Nagoya Asian Games cruise ship and wooden huts will be 'unique experience'

About half of the expected 15,000 athletes and officials will live in the eye-catching temporary accommodation during the Games, which will be held in Aichi Prefecture.

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Stripped of AFCON title, Senegal calls for corruption investigation

Senegal's government called CAF's decision "grossly unlawful ​and profoundly unjust" in a statement issued Wednesday.

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Bucks want to sit Giannis Antetokounmpo for rest of season

Antetokounmpo, 31, is currently sidelined by a hyperextended left knee and a bone bruise, the latest setback in an injury-plagued season.

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Aonishiki’s busted yokozuna bid disappointing, but not concerning

For Aonishiki, the Osaka meet is likely to go down as just a stumbling block on his journey toward the sport's highest rank.

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Venezuela beats U.S. to win first World Baseball Classic title

Eugenio Suarez broke a ninth-inning tie with an RBI double that sent Venezuela's fans into hysterics even before the team held on for a 3-2 win.

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Venezuela reaches first WBC final with comeback win over Italy

The Venezuelans, who previously eliminated Japan, will face the United States for the title on Tuesday night.

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Jets trading quarterback Justin Fields to Chiefs

The Jets will acquire a 2027 sixth-round draft pick in exchange, with the Chiefs taking on $3 million of the guaranteed $10 million of Fields' salary.

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Ohtani and Yamamoto ready to rejoin Dodgers rotation

Yamamoto will be the Opening Day starter ⁠when the Dodgers kick off the season against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on March 26.

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Sabalenka edges Rybakina to claim long-awaited Indian Wells title

The latest clash between the big-serving, big-hitting rivals was again a match of razor-thin margins.

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Ohtani and Japan left searching for answers after WBC exit

Samurai Japan’s title defense ended in Miami as Venezuela erased a three-run deficit to knock out the defending champions.

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Samurai Japan comes up short against Venezuela in WBC quarterfinals

Japan failed to reach the semifinals for the first time at the World Baseball Classic.

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Clinical Japan confident of taking down Philippines at Women's Asian Cup

The highest-ranked team in the competition and the only Asian side to win the World Cup, Japan has been clinical so far with three wins from three games in the group phase.

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Team USA holds on against Canada to reach WBC semis

The U.S. will face the Dominican Republic, which crushed South Korea 10-0 in seven innings in its quarterfinal, in the semifinals on Sunday.

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Dominican Republic's star-studded lineup living up to hype at WBC

The Dominican Republic leads the World Baseball Classic in many offensive categories

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Powerful Dominican Republic routs South Korea to reach WBC semifinals

Austin Wells ended the game with a three-run home run.

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Arsenal and Man City resume title duel after woeful week for English clubs

The Premier League's boast of being the best in Europe took a bit of a hammering over 48 hours this week, with none of the six clubs in last-16 action winning.

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Duplantis clears 6.31 meters to set 15th pole vault world record

The 26-year-old Swede broke the record he has owned since clearing 6.17 m in 2020.

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Samurai Japan still faces lineup questions despite perfect WBC record

In the first three games in Tokyo, Japan relied heavily on its three major league stars at the top of the batting order: Shohei Ohtani, Seiya Suzuki and Masataka Yoshida.

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Vissel Kobe secures Asian Champions League quarterfinal berth

Johor Darul Ta'zim from Malaysia advanced at the expense of Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

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Italy stuns United States 8-6 in World Baseball Classic

The star-studded host is now facing possible elimination from the tournament.

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Sabalenka powers past Osaka into Indian Wells quarterfinals

It was just the second meeting between the two, both four-time Grand Slam champions.

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Max Verstappen to race in Nurburgring 24 Hours in May

Verstappen has been critical of Formula One's new cars and engines and said in preseason testing he would be seeking fun in other series and forms of racing. 

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Olympic champion Alysa Liu withdraws from world championships

Liu became the first American woman since 2002 to capture Olympic figure skating gold in women's singles at the recent Milano Cortina Games.

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Yoshida adds another chapter to his World Baseball Classic legend

Masataka Yoshida delivered again for Samurai Japan, blasting a go-ahead homer against Australia to clinch Pool C.

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After missing the 2023 tournament, Seiya Suzuki is having his WBC moment

Three years after an injury kept him on the sidelines, Suzuki powered Samurai Japan to a comeback win over South Korea on Saturday.

