NBA friendly games feature the Washington Wizards and their Japanese star Rui Hachimura.

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Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes to be aggressive over remainder of F1 season

Seven time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton vowed 'maximum attack' to the end of the season on Wednesday as Mercedes seeks to end a ...

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Angels’ Shohei Ohtani extends hit streak to 13 games during win over Athletics

Shohei Ohtani extended his career-best MLB hitting streak to 13 games Wednesday, going 1-for-4 in the Los Angeles Angels' 4-1 win over the Oakland Athletics.Ohtani ...

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Lions edge Eagles in hunt for postseason spot in Pacific League

Shota Hiranuma hit his first home run of the season to back an eight-inning effort by Tatsuya Imai as the Seibu Lions edged the Tohoku ...

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Yankees slugger Aaron Judge connects on 61st home run to tie American League record

Judge had been stuck on 60 home runs after failing to homer in seven straight games and 33 at bats.

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Tigers flamethrower Shintaro Fujinami seeking MLB move

The 28-year-old, considered the pitching rival of Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani during their time in high school and early in their pro careers, has ...

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Yankees clinch AL East as Aaron Judge’s home run record chase stalls

Despite scoring twice in the win off four walks, the Yankees slugger was unable to equal the American League single-season mark of 61 set in ...

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Japan and Ecuador end friendly in scoreless stalemate

Goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt staked a strong claim to Japan's No. 1 jersey with a number of key saves, including an 83rd-minute penalty kick from Enner ...

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With a gamer prince and oil billions, Saudi Arabia turns to esports

The world's biggest oil exporter has leveraged its immense wealth to assert itself on the esports stage, hosting glitzy conferences and snapping up established tournament ...

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Hideki Matsuyama to defend Zozo Championship in Japan

The 2021 Masters champion delighted huge galleries on home soil a year ago as he was cheered to a five-shot victory at Narashino Country Club ...

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Joe Biden wants ‘conversation’ on Atlanta Braves’ name

While some U.S. sports teams have recently changed their names from longtime monikers that referred to Native Americans, the Braves have so far resisted from ...

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Pro Bowl to be replaced by skills competition and flag football game

The NFL said the new format will allow players to showcase their football and non-football skills in unique competitions in a fun way.

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Chess champion Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of recent cheating

The chess world has been shaken for three weeks by the controversy, since the 31-year-old five-time world champion withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup after losing ...

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Japan out of women’s basketball World Cup after loss to France

Coach Toru Onzuka's side battled closely with France before a fourth-quarter scoring drought took it out of the contest at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre.

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Presidents Cup victory gives U.S. team more confidence for Ryder Cup

Grinding out a ninth consecutive Presidents Cup victory on Sunday could be a launching pad for United States golfers to achieve something they haven't managed ...

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Eliud Kipchoge coy about future plans after smashing marathon world record

Kipchoge said he was the "happiest man" when he crossed the finish line and had "no regrets" about coming so close to the two-hour mark.

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Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge shatters marathon world record in Berlin

The 37-year-old fell short of his world mark by just over a minute in March's Tokyo Marathon, but he was not to be denied in ...

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Red-hot Liudmila Samsonova sweeps past Zheng Qinwen in Pan Pacific final

The Russian swept to her third title in four tournaments and briefly slowed the rise of teenage supernova Zheng, who earned a spot in the ...

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Kanoa Igarashi helps Japan earn Olympic spot with men’s team win

Igarashi, a silver medalist at the 2018 and 2021 World Surfing Games, won the final with 15.96 points, collecting points with impressive airs on the ...

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U.S. reach World Cup quarterfinals as Belgium survives scare

The Americans faced a trickier Group A test against an emerging China, which was tipped to be the United States' biggest threat to an 11th ...

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Tamawashi keeps outright lead as title race goes to final day

Takayasu and former sekiwake Tamawashi have yet to meet at the 15-day tournament, setting the stage for a dramatic final-day battle.

