Divers facing myriad challenges in final Olympic qualifier

As divers get a taste of competition during the coronavirus crisis, they will have to put aside the pandemic-related distractions that have affected their training ...

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Judo judge draws strength from heading historic Japanese fireworks firm

Although the required skills are quite different from those of a judo judge, Akiko Amano says her work experience helps her when judging the martial ...

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Canadian athletes to have vaccine access before Tokyo Games

The chief medical officer of the country's Olympic committee said the pace of Canada's vaccine rollout will allow the Tokyo-bound delegation to be vaccinated without ...

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Naomi Osaka enjoys winning Madrid start in bid to end clay court struggles

Osaka began her bid to capture a first clay court title with a 7-5, 6-2 win over compatriot Misaki Doi in the opening round of ...

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Sumo wrestler’s death after head injury leads to criticism and calls for reform

Sumo association officials reportedly said he did not receive medical attention from trained professionals for several minutes.

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Urawa’s new Danish ace Kasper Junker ready for ‘adventure’ in Japan

After winning the golden boot in Norway's first division last year, the 27-year-old is excited to follow in the footsteps of legendary countryman Michael Laudrup.

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Yusei Kikuchi tosses seven scoreless frames for first win of season

Yusei Kikuchi pitched one-hit ball over seven shutout innings to earn his first win of the season on Thursday as the Seattle Mariners beat the ...

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