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Japan hammer India 11-0 in Women's Asian Cup mismatch

Yuzuki Yamamoto scored after just four minutes to begin Nadeshiko Japan's rout in Perth.

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Samurai Japan outlasts South Korea in back-and-forth thriller at WBC

Japan improved to 2-0 in the 2026 WBC.

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Russell surprised by 'amazing' Mercedes car after taking pole in Australia

Russell's pole lap was nearly eight-tenths of a second quicker than third-fastest Isack Hadjar's Red Bull, underlining Mercedes' promising form during winter testing.

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Shohei Ohtani lights up social media with viral grand slam at World Baseball Classic

Ohtani drove in five runs during Japan's first game of the 2026 WBC.

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March basho opens with Aonishiki on verge of historic promotion

With injured yokozuna, a possible Aonishiki promotion and a shifting hierarchy at the top, the spring basho in Osaka could reshape sumo’s balance of power.

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Jazz end 7-game skid to spoil Trae Young's Wizards debut

Young finished with 12 points, six assists, and three turnovers in 19 minutes

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Violence in sumo provokes anger but little surprise

Amid a wave of reproachful articles and reports, as well as emotionally charged fan responses online, few people appear to be surprised by the revelation from Isegahama stable.

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Aston Martin drivers fear 'permanent nerve damage' from car vibration

The Newey-designed car suffered issues through torrid pre-season testing, including an unreliable Honda power unit and a lack of spare parts.

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Arteta hits back at Brighton criticism after Arsenal boosts title bid

Criticism of Arsenal's 'ugly' tactics is growing and Fabian Hurzeler was the latest to join the chorus as he accused the Gunners of time-wasting and faking injuries.

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Murakami and Okamoto put MLB prep on hold to answer the call for Samurai Japan

The players, who were pivotal to Japan winning the 2023 World Baseball Classic, flew in from spring training to help defend the title.

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Samurai Japan’s path to a WBC repeat starts with Pool C in Tokyo

The sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic is set to kick off on Thursday, with Japan facing Australia, the Czech Republic, South Korea and Taiwan in the first round.

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Netflix's WBC deal upends baseball traditions in Ohtani’s homeland

Professional baseball in Japan has largely stayed in the hands of domestic broadcasters and free-to-air networks.

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A calming presence and a ‘strong heart.’ Yusei Kikuchi all set for WBC.

The 34-year-old is making his Samurai Japan debut, and manager Hirokazu Ibata sees him as a valuable addition to the team.

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Safety and well-being will guide F1 Middle East planning, FIA chief says

This weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix has been hit by travel chaos but is not under threat.

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Shohei Ohtani returns to Japan as the center of attention ahead of WBC

​Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar, arrived last week to join the rest of his Samurai Japan teammates ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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Australian Grand Prix chief says Middle East travel issues will not impact race

Formula One teams recently completed preseason testing in the Gulf State of Bahrain, and many team personnel were scheduled to pass through Qatar or the United Arab Emirates.

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World Cup nears 100-day countdown amid violence and political upheaval

The biggest challenges faced by the tournament may turn out to be political.

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Manchester City moves within two points of leaders Arsenal

Manchester City are breathing down Arsenal's necks in a Premier League title race, pulling within two points of the leaders with a 1-0 win at Leeds United.

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'Are you dog or cat?' Welcome to the NFL scouting combine

Over the next four days, elite prospects will sprint, jump, lift weights and field bizarre questions at the NFL scouting combine, the most unforgiving job interview in sports.

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Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara vow to remain together after Olympic triumph

Of the 24 medals Japan won, a record for the nation at a Winter Games, the gold for Miura and Kihara was arguably the most memorable.

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U.S. women's hockey captain responds to Donald Trump's 'distasteful joke'

Knight has preferred to emphasize her team's achievement.

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FIFA boss 'very reassured' about World Cup in Mexico despite violence

"Very reassured, everything's good. It's going to be spectacular," Infantino said in the Colombian city of Barranquilla.

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Physical banzuke ranking reveals sumo’s storylines

Many sumo stories don’t fully reveal themselves unless you are holding a physical copy of the rankings.

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Team Japan hails best-ever Winter Olympics performance

Japan's total of 24 medals was six higher than the previous record set at the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022.

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'Ugly' England aims to spin its way to the T20 World Cup semifinals

A win against Pakistan on will be enough to see the 2010 and 2022 T20 World Cup champion into the last four.

