The news comes as Netflix is reportedly on the verge of entering the MLB fray by picking up the U.S. rights for the Home Run Derby
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/m7PL4RG
lundi 25 août 2025
Photographer sparks chaotic scenes at U.S. Open as fuming Daniil Medvedev exits
The USTA said the photographer was escorted from the court by U.S. Open security and that his credentials had been revoked.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mxtNE87
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mxtNE87
dimanche 24 août 2025
Ireland tops spirited Japan to open Women's Rugby World Cup campaign
Japan coach Lesley McKenzie was proud of the way her side stuck to its attacking game.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rPsfNDO
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rPsfNDO
Novak Djokovic overcomes blisters to get off to winning start at U.S. Open
Djokovic won 6-1, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 to launch his latest quest for a record 25th major title.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bJdKafS
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bJdKafS
Tommy Fleetwood earns first PGA Tour win and FedEx Cup at Tour Championship
The win came in Fleetwood's 164th career start on tour, which included 30 top-5 finishes.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/MCKOuYn
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/MCKOuYn
samedi 23 août 2025
Argentina stuns All Blacks with historic 29-23 upset win
The Pumas were outscored three tries to two in Buenos Aires but replacement flyhalf Santiago Carreras landed three second-half penalties to push them clear.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/sRF8mdP
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/sRF8mdP
Fraser-Pryce aiming to end career in 'magnificent way' at Tokyo worlds
While Fraser-Pryce has struggled this season to hit the speeds she once did, she is in a bullish mood about the Sept. 13-21 worlds.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UMES4FG
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UMES4FG
jeudi 21 août 2025
MLB greats warn lockout or strike would derail sport's momentum
The current collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association expires next year.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7NVZgPI
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7NVZgPI
Blockbuster 'Sincaraz' rivalry ready to light up U.S. Open
Sinner will likely need to win in New York to ensure he remains world No. 1, while Alcaraz can reclaim top spot if he advances one round further than Sinner.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/JMoUVWi
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/JMoUVWi
England names strong side for Women's Rugby World Cup opener against U.S.
The Red Roses have lost only once in their past 58 matches — a defeat by New Zealand in the COVID-delayed 2022 World Cup final.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/yCxs2hH
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/yCxs2hH
mercredi 20 août 2025
Sho Tsuboi realizes ‘dream’ with Haas F1 test at Fuji Speedway
An impressive performance, which also coincides with Toyota’s modest return to F1, could signal the start of something more substantial.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4Hl7Xxf
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4Hl7Xxf
Errani and Vavassori fight back to retain US Open mixed doubles crown
The defending champions, who needed a wild card entry into the competition that prioritized singles rankings, relied on their veteran experience to outfox the Polish-Norwegian duo.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/2dqIp5z
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/2dqIp5z
Aging Djokovic out to turn back time in push for U.S. Open glory
Djokovic has placed all his chips on New York in what many see as his last realistic shot at Grand Slam glory.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/gznMesb
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/gznMesb
Seville leaves Lyles trailing in Lausanne as Hodgkinson wins again
Seville stormed to victory over Lyles in London last month, and it was almost a carbon copy performance in Switzerland.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/zPKoDCh
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/zPKoDCh
mardi 19 août 2025
Colts name Daniel Jones QB1 as QB2 Anthony Richardson 'respects' call
Signed to a one-year, $14 million contract in the offseason, Jones joined the Colts to take part in an open competition for the job.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/dT3bIYH
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/dT3bIYH
Brazil nixes red World Cup jersey amid political outcry
The controversy emerged back in April in a press leak that the national side would don red shirts made by Nike for its away jersey in the World Cup next year.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5IVRicf
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5IVRicf
Isak says 'change' best for everyone after Newcastle trust broken
Liverpool has reportedly had a £110 million bid ($149 million) rejected for the 25-year-old, with Newcastle holding out for a British transfer record fee of up to £150 million.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/J9m5OI3
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/J9m5OI3
lundi 18 août 2025
Nmecha penalty gets Leeds up and running on Premier League return
James Tarkowski's handball gave the hosts the opportunity to snatch victory six minutes from time.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ft3iOAv
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ft3iOAv
Home hero Piastri to have Australian F1 grandstand named after him
The naming of a grandstand is an honor typically reserved for sporting legends with a long line of achievements.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1NcPuSQ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1NcPuSQ
Alcaraz and Swiatek clinch Cincinnati Open titles
World No.1 Jannik Sinner retired due to illness in the first set of the men's final.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/GY0ZFeD
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/GY0ZFeD
dimanche 17 août 2025
Ritsu Doan strikes twice in debut with Eintracht Frankfurt in German Cup win
Doan, who joined Frankfurt from Bundesliga rival Freiburg in the summer, scored in each half.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/eSgoAlP
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/eSgoAlP
Arsenal edges Manchester United at Old Trafford in season opener
The Gunners were far from impressive at Old Trafford but earned a huge three points thanks to a glaring error from United's stand-in goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/8CMpK9W
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/8CMpK9W
samedi 16 août 2025
All Blacks beat Argentina 41-24 to reclaim top world rank
Ahead 31-10 at the interval, New Zealand held off a second-half fightback from the Pumas in Cordoba and ultimately emerged as the victors by scoring six tries to three.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Vp0luLq
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Vp0luLq
Guardiola says one win does not signal that 'City are back'
Guardiola, whose once-mighty team stormed to four consecutive league titles before last season's shocking third-place finish, pleaded patience, saying that one win meant little.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/sfD3kyG
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/sfD3kyG
Thompson beats Lyles in Olympic final rematch in Silesia
Thompson blasted out of the blocks and never looked like being beaten while posting a time of 9.87 seconds, while Lyles ran strongly at the end.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5YjoCFK
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5YjoCFK
vendredi 15 août 2025
New gene tests system in disarray ahead of world championships in Tokyo
With the world championships in Tokyo looming, athletics federations are struggling to comply with new rules concerning gene tests for female athletes.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/yR3caJi
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/yR3caJi
Alcaraz survives to reach Cincinnati semis as Rybakina topples No. 1 Sabalenka
French Open champion Coco Gauff, meanwhile, succumbed to Jasmine Paolini in a day of upsets in the women's draw.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/aoS5V3g
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/aoS5V3g
Record-setting Armand Duplantis expects 'super-sick' worlds in Tokyo
The U.S.-born Swede has been in electric form, setting a 13th world record, of 6.29 meters, in Budapest on Tuesday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/C1PX9jl
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/C1PX9jl
Recent deaths of Japanese boxers underline importance of emergency action plans
Such plans are crucial to minimize delays and increase a fighter’s chances of survival after sustaining a serious injury in the ring.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ke3uI9N
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ke3uI9N
jeudi 14 août 2025
Los Angeles Olympics to sell naming rights to venues in first
In a statement released on Thursday, LA28 organizers said the "landmark change" will apply to featured venues in support of the "largest commercial revenue raise in sports."
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/jPGTwc5
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/jPGTwc5
mercredi 13 août 2025
Rory McIlroy balks at suggestion of being playing captain at future Ryder Cup
The U.S. Ryder Cup captain is Keegan Bradley, whose strong form in 2025 has the 39-year-old in 10th place in the qualification standings.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1raLsSU
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1raLsSU
PSG rallies late and beats Tottenham in shootout to win UEFA Super Cup
It is the first time PSG, or any French club, has lifted the Super Cup, as it takes its 2025 tally of trophies to five.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qwQulzx
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qwQulzx
mardi 12 août 2025
Alcaraz eases past Medjedovic in Cincinnati before rain forces suspension
Monte Carlo and Rome champion Alcaraz next faces Italian Luca Nardi as he continues his bid for an eighth Masters 1000 title.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/aQB8Cs7
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/aQB8Cs7
Travis Kelce admits he 'slipped a little bit' given off-field pursuits
The certain future Pro Football Hall of Fame member says some of his celebrity activities have impacted his play.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qW2P8OH
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qW2P8OH
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani sued over $240 million Hawaii development
Ohtani and his agent allegedly "exploited their celebrity leverage to destabilize and ultimately dismantle Plaintiffs' role in the project ... for financial self-interest."
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/v6cpfPi
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/v6cpfPi
lundi 11 août 2025
Steely Sinner advances amid Cincinnati power-failure chaos
In the WTA event, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka fought through a three-hour battle to hold off an inspired Emma Raducanu.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/sA4SEMy
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/sA4SEMy
Kaoru Mitoma looks to build on Premier League success with Brighton
No Japanese player will be more essential for their team’s Premier League ambitions than Kaoru Mitoma.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/FY6KOiq
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/FY6KOiq
dimanche 10 août 2025
Crystal Palace upsets Premier League champion Liverpool to win Community Shield
Crystal Palace celebrated a win but saw midfielder Daichi Kamada leave with an injury.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/wdnHSU4
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/wdnHSU4
Pioneering female MLB umpire Jen Pawol makes debut behind plate
A day after her historic debut as the first woman to work as an umpire in an MLB contest, Pawol was behind the plate in another milestone effort.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/fd3AMXW
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/fd3AMXW
Mariners to honor Ichiro with statue at T-Mobile Park in 2026
The Seattle Mariners will unveil a statue of franchise legend Ichiro Suzuki at T-Mobile Park during the 2026 season.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/whMHryQ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/whMHryQ
samedi 9 août 2025
U.S. star Nathan Chen will not defend Olympic figure skating gold
Chen said that he will continue to pursue a medical career rather return to competition ahead of the Winter Olympics.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/2yZYS94
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/2yZYS94
Two Japanese boxers on same card die from brain injuries
Shigetoshi Kotari died on Friday and Hiromasa Urakawa on Saturday after being injured in their respective fights in Tokyo on Aug. 2.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/g1RS5m9
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/g1RS5m9
vendredi 8 août 2025
Dodgers top Jays in Clayton Kershaw-Max Scherzer showdown
Shohei Ohtani had three hits and scored twice for the Dodgers, who had dropped two of three.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ElLiwpG
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ElLiwpG
jeudi 7 août 2025
WNBA sex toy incidents linked to cryptocurrency group
The group has claimed that their memecoin's goal was to combat a "toxic" environment in the cryptocurrency world and insisted that its members did not "dislike women's sports.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/JSXGbYC
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/JSXGbYC
Naomi Osaka loses grip on lead in loss to Victoria Mboko in Canadian Open final
The loss extended Osaka's title drought; her last triumph came at the 2021 Australian Open.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HeSQoOz
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HeSQoOz
Cheer with caution: expert advises sports fans have game plan for extreme heat
The consequences of extreme heat exposure range from dehydration to heatstroke and even death.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZMbCQga
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZMbCQga
mercredi 6 août 2025
Resurgent Naomi Osaka books spot in Canadian Open final
Osaka will be playing for her first tour-level title since the 2021 Australian Open.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Kqg43M6
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Kqg43M6
Shohei Ohtani pitches and homers for 1,000th hit in Dodgers' loss to Cardinals
Ohtani joined newly minted Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki and Hideki Matsui as the only Japanese-born players to reach 1,000 hits in the major leagues.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/2qHjbT9
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/2qHjbT9
Son Heung-min 'here to win' after joining LAFC for record transfer fee
The 33-year-old will reportedly cost an MLS-record $26 million transfer fee.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6d2HhJm
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6d2HhJm
Fresh start for stable founded by legendary yokozuna Taiho
In a historically significant move, the Otake sumo stable will be taken over by someone without a direct connection to its founder.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5Pbhi1a
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5Pbhi1a
mardi 5 août 2025
Shin returns to South Korea vowing to revitalize champions Ulsan
The 54-year-old has walked into a club attempting a rapid turnaround in the aftermath of a disappointing 13-month spell under predecessor Kim Pan-gon.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZWpQBie
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZWpQBie
Sizzling Osaka to face Tauson in WTA Canadian Open semis
Osaka seeks her eighth WTA-level title, and her first since a maternity leave comeback last year.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/BTwvXJg
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/BTwvXJg
lundi 4 août 2025
England faces searching Ashes questions after India series thriller
One of the most dramatic Test series of recent times ended in a 2-2 draw on Monday as England suffered an agonizing six-run loss to India at the Oval.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/VTQ6Jdo
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/VTQ6Jdo
Yankees sign pitcher Kenta Maeda to minor league deal
Maeda, 37, was released by the Detroit Tigers after a rough opening month to the season.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/hev1EC5
