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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