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Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in Las Vegas in September

The bout between two of boxing's biggest names comes days after Mayweather announced he is coming out of retirement.

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Japan proved its winter sports prowess at the Milano Cortina Games

The 24-medal haul ranked Japan fifth in the world, while the number of gold matched the country's all-time high at a Winter Olympics, set at the 1998 Nagano Games.

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Proud Italy signs off with closing ceremony in ancient Verona Arena

The ceremony was held in an open-air ​Roman amphitheater in the heart of the northern Italian city made famous as the setting for William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet."

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The Japanese snowball fight game vying to be an Olympic sport

The game's federation emphasizes the "mental challenge," as players on both teams pelt their opponents while taking cover behind shelters.

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Even as Sakamoto exits, Japan’s figure skating future looks brighter

The country's Olympic skaters have made one thing clear at this year's Winter Games: Team Japan need not worry about its future.

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Norway's cross-country king Klaebo wins sixth gold of Milan Cortina Olympics

By taking the 50 kilometer mass start title, the 29-year-old Klaebo also became the first athlete in history to win all six cross-country skiing races at one Games.

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Canada to face U.S. in Olympic ice hockey final

Tournament favorites Canada and the U.S. will face off for gold at Milan's Santagiulia Arena on Sunday, while Finland and Slovakia will battle for bronze on Saturday.

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Fourth-place finishers at Olympics grapple with emotions of near misses

"It sucks a lot," snowboarder Annika ‌Morgan said after the slopestyle event. "That's all I can say. Someone has to be fourth. And it's me."

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U.S. strikes in overtime to edge Canada for gold in thrilling ice hockey final

Megan Keller netted the winner to dethrone the United States' archrival in an instant classic

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Formula E CEO eyes big opportunity for circuit with first night race in Tokyo

As with last year’s E-Prix, the 2026 edition will be a doubleheader held at the Tokyo Street Circuit, around the Big Sight exhibition center by the Tokyo Bay waterfront.

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Ukrainian officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision

Six Russians and four Belarusians will be allowed to take part under their own flags at the Milano Cortina Paralympics rather than as neutral athletes.

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Alysa Liu only focused on her story at Milano Cortina Games

The 20-year-old Liu is 2.12 points behind teenager Ami Nakai, who topped Tuesday's short program ahead of her superstar teammate Kaori Sakamoto.

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Mikaela Shiffrin finds clarity on way to winning first Olympic gold since 2018

Shiffrin beat Camille Rast of Switzerland by 1.50 seconds — a gap almost as big as the total of the margins separating first and second in women’s Olympic slaloms since 1998.

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Australia faces rebuild after T20 World Cup flop

Mitchell Marsh's team was embarrassed by Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka before a washed-out match sealed its ​elimination on Tuesday.

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Tales of perseverance abound in sumo’s hidden corners

Ahead of the spring tournament, meet three lower-division veterans whose careers reflect sumo’s quieter, grittier side.

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Tears, a pep talk and a nap: How Kihara and Miura rebounded to win gold

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara overcame despair to stage a stunning free skate comeback, fueled by belief and a timely nap.

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Japan skaters shine as Sakamoto prepares to 'say goodbye' to Olympic stage

Kaori Sakamoto, Ami Nakai and Mone Chiba all put themselves in contention for medals on Tuesday in the women's short program.

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Ilia Malinin breaks silence after eight-place finish at Milano Cortina Games

Malinin came into these Olympics as the hottest of favorites, but he suffered a nightmare on the ice.

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Why we love the Olympics — even if we’re not sports fans

Even in Japan — where baseball, soccer and sumo command loyal followings — the Games pull in everyone: the casually interested, the indifferent, even the self-declared non-fan.

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Kaori Sakamoto and United States' 'Blade Angels' ready to chase gold

One sure thing is that ​a new champion will be crowned as Russia's Anna Shcherbakova, who won gold in Beijing, will not be in the field.

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Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara in fifth place after error in short program

Germany's Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin seized the lead after the pairs short program.

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'No blinking': Drones push Olympic broadcasting to new level

Before the Olympics began, drone pilots trained alongside the athletes, running the courses up to 60 times a day.

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NBA weighing 'every possible remedy' as 'tanking' worsens

Teams are increasingly losing games on purpose to improve their draft prospects.