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/hev1EC5
Trump to sign order creating Olympics task force ahead of 2028 games
The United States will host the Olympics in Los Angeles in three years.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Wutb4vd
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Wutb4vd
dimanche 3 août 2025
Noah Lyles' win over rival Kenny Bednarek in 200 ends with staredown and shove
Lyles, the reigning Olympic 100-meter champion, will attempt to defend both his 100 and 200 crowns at the world championships in Japan.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/pXBezvZ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/pXBezvZ
Naomi Osaka cruises into quarterfinals at Canadian Open
It is the first time Osaka has reached the last eight of a 1000-level event or Grand Slam since Doha in 2024.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/aRWF7bJ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/aRWF7bJ
Leon Marchand and Summer McIntosh underline dominance on final day of worlds
Marchand and McIntosh won golds on the final day of competition.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/S0wRg5a
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/S0wRg5a
Miyu Yamashita shows nerves of steel to win Women's British Open
Yamashita's previous best performance in a major was a tie for second place at last year's Women's PGA Championship.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/m5CSig1
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/m5CSig1
samedi 2 août 2025
Canadian teen Mboko stuns top-seeded Gauff in Montreal
The 18-year-old wild card saved all four break points she faced, and broke reigning French Open champion Gauff three times.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/YmRikEn
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/YmRikEn
Doncic embraces championship hopes after inking $165 million contract extension
Doncic, 26, arrived in Los Angeles in a stunning February trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EwVTypC
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EwVTypC
Track star Sha'Carri Richardson arrested for suspected domestic violence in Seattle
Richardson withdrew from the 100-meter semifinals at the U.S. track championships in Eugene, Oregon, after participating in Thursday's heats.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/T2Zsih3
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/T2Zsih3
vendredi 1 août 2025
Sevastova topples Pegula as Osaka advances to fourth round in Montreal
Osaka is one match away from her first quarterfinal run at either a Grand Slam or WTA 1000 event since she returned from maternity leave at the start of 2024.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/CULj910
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/CULj910
jeudi 31 juillet 2025
Carlos Correa headed back to Astros in blockbuster MLB trade
Correa, who waived his no-trade clause, told MLB.com that he and the Twins had agreed it was time for him to move on.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/m6yEPcH
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/m6yEPcH
Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand outpace rivals at world championships
McIntosh earned her third individual gold medal of the meet.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xjD9gGp
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xjD9gGp
Max Verstappen shuts down rumors by committing to Red Bull for 2026
Verstappen has fallen into third place, 81 points behind series leader Oscar Piastri of McLaren, in the drivers' championship this year.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Ry8tqMJ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Ry8tqMJ
Rio Takeda grabs lead as Japanese golfers set pace at Women's British Open
Takeda, 22, bounced back from a double-bogey on the ninth hole with four birdies down the stretch.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6Wbmu28
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6Wbmu28
mercredi 30 juillet 2025
Leon Marchand shatters 200-meter individual medley world record
The Frenchman wiped more than a second off the previous record of 1:54.00 set by Ryan Lochte in 2011.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xw2T6R0
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xw2T6R0
Naomi Osaka saves two match points to rally past Liudmila Samsonova in Montreal
Osaka, notched her first win over a top-20 player since beating Karolina Muchova at the Australian Open.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/IQsebB9
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/IQsebB9
Liverpool's Wataru Endo looks back on unsuccessful attempt to join Marinos
It was the first time Endo played in the Liverpool shirt in his own country.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/SZbTBY5
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/SZbTBY5
Shohei Ohtani leaves mound with trainer after wild pitches
Ohtani, who had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in September 2023, was making his seventh start of the season
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/FQw5Cpn
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/FQw5Cpn
mardi 29 juillet 2025
Japanese qualifier Aoi Ito ousts seventh seed Paolini in Montreal
Ito reached the semifinals last October at Osaka in her WTA debut, but until this week had not won a tour-level match.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/pu8F3SB
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/pu8F3SB
Ledecky wins 22nd world title as Popovici savours 'scary' gold
The masterful win in Singapore moved Ledecky four short of the retired Phelps' career tally of 26 world gold medals.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/vZb8O9a
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/vZb8O9a
lundi 28 juillet 2025
Bouchard extends career with first-round win at Canadian Open
The Montreal native announced earlier this month she would walk away from the sport after the tournament but added a condition to that plan in the wake of her thrilling victory.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/SEBek7g
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/SEBek7g
dimanche 27 juillet 2025
Dominant Tadej Pogacar cruises to fourth Tour de France title
Pogacar, the defending champion, embarked from the start in Lille as clear favorite and won four stages along the way.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/noc6zHI
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/noc6zHI
Soccer great Zico pays tribute to atomic bomb victims in Hiroshima
Zico, 72, who also served as head coach of Japan's men's national soccer team, laid flowers at the cenotaph for the atomic bomb victims in Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/KC3df9T
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/KC3df9T
Ichiro leads latest class into Baseball Hall of Fame with humor and grace
Ichiro mixed a sharp sense of humor with a serious tone in discussing what made him a Hall of Famer.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/t9i7WcB
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/t9i7WcB
samedi 26 juillet 2025
One of the hardest Tours, Pogacar says, as he moves to brink of fourth win
The defending champion leads Jonas Vingegaard by 4:24 in the general classification heading into Stage 21, which will feature a spectacular finale in Paris.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5MpxgUA
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5MpxgUA
Norris takes pole for all-McLaren front row in Belgium
The Briton blasted around the long Spa-Francorchamps circuit in a best time of one minute, 40.562 seconds on Saturday, just ahead of his teammate.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/c63R1pX
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/c63R1pX
vendredi 25 juillet 2025
Golden Summer beckons for swimming world championships in Singapore
The battle between Canadian teen Summer McIntosh and American icon Katie Ledecky highlights the program at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/AHVLOxz
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/AHVLOxz
Master Pogacar has Tour de France peloton under his thumb
The contrast with Pogacar's almost effortless style on the last mountain day was striking as the three-time champion controlled his chief rival.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Oeh8ZWw
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Oeh8ZWw
With Hall of Fame induction, Ichiro makes himself heard loud and clear
Across his 28 seasons of professional baseball, Ichiro grew to become a superstar — first in Japan and then in North America — and then an icon.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NSy4FBO
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NSy4FBO
jeudi 24 juillet 2025
Tokyo Olympic champion Jepchirchir relishes Japan return
Jepchirchir has been named as one of three Kenyan women in the marathon squad for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 13-21.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/OYWm8Jx
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/OYWm8Jx
Hulk Hogan, shirt-shredding superstar of pro wrestling, dies at 71
Hogan was the face of pro wrestling for decades, with his blond hair and horseshoe mustache, colorful bandannas and massive biceps, which he referred to as "24-inch pythons.”
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/V14kYDz
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/V14kYDz
mercredi 23 juillet 2025
'It feels like home': Rashford joins Barcelona on loan from Manchester United
Meanwhile, Barcelona canceled a preseason friendly against Vissel Kobe on Wednesday, citing "serious contractual breaches" by the tour promoter.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/uqEo1tp
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/uqEo1tp
Activists protest Gaza war during Tour de France and call for Israeli team ban
Dozens of pro-Palestinian activists waved flags and unfurled banners on Wednesday as the Tour de France peloton rode through Dieulefit.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/52ASveE
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/52ASveE
mardi 22 juillet 2025
Venus Williams wins in singles return as Osaka lines up Raducanu match
Williams became the oldest player to compete in a WTA tour-level match since Japan's Kimiko Date at 46 in Tokyo in 2017.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rcz8UH6
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rcz8UH6
China's top football body to form esports team after World Cup flop
While China languishes at 94th in FIFA's world rankings, two places below tiny Luxembourg to the dismay of its vast fanbase, the country's esports sector is booming.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4GzXNAC
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4GzXNAC
Baseball teams trying to fight off Japan's torrid summer heat
On June 27, Saitama Seibu Lions pitcher Tatsuya Imai was replaced after suffering heatstroke while pitching at a game held at the team's Belluna Dome stadium.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rN0qoU8
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rN0qoU8
lundi 21 juillet 2025
European captain Luke Donald agrees to Ryder Cup rules change
Donald agreed to change the rule to allow one of the American vice captains to assume counterpart Keegan Bradley's advisory duties.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TlcvgP6
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TlcvgP6
Venus Williams returns with doubles win at DC Open
The 45-year-old American joined compatriot Hailey Baptiste to defeat Canada's Eugenie Bouchard and U.S. teen Clervie Ngounoue.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Kd69DMh
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Kd69DMh
dimanche 20 juillet 2025
Tim Wellens wins Stage 15 as Team UAE continues to dominate Tour de France
Team UAE rider Tadej Pogacar held on to the overall lead.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/FaV7RpN
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/FaV7RpN
Venus Williams prioritizing fun over results in return from long break
Williams is setting new personal goals, prioritizing enjoyment over results.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cOsHtqF
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cOsHtqF
Trump threatens stadium deal unless Commanders revert to Redskins name
The NFL team dropped the name Redskins in 2020 after decades of criticism that it was a racial slur with links to the U.S. genocide of the Indigenous population.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EQ9nu4S
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EQ9nu4S
Scottie Scheffler dominates field to cruise to first British Open crown
Scheffler resembled a towering giant among men all week on the glorious Causeway Coast.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/kHnma23
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/kHnma23
samedi 19 juillet 2025
Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion
The victory saw Ukraine's Usyk extend his unbeaten professional record to 24 fights as the WBA, WBC and WBO champion added his British opponent's IBF belt to his collection.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/w4JEf87
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/w4JEf87
France's Euro 2025 run ended by familiar foe Germany
The loss came despite having a player advantage for most of the game, after Germany's Kathrin Hendrich was sent off early in the contest.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/9XwphBJ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/9XwphBJ
Japan's O'Leary beats world No. 1 Dora to take first surfing tour win
World No. 2 Gabriela Bryan won the women's event with a hard-fought victory over Australian world No. 1 Molly Picklum.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/PKr4Uju
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/PKr4Uju
vendredi 18 juillet 2025
Seiya Suzuki's three-run homer helps Cubs snap Red Sox's 10-game streak
The home run was the Japanese slugger's 26th of the season.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6cJPLvb
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6cJPLvb
jeudi 17 juillet 2025
England beats Sweden in sensational shootout to reach Women's Euro semis
The shootout was a thrilling climax to a game in which England teetered on the brink of elimination, only to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qn9jyiP
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qn9jyiP
mercredi 16 juillet 2025
Italy celebrates after ending 28-year wait to return to Euro semifinals
The raucous Italian crowd urged their players on, with chants of "forza Italia" and the Stade de Geneve lit up when Cristiana Girelli found the net twice in the second half.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/YaMfdJo
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/YaMfdJo
Manny Pacquiao embraces underdog status ahead of comeback fight against Barrios
The 46-year-old Filipino feels rejuvenated after four years away from the ring and said he was returning for another opportunity to make history.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7KlJnDG
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7KlJnDG
MLB All-Star Game ratings dip in despite dramatic finish
MLB's All-Star event still draws far better than its counterparts.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/0Bf8JFP
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/0Bf8JFP
mardi 15 juillet 2025
Barcelona star Yamal faces probe into dwarf entertainers at 18th birthday
Guests were not permitted to film at the birthday party but a video emerged of a group of people with dwarfism heading into the event.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Sgu1yYm
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Sgu1yYm
Former MLB and NPB pitcher Dan Serafini found guilty of murdering father-in-law
Prosecutors said the fatal incident involved a $1.3 million ranch renovation project and presented text message evidence of the escalation of the disagreement.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LEWc5TP
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LEWc5TP
lundi 14 juillet 2025
Flag football to make prime-time Olympic debut in Los Angeles
"Flag football will definitely be a hot ticket at the Games," International Federation of American Football President Pierre Trochet has said.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/GUA3vH5
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/GUA3vH5
Euro 2025 group games draw record crowds
The crowd of 34,063 at Switzerland's game against Norway was a record crowd at a Swiss women's national team match.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/jGWyXH0
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/jGWyXH0
Chelsea's Club World Cup triumph a 'statement,' but what might be the cost?
