Suns' Yuta Watanabe talks hoops with Slam Dunk creator Takahiko Inoue

Following an offseason move to the Phoenix Suns, set to be his fourth NBA team in six seasons, forward Yuta Watanabe is preparing to lead cohost Japan at the FIBA Basketball World Cup when the tournament tips off on Aug. 25.

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Former wrestler sues sumo association for alleged mistreatment

A former sumo wrestler who is suing the sport's governing body in Japan after he was allegedly forced to retire for refusing to fight during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Monday he had gone public in hopes of changing the secretive sport's culture.

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Ben Stokes says optimism, experience helped with Ashes pressure

England captain Ben Stokes said on Monday that he had drawn on his natural optimism and experience as a player to help cope with the mental pressure of guiding England to a 2-2 draw in the Ashes series against Australia.

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Naoki Yoshikawa and Makoto Kadowaki play starring roles for Giants in field

Naoki Yoshikawa and Makoto Kadowaki may not carry big bats, but the Yomiuri Giants infielders are showing that sometimes the best offense is a good defense.

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Building new relationships makes trade deadline complex for catchers

The weeks leading up to Major League Baseball’s trading deadline are always tense. Every team has to evaluate where they are in the standings, what the organization’s long-term outlook is and how much could be changed by acquiring a few veterans.

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Nadeshiko Japan routs Spain to top Group C at Women's World Cup

Hinata Miyazawa bagged her second brace of the Women's World Cup on as Japan claimed a resounding 4-0 victory over Spain on Monday to top Group C with three straight wins.

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Suns' Yuta Watanabe joins Japan's training camp for World Cup

Phoenix Suns swingman Yuta Watanabe trained with the Japanese men's national team for the first time in around a year Sunday in preparation for the FIBA Basketball World Cup, which tips off Aug. 25.

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Angels place Taylor Ward on 60-day IL due to facial fractures

The Los Angeles Angels placed left fielder Taylor Ward on the 10-day injured list Sunday and transferred him to the 60-day list later in the day due to facial fractures he sustained after being hit by a pitch from Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah.

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Rangers acquire Max Scherzer in trade with Mets

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer is headed from the New York Mets to the Texas Rangers, the Rangers confirmed on Sunday.

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen storms to eighth straight win despite penalty

Max Verstappen shrugged off a five-place grid penalty and raced to an eighth consecutive victory for his invincible Red Bull team at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.

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Plenty of respect as Nadeshiko Japan prepares to face Spain

Japan defender Moeka Minami knows Spanish soccer very well and believes the Group C decider in the New Zealand capital on Monday could be a FIFA Women's World Cup classic between two teams playing in a similar style.

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Bob Bowman says Leon Marchand can handle Paris Games pressure

Legendary swimming coach Bob Bowman said Sunday that he believes Leon Marchand can handle the pressure at next year's Paris Olympics after "a very good rehearsal" at the world championships.

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Max Verstappen wins Belgian Sprint with Oscar Piastri second

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a rain-delayed and shortened sprint race from pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday to stretch his Formula One lead to 118 points.

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Brave Blossoms produce glimpses of magic in win over Tonga

Japan got back to winning ways Saturday night as it beat Tonga 21-16 in the second round of the Pacific Nations Series at Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

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Kim Min-jae makes Bayern debut in friendly win over Frontale

Bundesliga titan Bayern Munich ended its first visit to Japan in 15 years on a high note on Saturday, defeating Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 in an international friendly at the National Stadium in the heart of Tokyo.

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Former Japan captain Maya Yoshida set to join LA Galaxy: report

Former Japan captain Maya Yoshida has signed with U.S. Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy, sports site The Athletic reported Friday.

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Shohei Ohtani homers in loss, exiting second game with cramps

Los Angeles Angels dual-threat superstar Shohei Ohtani slammed his Major League-leading 39th home run in a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, then left the contest early for the second consecutive game with suspected cramps.

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Atsuki Taneichi set to step into spotlight in Roki Sasaki's absence

It is Atsuki Taneichi’s time to shine.