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Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols joins baseball’s elite 700-homer club

The 42-year-old Dominican, playing in what he says is his final season, joined Barry Bonds (762 home runs), Hank Aaron (755) and Babe Ruth (714) ...

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Shohei Ohtani logs 200th strikeout and 14th win as Angels beat Twins

Ohtani became the fourth Japanese pitcher to throw 200 or more strikeouts in an MLB season, joining Yu Darvish, Hideo Nomo and Daisuke Matsuzaka.

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Roger Federer, even in defeat, gets fitting end to storied career

Federer, 41, smiled often and cracked jokes with his doubles partner Rafael Nadal as they lost to Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock in the final ...

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Samurai Blue dominant as U.S. fails to get shot on goal

Japan led in shot attempts (16-4) and those on target (8-0). It was the first time in 15 matches that the U.S. did not have ...

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Garbine Muguruza’s difficult season continues with loss in Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals

Another day, another seeded player out of the Pan Pacific Open.This time it was Spanish No. 3 seed Garbine Muguruza, who lost to Liudmila Samsonova ...

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Tamawashi maintains outright lead by beating Nishikifuji

The No. 3 maegashira from Mongolia, who won his only Emperor's Cup in January 2019, improved to 11-2 by thrusting down No. 10 Nishikifuji (9-4).

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With COVID rules relaxed, tennis stars and fans soak up Pan Pacific Open

The atmosphere at this year's Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo is in stark contrast to what players faced last year at the same venue during ...

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Yankees’ Aaron Judge captivates baseball with home run pursuit

The debate over who should win American League MVP between between Judge and Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani has also invigorated a sport slumping in ...

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Ahead of World Cup, influencer ‘Mr. Q’ lifts veil on Qatar

The first World Cup in an Arab nation has put a spotlight on Qatar's treatment of foreign workers, gender rights and even the use of ...

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Yokohama’s relievers keep BayStars’ slim hopes alive in CL race

The win at Yokohama Stadium moved second-place DeNA to within six games of the league-leading Yakult Swallows on the eve of a three-game series between ...

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Tamawashi maintains outright lead despite loss to Wakamotoharu

Tamawashi could not budge Wakamotoharu with a hand to his throat and was forced over the edge by the lower-ranked wrestler.

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China’s Zheng Qinwen looks set to be next big thing in tennis

The 19-year-old Zheng burnished her already growing reputation by blowing past No. 4 Paula Badosa 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of the Pan Pacific ...

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South Koreans form backbone of International team’s Presidents Cup hopes

Adding Japan's Hideki Matsuyama, a record five Asian players are represented on the International squad.

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Yankees Aaron Judge on the brink of MLB history after 60th homer

The feat came in his 147th game of the campaign, which puts him on pace for 66 homers for the entire season.

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Zhang Shuai hungry for more wins after leading parade of upsets

The Chinese world No. 28 took out recent U.S. Open semifinalist Caroline Garcia in Ariake as a number of other WTA heavyweights saw their Pan ...

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Guus Hiddink says Australia fit and ready to fight as World Cup looms

The 75-year-old Hiddink, who also guided South Korea to the 2002 semifinals, said that head coach Graham Arnold had done "a beautiful job" to qualify ...

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Storm clouds gather over France ahead of World Cup defense

As Les Bleus coach Didier Deschamps and his squad as key players struggle with injuries and personal problems, the country's federation is also battling controversy.

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Naomi Osaka advances as injured Daria Saville retires in Tokyo

The former world No. 1 and winner of four Grand Slam singles titles will next face fifth-seeded Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia.

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Giants keep up pressure in race for third with victory over Swallows

Home run leader Munetaka Murakami remained stuck on 55 after going 0-for-3.

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WADA still monitoring Russia ahead of doping ban expiration

The existing two-year ban from international sports imposed by WADA on Russia for widespread, state-sponsored infringements of doping regulations expires at the end of the ...