The side has pocketed a stunning $115 million in prize money from the Club World Cup, but its offseason has been drastically reduced.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/9rcBwmb
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/9rcBwmb
dimanche 13 juillet 2025
Swiatek hits back at critics after Wimbledon win
Iga Swiatek pleaded with the Polish media to "leave me alone," saying she knows what she is doing after crushing Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title on Saturday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/j5S0nUJ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/j5S0nUJ
Sinner rises above adversity to make Italian history at Wimbledon
The ice-cool 23-year-old beat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 to become Italy's first Wimbledon singles champion.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/3zvsLKf
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/3zvsLKf
samedi 12 juillet 2025
Unforgiving Swiatek crushes Anisimova 6-0 6-0 to win maiden Wimbledon crown
Already a U.S. Open champion and a four-times French Open winner, Swiatek becomes the youngest woman since Serena Williams in 2002 to lift major titles on all three surfaces.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LGdEoWc
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LGdEoWc
Wales look to future after ending 18-game losing run with Japan win
The Welsh survived another second-half comeback from Eddie Jones' side in Kobe to pick up their first victory since the 2023 World Cup.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rLNUBfG
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rLNUBfG
Chelsea out to stop PSG completing clean sweep in Club World Cup final
The Parisians now stand on the verge of an extraordinary achievement, as they look to complete a clean sweep of trophies in a marathon season.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/vWxO4Gw
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/vWxO4Gw
vendredi 11 juillet 2025
Alcaraz and Sinner set to resume rivalry in Wimbledon final
Sinner demolished Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in a Centre Court masterclass on Friday to reach his first Wimbledon title match and his fifth at the Grand Slams.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/hFZuLUg
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/hFZuLUg
Amanda Anisimova proves doubters wrong by reaching Wimbledon final
Anisimova, seeded 13th, stunned world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win in a bruising semifinal.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/hDlOLH8
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/hDlOLH8
jeudi 10 juillet 2025
No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg scores 10 in Summer League debut for Mavericks
Flagg went scoreless during the second half and finished 5-for-21 from the floor.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EO0jAum
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EO0jAum
Iga Swiatek surprised by run to first Wimbledon final
Swiatek, who will face U.S. 13th seed Amanda Anisimova in Saturday's final, has not won a title since last year's French Open.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NJ0aois
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NJ0aois
mercredi 9 juillet 2025
Cricket's Indian Premier League value surges to $18.5 billion: report
The world's richest cricket tournament has been estimated to generate more than $11 billion a year for the Indian economy.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Sn4B93m
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Sn4B93m
For Christian Horner, a brutal end to a highly successful reign at Red Bull
With this season's car not competitive with rival McLaren, a discontented Verstappen and the constant hemorrhaging of pivotal backroom talent, Horner's tenure ended brutally.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7KO4W8x
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7KO4W8x
PSG inflicts humiliating defeat on Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final
Victory against Chelsea in the final on Sunday would complete a campaign of unparalleled success for the Parisians.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/68cGHK2
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/68cGHK2
mardi 8 juillet 2025
Tottenham signs Japan defender Takai from Kawasaki Frontale
Takai, a product of Frontale's youth academy, has made four appearances for Japan's national team.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UDTczxo
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UDTczxo
Alcaraz and Sabalenka take contrasting routes into Wimbledon semis
The Spanish second seed dropped four sets in a series of scrappy displays during his run to the last eight, but was at his best on Tuesday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5fz9t2x
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5fz9t2x
lundi 7 juillet 2025
Padres' Yu Darvish to make season debut against Diamondbacks
Darvish cleared the final hurdles to return to action with four innings in a simulated game Tuesday and a short bullpen session on Saturday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/tIloYGB
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/tIloYGB
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Sibling dynamics — whether it’s rivalry, support, or a mix of both — can have a profound impact on an athlete’s development and success.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Td2XYQq
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Td2XYQq
dimanche 6 juillet 2025
Mexico beats United States 2-1 to win 10th Gold Cup title
Despite Mexico's first-half dominance, the team struggled to capitalize on numerous golden opportunities.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/MmLZKoV
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/MmLZKoV
Norris revels in emotional first home win
"I've joined a long list of pretty incredible winners who have won here in the past," Norris said.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/910ZYRE
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/910ZYRE
Swiss beat Iceland 2-0 to keep alive Women's Euro knockout hopes
Iceland became the first team to be eliminated from the competition.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HuJXUlx
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HuJXUlx
samedi 5 juillet 2025
Philipsen wins windy Tour de France opener as Evenepoel trapped in split
Philipsen took the yellow jersey in a frantic sprint finish in the northern city of Lille, his 10th Tour de France stage win.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/urML7ls
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/urML7ls
Mbappe on target as Real Madrid downs Dortmund to reach Club World Cup semis
Mbappe, who did not play during the group stage due to illness, will hope to be at full fitness when Real takes on Paris Saint-Germain, his old club.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7IvTrde
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7IvTrde
Carrying red wreath, Liverpool players join family for Diego Jota's funeral
Club captain Virgil Van Dijk, goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and manager Arne Slot were among the Liverpool teammates past and present who attended the service.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/DYx8mgV
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/DYx8mgV
Brave Blossoms extend Wales losing streak to 18 with 24-19 win
Japan fought its way back into the game after a slow start to earn the win in Kitakyushu.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TBrwOKE
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TBrwOKE
vendredi 4 juillet 2025
Osaka still dreams of glory despite latest Wimbledon disappointment
Osaka blew a golden opportunity to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time as she was beaten by Russian world No. 50 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qReux4F
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qReux4F
jeudi 3 juillet 2025
Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by U.S. immigration officers
U.S. authorities informed Mexico that they have begun the procedure to send him home.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HzDU9WG
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HzDU9WG
Max Verstappen sidesteps questions about future ahead of British GP
The 27-year-old said that staying with one team was an interesting prospect for him.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rP6UOTd
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rP6UOTd
Novak Djokovic builds momentum with dominant victory at Wimbledon
Barbora Krejcikova also made it through as her title defense continued.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/QKsNt6p
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/QKsNt6p
Tributes pour in for Diogo Jota after Liverpool star's shocking death
Jota's last public act as a Liverpool player was taking part in the trophy parade through the city
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/PXiVQy8
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/PXiVQy8
mercredi 2 juillet 2025
Euro 2025 sets new record for female coaches
The 43.75% of female coaches is a major leap from Euro 2013, where just 18.75% of teams were coached by women.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5kcRbpI
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5kcRbpI
Norway rallies for win over Switzerland in first match at Euro 2025
Ada Hegerberg's close-range header and a Julia Stierli own goal, both in the second half, gave Norway all three points.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1xhAirw
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1xhAirw
Naomi Osaka finds comfort zone at Wimbledon after once being 'paralyzed' by fear
Osaka won her first two matches in straight sets.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/54xTqVm
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/54xTqVm
mardi 1 juillet 2025
Gauff ousted on day of Wimbledon shocks as Djokovic launches history bid
Instead of building on her success at the French Open, 21-year-old Gauff suffered her earliest Grand Slam exit since another first-round loss at Wimbledon in 2023.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Ih9c6FM
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Ih9c6FM
Bucks dump Damian Lillard and sign Myles Turner
The decision reportedly did not sit well with Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/VDG0x1H
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/VDG0x1H
lundi 30 juin 2025
WNBA expands to 18 teams with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia added
Cleveland will be the first franchise to play in the WNBA among the latest additions, in 2028.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EuyDHZ3
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EuyDHZ3
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Growth of the sport is being seen in Japan and elsewhere, and some feel this could even benefit traditional gridiron.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/THLz85c
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/THLz85c
Fluminense stun Inter Milan to reach Club World Cup quarters
Fluminense became the second Brazilian side to make the last eight after Palmeiras had already sealed their quarterfinal spot.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LSkJMHU
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LSkJMHU
Osaka overcomes spirited Gibson to reach Wimbledon second round
Japan's former world No. 1 had to fight back in both sets against the Australian.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UZ3rOjz
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UZ3rOjz
dimanche 29 juin 2025
Barbora Krejcikova ready for Wimbledon title defense after difficult year
Krejcikova's Wimbledon participation was plunged into doubt when she pulled out of the warm-up event at Eastbourne on Thursday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Zs7kRol
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Zs7kRol
Hall of Fame trainer and horse racing legend D. Wayne Lukas dies at 89
Lukas was one of the most accomplished trainers in U.S. racing history.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/zkve60q
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/zkve60q
PSG rolls past Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to reach Club World Cup quarterfinals
Miami had hoped Messi's magic could help it produce an unlikely result against the Argentine star's former club.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/29iNZDE
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/29iNZDE
McLaren boss praises Lando Norris' character after Austrian GP triumph
Norris’ win cut the gap between him and Piastri at the top of the drivers' standings to 15 points.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/RmasKpE
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/RmasKpE
samedi 28 juin 2025
Draper ready to fill Murray's shoes as Britain's Wimbledon hope
Murray retired following the 2024 Paris Olympics, but British world No. 4 Draper has already emerged as a worthy successor to the 38-year-old.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/znCjMGq
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/znCjMGq
BayStars' Trevor Bauer dejected and searching for answers as slump continues
Bauer has lost four straight decisions and allowed 19 runs in his last 20⅓ innings.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/z2H9b8Z
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/z2H9b8Z
vendredi 27 juin 2025
Dodgers and Ohtani hand Royals record-tying 11th straight home loss
Ohtani, who was named to the All-Star Game a day earlier, lead off the game with a shot into the right field fountains in Kansas City for his 29th homer of the year.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/exzwV82
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/exzwV82
Man City and Real Madrid earn victories at Club World Cup
City became the only side win all three of its group matches as it put Juventus to the sword in front of 54,320 at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/tJ4Ub3N
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/tJ4Ub3N
jeudi 26 juin 2025
Shohei Ohtani selected for All-Star Game after leading fan vote in NL
The Yankees' Aaron Judge led all MLB players in the voting and earned a starting spot in the American League.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1zLTkKF
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1zLTkKF
Kirsty Coventry says IOC will take lead regarding gender eligibility in sports
Coventry announced the formation of a working group to lead these discussions.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HTIhzdP
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HTIhzdP
mercredi 25 juin 2025
Yusei Kikuchi fans 12 to help Angels complete sweep of Red Sox
The Angels won for the fourth time in their past five games.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Vwp8f3u
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Vwp8f3u
Mavericks take Cooper Flagg with top pick in NBA draft
The 18-year-old Flagg, a consensus pick as the top college player as a freshman at Duke last season, is the second-youngest player taken first overall.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/C147HU0
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/C147HU0
mardi 24 juin 2025
Osaka crashes out as Paolini and Swiatek reach Bad Homburg quarters
The four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka was unable to trouble fifth seed Emma Navarro.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/m3VktcW
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/m3VktcW
lundi 23 juin 2025
PSG beat Seattle to reach knockout stage at Club World Cup
With the result, coupled with Atletico Madrid's 1-0 victory over Botafogo, PSG finished first in Group B with six points from three games.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UkHWme7
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UkHWme7
WE League finally sowing seeds of growth under new stewardship
Yoshikazu Nonomura, who took the helm a year ago, oversaw improved attendance and financial numbers during his first season as chairman.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/G0z6fPZ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/G0z6fPZ
dimanche 22 juin 2025
Thunder get past Pacers in Game 7 to claim NBA title
The Thunder, who led the league with 68 regular-season wins, captured their first title since the club's controversial move to Oklahoma City in 2008.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LjBgdEX
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LjBgdEX
Queen's Club champion Carlos Alcaraz feeling 'great' on grass ahead of Wimbledon
The 22-year-old has extended his career-best winning streak to 18 matches, putting him in the perfect position to defend his Wimbledon title.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/gnwKld7
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/gnwKld7
Shohei Ohtani pitches and homers as Dodgers rout Nationals
Ohtani, making just his second appearance on the mound since undergoing elbow ligament surgery in 2023, recorded two strikeouts in an 18-pitch appearance at Dodger Stadium.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/v30VgkI
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/v30VgkI
Australian Arisa Trew sets new mark at X Games Osaka as Japan athletes shine
Trew, whose mother is Japanese, electrified the crowd at Kyocera Dome with two monster runs in the park final to put her ahead of Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Sakura Yosozumi.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7nPhINY
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7nPhINY
samedi 21 juin 2025
Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach faced mammoth challenges
From state-sponsored doping by Russia to the COVID-hit Tokyo Games, the 71-year-old German lawyer faced many challenges during his time in power.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/PibR7Gu
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/PibR7Gu
Lazzat denies Japan a first Royal Ascot winner in thrilling climax
Satono Reve lost little in defeat under Joao Moreira and did better than the previous 10 Japanese runners at the meeting
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/QAXjZ5y
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/QAXjZ5y
Inter Milan strikes late to beat Urawa Reds at Club World Cup
Ryoma Watanabe got an early opening goal for Urawa Reds, but the Saitama-based club couldn't hang on against the Italian powerhouse.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/K0l9Lf5
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/K0l9Lf5
Canelo Alvarez promises Terence Crawford bout will be one of his 'best'
Alvarez, whose record is an impressive 63-2-2 with 39 knockouts, has been a world champion at four different weights, as has Crawford.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/FgBlxzu
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/FgBlxzu
Flamengo fightback stuns Chelsea at Club World Cup
The win built on an impressive record for South American teams so far at the competition.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/eqduLin
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/eqduLin
jeudi 19 juin 2025
China set to deploy teenage 'Moving Great Wall' Zhang Ziyu at Women's Asia Cup
She has been likened by Chinese fans to former Houston Rockets great Yao Ming.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Xg0sZno
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Xg0sZno
Dodgers say team kept U.S. immigration agents from accessing Dodger Stadium
The Dodgers have been criticized for their failure to publicly comment on the U.S. government's immigration crackdown in Los Angeles.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Hic95l1
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Hic95l1
Lionel Messi scores with stunning free kick as Inter Miami upsets Porto
The Argentine superstar found the top corner of the goal with a second-half strike to clinch a surprise victory for the MLS side.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/CKPjuEb
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/CKPjuEb
mercredi 18 juin 2025
Xabi Alonso settles for draw in debut as Real Madrid coach at Club World Cup
It was a disappointing outcome for the Spanish side's large contingent of fans in the impressive crowd of 62,415 at Hard Rock Stadium.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NufoekG
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NufoekG
Buss family to sell Lakers to Dodgers owner in record-shattering deal
The Buss family is selling its controlling interest in the team to billionaire Mark Walter, who already owns a minority stake in the franchise.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/KRac5Is
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/KRac5Is
Wales' Josh Macleod expects stiff challenge from Eddie Jones' Brave Blossoms
Wales travels to Japan having lost 17 straight tests — a record for a major nation — since it last enjoyed a victory.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/8JofT5F
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/8JofT5F
Panthers damage Stanley Cup shortly after winning title
Damage to the Stanley Cup is far from new for the 132-year-old piece of hardware
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/PSr2xXj
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/PSr2xXj
mardi 17 juin 2025
Tanaka and Murao strike more gold for Japan at judo worlds
Japan has won six of the 10 titles already attributed after five days of competition in Budapest.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1bflyrm
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1bflyrm
Sam Reinhart scores four as Panthers beat Oilers to retain Stanley Cup
Reinhart scored on all four shots he took to become the first player to notch four goals in a Stanley Cup Final game since 1957.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/WNGo39b
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/WNGo39b
Grand Slam champions Osaka and Keys crash at first hurdle in Berlin
It was a disappointing start to the former world No. 1's grass season, with Wimbledon starting in just under two weeks.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/XEfBaSG
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/XEfBaSG
River Plate ease past Urawa to start Club World Cup tilt
Under 12,000 fans attended the clash, but those who were there, many traveling from Japan and Argentina, created a vibrant atmosphere at both ends of the stadium.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZXr8zqe
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZXr8zqe
lundi 16 juin 2025
Thunder hold off Pacers to take 3-2 NBA Finals lead
The win leaves the Thunder 3-2 up in the best-of-seven series, meaning they can seal the NBA crown with victory in Game 6 on Thursday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/gMhbLJ5
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/gMhbLJ5
Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge dominate initial All-Star Game vote
Ohtani, who has amassed a MLB-best 73 runs to go with a.297 batting average, 25 homers and 11 steals, paces all National League players with 1,398,771 votes.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/67Nu2J8
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/67Nu2J8
dimanche 15 juin 2025
Russell triumphs in Canada as McLaren drivers crash
Oscar Piastri extended his lead in the drivers' standings to 22 points ahead of teammate Lando Norris, who crashed into him on lap 67 of the 70-lap race.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UMIWL3P
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UMIWL3P
samedi 14 juin 2025
PSG inspired by Los Angeles as it sets out to build new stadium
Paris Saint-Germain is drawing inspiration from the success of new state-of-the-art venues in Los Angeles as the club begins the process of building a new stadium for the team.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bJYMFZG
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bJYMFZG
U.S. Open leader Burns eyes first major title at historic Oakmont
The 28-year-old American will carry a one-stroke lead into Sunday's final round after firing a 1-under-par 69 on Saturday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/FKt39GS
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/FKt39GS
From samurai threat to Asian Games as Japan cricket fights obscurity
Japan's cricket association says the sport is slowly gaining popularity and hopes next year's home Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics can take it to a new level.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TrSp61m
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TrSp61m
Russell grabs dazzling Canadian GP pole then jokes at Verstappen's expense
The 27-year-old British driver was delighted with what he described as "one of the most exhilarating laps of my life."