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Australia has no guarantee Sam Kerr will be healthy enough to face Canada

Australia sorely missed Sam Kerr's leadership and finishing during its shocking loss against Nigeria, and there is no guarantee the co-host's captain will be back to help the Matildas save their Women's World Cup campaign against Canada.

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Shohei Ohtani opens doubleheader with one-hit shutout and homers twice in second game

Shohei Ohtani threw the first complete-game shutout of his MLB career, allowing just one hit in the Los Angeles Angels' 6-0 win over the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of a doubleheader.

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Ukraine still grappling with ramifications of threat to boycott Paris Olympics

Ukraine could drop its threatened boycott of next year's Paris Olympics if athletes from Russia and Belarus, allies in the war in Ukraine, compete under a neutral flag rather than their national colors, Ukraine's sports minister said.

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Angels move up Shohei Ohtani's next start to Thursday

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani, the subject of trade speculation with the deadline looming Tuesday, will start Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, rather than Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Hoshoryu's Nagoya triumph shows enduring power of Mongolian rikishi

Expectations that Mongolian hegemony of Japan’s national sport would dissipate following Hakuho’s retirement survived about as long as any of the legendary yokozuna’s opponents did in the ring.

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Australia and New Zealand get Women's World Cup off to rousing start with wins in front of record crowds

Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand opened the ninth Women's World Cup with wins and record crowds on Thursday, after a shooting near the Norwegian team hotel in Auckland that left three dead and six injured.

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Masataka Yoshida goes 3-for-4 with homer as Red Sox beat Braves

The Japanese outfielder improved his batting average to an American League-best .320 after launching the two-run shot to right with his third hit of the ...

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Kohei Arihara throws shutout to snap Hawks’ losing streak

In the Central League, the league-leading Hanshin Tigers and their nearest pursuers, the Hiroshima Carp, both came from behind.

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Naoya Inoue knocks out Stephen Fulton to win super bantam belts

"The Monster" is now the second Japanese man to win world titles in four weight divisions after Kazuto Ioka achieved the feat in June 2019.

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Philippines stuns New Zealand for historic first World Cup win

The minnows stunned the Football Ferns thanks to a first-half Sarina Bolden header in front of 32,357 in Wellington.

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Yu Darvish roughed up by Pirates, suffers seventh loss

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish took his seventh loss after giving up an equal season-worst seven runs over 4⅓innings in an 8-4 loss to ...

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Confident Nadeshiko Japan looks to raise its level against Costa Rica

Coach Futoshi Ikeda said Costa Rica had enough quality to punish Japan on the break if there were any lapses in concentration.

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China takes center stage at swimming worlds with double golds

Qin Haiyang got things started with victory in the men's 100-meter breaststroke, taking advantage of dominant Olympic champion Adam Peaty's absence from the competition.

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Hoshoryu overcame mounting pressure and sleepless nights to win Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

"After the eighth day, I couldn't sleep at all," Hoshoryu said during a news conference in Nagoya. "Once I hit double-digit wins, the pressure was ...

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Unflappable Brian Harman wins British Open

Brian Harman, an avid hunter back home in Georgia, simply refused to allow himself to fall prey to the world's leading golfers as he showed ...

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Russian tennis player Vera Zvonareva blocked from entering Poland

Poland has become one of Ukraine's staunchest allies since Russia invaded the country in 2022, and it has been refusing entry to people who support ...

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Kylian Mbappe’s omission from PSG tour fuels Madrid move speculation

PSG gave no reason for the absence of France's captain, but 24-year-old has said for weeks that he is refusing to sign a new contract.

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Michael Leitch red card costs Japan in World Cup tune-up against Samoa

Samoa edged the home side 24-22 in Sapporo in what was a dress rehearsal for the two teams' Pool D encounter at the World Cup ...

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Switzerland begins Women’s World Cup campaign with win over debutant Philippines

Switzerland made a winning start to its Women's World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over the Philippines at Dunedin Stadium on Friday, thanks to ...

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New York Jets enter era of expectation with Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers' arrival brings heightened expectations and an unfamiliar level of excitement to the Jets.

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Nadeshiko Japan’s Women’s World Cup glory now distant memory as nation lags far behind rivals

Japan begins its latest World Cup campaign against Zambia on Saturday, but is ranked 11th now and no longer among the favorites.

