Kaori Sakamoto ends career with fourth world championship

Mone Chiba took silver behind Sakamoto, while Belgium's Nina Pinzarrone earned bronze.

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Max Verstappen boots reporter from Japanese Grand Prix media session

The Red Bull Racing driver refused to speak to reporters in Suzuka on Thursday until Giles Richards of The Guardian left the room.

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Murakami hits debut homer on historic day of MLB openers

Most clubs began their 2026 campaign on Thursday, with the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers starting their quest for a World Series three-peat at home later against Arizona.

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Roaring Tigers sit above rest of Central League as new season begins

Hanshin won the 2025 CL title by 13 games.

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Momoko Tanikawa lifts Bayern Munich in first leg of Champions League quarterfinal

Tanikawa is fresh off winning the Women's Asian Cup ⁠final with ​Japan on Saturday.

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Mercedes hoping to continue hot start at Japanese Grand Prix

Circuit owner Honda will be hoping for a happier homecoming as the power unit supplier to Aston Martin after a dismal start to the year.

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Kaori Sakamoto takes lead at worlds with emotional performance

Mone Chiba, who was fourth at the Olympics, scored 78.45 for second, while American Amber Glenn heads into Friday's free skate in third ⁠with 72.65 points.

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