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bt6SADz
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bt6SADz
vendredi 13 juin 2025
Thunder rally to beat Pacers and level NBA Finals at 2-2
Frustrated for much of the game by Indiana's relentless defense, NBA MVP Gilgeous-Alexander found a way to fight through and dominated the fourth quarter.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/2yolKYs
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/2yolKYs
jeudi 12 juin 2025
SGA says Thunder have no room for fatigue in NBA Finals
"You got to suck it up," the NBA MVP said Thursday, a day after the Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter of Game 3 to seize the lead in the best-of-seven series.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ITDwXAJ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ITDwXAJ
Eddie Jones hoping for sweltering conditions when Japan faces wounded Wales
Wales heads to Japan having lost its last 17 tests, a record for a Tier One country in the professional era.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/urxwC1Y
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/urxwC1Y
Mets' Kodai Senga headed to IL after suffering hamstring injury in win
Senga struck out five and lowered his ERA to an MLB-best 1.47.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xCp3F7R
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xCp3F7R
mercredi 11 juin 2025
Scottie Scheffler leads field into ultimate U.S. Open test at Oakmont
Scheffler enters the U.S. Open in stellar form having secured three wins in his last four starts.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rJMGqTX
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rJMGqTX
Max Verstappen heads into Canadian GP hoping to win and stay out of trouble
If Verstappen collects one more penalty point on his racing license he will automatically miss the Austrian Grand Prix later this month.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/uMWvKPb
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/uMWvKPb
U.S. begins countdown to World Cup amid Donald Trump's immigration crackdown
The United States, along with Canada and Mexico, is set to cohost the tournament, which will feature 48 teams and a record 104 matches.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/H3hqltS
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/H3hqltS
mardi 10 juin 2025
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani moves closer to pitching return
Asked whether Ohtani could pitch for the team before the All-Star break, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the chances are "north of zero."
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Uo53QhC
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Uo53QhC
Pacers admit Tyrese Haliburton is hurting but will play Game 3
"I don't think you're going to hear him making a big deal out of it," coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xe8XJqR
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xe8XJqR
Japan and South Korea celebrate World Cup qualification with big wins
Japan romped to a 6-0 thrashing of Patrick Kluivert's Indonesia in Osaka.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/AW4HrYS
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/AW4HrYS
Senegal becomes first African team to beat England with 3-1 win
England's loss was its first defeat in four games under new manager Thomas Tuchel.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/nuwv8h1
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/nuwv8h1
lundi 9 juin 2025
Italy not in a good place for successor, says sacked Spalletti
Spalletti announced his own dismissal on the eve of the Moldova match, which comes after less than two years in the role and included a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/zLkDl1C
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/zLkDl1C
Japan's baseball world divided on fans' social media use
NPB introduced a ban in February on posting photos and videos of players on the field during play to social media sites.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/aOzVDAs
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/aOzVDAs
Former yokozuna Hakuho leaves Japanese sumo; plans to develop sport outside JSA
The impetus for the decision, Hakuho said, was the failure of the JSA to provide a clear timeline about the restoration of Miyagino stable.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/3invKsH
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/3invKsH
dimanche 8 juin 2025
Thunder roll past Pacers in Game 2 to even NBA Finals
The Thunder maintained their record of not losing back-to-back games in these playoffs.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/WBNMLna
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/WBNMLna
'Prince of Clay' Carlos Alcaraz stages epic rally to retain French Open crown
The victory made Alcaraz only the second man since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win his first five Grand Slam singles finals.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZyFVLKa
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZyFVLKa
Mourners pay tribute to Japanese baseball legend Nagashima at funeral
Nagashima, nicknamed "Mr. Professional Baseball" for his commanding performances and presence, served as Giants manager after retiring as a player.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Ys9RDze
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Ys9RDze
Dodgers need more offense to avoid sweep at Cardinals
The Dodgers, who have lost five of their last seven games, will turn to veteran left-hander Clayton Kershaw (0-0, 5.17 ERA) to finish the series.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/fesVUDZ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/fesVUDZ
samedi 7 juin 2025
Gauff continues American renaissance by stunning Sabalenka for French Open glory
The 21-year-old's victory helped her become the first American to capture the singles trophy in Paris since Serena Williams in 2015.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NsAc5WL
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NsAc5WL
vendredi 6 juin 2025
Panthers even series with Oilers on Brad Marchand's double OT goal
After the Panthers surrendered a final-minute Oilers goal to force overtime, they recovered thanks to Marchand's breakaway tally in the second overtime period.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/SBixZ3T
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/SBixZ3T
'Honoured' Djokovic hints at possible Roland Garros farewell after semifinal loss
Following his loss to Sinner, Djokovic stopped briefly on his way off Court Philippe Chatrier and took a moment to "show his gratitude" to the Paris crowd.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/2N1edAw
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/2N1edAw
jeudi 5 juin 2025
Moriyasu mourns end of unbeaten run after loss to Australia
"It ended up being an extremely frustrating and disappointing result," Moriyasu told reporters.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ruCxhD4
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ruCxhD4
Sabalenka downs holder Swiatek to set up French Open final with Gauff
The Belarusian will face 2022 finalist Gauff in Saturday's showcase match after the American crushed French hopes with a straight-sets victory over wild card Lois Boisson.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/QdcKRJZ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/QdcKRJZ
mercredi 4 juin 2025
Steelers respond to fans after QB Mason Rudolph attends Trump rally
The team reminded fans that the opinions of individual players "do not necessarily represent the view of the entire Pittsburgh Steelers organization."
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LjfrSMQ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LjfrSMQ
Novak Djokovic silences doubters again on way French Open semifinals
The 24-time Grand Slam winner moves on to face world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the semifinals
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/e6fpwKI
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/e6fpwKI
mardi 3 juin 2025
LA28 unveils venue plan for largest ever Paralympics
The Paralympics will seek to take advantage of the city's vast network of existing sports venues when it hosts the event for the first time.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/br0j4MU
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/br0j4MU
Knicks fire Thibodeau as coach after exiting NBA playoffs
The Knicks, who have not won the NBA title since 1973, fell to Indiana in six games in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Nj6XWJh
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Nj6XWJh
lundi 2 juin 2025
FIFA's inaugural Club World Cup set to kick off in the U.S. amid challenges
The tournament has had to contend with the prospect of empty seats, controversial qualification rules and player welfare concerns.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/waSo87C
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/waSo87C
At this New York City sumo club, ‘Everybody gets thrown’
The New York Sumo Club has about 100 wrestlers, with around 20 regulars.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/QGF8Pha
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/QGF8Pha
Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dies at 89
Long before the rise of Shohei Ohtani and Ichiro Suzuki, Nagashima was arguably the most famous player in Japanese baseball history.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Jf75BTK
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Jf75BTK
dimanche 1 juin 2025
Australia faces 'best team in Asia' Japan in quest for World Cup berth
"To be the best we have to beat the best and they clearly are," said Australia coach Tony Popovic.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/M2AbhBE
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/M2AbhBE
samedi 31 mai 2025
Djokovic and Sinner flex muscles to reach French Open last 16 as Keys survives
Djokovic eased past Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Court Philippe Chatrier to keep his quest for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title on track.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/YnDAOrs
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/YnDAOrs
No Mbappe, no problem as Luis Enrique completes PSG transformation with a bang
PSG's victory marked the culmination of a profound transformation, from a club defined by star power to one shaped by structure, tactical clarity and collective belief.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/w24WvM5
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/w24WvM5
Brilliant PSG demolishes Inter Milan to win first Champions League title
Teenager Desire Doue played a starring role in the win, scoring twice in an astonishing 5-0 victory.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mDvoQ1X
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mDvoQ1X
vendredi 30 mai 2025
Ohtani's two homers lift Dodgers over Yanks in World Series rematch
Ohtani hit his 21st and 22nd home run to increase his major-league-leading total, while Yankees slugger Aaron Judge now has 19.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Ok94ng5
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Ok94ng5
PSG and Inter Milan set for Champions League final showdown
The match pits an experienced Inter against a PSG team appearing in its second final since the transformative Qatari takeover of the club in 2011.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/W09saqx
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/W09saqx
Mao Saigo takes three-shot U.S. Women's Open lead
The Japanese golfer, who won a five-way playoff to lift her first major trophy at the Chevron Championship, shrugged off a spectacular piece of bad luck to build a lead.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qYWOFju
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qYWOFju
jeudi 29 mai 2025
Knicks rout Pacers to keep season alive and force Game 6
Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 56 points in New York's win.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/0grwLuT
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/0grwLuT
Rio Takeda in six-way tie for lead after first round of U.S. Women's Open
Defending champion Yuka Saso's bid for a third U.S. Open title in five seasons got off to a rocky start with a 2-over-par 74.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/8iXEumP
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/8iXEumP
Saudi officials working to keep Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Pro League
Ronaldo posted "This chapter is over" on social media hours after the Saudi Pro League wrapped up this week.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/d0PgfKb
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/d0PgfKb
No. 1 Jannik Sinner moves ahead as Richard Gasquet says goodbye at French Open
French Open veteran Richard Gasquet's career ended with a defeat against world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, while seasoned veteran Novak Djokovic continued his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title by battling into the third round of the French Open on Thursday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/jYHdh56
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/jYHdh56
mercredi 28 mai 2025
Chelsea hopes Conference League triumph can serve as launching pad
Chelsea captain Reece James said anything other than winning Europe's third-tier competition would have been perceived as a failure
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ReZ1x8S
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ReZ1x8S
Reigning champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek advance at French Open
Alcaraz defeated Fabian Marozsan 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/9aNZkco
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/9aNZkco
Chelsea rallies past Real Betis to win Conference League final
Chelsea is the first team to win all three European competitions.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/h2rmYvM
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/h2rmYvM
mardi 27 mai 2025
Pacers beat Knicks to move one win away from NBA Finals
Indiana, which blew a 20-point lead in a Game 3 home loss, seized a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals with the home triumph.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/v1lWQhp
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/v1lWQhp
Yuka Saso chasing third U.S. Women’s Open title at Erin Hills
The Philippines-born Japanese golfer is gearing up for the U.S. Women's Open this week at Erin Hills in Wisconsin, and she'll do so as the defending champion.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/O0D68hK
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/O0D68hK
lundi 26 mai 2025
Ancelotti pledges to make struggling Brazil 'champion again'
The former Real Madrid manager is the first non-Brazilian in six decades to coach the record five-time World Cup winners.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/GpNMAvz
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/GpNMAvz
Onosato locks in promotion to yokozuna
Onosato will reach the rank of yokozuna in only 13 tournaments after his debut, the fastest among those who debuted in or after 1958.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/a9xi08I
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/a9xi08I
Osaka despondent after French Open first-round exit
The player won a lower-level title on clay earlier this month and is back in the top 50 but is still fighting to return to the sport's upper echelons.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EnYmtu9
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EnYmtu9
dimanche 25 mai 2025
Lando Norris lives boyhood dream with victory at Monaco Grand Prix
Norris set up his first victory in the Mediterranean principality by securing pole position on Saturday and then making no mistakes on a sunny Sunday devoid of overtaking.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/QYEG1oS
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/QYEG1oS
Shohei Ohtani faces live hitters for first time since elbow surgery
According to reports out of New York, Ohtani had a pair of strikeouts and a walk. Kim doubled and grounded back to the mound.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UgljzaP
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UgljzaP
samedi 24 mai 2025
Wuhan edges Melbourne to win inaugural AFC Women's Champions League
The Australian side was poised to win until Wang Shuang converted a penalty for the five-time Chinese Super League champion in the eighth minute of added time.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/yM03kIX
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/yM03kIX
Shohei Ohtani to face live batters for first time since 2023
The pitching session is the next step in Ohtani's recovery from the right ulnar collateral ligament surgery he underwent in the fall of 2023.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/eKhAznx
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/eKhAznx
vendredi 23 mai 2025
Napoli back on top in Italy after sealing fourth Serie A crown
Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku netted in a 2-0 win over Cagliari at a packed and wild Stadio Diego Armando Maradona as Napoli secured its second league crown in three years.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/i20C8DE
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/i20C8DE
jeudi 22 mai 2025
Thunder cruise past Timberwolves to grab 2-0 lead in series
The Thunder lead the best-of-seven series 2-0 going into Game 3 in Minneapolis on Saturday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/h57JU4g
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/h57JU4g
Team Penske ready to move past scandal and focus on Indy 500
Team Penske fired three senior executives days before the Indy 500 after an illegally modified spec part was found on two of the team's cars.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Lc8EXgm
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Lc8EXgm
Carlos Alcaraz to open French Open title defense against Kei Nishikori
Naomi Osaka will face No. 10 seed Paula Badosa in the first round.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Y6u0v7w
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Y6u0v7w
mercredi 21 mai 2025
Manny Pacquiao coming out of retirement to face Mario Barrios for WBC title
Pacquiao is the only boxer to win world championships in eight weight divisions.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/tf0wHgz
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/tf0wHgz
Tush push lives on after proposal to ban play fails at NFL owners meetings
A proposal to eliminate the play fell two votes short of the 24 required.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/BLGanQq
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/BLGanQq
Spurs beat Manchester United in Europa League final to end trophy drought
Spurs had not won European silverware since 1984.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cu3hB8w
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cu3hB8w
mardi 20 mai 2025
U.S. beats holders Czech Republic at hockey World Championships
The U.S., which has failed to win a stand-alone world championship since 1933, will face Finland in Thursday's quarter-finals.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Gp4vsMq
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Gp4vsMq
Contenders lining up, eyeing Swiatek's French Open crown
Jasmine Paolini became the eighth different player to reach a WTA 1000 final this season at last week's Italian Open.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/kansyXJ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/kansyXJ
'True racer' Kyle Larson gears up for Indy-Charlotte Double
For the second year in a row, Kyle Larson will attempt one of the rarest feats in all of sports.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/8zRGuUP
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/8zRGuUP
lundi 19 mai 2025
Scheffler installed as U.S. Open favorite
The event will begin June 12 at Oakmont Country Club in Plum, Pennsylvania, a week before Scottie Scheffler's 29th birthday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/CwDR2XT
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/CwDR2XT
Canada suffers first loss at worlds in shootout defeat by Finland
Finland goaltender Juuse Saros was in sensational form, and not only with his shootout saves, conceding one of 38 shots from the Canadians.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/SgsFMux
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/SgsFMux