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Australia and New Zealand get Women’s World Cup off to rousing start with wins in front of record crowds

Australia and New Zealand earned slim victories at home to kick off the Women's World Cup.

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Shohei Ohtani’s All-Star helmet draws winning bid of $98,010

The helmet two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels used in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 11 was sold for ...

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Nishikigi suffers surprising loss as Hokutofuji claims share of first place at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Hokutofuji rejoined his fellow rank-and-filer in pole position for the title after 12 days.

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Yu Darvish hurls six scoreless innings in win over Blue Jays

Yu Darvish threw six innings of four-hit ball to earn his seventh win Wednesday as the San Diego Padres beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0.Darvish ...

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Tour de France leader Jonas Vingegaard deals crushing blow to rival Tadej Pogacar on Stage 17

Jonas Vingegaard took a giant stride toward a second consecutive Tour de France title when rival Tadej Pogacar cracked in unexpected and spectacular fashion during ...

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A’s trade pitcher Shintaro Fujinami to Orioles

Fujinami, 29, is in his first major league season after playing for the Hanshin Tigers in NPB from 2013 to 2022.

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Hawks slugger Yuki Yanagita leads Pacific League to victory in All-Star Game 1

Chiba Lotte Marines right-hander Roki Sasaki worked a scoreless first inning to earn the win for the Pacific League.

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F. Marinos thump Celtic, overcome Daizen Maeda’s homecoming hat trick

Over 20,000 fans at Nissan Stadium were treated to a 10-goal outing in the teams' first meeting since 2006.

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As heat wave bakes Europe, Paris keeps eye on weather models for Olympics

A contingency plan was in place to adjust schedules but there were no plans to change any locations of events, a spokesperson for Paris 2024 ...

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Two French regions consider joint 2030 Winter Games bid: report

Sapporo was once seen as the favorite, but low public support within the country has prompted the city to consider a bid for 2034 or ...

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Rory McIlroy hopes Hoylake return can finally end major drought

The past two years in particular have brought a series of cases of what might have been for the Northern Ireland star.

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Philippines hope ‘meteoric rise’ to debut World Cup changes everything

Long minnows in the sport, the Philippines have never played at a FIFA World Cup, either the men's or women's.

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Next Commonwealth Games host pulls out over cost concerns

The Australian Olympic Committee, which had spoken of the 2026 Games as a "runway" for hosting the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, said it was "an enormous ...

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Women’s World Cup set for lift-off with interest at all-time high

Australia's Matildas, led by prolific Chelsea forward Sam Kerr, will hope to make the most of their home advantage and go all the way to ...

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Hoshoryu beats Hiradoumi to remain in three-way tie for lead at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

"I was able to react quickly," Hoshoryu said. "I don't care (about the winning record), I'm just taking things one bout at a time."

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Yuma Tongu’s rise helps Buffaloes move on from Masataka Yoshida

Yuma Tongu's play has helped offset the departure of Masataka Yoshida.

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Leandro Cedeno and Shumpeita Yamashita help Buffaloes send Hawks to ninth straight loss

Leandro Cedeno homered for the second straight game to back a strong pitching performance by Shumpeita Yamashita as the Orix Buffaloes completed a three-game sweep ...

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Nadeshiko Japan starts training for Women’s World Cup in New Zealand

The Japanese women's football team kicked off its World Cup preparations in New Zealand on Monday with a training session at its base in Christchurch.With ...

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Carlos Alcaraz dethrones Novak Djokovic in thrilling Wimbledon final to herald dawning of new era

Alcaraz claimed his first Wimbledon title in an epic final that lasted nearly five hours.

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Messi hailed as ‘America’s No. 10’ during flashy and wet Inter Miami unveiling

The former Barcelona great opted to join Miami after his contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain expired last month.

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Still finding feet, Japan unwavering in World Cup preparation

Saturday's defeat to an All Blacks XV followed a more one-sided loss to the touring team by a Japan XV a week earlier in Tokyo.

