Surging Giants add to Tigers’ woes with fifth straight victory

The Tigers matched the longest losing streak to start a season by a Central League team.

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Japan boss says nothing to fear from tough World Cup draw

The draw for the World Cup in Qatar later this year threw Japan into Group E along with heavyweights Spain and Germany.

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Shohei Ohtani praises MLB’s flexibility after approval of new DH rule

Ohtani said he is in better shape this year, and believes the new rule will simplify his work."I'll be able to pitch more aggressively," he ...

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Lewis Hamilton opens up about struggles with mental health

"I have struggled mentally and emotionally for a long time, to keep going is a constant effort but we have to keep fighting, we have ...

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MLB and union officially approve ‘Shohei Ohtani’ rule for designated hitters

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association formally announced an amended designated hitter rule that has been approved for the 2022 season.Dubbed the "Shohei ...

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Padres’ Yu Darvish gets call to start on opening day

Japan will have two opening day pitchers in the majors for the third time with Darvish and Shohei Ohtani both in action.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino backs away from plans for biennial World Cup

Infantino, who has pushed the project along in recent months, said the plan had never actually been proposed by soccer's governing body.

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