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Caroline Garcia eyes Paris Olympics after past ‘disaster’

The world No. 10 is looking forward to a "special" Games in Paris after reaching a Grand Slam semifinal for the first time in her ...

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Buffaloes complete sweep of Hawks to tighten PL race

The defending champion Buffaloes are second behind SoftBank in the Pacific League, separated only by winning percentage.

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Paula Badosa adjusting to life among tennis’ top class

Badosa is currently ranked No. 4 in the world and enters the Pan Pacific Open this week as the top seed.

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Naomi Osaka feels right at home as the Pan Pacific Open gets underway

She has a good track record at the tournament — with one title and three appearances in the final — and the tennis star hopes ...

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Sole leader Hokutofuji grinds out eighth win

Hokutofuji is one win ahead of fellow maegashira Tamawashi, with six wrestlers another win further back at 6-2 in the 15-day tourney at Tokyo's Ryogoku ...

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Tottenham’s Son Heung-min roars back to form with hat trick

The South Korean star's relief was palpable as he walked off with the match ball following the win over Leicester City, as ecstatic home fans ...

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Yuzuru Hanyu to attend event commemorating Japan-China relations

The two-time Olympic champion will take part in a late September event celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

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Giants turn up heat in race for playoff spot with win over Tigers

The Giants gained ground on the Tigers in the race for third place in the Central League

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LIV Golf defections deliver blow to Presidents Cup

The International squad will field eight rookies against an American lineup with 12 of the world's 26 top-ranked players.

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Tamawashi and Hokutofuji stay perfect as Terunofuji falls again

Tamawashi went head-on with Takakeisho (4-2) before moving slightly to his right and swiftly slapping the ozeki down at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Friday.

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Pathway back to competition for Russian athletes being considered

The IOC is now beginning to consider a pathway back for athletes from Russia and Belarus, saying athletes should not be punished for the actions ...

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Takefusa Kubo assists on winner in Sociedad Europa League victory

A week after starring at Old Trafford against Manchester United, 61st-minute substitute Kubo used his weaker right foot to deliver an assist to fellow bench ...

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Tampa Bay Rays make history with all-Latin American lineup

The milestone also coincided with Roberto Clemente day, which honors the first Latin American player to be enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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American makes Hanyu-inspired quad axel history

Seventeen-year-old Ilia Malinin made figure skating history Wednesday by landing the first quad axel jump in competition.

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Unbeaten Tamawashi hands Terunofuji second defeat

Tamawashi, who had defeated Terunofuji in three straight meets before losing in July in Nagoya, landed fierce blows to the yokozuna's throat with both hands ...

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Reo Hatate and Shuto Machino in Japan squad for U.S and Ecuador friendlies

Hatate has only one senior-level cap for Japan but the 24-year-old has made a bright start to the season, including two strong Champions League outings.

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NBA stars and NBPA decry league’s ruling on Suns owner

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, Suns guard Chris Paul and executive director of the players association Tamika Tremaglio all made their opposition to the ...

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Runner Abraham Guem back in Japan to light up South Sudan’s sporting future

Guem first came to Japan in November 2019 for a training camp in Maebashi, where the donation-funded stay stretched to over 20 months when the ...

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A sports media empire runs on ‘good vibes only’

As Jomboy Media has grown, the startup has kept up the positivity and energy that made them popular in the first place.

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JSA delights sumo diehards with announcement of October fan event

A number of rare opportunities will be available for attendees at Ryogoku Kokugikan event, the sport's first fan festival since 2005.

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Haruna Takata to replace Kikuko Okajima as WE League chairperson

The former V-Varen Nagasaki president will take charge of Japan's professional women's soccer league just six months after joining the J. League's board of directors.

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Bayern beats Barcelona to spoil Robert Lewandowski’s return to Munich

It was an unhappy return to Munich for Barca striker Robert Lewandowski, who left Bayern over the summer as the club's second-highest scorer.