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Refugee soccer team breaking boundaries with globetrotting tour

Formed just months ago in Utah, Team SheBelongs aims to promote acceptance and change the global conversation surrounding refugees and displaced persons.

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Late surge not enough as Japan again falls to All Blacks XV

Japan turned to experience by starting the likes of Shota Horie and Keita Inagaki in the teams' second friendly, but trailed from the ninth minute.

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Nishikigi loses to Kotonowaka to fall into tie for first

Taking a double inside grip from the jump, Kotonowaka quickly forced No. 1 maegashira Nishikigi (6-1) out of the ring to snap his 14-match win ...

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Men make team artistic swimming debut at world championships in Fukuoka

In the preliminary round of the acrobatic routine, Yotaro Sato and seven women competed for host Japan at Marine Messe Fukuoka, as they placed fourth ...

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Russian fencing drama plays out in U.S. against backdrop of war

One year out from the Paris Games fencing is providing political, sporting and familial drama related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Japan names squad for match against All Blacks XV

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has brought in some familiar names for Saturday's non-test match featuring a Brave Blossoms side out to avenge last weekend's ...

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Sentimental favorite Elina Svitolina made mark at Wimbledon with stirring run to semifinals

Revitalized by her triumph at Wimbledon, she will carry on through the summer and draw even more attention to her twin causes: motherhood and the ...

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Rory McIlroy would retire before joining LIV Golf

"If LIV Golf was the last place to play golf on earth I would retire. That's how I feel about it," McIlroy said

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Ion Izagirre charges late to win Stage 12 of Tour de France

Ion Izagirre gave his Cofidis team, and Spain, its second victory in this year's Tour de France by winning the 12th stage with a late, ...

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Saki Kumagai eager to chart own path as Nadeshiko Japan captain at Women’s World Cup

The 32-year-old will be the only remaining member of the Japan's 2011 World Cup-winning squad at this year's tournament.

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Jasper Philipsen sprints to fourth stage win of Tour de France

Belgian Jasper Philipsen sprinted to his fourth stage victory on this year's Tour de France with a powerful final burst on Stage 11 from Clermont-Ferrand ...

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South African athlete Caster Semenya hails court ruling as ‘only the beginning’ in legal fight

Two-time Olympic 800-meter champion Caster Semenya said on Wednesday the ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that her human rights were violated by ...

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Padres and Dodgers to open 2024 season in Seoul

The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers will open the 2024 season with two games in Seoul on March 20 and 21, Major ...

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Daniil Medvedev hopes to lean on experience as showdown with No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz looms in Wimbledon semifinals

Medvedev rallied to defeat unseeded Christopher Eubanks in five sets on Wednesday to reach the final four at the All England Club for the first ...

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Kirishima wins first bout as ozeki after three-day absence in Nagoya

The lone ozeki in the absence of the injured Takakeisho, Kirishima assumed top billing on Day 4 at Dolphins Arena after the withdrawal of sole ...

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Nagoya Basho roars back with early thrills and rocking atmosphere

With Terunofuji out, various promotion challenges figure to monopolize the headlines over the next 10 days.

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Fukushima-born Jun Endo ready to run free for Japan at World Cup

The Angel City forward recalls watching the 2011 final in the middle of the night with her parents and three siblings, describing it as "a ...

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Injured new ozeki Kirishima to appear from Day 4 in Nagoya

Kirishima trained at his stable on Tuesday morning with part of his neck, shoulder and back taped up and received treatment after the session.

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Playoff-hungry Shohei Ohtani eyes free agency: It sucks to lose

The Angels superstar is expected to command a record contract — with some speculating figures of $500 million or more — if and when he ...

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Australia captain Pat Cummins refuses to guarantee David Warners place at Ashes

Australia captain Pat Cummins insisted all options remained open as he refused to rule out dropping struggling opener David Warner for the finale of the ...

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Iran to allow women to attend league soccer matches

Women in Iran, who have long been barred from attending soccer matches except for rare occasions, will be allowed into stadiums during the upcoming season, ...

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Jonas Vingegaard maintains Tour de France lead in Stage 9

The 26-year-old former fish factory worker, who won last year and was second in 2021, said he tries only to focus on his own race.

