Shohei Ohtani first Japanese player voted to start in All-Star Game since 2010

Voted the American League's starting designated hitter in a fan ballot, the first-time all-star will be the fourth Japanese to bat in the summer classic

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Japan to face China and Australia in World Cup qualifiers

Japan, in group B, are seeking a seventh straight appearance at the World Cup finals. Australia and Saudi Arabia have reached the finals on five ...

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Blake Coleman’s diving goal leads Lightning to 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final

Blake Coleman's diving goal that just beat the second-period buzzer for the game-winner in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-1 home victory over the Montreal Canadiens ...

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Nagoya Basho could have significant impact on sport

Sumo lovers in central Japan will see their sport return with a bang, as the upcoming tournament is primed to be one of the most ...

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Japan names women’s basketball team for Tokyo Olympics

The Japan Basketball Association announced the 12-player roster for the women's national team for the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.Veteran center Maki Takada, small forward Yuki ...

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Shohei Ohtani pulled in first inning at Yankee Stadium; Angels rally to win in ninth

Shohei Ohtani recorded just two outs on the mound Wednesday, allowing seven runs in a poor start.

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Chris Paul scores 41 in Game 6 to lead Suns into NBA Finals

The win means Paul will finally have the chance to shed his tag as one of the greatest players in NBA history to never win ...

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