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How Team Japan became world-beaters in Olympic snowboarding

Japan's snowboarders have grabbed three gold medals and six medals overall so far at the Milano Cortina Olympics. How did the nation grow to be so dominant?

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Medal bonanza: Team Japan on a tear, one week into Winter Games

At the 2022 Beijing Games, Japan set a national record with 18 medals. Now sitting at 15, that record is almost certain to fall — and likely with time to spare.

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Ski jumper Nikaido earns third medal of Olympics in men's large hill

Slovenia’s Domen Prevc lived up to his billing as favorite to claim gold.

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Brazil's Braathen wins South America's first ever Winter Olympic gold

The Norwegian-born Braathen, fastest down in the first leg, was composure personified in the second to win in an aggregate time of 2 minutes, 25 seconds. 

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Healthy Ohtani has Cy Young Award in sights

The four-time MLB Most Valuable Player, winner of two World Series titles, has yet to capture the Cy Young Award for outstanding pitching.

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Phillies release Nick Castellanos; player admits bringing beer into dugout

The Phillies still owe the 33-year-old $20 million.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasts IOC after Ukrainian banned for helmet honoring war victims

The International Olympic Committee said Heraskevych had failed "to adhere to the IOC athlete expression guidelines."

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Lindsey Vonn says third surgery on broken leg was 'successful'

Vonn wrote on Instagram that the surgery was a success, following two other operations to stabilize what on Monday she called a "complex tibia fracture" in her left leg.

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France's ⁠Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron win ice dance gold

Three-time world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates, who had been undefeated all season, had to settle for silver

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LeBron James sits out game to end 21-year All-NBA streak

The ​game is James' 18th missed contest of the season and prevents ⁠him from playing in 65 games, the ⁠minimum number of games to be eligible for ​All-NBA and other honors.

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Blades of fury: Japan protests over 'rough' Olympic podium

A team official said the podium in Milan was "a rough, asphalt-like substance made of cut stone" that chipped skaters' blades when they stepped onto it for the medal ceremony.

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Pakistan to play India at T20 World Cup after boycott called off

Matches between arch-rivals India and Pakistan are among the most lucrative in cricket, worth millions of dollars in broadcast, sponsor and advertising revenue.

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Seahawks use dominating defense to defeat Patriots in Super Bowl

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold threw one touchdown and kicker Jason Myers recorded a Super Bowl-record five field goals

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Amber Glenn insists social media abuse did not impact performance

The three-time U.S. champion was third in the free program in her Olympic debut.

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Raducanu hammered by Cirstea in first final since U.S. Open victory

The tournament's top seed got off to a disastrous start in the Romanian city of Cluj, conceding the first eight games to her opponent.

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Malinin upstaged as Japan keeps pressure on USA in skating team event

"I'm pretty happy with what I did because that's only 50 percent of my full potential," said the figure skating star.

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Snowboarder Kira Kimura gets Japan off to golden start at Milano Cortina Olympics

Japan struck gold early as Kira Kimura rallied from fourth with a massive last jump to beat teammate Ryoma Kimata in men’s big air.

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Germany surges past Japan in Olympic women's ice hockey

Smile Japan will hope to tune out the ​home ‌fans as they next play Italy on Monday.

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'We rise by lifting others’: Milano Cortina Olympics’ opening ceremony touts unity

Japan, boasting one of the largest delegations of athletes, saw speedskater Wataru Morishige in Milan and snowboarder Sena Tomita in Livigno carry the nation's flag.

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Sam Darnold credits dedication, not vindication, for success ahead of Super Bowl

The 28-year-old has been able to reflect on a journey defined by perseverance and mental ​growth.

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Officials to look into penis injection claims in ski jumping at 2026 Olympics

The claims were first reported in German media.

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The star athletes from Japan and abroad competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Milano Cortina Olympics, perhaps more than any other Winter Games, will pack plenty of punch when it comes to household names.

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Alpine skiing star Marco Odermatt bemoans lack of 'Olympic spirit' in Bormio

The events at these Olympics are spread out between Milan, Cortina, Livigno and Bormio.

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Curling quietly kicks off sports program at Milano Cortina Olympics

The Games had barely begun when a brief power outage blacked out the scoreboards

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Japan has high hopes as Winter Olympics return to Alps

The Milano Cortina Games are the most widespread in the history of the Olympics, taking place in venues from Milan to the resort town of Cortina d’Ampezzo.