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Elina Svitolina prevails in thriller against Victoria Azarenka at Wimbledon

Elina Svitolina advanced to the quarterfinals after outlasting Victoria Azarenka in a thrilling match at Wimbledon.

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Japan eases past Taiwan for second World Cup warmup win

Hirotaka Yoshii, Keisei Tominaga, Josh Hawkinson and Yudai Nishida hit double figures for 36th-ranked Japan.

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U.S. womens star Megan Rapinoe to retire at end of season

The winger currently has 199 caps over a span of 17 years playing for her country and also won an Olympic gold medal in London ...

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Japan blows past Taiwan in Basketball World Cup warm-up

Yudai Baba and Shuta Hara led Japan with 18 points each, with Hara going 6-for-7 from beyond the arc.

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Miyu Katos second appeal over French Open default rejected

"I expected them to be dismissed," Kato said of her two appeals. "It can't be helped, but it is frustrating."

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Alize Cornet says top players get better treatment at Wimbledon

The 33-year-old, now ranked 74th and playing in a women's professional era record 66th successive Grand Slam, said she noticed the difference at the All ...

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Defending champion Elena Rybakina survives spirited challenge to reach third round at Wimbledon

After looking as though she would be back in the locker room in little more than an hour, Rybakina was relieved to get off the ...

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U.S. to vie for World Cup without top NBA stars

The United States will compete at the Basketball World Cup in August with a team coached by Steve Kerr but without any of the NBA's ...

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Police investigate incident involving Victor Wembanyama and Britney Spears

Media reports said that Spears was pushed away by Wembanyama's security, which the singer's husband said was "violent" and "out of control."

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Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto puzzling and glaring omission from All-Star roster

Yamamoto was passed over despite number that put him among the best pitchers in Japan.

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Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek cruise as protesters disrupt action at Wimbledon

Rain and protests disrupted play at the All England Club on Wednesday.

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Jonny Bairstow row casts shadow over third Ashes test

Only an Australia side inspired by batting great Don Bradman have come from 2-0 down to win a test series, taking the 1936-37 Ashes 3-2.

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Yuma Tongu homers twice gets 6 RBIs as Orix regains PL lead

Following his first-inning grand slam, Tongu went deep again off former New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka in the fourth.

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Novak Djokovic Iga Swiatek begin Wimbledon quests with easy wins

Fickle British weather caused more of a problem than the looming threat of climate change protests, with several first-round matches not completed.

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Home run leader Shohei Ohtani named Junes AL Player of the Month

The Angels star was also named the AL Player of the Week for the second time this season and sixth time in his major league ...

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Ryo Omasa becomes first Japanese to reach podium in World Cup speed event

Ryo Omasa became the first Japanese sport climber to reach the podium in a World Cup speed event after coming third in the men's category ...

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Victor Lafay ends Cofidis long wait with victory in Stage 2 of Tour de France

Cofidis had not won a stage on the Tour since Sylvain Chavanel in 2008.

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Mix of calm and concern as Tour de France heads to riot-hit France

While the vast majority of the Tour de France peloton is not concerned by the riots that have been hitting France following the fatal shooting ...

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Shohei Ohtani named to All-Star roster as pitcher after also earning spot as DH

Ohtani, the dual threat who leads MLB with 31 home runs, was voted as the AL's starting designated hitter in ballots unveiled Thursday.

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Nadeshiko Japan manager Futoshi Ikeda relishing World Cup challenge

The 52-year-old manager expressed full faith in his chosen players as they prepare for their last warm-up match against Panama in Sendai on July 14.

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Tearful Andres Iniesta shares love with fans in J. League sendoff

The former Spain and Barcelona great will remain a beloved figure in Kobe for leading Vissel to its first major silverware, the 2019 Emperor's Cup.

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Braves Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph may leave team after Rugby World Cup

Japan rugby head coach Jamie Joseph is ready to leave his post after the World Cup in France, sources familiar with the matter said Friday.The ...

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Ohtani launches 30th homer to become first Japanese in MLB with 15 homers in a month

Ohtani's 493-foot (150-meter) home run was the longest in MLB this season, according to the league's website.

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