dimanche 18 mai 2025
Coco Gauff hopes to break through at French Open after losing two finals on clay
Gauff lost to Jasmine Paolini in the Italian Open final after falling against Aryna Sabalenka in the final round at the Madrid Open
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/hVE7QXq
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/hVE7QXq
Scottie Scheffler claims third major with 5-shot win at PGA Championship
Scheffler is also the first player since Seve Ballesteros more than four decades ago to win his first three majors by at least three shots.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/dilH7tS
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/dilH7tS
samedi 17 mai 2025
Journalism wins 150th Preakness Stakes
Journalism, ridden by Italian jockey Umberto Rispoli, looked set for more disappointment before producing a devastating finish.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/uSHs5pK
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/uSHs5pK
Stoffel Vandoorne rides perfect strategy to Tokyo E-Prix win
The Belgian’s triumph was to the dismay of the loyal Nissan fans at the track, with championship leader Oliver Rowland slipping down to second after starting on pole.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/p5qQ7Ye
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/p5qQ7Ye
jeudi 15 mai 2025
Gianni Infantino's late arrival for FIFA Congress triggers backlash from UEFA
The FIFA Congress opened more than two hours later than planned after Infantino's flight landed late in Paraguay.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cBrvFQ5
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cBrvFQ5
No.1 Scottie Scheffler and No.3 Xander Schauffele blast PGA over "mud balls"
The PGA of America said Wednesday it would not use preferred lies to allow players to lift, clean and place balls despite the rain dumped on the course.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/wH5Z84M
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/wH5Z84M
Lamine Yamal scores stunning goal as Barcelona clinches La Liga crown
Only the Champions League escaped an exciting young Barca side this season.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UWkr9ch
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UWkr9ch
mercredi 14 mai 2025
Timberwolves finish off Warriors to reach Western Conference finals
The victory completed a 4-1 series triumph for the Timberwolves, who return to the Western Conference finals for the second straight season.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/vm61zjG
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/vm61zjG
FIA reduces penalty for swearing after driver backlash
Competitors in Formula One and rallying have been at loggerheads with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem over a crackdown on bad language during events.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7qexom0
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7qexom0
Ruben Amorim not planning to walk away from Manchester United
United is staggering to its worst top-flight season since it was relegated in 1974, with Sunday being its 17th defeat in 36 games and ninth loss at Old Trafford.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cgvFlou
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cgvFlou
mardi 13 mai 2025
MLB removes Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson from ban list
Commissioner Rob Manfred made the historic decision on Tuesday, potentially making the two late players eligible for election into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/C1XvFrB
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/C1XvFrB
lundi 12 mai 2025
McIlroy looks to the future after post-Masters thrill ride
"I honestly could not be in a better place in my life professionally, personally, all of it," Rory McIlroy said.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/uFSOazv
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/uFSOazv
WNBA roars into new season marked by growth and star power
The league has expanded for the first time since 2008 by introducing the Golden State Valkyries.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xqFnCSf
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xqFnCSf
Osaka knocked out of Italian Open
The player has failed to get past the last 16 of a tournament higher than the WTA 125 series since losing the Auckland final back in January.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/uIO8mPF
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/uIO8mPF
dimanche 11 mai 2025
Liverpool fans boo departing star Trent Alexander-Arnold
Alexander-Arnold confirmed his impending exit on Monday ahead of a widely expected move to Real Madrid.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/146MKlT
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/146MKlT
Barcelona stages thrilling rally to top Real Madrid and move to brink of title
Barcelona battled back to claim a fourth "clasico" victory from four meetings this season, showing its dominance over Carlo Ancelotti's side.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/O0HMD1P
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/O0HMD1P
Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes silences Dodgers with seven scoreless
Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy singled and walked for the Dodgers, who were shut out for the third time this season.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rmoseNf
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rmoseNf
samedi 10 mai 2025
Sinner enjoys triumphant return at Italian Open following doping ban
For the three-time Grand Slam champion, winning not about just about victory on home soil but also rebuilding momentum.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/chDutq7
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/chDutq7
Shohei Ohtani's homer caps Dodgers' wild win over D-backs
Shohei Ohtani had three hits, and his three-run homer capped a six-run ninth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 14-11 victory.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/tkcZCVG
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/tkcZCVG
jeudi 8 mai 2025
LA28 announces venues for opening and closing ceremonies for LA Games
The opening ceremony will be shared between the historic Coliseum and the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium in an unprecedented dual-venue celebration.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/2MzOPsS
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/2MzOPsS
Caitlin Clark entering second WNBA season with more experience and desire to win
Clark said there's no comparison between her rookie year and the upcoming season.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/JgTerht
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/JgTerht
Chicago has one burning question for Pope Leo XIV: Cubs or White Sox?
The Cubs and White Sox have both claimed the new pontiff as a fan.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4a5mi2H
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4a5mi2H
mercredi 7 mai 2025
Shohei Ohtani leads charge as Dodgers rout Marlins in Miami
Ohtani has scored 10 runs against the Marlins this season, the most by any player against any team so far in 2025.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5Naen9R
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5Naen9R
Paris Saint-Germain gets past Arsenal to book spot in Champions League final
It will be the second Champions League final in the club's history, and comes five years after its defeat against Bayern Munich in Lisbon.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NsUeVQz
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NsUeVQz
Former sekiwake Toyonoshima is new head coach at innovative women’s club
Detailing how she struggled with injury over the past few years, Airi Hisano said she had considered retirement before being approached to join the club.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/iS4xJnv
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/iS4xJnv
mardi 6 mai 2025
Inter Milan edges Barca in seven-goal thriller to reach Champions League final
An extra-time goal and a string of superb saves by goalkeeper Yann Sommer secured Inter a rip-roaring 7-6 aggregate victory in a semifinal for the ages.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ARcbKiZ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ARcbKiZ
lundi 5 mai 2025
Sinner happy to return after doping ban but keeping expectations low for Italian Open
The three-time Grand Slam champion, who has not played since January, will now hope to leave the doping saga behind him and build momentum for the French Open.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZtHR3M1
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZtHR3M1
dimanche 4 mai 2025
Piastri completes hat trick of wins to stretch F1 championship lead
The win from fourth on the grid was the Australian's third in a row, after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and fourth of the season.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/i7KHOql
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/i7KHOql
samedi 3 mai 2025
New dad Verstappen beats Norris to Miami pole
Days after the Red Bull driver and his partner welcomed his first child, the four-time champion set a blistering lap around Hard Rock Stadium.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/yN6uF5M
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/yN6uF5M
Sovereignty wins 151st Kentucky Derby
Sovereignty powered through the final turn and out-dueled favorite Journalism in the final straight to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6lVIus7
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6lVIus7
Al-Ahli downs Kawasaki Frontale to lift Asian Champions League title
Al-Ahli was the heavy favorite with a lineup featuring an expensive array of foreign talent and eventually broke through against Frontale.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/DKaHZpc
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/DKaHZpc
NBA icon Popovich stepping down as Spurs coach after 29 seasons
Popovich, 76, will take on a new role as president of basketball operations, the Spurs said.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cqhNaiD
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cqhNaiD
Kawasaki Frontale coach eyes another big upset in Asian final
Kawasaki faces an Al-Ahli squad worth an estimated $200 million and boasting UEFA Champions League winners Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/nSDbxes
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/nSDbxes
vendredi 2 mai 2025
Rockets down Warriors to stay alive in NBA playoffs
The Rockets will be trying to become just the 14th team to rally from 3-1 down to win an NBA playoff series when they host Game 7 on Sunday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/aRimdu7
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/aRimdu7
jeudi 1 mai 2025
Club pro Michael Block qualifies for PGA Championship
Block tied for 15th with the aid of a hole-in-one at the par-3 15th hole in the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/N7RJpBq
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/N7RJpBq
Frontale coach praises young players after reaching ACL Elite final
Frontale will play Al-Ahli in Saturday's final.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/WpNQIBn
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/WpNQIBn
Famed trainer Bob Baffert returns to Kentucky Derby; Journalism clear favorite
Baffert is back with two longshots in Citizen Bull and Rodriguez.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/tParI9V
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/tParI9V
Tigers part ways with pitcher Kenta Maeda
Maeda, 37, had a 7.88 ERA in seven relief appearances this season.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4VKnes1
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4VKnes1
mercredi 30 avril 2025
NFL fines Falcons and Jeff Ulbrich in fallout after prank call to Sanders
The NFL fined the Falcons for allowing Sanders' private information to be leaked.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7XqmYhk
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7XqmYhk
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner considered leaving tennis during doping controversy
Sinner accepted a three-month ban in February after a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EgGHV54
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EgGHV54
Underdog Frontale topple Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr to reach ACL Elite final
Kawasaki will next face Al-Ahli, another Saudi side packed with high-profile foreign internationals.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xAk9cSO
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xAk9cSO
mardi 29 avril 2025
Al-Ahli's Ibanez heaps praise on coach Jaissle after reaching Asian final
The 37-year-old was believed to be on his way out of the club in January after a string of disappointing results in the Saudi Pro League.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bFTHCv5
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bFTHCv5
lundi 28 avril 2025
Hasebe determined to fly East Asian flag in face of Saudi dominance
Progress to the semifinals after three quarterfinal appearances marks a significant result for Kawasaki Frontale's coach.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/gsUjCKc
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/gsUjCKc
dimanche 27 avril 2025
Liverpool fans revel in chance to finally celebrate Premier League title
Five years after COVID-19 restrictions prevented Liverpool fans from celebrating at Anfield after their team's first top flight title triumph in 30 years, Reds faithful wasted little time on Sunday getting the party started on another Premier League success.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LqA6Eu5
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LqA6Eu5
Liverpool roars past Tottenham to clinch Premier League crown
The win leaves Liverpool with 82 points, 15 ahead of Arsenal with just four games remaining.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/r0TOc6L
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/r0TOc6L
Mao Saigo wins playoff to claim first major title at Chevron Championship
Saigo, 23, had not won on American soil before Sunday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/14tBurV
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/14tBurV
samedi 26 avril 2025
Chris Eubank Jr. beats Conor Benn on points in thrilling middleweight bout
All three judges scored the non-title fight 116-112 after a pulsating 12-round slugfest, with both fighters setting a ferocious pace.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/8TJrAON
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/8TJrAON
Duran double and Ronaldo goal sink Marinos in Asian Champions League semis
The win sees Al-Nassr join compatriots Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal in the last four in what's been a dominate showing by Saudi clubs.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/fF16VYI
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/fF16VYI
Focus shifts to defense in NFL draft as Shedeur Sanders continues to wait
Sanders, the son of NFL Hall of Famer and current Colorado coach Deion Sanders, passed for 14,347 yards with 134 touchdowns in his college career.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bqCyltB
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bqCyltB
vendredi 25 avril 2025
Wolves pull away to beat Lakers and take 2-1 series lead
LeBron James netted 38 points on 13-for-21 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Los Angeles in a losing cause.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/gnXletC
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/gnXletC
jeudi 24 avril 2025
Two-way star Travis Hunter heads to Jaguars as No. 2 pick in NFL draft
The Jaguars traded up to get the No. 2 pick from the Browns.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/dGBSmUx
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/dGBSmUx
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane hopes to silence critics with Bundesliga crown
Bayern is eight points clear with four games remaining, so a first title for Kane is a mere formality.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/C8nvX6d
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/C8nvX6d
Titans take Cam Ward with top pick in NFL draft
Ward threw for 4,313 yards and 39 touchdowns for Miami last season.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/CIweUmc
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/CIweUmc
mercredi 23 avril 2025
Norwegian athletes advised to avoid meat in China over doping fears
The 2025 World Athletics Relays will take place in early May at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium in Guangzhou, while the Diamond League event in Shanghai is scheduled for May 3.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EJsV8Na
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EJsV8Na
Iga Swiatek feels stronger after experiencing 'worst' of anti-doping protocols
Paranoia has spread among tennis players after both Swiatek and Jannik Sinner failed drug tests.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/WSPnsea
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/WSPnsea
mardi 22 avril 2025
Guardiola calls season 'bad' even with Champions League within reach
City took a big step toward securing European qualification with its 2-1 Premier League win over Aston Villa on Tuesday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/16acGih
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/16acGih
lundi 21 avril 2025
A soccer field can be sacred
For many, the pitch is anticipation and thrill and hope, but it is also familiarity, and comfort, and belonging.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NaKH7S9
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NaKH7S9
'I don't miss tennis,' says Nadal
"I finished my career happy and if I could have, I would have carried on, because I loved what I was doing," the former player said.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/nNjOJd7
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/nNjOJd7
Leicester relegated from Premier League as Liverpool closes in on title
Liverpool could be crowned champion on Wednesday if Arsenal loses at home to Crystal Palace.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/0H9khwL
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/0H9khwL
dimanche 20 avril 2025
Thunder open playoff campaign with record victory
The Thunder's 51-point margin of victory was even more remarkable given that Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his statistically worst performance of the season.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mBNPJvl
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mBNPJvl
Shohei Ohtani returns as Tyler Glasnow and six relievers shut out Rangers
Freddie Freeman drove home Will Smith with an eighth-inning sacrifice fly.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NS8ETfw
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NS8ETfw
Oscar Piastri plans to do more winning after rising to top of F1 standings
The last Australian to lead the championship was Mark Webber, who is now the 24-year-old Piastri's manager, at Red Bull in 2010.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/YqXFzc0
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/YqXFzc0
Comeback queen Liu leads U.S. to World Team Trophy win
Liu, who walked away from the sport in 2022 at the age of 16 before returning to the ice last year, topped the women's free skate, knocking Japan's Kaori Sakamoto to third place.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/u8cixmg
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/u8cixmg
samedi 19 avril 2025
Tennis doping watchdog defends supervised shower rule amid fan backlash
The agency said players chosen to give samples must remain in full view of chaperones if they choose to take a shower first.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Zq1IOpK
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Zq1IOpK
Tommy Edman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto lift Dodgers past Rangers
The Dodgers were without reigning National League MVP Shohei Ohtani, who was placed on the paternity list.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/lEGedjW
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/lEGedjW
vendredi 18 avril 2025
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani placed on paternity list
The Japanese slugger's wife, Mamiko, is slated to give birth to the couple's first child.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Qv4qWVn
