Shodai endures attack from Takayasu on Day 3 of November Basho

Both Shodai and fellow ozeki Takakeisho, the two highest-ranking wrestlers left in the competition, remained undefeated after Tuesday's bouts.

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Argentina itching to join Tri-Nations fray against All Blacks

Having spectated as Australia and New Zealand traded blows in the opening weeks of the Tri-Nations, Argentina is the prospect of joining the fray on ...

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Japan women’s coach Tom Hovasse looks to unearth new talent at camp

The Akatsuki Five's first meeting in nine months offers the American coach a look at players who might not have made his Olympic roster if ...

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Olympic officials eye test events after successful gymnastics meet

The International Gymnastics Federation reported no infections from Sunday's four-nation competition, giving a boost to officials working on delivering the postponed Tokyo Games.

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Done deal: NBA to come back on Dec. 22 with 72-game season

It’s official: The NBA is coming back Dec. 22.The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association announced Monday night that they’ve struck a deal on ...

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Ozeki Asanoyama pulls out of November meet

The announcement leaves just two wrestlers at sumo's second-highest rank in the basho, which began Sunday.

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Notre Dame mandates virus testing after football celebration

University of Notre Dame students are now subject to mandatory coronavirus testing with stricter penalties if they leave town before getting their test results after ...

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