Minami Katsu wins second Japan Women’s Open title

The 24-year-old earned ¥30 million ($207,000) for her eighth career win on the Japan LPGA Tour.

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NBA and Wizards celebrate Rui Hachimura’s Japan homecoming

The 24-year-old forward has been the star of the show since his team arrived on Wednesday for their two-game preseason series with the reigning NBA ...

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At least 129 dead after riot at Indonesian soccer match

After the match had ended, supporters from the losing team invaded the pitch and police fired tear gas, triggering a stampede.

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Marinos beat Grampus to close in on title as Frontale loses

Sitting on 62 points with four rounds remaining, Kevin Muscat's side is on the cusp of the club's first J1 crown since 2019.

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Urawa fights back to win WE League Cup final over Beleza

Down 3-0 with less than 20 minutes left on the clock, the Reds rallied back to equalize the game before winning in penalties at Ajinomoto ...

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U.S. clinches record-extending 11th women’s basketball World Cup

A'ja Wilson, who plays for the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, led the U.S. with 19 points and was named MVP of the tournament.

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Shohei Ohtani extends hit streak to 15 games in win over Rangers

A day after taking a no-hitter into the eighth inning and earning his 15th win on the mound, the two-way star preserved his streak at ...

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