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Qv4qWVn
jeudi 17 avril 2025
Aaron Rodgers noncommittal about NFL future due to issues in personal life
Rodgers said he was somewhat taken by surprise when the Jets opted to release him in March.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/9fBANKi
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/9fBANKi
Malinin, Liu help U.S. take early lead at skating's World Team Trophy
Malinin, who won his second world title last month in Boston, topped the men's short program in Tokyo with a score of 106.08.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/VRjT3fx
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/VRjT3fx
mercredi 16 avril 2025
Heat scorch Bulls in play-in contest; Mavericks rout Kings
Herro led from the front in a wire-to-wire victory that eliminated Chicago from postseason contention.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/0DhinkS
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/0DhinkS
Arsenal dethrones Real Madrid to reach Champions League semifinals
Inter Milan advanced from the night's other quarterfinal, earning a 4-3 aggregate win over Bayern Munich after an enthralling 2-2 draw in the second leg.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/2JyzK3i
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/2JyzK3i
mardi 15 avril 2025
Baystars pitcher Jackson 'honored' to wear No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day
The stars almost aligned perfectly on Tuesday night for the American, who pitched six strong innings on the day that the baseball world celebrates the Dodgers legend.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EOHZgAT
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/EOHZgAT
LA Games announce venues, including baseball at Dodger Stadium
The competition will be sprawled out around the greater Los Angeles region and will make use of some of the city's most famous venues.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/r3gueKV
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/r3gueKV
Team ownership could be next F1 step for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia first hosted Formula One in 2021, while energy giant Aramco is a global partner of the sport and also the title sponsor of the Aston Martin team.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/C3j25Vf
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/C3j25Vf
lundi 14 avril 2025
The man who helps Japanese figure skaters stay sharp
Skate sharpening is not a lucrative endeavor, but Kimitaka Sakurai has been doing it full time for 14 years, and he is a master at his craft.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/0AbOSgY
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/0AbOSgY
Winter Games torches unveiled in joint ceremony in Milan and Osaka
The torches were presented in a theater at Milan's Triennale art and design museum and the Italian pavilion at the World Expo in Osaka.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bGePNsg
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bGePNsg
dimanche 13 avril 2025
Oscar Piastri's victory in Bahrain GP puts McLaren in F1 driver's seat
McLaren faces a welcome but nonetheless potentially complex question of how to deal with two talented teammates battling for the same prize.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/lyFzCjJ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/lyFzCjJ
Japan gets past Canada to book spot in Billie Jean King Cup finals
The United States also booked a spot after defeating Slovakia.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/DfloNeb
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/DfloNeb
Rory McIlroy wins Masters in dramatic fashion to complete career Grand Slam
It marked the fifth major championship for McIlroy, and his first since capturing the PGA Championship for the second time in 2014.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qfEJmxl
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qfEJmxl
How Italian driver Ronnie Quintarelli endeared himself to Japan's rabid racing fans
Much of the driver's appeal has to do with the unique circumstances by which he came to Japan.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/0JExGXm
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/0JExGXm
samedi 12 avril 2025
Japan's Uchijima and Shibahara end Romania's run in Billie Jean King Cup
Shibahara beat Miriam Bulgaru 7-5, 6-2 and Uchijima overcame Todoni 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2 in 2½ hours in Tokyo.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/9YHKdoL
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/9YHKdoL
Tony Blanco remembered in Japan and Dominican Republic after nightclub tragedy
Blanco, who spent eight seasons in Japan with three NPB clubs, slugging 181 home runs and winning a batting title, is remembered as 'great guy' with a tremendous sense of humor.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qT0FM3A
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qT0FM3A
NBA keen to tap into deep European talent pool
With the global pool of talent growing in the North American sport, the NBA is following a similar playbook to the other major men's North American sports leagues.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6j1QgDf
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6j1QgDf
Yoshinobu Yamamoto fans nine as Dodgers shut out Cubs
Yamamoto (2-1) gave up two hits and had nine strikeouts and one walk while beating the Cubs for the second time this season.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mR0h5lu
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mR0h5lu
jeudi 10 avril 2025
MLS to open second phase of study to explore major overhaul of season
MLS currently plays from February to December but has been examining a plan to switch to start the campaign at the end of the summer and conclude in the spring.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1Na5d4t
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1Na5d4t
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. to have knee evaluated
Acuna, 27, has participated in batting practice but hasn't yet been cleared to run the bases.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cnukim7
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cnukim7
Justin Rose gets off to fast start to grab first-round lead at Masters
Hideki Matsuyama, the 2021 champion, finished in a group of 13 golfers who ended the round at 1-over.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ReMc8LY
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ReMc8LY
mercredi 9 avril 2025
Pedro Martinez says family members still missing after tragedy in Dominican Republic
Former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco, who also played in Japan for the Chunichi Dragons, Yokohama BayStars and Orix Buffaloes died in the tragedy.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/XBLwpRT
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/XBLwpRT
Robert Lewandowski leads rout as Barcelona beats Dortmund in first leg
Barcelona is enjoying a superb 23-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mojLQrC
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mojLQrC
IOC adds more women's teams to Olympic soccer tournament; men's teams cut
The IOC discussed the issue with both LA Games organizers and world soccer's governing body FIFA before going through with the changes.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/sCBeHAy
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/sCBeHAy
mardi 8 avril 2025
Villa's Emery relishes PSG clash but wants consistent European success
Emery will return to Paris for Wednesday's first leg after having managed PSG from 2016 to 2018, winning a domestic quadruple in his final year.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/zSbi3Dx
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/zSbi3Dx
Nuggets fire coach Michael Malone three games before playoffs
Malone led the Nuggets to the franchise's first ever NBA title in 2023, but Denver has struggled for consistency this season and is currently on a four-game losing streak.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7TNQIYA
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7TNQIYA
lundi 7 avril 2025
Trump honors 'legendary' Dodgers at White House reception
Trump highlighted the achievements of several players, notably Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1bdJQnq
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1bdJQnq
Ivan Juric urges Southampton to learn from record-setting relegation
Southampton was condemned to relegation in record time after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/c8COAHz
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/c8COAHz
dimanche 6 avril 2025
Carlos Alcaraz admits to struggling under pressure to reclaim top ranking
The 21-year-old Spaniard added that staying at world No. 3 has not come as a shock to him.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/3zXJoR7
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/3zXJoR7
UConn crushes South Carolina for record-extending 12th NCAA women's title
A dream showdown between two of the sport's marquee programs quickly turned sour for defending champion South Carolina against a suffocating UConn defense
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/QwKZUAL
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/QwKZUAL
Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky to become all-time leader in career goals
Ovechkin's landmark moment came in the second period of visiting Capitals' 4-1 loss against the New York Islanders.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/PeiSApL
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/PeiSApL
Clinical Verstappen caps final home race for Red Bull-Honda with a win
The victory was the Dutch star’s fourth straight at Suzuka Circuit, while Red Bull debutant Yuki Tsunoda finished back in 12th.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/DlHnaUi
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/DlHnaUi
samedi 5 avril 2025
Arsenal draws at Everton to push Liverpool closer to Premier League title
The Reds now need just 11 points from their remaining eight games to secure a record-equaling 20th English top-flight title.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/SHvVQMI
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/SHvVQMI
Ice legends: Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky had different paths to 894
Gretzky became the NHL's all-time goals leader while also serving as the league's premier playmaker, while Ovechkin has been known for his goal scoring since his rookie year.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/WuJwPDq
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/WuJwPDq
Dodgers hold Phillies to four hits as Sasaki impresses
Sasaki allowed just three hits, two walks and an earned run over four-plus innings while striking out four.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/RcfrDWt
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/RcfrDWt
Honda looks toward its F1 future as Red Bull partnership nears end
Honda Racing President Koji Watanabe discusses the carmaker's past and future in Formula One as its Red Bull partnership draws to a close.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/37eaEMX
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/37eaEMX
Tsunoda struggles in first qualifying with Red Bull; to start 15th at home race
Tsunoda will start back in 15th at Suzuka Circuit on Sunday after a scruffy lap in the second qualifying stage.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/P8VCZnJ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/P8VCZnJ
vendredi 4 avril 2025
Ovechkin scores 894th career goal to tie Gretzky's all-time record
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored his 894th career NHL goal on Friday to tie the once-thought-unbreakable record set by Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4VdJHGC
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4VdJHGC
jeudi 3 avril 2025
Italian star Federica Brignone breaks leg with home Olympics on horizon
The 34-year-old is one of Italy's strongest medal contenders in the blue-ribbon sport of Alpine skiing for next year's home Olympics.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/OVy1s2P
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/OVy1s2P
Donald Trump says PGA-LIV merger would be 'great thing'
Speaking on Air Force One as he traveled to Florida ahead of this weekend's LIV Golf Miami event at Trump National Doral, the U.S. leader said he believed a merger was inevitable.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Gd3lfns
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Gd3lfns
Emma Navarro joins top players in asking Grand Slams for more compensation
Players at the lower levels often struggle due to a lack of steady sponsorship as well as expensive coaching, travel and accommodation.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HeZijdc
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HeZijdc
Dodgers look almost unbeatable after latest heroics from Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani's walk-off home run on Wednesday night in Los Angeles lifted the Dodgers to a dramatic 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Atlanta Braves.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/SU53YsR
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/SU53YsR
mercredi 2 avril 2025
Michael Johnson's ambitious Grand Slam Track series prepares for first event
The circuit gets under way in Kingston on Friday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/39QoRy8
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/39QoRy8
Seiya Suzuki hits two homers to help Cubs complete rout of A's
Suzuki hit three of Chicago's homers in the series.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TrZotHK
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TrZotHK
Red Bull and Racing Bulls display unity in Tokyo ahead of grand prix
Japan’s Yuki Tsunoda has moved up to replace Liam Lawson, who was demoted to the junior team.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/D0ZmJ9k
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/D0ZmJ9k
mardi 1 avril 2025
More than 1,000 ex-rugby players join concussion lawsuit: legal firm
"The claimants are suffering with a range of life-altering neurological conditions," said Rylands Garth.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/MenX3xl
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/MenX3xl
Elanga wonder-goal sinks Man Utd as Forest eye Champions League berth
Forest are within touching distance of reaching the Champions League for the first time since 1980-81.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/3cCoZf8
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/3cCoZf8
lundi 31 mars 2025
Dodgers' Ohtani has most popular jersey in MLB
The reigning National League MVP has led sales in the U.S., Japan and globally for 18 consecutive months
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZsIiRnB
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZsIiRnB
Teenager Jakub Mensik stuns Novak Djokovic in Miami Open final
Nineteen-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-4) in an upset for the ages on Sunday, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open while also denying the former No. 1 in his bid for a milestone 100th title.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Z6aQlUb
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Z6aQlUb
dimanche 30 mars 2025
Steelers keeping QB options open after meeting with Aaron Rodgers
Head coach Mike Tomlin is not ruling out Mason Rudolph as the team's potential starting quarterback.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/n4PwRFD
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/n4PwRFD
Yankees pique interest around MLB with torpedo-shaped bats
The Yankees scored an astonishing 36 runs across a three-game series against the Brewers.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4FW5Cax
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4FW5Cax
samedi 29 mars 2025
'Special' to equal Ronaldo's Real Madrid goal record, says Mbappe
Mbappe's double took him to 33 strikes in 44 appearances across all competitions, the same number of goals his idol managed in the 2009-10 campaign.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Q3wfsUm
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Q3wfsUm
Yankees make MLB history with homers on first three pitches
Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge each smacked a homer off the first offering each saw from Milwaukee pitcher Nestor Corales, a former Yankee.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/739rln5
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/739rln5
Powerful Sabalenka subdues Pegula to claim Miami Open crown
Sabalenka, who was runner-up in Indian Wells earlier this month and at January's Australian Open, refused to accept the consolation trophy this time.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/S1jTJg3
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/S1jTJg3
vendredi 28 mars 2025
Eala's dream run ends as Pegula sets up final with Sabalenka
In an enthralling battle over nearly 2½ hours, fourth-seeded American Pegula emerged with a 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-3 win over Eala.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/t2RDw8f
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/t2RDw8f
jeudi 27 mars 2025
Ohtani and the Dodgers power past Tigers in Blake Snell's debut
Ohtani hit his second home run in the third game of the season as the Dodgers played at home for the first time in 2025.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/T5o8iIl
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/T5o8iIl
Tsunoda and Lawson both have plenty to prove after swap
For Tsunoda the task at Red Bull is clear: Score substantial points toward the constructors' championship and support Verstappen's bid for a fifth successive drivers' title.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/XLnG2g8
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/XLnG2g8
mercredi 26 mars 2025
Women's skating favorites falter as Liu leads at worlds
Three-time defending champion Kaori Sakamoto, trying to become the first woman in 65 years to capture four consecutive world crowns, was a disappointing fifth.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UL5EafH
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UL5EafH
Expansion Valkyries first WNBA team to hit 10,000 season tickets
The Valkyries are the first team to join the league since 2008 and will begin play on May 16 at home against the Los Angeles Sparks.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LakpmFw
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LakpmFw
Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek to reach Miami semis
The big-hitting 19-year-old showed no signs of being intimidated playing against one of her idols and dismantled Swiatek's serve early on to grab control of the match.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/jTNJRt7
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/jTNJRt7
mardi 25 mars 2025
NBA to review European league proposal this week
Sports business news website Sportico said league owners will consider a plan that includes eight to 10 franchises, including up to four teams who already play in the EuroLeague.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HP0Kh4s
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HP0Kh4s
Giants to sign 10-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson: reports
Wilson is one of the most accomplished quarterbacks of his era; he is a 10-time Pro Bowl selection and won a Super Bowl in 2014.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZIAywmO
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZIAywmO
China's World Cup dream on life support after Australia loss
The 1-0 loss to the Saudis in Riyadh last week and Tuesday's 2-0 reverse at the hands of the Socceroos put paid to hopes of direct qualification.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/g8zqvHL
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/g8zqvHL
lundi 24 mars 2025
Dodgers hand ball to Blake Snell for domestic opener
Left-hander Snell is one of two new additions to the starting rotation, along with right-hander Roki Sasaki.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6kZnsVO
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6kZnsVO
Watanabe stresses significance of IOC presidency bid
Watanabe, who became the first Japanese to seek the top IOC post, earned only four of the 97 valid votes in the election last week.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/DNfMHKW
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/DNfMHKW
Renard expecting no letup from Japan as Saudis eye World Cup spot