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Munetaka Murakami chases history after matching Sadaharu Oh’s mark

The 22-year-old Swallows slugger is the first Japanese player to match the Giants legend in home runs and has 13 games to reach Wladimir Balentien's ...

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Dodgers cruise by Diamondbacks to clinch postseason berth

Hours after Major League Baseball acknowledged that it had overlooked a three-way tiebreaker scenario, Los Angeles took care of business while improving to 10-2 against ...

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Kenta Imamiya, Alfredo Despaigne lead Hawks to win over Lions

The Hawks turned a 1-0 deficit into a 4-1 lead in the third to remain on top of the Pacific League.

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Tobizaru upsets yokozuna Terunofuji on second day of Autumn Basho

Rank-and-file grappler Tobizaru outmaneuvered yokozuna Terunofuji at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, adeptly using a pushing and thrusting strategy to pull off the ...

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U.S. Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek leading charge into new era of tennis

Newly crowned champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek led a changing of the guard at the U.S. Open as the transition from the "Big Three" ...

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Pacific League pennant race heading toward photo finish

The Pacific League standings have been tight all year, and the season is heading into its final stretch with five of the six teams still ...

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Angels’ Shohei Ohtani connects on 34th homer of season in loss to Astros

Ohtani, who also doubled in the third, is now tied with Mike Trout for most home runs for the Angels this year.

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Max Verstappen wins Italian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen won the Formula One Italian Grand Prix on Sunday to leave himself in touching distance of his second straight Formula One title.Verstappen earned ...

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Rising star Carlos Alcaraz wins U.S. Open and becomes youngest world No. 1

Alcaraz, the first teenager to claim the top ranking, is the youngest Grand Slam men's champion since his idol Rafael Nadal at the 2005 French ...

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Teenager Haruka Kawasaki becomes youngest winner of Japanese major

Claiming her first career win on the Japan LPGA Tour, the 19-year-old climbed up the leaderboard with an eagle and six birdies in a bogey-free ...

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Argentina’s four-time NBA champion Manu Ginobili enters Hall of Fame

The 45-year-old told the audience that playing next to Tim Duncan and Tony Parker under the guidance of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was what made ...

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Iga Swiatek swats aside Ons Jabeur to claim maiden U.S. Open title

The demonstrative Jabeur was able to harness the energy of her fans at times, but it was not enough to overcome the focused and determined ...

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Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson riding into Seattle with new team to start season

Wilson, who guided the Seahawks to their lone Super Bowl title, will play his first game for the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field, where he ...

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Ons Jabeur hopes to turn Wimbledon experience into positive in U.S. Open final

Jabeur, who only picked up her first WTA win a little more than a year ago, said she's thriving on the credibility she's earned with ...

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Ichinojo seeking repeat as focus shifts back to sumo for Autumn Basho

It’s looking increasingly likely that all members of the top division will be ready to go when the final Tokyo meet of the year gets ...

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Josh Allen leads Bills to victory over Rams in NFL opener

"We knew if we came out and tried to execute the way we know we can execute, we were going to move the ball and ...

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Sports world mourns death of Queen Elizabeth II

The British Horseracing Authority said the sport was in mourning for the queen, who showed an intense passion for racing throughout her life.

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Jamie Joseph says Japan will tone down swashbuckling style at upcoming Rugby World Cup

Joseph believes the Brave Blossoms can reach another RWC quarterfinal if they get their preparations right.

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Tigers’ Masashi Ito shuts down league-leading Swallows

Ito (9-5) struck out six batters and walked none while allowing one run over the distance.

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Frances Tiafoe takes thrilling run into U.S. Open semifinals

With the hopes of a nation resting on his shoulders, American Frances Tiafoe rose to the occasion by reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal with ...

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Hakuho coy on details as January retirement ceremony announced

Fans of the former yokozuna can likely anticipate a spectacle when the newly minted Miyagino stablemaster enters the Ryogoku Kokugikan ring one last time.

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Tony Gustavsson wants challenging World Cup prep for Matildas

The Matildas lost a second game in four days against Canada at Sydney Football Stadium on Tuesday, heaping more pressure on the Swedish coach little ...