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Japan coach Jones says 'fair' Rugby World Cup schedule helps small teams

The Brave Blossoms have been drawn in a pool with France, Samoa and the United States for next year's World Cup.

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From across Europe, Japanese fans rally for the Winter Games

The Olympics feel closer and more personal than ever for some Japanese expats.

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Spanish figure skater says 'Minions' music barred due to copyright issue

Tomas-Llorenc Guarino ​Sabate, 26, dressed ‌in a yellow t-shirt and blue overalls during ‌his performance to resemble the popular animated characters.

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Speedskater Takagi sticks to winning formula ahead of Milano Cortina

Now a seven-time Olympic medalist, Takagi found an unexpected sense of ease at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium

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IOC expresses confidence amid last-minute push to prepare venues for Olympics

The 2026 Olympics are more spread out than past winter editions.

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Carlos Alcaraz wins first Australian Open to complete career Grand Slam

The Spaniard was imperious after a slow start in dismissing the 38-year-old, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 at Rod Laver Arena.

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Greenland siblings put pride before protest at Winter Olympics

They appear to have taken being thrust into the limelight ‍in stride, pivoting from talking about politics to proclaiming their pride in their country and the support they feel.

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Yuma Kagiyama's 'Turandot' program highlights music's impact in figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama, a medal favorite in men's singles, will skate to composer Christopher Tin's bespoke four-minute edit of his own 'Turandot' ending at the Milano Cortina Games.

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Japan at 2026 World Baseball Classic

Ohtani played in a two-way role as he lead Japan to the 2023 WBC title.

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Elena Rybakina delivers vintage performance to win Australian Open title

Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek on her way to the title.

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Djokovic thanks doubters for motivation after reaching Melbourne final

The 38-year-old rolled back the years with a vintage display to down the double defending champion Jannik Sinner.

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WTA supports calls for more privacy at tournaments after Coco Gauff incident

Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova were among the players highlighting the lack of privacy, and the WTA agreed steps should be taken.

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Patriots quarterback Drake Maye not worried about shoulder issue

Maye does not think he will be limited in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.

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Japan’s rich Olympic figure skating history inspires new generation

Skating is hugely popular in Japan, where children as young as three can be seen taking their first tottering steps onto the ice at rinks nationwide.

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Tom Brady blasts Bill Belichick's reported Hall of Fame snub as 'ridiculous'

Brady and Belichick brought six Super Bowl titles to the Patriots.

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Spurs' Wembanyama 'horrified' by Minneapolis killings

"I think that it's crazy that ‍some people make it sound like it's acceptable, like the murder of civilians is acceptable," Wembanyama said.

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With a Super Formula title under his belt, Ayumu Iwasa aims to be Japan’s next F1 star

After a busy 2025 campaign that included a Super Formula title and several drives in F1 machinery, Ayumu Iwasa has positioned himself as one of Japan’s top F1 hopefuls.

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'Trophy or nothing' as Sabalenka sweeps into Melbourne semis

Sabalenka muscled past American teenager Iva Jovic to put a third title within sight.

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Mikaela Shiffrin reigns supreme to claim record title in last slalom before Olympics

Shiffrin became the first man or woman in the history of the Alpine skiing World Cup to win more than eight globes in a single event.

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Interim coach Michael Carrick breathes new life into surging Manchester United

The former United midfielder jumped at the chance to return to Old Trafford after being sacked by second-tier Middlesbrough in June.

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'Heartbroken' Timberwolves resume play as athletes react to turmoil in Minneapolis

The Timberwolves observed a moment of silence honoring Alex Pretti that ended amid expletive-laced chants against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Sunday.

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Patriots outlast Broncos in blizzard to reach Super Bowl

The conditions became almost comically difficult in the second half, with multiple players slipping and sliding on almost every play.

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Yu Darvish tamps down talk of retirement

The Osaka native started just 15 games for the Padres in 2025, posting a 5-5 record and a 5.38 ERA.

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Franzoni wins Kitzbuehel downhill as Odermatt takes second

Second out of the start hut, the former world junior champion plunged down the fearsome Streif piste to take his first career downhill victory.

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Saudi Arabia postpones 2029 Asian Winter Games at NEOM

No new timetable was provided and neither organization gave a reason for the delay in the joint statement.