The Saudis picked up their first win in five qualifiers when they beat China 1-0 at home last week.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/lx1EUM8
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/lx1EUM8
Zverev marches on as Osaka falls in Miami
Jasmine Paolini was the first top 10 player Osaka has faced this year.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/jqNt8PQ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/jqNt8PQ
dimanche 23 mars 2025
Lando Norris excited about prospect of battling teammate Oscar Piastri for title
Piastri led Norris in a McLaren 1-2 at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, a week after Norris won the season-opener in Australia.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LaTig3D
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/LaTig3D
Wild card Alexandra Eala stuns Australian Open champion Madison Keys in Miami
Up next for Eala, who has not dropped a set in Miami, will be Spanish 10th seed Paula Badosa.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Johv1Vg
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Johv1Vg
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman calls George Foreman's record unbreakable
Professional boxing is an unforgiving sport, and Sulaiman believes nobody can match or break Foreman's record of winning heavyweight titles two decades apart.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/KZLi0MT
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/KZLi0MT
Piastri wins Chinese Grand Prix from pole in McLaren one-two
George Russell finished third for Mercedes, ahead of Red Bull's reigning champion Max Verstappen.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/aicD0Fk
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/aicD0Fk
Zverev, Sabalenka and Osaka all advance at Miami Open
Osaka prevailed 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-4 against American wildcard Hailey Baptiste and will play Italian sixth seed Jasmine Paolini.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/0dMXyGw
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/0dMXyGw
samedi 22 mars 2025
Top skaters prepare to do battle at worlds as 2026 Olympics loom
From Kaori Sakamoto to the "Quad God," here are five skaters to keep an eye on over the next week in Boston.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5k2av6G
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5k2av6G
Tsunoda shines again as Lawson's struggles continue
While New Zealander Lawson qualified last, Tsunoda reached the top 10 for the second race in a row and starts ninth in Shanghai on Sunday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mnwki9g
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mnwki9g
McLaren's Piastri takes his first F1 pole in China
The Australian will be joined on the front row by George Russell after the Mercedes driver put in a storming final effort.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/XFnLVUY
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/XFnLVUY
Hamilton answers critics with first Ferrari win in China sprint
The seven-time world champion, starting from a surprise pole position, managed his tires superbly to take the race ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ehxrQFV
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ehxrQFV
vendredi 21 mars 2025
George Foreman, ageless heavyweight champion, dies at 76
Foreman claimed a world title in his 20s and again in his 40s, and then made millions selling grills.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xJl4YA8
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xJl4YA8
Eddie Jordan was Formula One's 'rock 'n' roll' extrovert
The charismatic boss died of cancer on Thursday at the age of 76
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/92IqJMn
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/92IqJMn
Tokyo Series generates company record $40 million in sales for Fanatics
According to the company, over 200,000 fans shopped at the official MLB stores operated by Fanatics
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xIOS5JY
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/xIOS5JY
jeudi 20 mars 2025
Samurai Blue becomes first nation to secure World Cup berth
It will be Japan's eighth straight World Cup appearance.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/t9aK8j5
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/t9aK8j5
mercredi 19 mars 2025
Endo says Japan won't be satisfied just to reach World Cup
Samurai Blue have been dominant in qualifying and can book their spot at the 2026 finals if they beat Bahrain in Saitama.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/VzDZsib
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/VzDZsib
mardi 18 mars 2025
At Tokyo Dome, a stage so big that even Shohei Ohtani felt nervous
Even the game's preeminent superstar admitted to feeling nervous as the MLB season kicked off with what amounted to a celebration of Japan and its place in the sport.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/36NxsW7
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/36NxsW7
Djokovic player union launches legal blitz against governing bodies
Both the ATP and WTA responded by vowing to defend themselves against the claims.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/42VldMG
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/42VldMG
Thailand eyes hosting Formula One race from 2028, prime minister says
The government will study the investment requirement, economic benefits to Thailand and the possibility of holding the competition in a street circuit.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/peD4ERK
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/peD4ERK
lundi 17 mars 2025
Sixers forward Paul George ruled out for regular season
George will miss at least six weeks after receiving injections in his left adductor muscle and left knee.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mq3fPI5
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mq3fPI5
Top Cubs prospect Matt Shaw excited to start MLB career in Tokyo
Shaw showed the Cubs coaching staff enough during spring training to earn a seat on the plane for the trip to Tokyo.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7PUrMJF
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7PUrMJF
In Tokyo, Dodgers get taste of the Shohei Ohtani experience
The Dodgers have explored various parts of the Japanese capital, and it's a safe bet that wherever each player went, Ohtani was not far behind in some form.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/VFpzKde
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/VFpzKde
dimanche 16 mars 2025
Russian teen Andreeva beats top seed Sabalenka in Indian Wells final
The 17-year-old Andreeva is the youngest women's champion at the tournament since Serena Williams in 1999.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ScAkFdm
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ScAkFdm
samedi 15 mars 2025
Alpine star Marco Odermatt clinches fourth straight overall World Cup title
Odermatt, 27, had already secured the super-G globe for the third year in a row and is the runaway favorite to also clinch the downhill title.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HpkJ23W
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HpkJ23W
Record-breaking France clinches Six Nations title with Scotland win
Les Bleus matched England's number of titles since Italy joined the championship in 2000 and did so in style, scoring 30 tries in a pulsating campaign.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5q3uC41
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5q3uC41
Norris edges Piastri for Australia pole as Tsunoda qualifies fifth
In scorching hot conditions at Melbourne's Albert Park, world champion Max Verstappen came third in a tense qualifying session.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TeY6hsm
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TeY6hsm
vendredi 14 mars 2025
Former Hawks pitcher Colin Rea happy to be in Japan with Cubs for Tokyo Series
Rea pitched for the Pacific League club in 2021 and 2022.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/A36EDfM
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/A36EDfM
jeudi 13 mars 2025
UEFA to discuss rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty
UEFA said the correct decision was made to disallow Julian Alvarez's penalty in Atletico Madrid's Champions League loss to city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6dSBua7
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6dSBua7
mercredi 12 mars 2025
Swiatek and Medvedev book spots in Indian Wells quarters
For Swiatek, victory continued her relentless march through the Californian desert tournament, where the Polish second seed has dropped only six games in her three matches.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/GlDQsbn
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/GlDQsbn
Jazz fined $100K for holding Lauri Markkanen out of games
After Wednesday's announcement of the fine, the Jazz changed Markkanen's status from questionable to available to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/k8BsO9K
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/k8BsO9K
Damar Hamlin returns to Bills with one-year extension
Hamlin started 14 games for the Bills last season, part of his remarkable comeback since going into cardiac arrest after a hit to the chest during a game in 2023.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/28bTmrc
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/28bTmrc
'Ball didn't move': Simeone hits out at shootout VAR controversy
Atletico Madrid came up short in the Champions League after VAR ruled Julian Alvarez's penalty out for a supposed double touch on the ball.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/RmY1vUP
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/RmY1vUP
mardi 11 mars 2025
Transformed PSG make statement by ousting Liverpool
PSG was formerly almost a laughing stock around Europe for its ability to lose big Champions League knockout ties in improbable circumstances.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bQKjchv
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bQKjchv
Tiger Woods has surgery for ruptured Achilles tendon
The recovery time from an Achilles rupture can often last several months, which would almost certainly rule Woods out from playing in any of this season's majors.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/8tF54fl
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/8tF54fl
lundi 10 mars 2025
Ratcliffe slams 'not good enough' and 'overpaid' Man Utd flops
The British billionaire named Rasmus Hojlund, Andre Onana, Casemiro, Jadon Sancho and Antony as the chief causes of his frustration.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/v0WJoxb
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/v0WJoxb
Duran and Ronaldo fire Al-Nassr into Asian Champions League quarters
Al-Nassr's win in Riyadh takes the team into the quarter-finals, which will be played in Jeddah as part of a centralized tournament from April 25 to May 3.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/lMcw2U8
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/lMcw2U8
dimanche 9 mars 2025
Arteta frustrated after draw leaves Arsenal's title hopes in tatters
The Red Devils could not hold on for just a sixth Premier League win in 16 games under Amorim.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/wEr6HeW
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/wEr6HeW
Norwegians admit to cheating at World Ski Championships
Race director Sandro Pertile said afterwards that they had received information prior to the event about possible manipulations of the Norwegian's ski suits.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/eNA6gI1
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/eNA6gI1
samedi 8 mars 2025
As Shohei Ohtani embarks on Year 2 in Dodger Blue, a unique encore begins
Ohtani has won two Most Valuable Player Awards as a two-way player, for the Angels in 2021 and 2023.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/yAjctqV
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/yAjctqV
jeudi 6 mars 2025
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca delivers in Indian Wells debut
Fonseca, ranked 80th in the world, enjoyed the vocal support of the boisterous Brazilian fans on hand for the match at the ATP 1000 event.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/KFIXcbV
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/KFIXcbV
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho denies racism allegations
Fenerbahce said Mourinho's comments were taken out of context.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/udJVqHx
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/udJVqHx
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc put on show for Ferrari fans in Milan
Some 35,000 "tifosi" attended the event as seven-time world champion Hamilton performed smoking tire burnouts after filling the city streets with noise.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/caWgNeU
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/caWgNeU
mercredi 5 mars 2025
Naomi Osaka falls in first round at Indian Wells
The four-time Grand Slam champion never looked comfortable against Osorio's dynamic game and piled up unforced errors on a cool evening in the California desert.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Fys1cvH
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Fys1cvH
Skeleton racer Akwasi Frimpong wants to open doors for more African athletes
The 39-year-old broke barriers in 2018 when he and Nigerian Simidele Adeagbo became the first African skeleton racers to compete at an Olympics.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4SnDN3r
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4SnDN3r
Liverpool stuns Paris St. Germain late in first leg of Champions League clash
Goalkeeper Alisson, who was named man of the match, said it was the performance of his life.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/iHh7s5Y
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/iHh7s5Y
mardi 4 mars 2025
LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 50,000 total points
James has shown no sign of slowing down in his 22nd season in the league.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/CAX0Utc
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/CAX0Utc
McLaren still the team to beat in F1, says Leclerc
Formula One champion McLaren will still be the team to beat when the season starts in Australia next week, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc said on Tuesday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/K7go2Xl
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/K7go2Xl
Alcaraz chases third straight Indian Wells title
Carlos Alcaraz, coming off a quarterfinal defeat in the Qatar Open, is seeded second behind Germany's Alexander Zverev.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/hRXYHbO
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/hRXYHbO
Lopes gives Marinos upper hand in Asian Champions League last 16
Steve Holland's side will take a slender advantage over Shanghai Port into the second leg in Yokohama.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/vw24Tjd
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/vw24Tjd
lundi 3 mars 2025
Houston Dash forward Yuki Nagasato retires after storied career
The 37-year-old appeared in 134 National Women's Soccer League matches, recording 23 goals and 25 assists.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5K2CQdh
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/5K2CQdh
Figure skating stars pay an emotional tribute to the Washington plane crash victims
Dozens of stars from the sport, going back decades, attended the benefit.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6dxQ3V0
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/6dxQ3V0
dimanche 2 mars 2025
Stefanos Tsitsipas finds comfort zone after winning with 'mystery' racket
The 26-year-old's first tour title since Monte Carlo last April ended his long drought in ATP 500 tournaments and vaulted him back into the top 10 of the world rankings.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/FrElw8k
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/FrElw8k
New Aston Martin designer Adrian Newey ready to get back to drawing board
Cars designed by Newey have won 12 constructors' championships for Williams, McLaren and Red Bull and 223 grand prix since 1991.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/laVE6ie
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/laVE6ie
Fulham upsets Manchester United to reach FA Cup quarterfinals
Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno was the hero in the shootout
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/O4RlHva
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/O4RlHva
Kevin Durant uses unique and meticulous pregame routine to get into zone
Golden State’s Stephen Curry is perhaps best known for his pregame shooting routine, but Durant’s is also legendary.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/l3czjf0
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/l3czjf0
samedi 1 mars 2025
Manchester City survives scare from Plymouth in FA Cup
Manchester City survived an FA Cup scare for the second straight round as it beat Championship struggler Plymouth Argyle 3-1 to reach the quarterfinals on Saturday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Ye9MbS2
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Ye9MbS2
Wayne Gretzky faces backlash in Canada over support for Donald Trump
Trump's provocative comments about making Canada the 51st U.S. state have raised tensions.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/RtBlK8I
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/RtBlK8I
Donald Trump to issue 'complete pardon' of former MLB great Pete Rose
Trump made the declaration late Friday on his Truth Social account. It wasn't exactly clear what the pardon would cover.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/v1lOhMG
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/v1lOhMG
vendredi 28 février 2025
Famed artist Takashi Murakami partners with MLB for Tokyo Series
The new collection includes t-shirts and sweatshirts adorned with Murakami’s signature style, along with hats, baseballs and gloves.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/OZ1LW04
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/OZ1LW04
jeudi 27 février 2025
Lewis Hamilton "really enjoying" driving Ferrari during testing
The seven-time world champion was second overall on the day but only 0.031 seconds slower than Carlos Sainz.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/AFd5fS8
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/AFd5fS8
mercredi 26 février 2025
World Boxing looks toward Olympics after provisional recognition from IOC
The Olympic body said World Boxing had met several key criteria to merit provisional recognition.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/dEr9TbR
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/dEr9TbR
IOC President Thomas Bach to resign as member after tenure as leader ends
The 71-year-old, who joined the IOC in 1991, could have remained a member until the age of 80.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/KGu4zC0
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/KGu4zC0
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani set to make spring debut against Angels
Ohtani was injured stealing second base during the Dodgers' victory in Game 2 of the World Series.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/lGs9foZ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/lGs9foZ
Lakers' Doncic makes triple-double in winning reunion with Dallas
Doncic admitted that despite his key role, his shooting was off in a game where the Lakers needed a big fourth quarter from LeBron James to secure the win.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UDrH1Xd
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UDrH1Xd
mardi 25 février 2025
Chiefs GM expects Travis Kelce to play in 2025: 'He was fired up'
Kelce, 35, said earlier this month he was weighing his future in the wake of the Chiefs' 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZNjRAy6
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZNjRAy6
Mercury and Team USA icon Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons
Taurasi is a three-time WNBA champion, two-time Finals MVP and the league's all-time leading scorer.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cENueIx
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cENueIx
Japan seeks answers after Asia Rugby suspends vice president
Asia Rugby said Kensuke Iwabuchi had been suspended "in line with Asia Rugby principles of equality, transparency and accountability."