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Manny Pacquiao eyes boxing return with Saudi exhibition fight

The 43-year-old legendary former world champion is to hold talks over a fight against French former sparring partner Jaber Zayani in Riyadh.

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Take the train! French rail boss slams PSG after short-haul flight

The controversy comes as French ecologists call for restrictions on private jet travel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Frances Tiafoe knocks out Rafael Nadal in major U.S. Open upset

It was the first time this year that Nadal, who had been chasing a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title, has been beaten in a major.

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Munetaka Murakami left with no equal among Central League hitters this season

It's over — stop the race, stop the fight.Munetaka Murakami, the Tokyo Yakult Swallows slugger barreling toward history one home run at a time, is ...

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Max Verstappen continues march toward title with victory at Dutch Grand Prix

Verstappen now leads the championship race with 310 points, while Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez each have 201.

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Japan beats Finland at women’s world championships

Japan upset Beijing Olympic bronze medalist Finland 1-0 to earn its best-ever finish of fifth place at the women's ice hockey world championship Sunday.In the ...

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Springboks captain Siya Kolisi hopes to see more consistency as Rugby Championship winds down

Any of the four nations in the Rugby Championship can still claim the title with no team able to dominate this year's campaign.

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Nasa Hataoka finishes seventh at Dana Open

Nasa Hataoka shot a 3-under 68 to finish in a tie for seventh at the Dana Open golf tournament won by Mexico's Gaby Lopez on ...

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Akane Yamaguchi and Kenta Nishimoto win titles at Japan Open

World No. 2 Yamaguchi, who won her second straight world championship last Sunday in Tokyo, cruised past fourth-ranked An Se-young 21-9, 21-15

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Manchester United spoils Arsenal’s perfect start

Antony scored in a dream debut for Manchester United as the Brazilian's clinical strike and Marcus Rashford's double led to a 3-1 win that ended ...

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Ritsu Doan goal sends Freiburg to top of Bundesliga table

The win moved Freiburg ahead of second-place Borussia Dortmund on goal difference after five rounds.

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Struggling Bellmare knocks Frontale from top spot

The previously J1-leading visitors were unable to convert their midfield dominance into points and paid the price in a late defensive lapse at Lemongas Stadium ...

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Yu Darvish throws 3,000th pro strikeout in win over Dodgers

Yu Darvish threw the 3,000th strikeout of his career in Nippon Professional Baseball and MLB as he pitched the San Diego Padres to a 7-1 ...

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Serena Williams ends magical run at U.S. Open in what was likely her final tournament

The defeat likely spelled the end of a 27-year career that forever changed the world’s perception and understanding of women — especially Black women — ...

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Yoshimi Yamashita ready for World Cup stage

Yamashita is coming from Japan, a country with a relatively poor record in gender equality, and will take the stage in a conservative Islamic nation ...

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F1 great Lewis Hamilton hopes to see more Black ownership in sports

"I do want to get more and more involved in teams because I really do believe in Black ownership, because there is a lack of ...

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Tokyo Games gold medalist Sena Irie to pursue passion for frogs

Irie revealed her love for the study of frogs at last summer's Tokyo Games, where she became the first Japanese woman to reach an Olympic ...

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Rafael Nadal overcomes bloody nose to advance at U.S. Open

Rafael Nadal reached the third round of the U.S. Open after battling through a freak injury when he accidentally hit himself with his own racket.

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Hiroto Saiki pitches Tigers to win over Carp

Hiroto Saiki delivered another strong performance in his comeback from Tommy John surgery with six innings in the Hanshin Tigers' 8-0 win over the Hiroshima ...

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All Blacks coach Ian Foster stands by choices as team looks to bounce back against Argentina

All Blacks coach Ian Foster kept his starting lineup unchanged for his team's Rugby Championship test against Argentina in Hamilton on Saturday, backing the same ...

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