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Two-time champion Naomi Osaka out of Australian Open with abdominal injury

The ⁠16th seed Osaka, the 2019 and ‍2021 winner at Melbourne Park, said on social media that her body needed attention following her previous match.

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Ferrari unveils 2026 car with Hamilton ready for 'massive challenge'

The seven-time world champion and his teammate Charles Leclerc put the SF-26 through its paces at Ferrari's private test track.

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Scorching heat forces Australian Open organizers to halt play on outside courts

Defending champion Jannik Sinner was cramping and struggling to move as he trailed unseeded Eliot Spizzirri 6-4, 3-6, 3-1 on Rod Laver Arena.

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Dodgers' splurge on Kyle Tucker sparks renewed calls for salary cap in MLB

Tucker's four-year deal is worth an average $60 million a season, second only to Shohei Ohtani, who joined the Dodgers on a 10-year, $700 million contract in 2023.

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Wounded 'Tiger' Federica Brignone hopes to roar at Milano Cortina Games

Federica Brignone is known in Italy as the "Tiger" for the ferocious determination that has helped her become the country's most successful female skier ever. She carries an image of the predator on her helmet and gloves.

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Naomi Osaka 'confused' by testy exchange with Sorana Cirstea after win

The four-time major champion downed the experienced Romanian 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.

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France not planning to boycott World Cup over Greenland issue

The World Cup will largely be played in the United States.

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Manchester City players to reimburse traveling fans after being upset by Bodo/Glimt

"Covering the cost of these ‌tickets for the fans who travelled to Bodo is ​the least ‌we can do," the players said.

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Manchester City humiliated in shock Champions League upset

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City arrived in chilly Norway for its seventh and penultimate league-phase match against modest Bodo/Glimt as hot favorites.

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'Jellyfish-inspired' Osaka battles into second round of Australian OpenOsaka says 'I'm a little strange' after Melbourne fashion statement

The Japanese superstar emerged onto Rod Laver Arena carrying a white parasol with matching wide-brimmed hat and long veil.

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LeBron snubbed as NBA All-Star starter for first time since 2004

The 21-year streak represented one of the most remarkable runs of sustained excellence in the NBA.

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Patriots benefit from four interceptions to beat Texans and reach AFC title game

Marcus Jones is paid to shut down receivers, but the 27-year-old cornerback is proving to have a nose for the end zone when he records an interception.

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Senegal stuns Morocco in Africa Cup of Nations final marred by ugly scenes

Pape Gueye’s extra-time goal gave Senegal a 1-0 win over Morocco.

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Kaori Sakamoto motivated by gold — and her no-nonsense coach — ahead of final Olympics

The three-time world champion will face one of her toughest tests yet as she aims for an elusive Olympic gold in Milan next month.

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New York Giants ink John Harbaugh as new head coach

Harbaugh, 63, who won 180 regular-season games with the Ravens, reaching a dozen postseasons, was fired earlier this month after Baltimore failed to reach the playoffs.

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Venus Williams grateful for Australian Open wild card

Williams returned to tennis last season after a 16-month break, winning one of her ​four tour-level matches.

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Small family-owned Czech company takes pride in producing Olympics pucks

Gufex pucks have featured at all Olympic tournaments except Vancouver in 2010 and Sochi in 2014.

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Anisimova targeting third straight Grand Slam final at Australian Open

The American was named the WTA's most improved player last season.

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Tomoyuki Sugano among new additions to Samurai Japan squad for 2026 WBC

Japan added Sugano and 10 NPB stars to its roster for the tournament, which begins in March.

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Tiger Woods happy to see Brooks Koepka return to PGA

Three months removed from his latest back operation, Woods has ‍resumed ⁠some golf activities.

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Madison Keys braces for pressure of being defending champion at Australian Open

Keys sealed her long-awaited Grand Slam breakthrough under the ​lights at Melbourne Park last year.

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Mike Tomlin steps down as Steelers head coach after 19 seasons

The announcement comes one day after the Steelers dropped a 30-6 decision to the Houston Texans in the AFC wild-card game in Pittsburgh.

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Carrick takes Manchester United helm until season's end

Former United midfielder Carrick replaces Ruben Amorim, who was sacked earlier this month.

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U.S. invests in counter-drone tech to protect World Cup venues

The ‍FIFA ⁠World Cup will be a major ‍test of President Donald Trump’s pledge to keep the U.S. secure.

