Olympics will happen ‘however coronavirus evolves,’ Tokyo 2020 chief says

The comments come with organizers and government officials insisting the games can be held safely despite surging COVID-19 infections around the world, including in Japan.

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Impressive Naomi Osaka makes winning start in Melbourne

World No. 3 Naomi Osaka made light work of France's Alize Cornet on Tuesday in the Japanese star's first competitive match since winning the U.S. ...

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Liverpool’s Takumi Minamino completes loan deal to Southampton

The 26-year-old Japan international was signed by Liverpool from Austria's RB Salzburg a year ago.

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Japanese wheelchair basketball star aims to inspire future Paralympians

Reo Fujimoto, 37, is preparing for his fifth games with the goal of finally capturing an elusive medal on his mind.

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Rowing’s Asia, Oceania Olympic qualifier scheduled for May in Tokyo

The qualifier was scheduled in South Korea in April last year but was canceled due to the pandemic.

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All business, no buzz as Super Bowl week gets off to quiet start

Opening Night had plenty of Super Bowl content, but none of the memorable weird and wacky sound bites from questions asked by interlopers dressed as ...

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NPB spring training begins quietly in Japan amid coronavirus surge

Fans have been shut out of parks while all players, managers, coaches and staff had to undergo PCR testing before reporting to their respective camps.

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