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/m2PnKN4
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/m2PnKN4
lundi 24 février 2025
Australia mulls Asian Cup as Central Asian nations launch joint bid
United Arab Emirates, South Korea and Indonesia have also expressed interest in holding the 2031 event.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4VZ3NOf
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4VZ3NOf
Tanaka scores in Leeds' late-show win over Sheffield United
Ao Tanaka headed into the top corner two minutes from time to spark delirious scenes among the traveling fans.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/AfJCbV6
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/AfJCbV6
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari opens new possibilities
The driver is hopeful that an eighth world championship will be within his sights once again.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/E4QX5U9
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/E4QX5U9
dimanche 23 février 2025
France's Antoine Dupont looking ahead to blockbuster showdown against Ireland
France trails Ireland by three points in the Six Nations standings.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NXAKqaI
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NXAKqaI
Liverpool strikes potentially decisive blow in Premier League title race
Liverpool is now on course to match Manchester United's record of 20 league titles.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/F6bIZcp
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/F6bIZcp
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani faces live pitching for first time since surgery
According to multiple reports, Ohtani saw 32 pitches Sunday from Dodgers pitchers and put three in play. He did not hit any home runs.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/T9PZSJz
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/T9PZSJz
samedi 22 février 2025
Russian teen Mira Andreeva makes WTA history with title in Dubai
After ousting three Grand Slam winners, including second-seeded Iga Swiatek, en route to the final, Andreeva ended Clara Tauson's own dream run at the tournament.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/04LygRP
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/04LygRP
vendredi 21 février 2025
Roki Sasaki surprises Dodgers teammates with marriage news
Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki surprised teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Friday with the big news.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/D0kiZFb
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/D0kiZFb
Canada beats U.S. to win 4 Nations tournament filled with political tension
The taut action on the ice mirrored the geopolitical tensions bubbling in North America since U.S. President Donald Trump took office last month.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/oFICu8V
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/oFICu8V
jeudi 20 février 2025
Swallows employee who portrayed popular mascot Tsubakuro dies
Tsubakuro became a ubiquitous presence at Jingu Stadium after his debut in 1994.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/BkfCL7M
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/BkfCL7M
Mina Tanaka scores twice Japan crushes Australia in SheBelieves Cup opener
In the later match, Catarina Macario scored her first national team goal in nearly three years as the United States beat Colombia 2-0.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UVD0yr2
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/UVD0yr2
Victor Wembanyama expected miss remainder of regular season with blood clot
The announcement brings a premature end to another outstanding campaign by Wembanyama.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ByxTkZe
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ByxTkZe
mercredi 19 février 2025
Abdul Hakim Sani Brown ready to sprint past Paris disappointment
Despite setting a personal best with a time of 9.96 seconds, Sani Brown finished fourth in his semifinal heat in the 100-meter sprint in Paris.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/dKDJksO
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/dKDJksO
WTA stars express concern after Emma Raducanu's incident with 'fixated' fan
Iga Swiatek, the current world No. 2, believes the tour did the right thing, and acknowledges such situations can be hard to avoid, even with strict safety measures in place.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZH7VAhr
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZH7VAhr
Shota Imanaga honored to be named Cubs' opening day starter for Tokyo Series
Imanaga is expected to oppose countryman Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers in the first of a two-game series at Tokyo Dome.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/F1aogyN
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/F1aogyN
mardi 18 février 2025
Bayern edges out Celtic to reach Champions League last 16
Alphonso Davies scored in injury time to make the score 1-1 on the night and clinch the tie for six-time European champions Bayern 3-2 on aggregate.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/SDxgGW4
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/SDxgGW4
lundi 17 février 2025
Canada downs Finland to set up ice hockey grudge clash against U.S.
Canada's players said Monday they were relishing the chance of another crack at the Americans after an ill-tempered tussle on Saturday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bvh76U3
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bvh76U3
British Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas to retire at end of season
Thomas won the Tour de France in 2018, after securing gold for Britain in the team pursuit in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/oPpGFNl
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/oPpGFNl
dimanche 16 février 2025
Brendan Rodgers urges underdog Celtic to be bold against Bayern Munich
Bayern is in the driver's seat for a spot in the last 16 after a 2-1 win at Celtic Park on Wednesday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/gPVTu0e
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/gPVTu0e
U.S. President Donald Trump attends Daytona 500
"This is your favorite president," Trump told the drivers in a radio message before the race. "I'm a big fan.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/zwMmbPA
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/zwMmbPA
samedi 15 février 2025
Mac McClung leaps over car to three-peat as NBA Slam Dunk champ
The Miami Heat's Tyler Herro won the 3-Point Contest
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/BPOeysN
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/BPOeysN
Adam Silver happy with NBA despite Draymond Green calling league 'boring'
Silver said he likes where the NBA is at, even with a surge in 3-point shooting.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1avR7wJ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1avR7wJ
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani throws first bullpen session of spring
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has said Ohtani could face live hitters in March and could be in the team's rotation sometime in May.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/y2rUEfM
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/y2rUEfM
Ichiro to donate personal collection to Hall of Fame
Suzuki wants "to follow in the footsteps of Hank Aaron and Tom Seaver," two players who pledged their entire collections to Cooperstown, said a former Hall of Fame official.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/gRIYAyK
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/gRIYAyK
jeudi 13 février 2025
Chelsea has no plans to discipline star player Sam Kerr after acquittal
Kerr was found not guilty by a jury at Kingston Crown Court in London on Tuesday after calling a British police officer "stupid and white" during an incident in January 2023.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/3znD09u
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/3znD09u
Jets announce intention to part ways with Aaron Rodgers
Rodgers, a highly decorated quarterback, has options should he wish to continue playing in the NFL.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TPou9fv
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TPou9fv
Bayern outlasts Celtic in first leg of Champions League playoff showdown
Daizen Maeda scored for Celtic to inject late drama into the match.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HKSCzcn
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/HKSCzcn
mercredi 12 février 2025
Frosty face-off: Over 120 teams throw down in epic Japanese snowball tournament
Teams of five players competed in two-minute matches between two teams on a field the size of a tennis court, with points awarded for direct hits with a snowball.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qITHCKU
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/qITHCKU
Dodgers expect Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki to pitch in Tokyo
The defending champions will face the Cubs at Tokyo Dome in March to open the MLB season.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/OrFCIz9
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/OrFCIz9
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani expected to throw first bullpen session this weekend
Ohtani underwent Tommy John surgery in September 2023 while still with the Los Angeles Angels. He was unable to pitch in 2024.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7ZOAIKo
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7ZOAIKo
mardi 11 février 2025
Fox attracts a record 128 million viewers for the Super Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles’ easy win over the Kansas City Chiefs became the most-watched event in U.S. TV history.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Mfi7ITK
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Mfi7ITK
lundi 10 février 2025
Djokovic 'almost 100%' after injury, aiming for 100th title in Doha
The 24-time Grand Slam champion retired due to a hamstring injury in his semifinal against Alexander Zverev last month.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7r9xAky
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/7r9xAky
'Just not ready' — Tiger Woods pulls out of Torrey Pines tournament
His decision to play came just days after Woods announced his mother, Kultida, had died last week.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/9OXoA5t
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/9OXoA5t
dimanche 9 février 2025
Eagles dominate Chiefs to capture Super Bowl title and prevent three-peat
The game was played before a crowd that included U.S. President Donald Trump and pop superstar Taylor Swift.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/wjSCmqJ
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/wjSCmqJ
Liverpool 'hurt' after upset loss against second-tier Plymouth in FA Cup
The Reds had been on course for a quadruple of trophies before they traveled to face Plymouth.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/iRj3aWu
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/iRj3aWu
Super Bowl LIX kicks off with Trump and Swift in attendance
The Super Bowl in New Orleans' Superdome has attracted a star-studded crowd that includes U.S. President Donald Trump, Taylor Swift and Hollywood celebrities.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZgSWqyc
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/ZgSWqyc
Mbappe secures Real Madrid derby draw against Atletico
Kylian Mbappe scored in his first Madrid derby to secure a 1-1 draw in a tense clash against Atletico, keeping Real Madrid atop La Liga.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NmDHQVd
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/NmDHQVd
samedi 8 février 2025
Anthony Davis dominant in Dallas debut
Anthony Davis impressed in his Mavericks debut with 26 points and 16 rebounds, but an apparent groin injury in the third quarter overshadowed Dallas’ win over Houston.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bT1GwxF
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/bT1GwxF
Trump plans Super Bowl visit after years of tumult with the NFL
Donald Trump plans to attend the Super Bowl, making him the first sitting president to do so, while continuing his long-running feud with the NFL and its stars.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TNSxOXr
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TNSxOXr
jeudi 6 février 2025
Tokyo world athletics party can make up for Olympic lockout, says CEO
Organizing committee head Takashi Takeichi is confident that all nine days of the World Athletics Championships will be sold out.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1hEw0GB
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/1hEw0GB
Chiefs eye first three-peat, Eagles out to avenge Super Bowl LVII loss
The Chiefs' run of good fortune has led to a sentiment among fans and media that someone else should get a turn.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/lGnFhD0
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/lGnFhD0
mercredi 5 février 2025
Warriors reportedly land Heat's Jimmy Butler in multi-team trade
Butler has agreed to a new two-year, $121 million extension with the Warriors through 2026-27, according to multiple reports.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/nkLXtZh
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/nkLXtZh
Howe's master-plan pays off as Newcastle reach Wembley again
Newcastle's intense pressing smothered Arsenal from the start and forced the likes of Gabriel, William Saliba and Declan Rice into a series of uncharacteristic mistakes.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/lbRntL3
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/lbRntL3
Beauden Barrett wants Japan back in expanded Super Rugby
"I'd love to see the Japanese become part of the competition," Barrett said. "I feel like we need to grow the competition and in that respect, that would be great."
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mFwr7SY
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/mFwr7SY
Olympics on horizon as China hosts Asian Winter Games
The Games crucially come just a year ahead of the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Od3D1w2
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/Od3D1w2
mardi 4 février 2025
The closed-door battle to lead the Olympics
For such a consequential election, much of it is taking place in the dark, away from any form of public or private debate.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cfE8p7m
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/cfE8p7m
Doncic hungry for titles after shock Lakers trade
Doncic said the prospect of playing alongside LeBron James for arguably the NBA's most iconic franchise represented a "dream come true."
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TDsvOPm
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/TDsvOPm
lundi 3 février 2025
Once Manchester United's golden boy, Marcus Rashford's run ends in divorce
Rashford appeared to have the world at his feet when he signed a new five-year contract with United in July 2023, but the relationship recently soured.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/D6ofmEs
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/D6ofmEs
NFL boss Roger Goodell sees big potential for overseas Super Bowl
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell rates New Orleans as the perfect Super Bowl host but envisions taking the league's marquee event beyond U.S. borders.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rDeuiUA
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/rDeuiUA
dimanche 2 février 2025
Canadian sports fans boo U.S. anthem amid anger over Trump tariffs
The incidents appear to be linked to Trump's decision on Saturday to impose broad tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, citing a "major threat" from illegal immigration and drugs.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4sUj8v5
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/4sUj8v5
Aston Villa signs Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United
Villa moved to bolster its attacking options after selling Colombia striker Jhon Duran to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr on Friday.
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/VLxYnGK
from Sports - The Japan Times https://ift.tt/VLxYnGK
Inscription à :
Articles (Atom)