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'Quad God' Ilia Malinin set to lead powerful U.S. team into Winter Olympics

Four years ago, Malinin suffered heartbreak when he was left off the U.S. team for the Beijing Games.

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Alex Bregman signs with the Cubs for 5 years and $175 million: reports

The Cubs, according to reports, offered a club-record $35 million a year, with no opt-outs ‌and a full no-trade clause. Bregman turns 32 on March 30.

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Bears stun Packers as Rams survive Panthers playoff scare

Already renowned for their dramatic comebacks this season, the Bears managed 25 points in the fourth quarter alone.

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Frank claims to have Spurs backing after FA Cup exit

Frank's side crashed out in the third round as first-half goals from Villa's Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers inspired a 2-1 win in north London.

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Salah closer to AFCON glory as Egypt dethrones defending champion Cote d'Ivoire

Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia netted for Egypt, then Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh conceded an own goal before halftime.

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PGA Tour unveils fall slate with Japan, Mexico and Bermuda stops

The Baycurrent Classic at Yokohama Country Club is again on the PGA Tour schedule this fall.

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Winter Olympic organisers insist ice hockey arena ready despite hole in rink

Organizers said they were not worried even after an Italian Cup match played on the rink on Friday was briefly stopped due to the hole, which was quickly patched up.

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Questions over sumo stars could open door for dark horse champion

Injuries and form concerns cloud sumo’s biggest stars heading into the 2026 hatsu basho.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo ask Bucks for a trade? 'Never'

"There will never be a chance, and there will never be a moment that I will come out and say, 'I want a trade,'" Antetokounmpo said in an interview. "That's not in my nature."

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Bears search for first playoff win in 15 years versus rival Packers

Saturday's NFL wild-card round action also sees the underdog Panthers returning to the playoffs to host the Rams.

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U.S. snowboarder Chloe Kim dislocates shoulder ahead of Olympics

Kim is aiming to become the first woman to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe next month.

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Peach Bowl places top quarterbacks under pre-draft microscope

Long since settled as starting quarterbacks, Oregon's Dante Moore and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza of No. 1 Indiana are showcase attractions.

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Arsenal gets title boost as Man City and Villa both drop points

Erling Haaland scored his 150th goal for City against Brighton and Hove Albion from the penalty spot but Kaoru Mitoma equalized for the visitors on the hour.

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Chicago Bulls sign Yuki Kawamura to two-way contract

Kawamura averaged 20.3 points, 7.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds for Japan at the Paris Olympics.

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Chelsea appoints inexperienced Rosenior as new boss

Rosenior has just three years' experience as a manager, with Hull City and French club Strasbourg, and has never coached in the Premier League.

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High five for Toyota but Al-Attiyah leads after Dakar second stage

Al-Attiyah ended the ​day seven seconds clear of Toyota's Seth Quintero.

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Amorim sacked by Manchester United after 14-month reign

"The club's leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change," United said in its statement.

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Man City drops points in chase of Arsenal as Liverpool and Man Utd also draw

Enzo Fernandez pounced to give Chelsea a worthy 1-1 draw, three days after the club sacked coach Enzo Maresca.

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Osaka wins after Raducanu pulls out of United Cup clash

Despite Osaka's win, GB took the match 2-1 with a deciding mixed doubles victory.

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Panasonic Impulse repeat as champions in the last Rice Bowl before X League reorganizes

Despite widespread expectations of a shootout, the 79th edition of Japanese gridiron’s showpiece event quickly became a defensive slugfest.

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Blue Jays reportedly reach deal with Kazuma Okamoto

Okamoto, who departs the Yomiuri Giants, is a six-time All-Star, tallying 248 home runs and 717 RBIs in 1,074 career games.

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Rangers ride Mika Zibanejad's hat trick to Winter Classic win over Panthers

A sellout crowd of 36,153 attended the game at loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins.

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Premier League rings in New Year with goal drought as Man City loses ground

Second-placed City would have reduced Arsenal's advantage to two points but instead was frustrated as its winning streak in all competitions was halted.

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Philip Rivers says he's done with NFL while Aaron Rodgers still undecided

The 44-year-old Rivers came out of retirement a month ago after the Colts lost starting quarterback Daniel Jones to a season-ending injury.

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Astros reportedly reach deal with former Seibu ace Tatsuya Imai

The contract is a three-year deal with opt-outs that includes $54 million in ​guarantees and could be worth up ‍to $63 million, ⁠per the report.

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