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Former yokozuna, popular TV pundit Kitanofuji dies at 82
Former yokozuna and 10-time Emperor's Cup winner Kitanofuji, who also mentored two grand champions including legendary Chiyonofuji before becoming a popular TV sumo pundit, has died, a source familiar with the matter said Wednesday. He was 82. The Hokkaido native, whose real name was Katsuaki Takezawa, made his debut in… Read
Roki Sasaki's posting likely will extend into 2025 signing period, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says
Roki Sasaki's posting will likely extend into the 2025 international signing period, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Wednesday, allowing teams as much as $7,555,500 to sign the prized Japanese pitcher. “It kind of looks like the way it’s going to shake out, that the signing there, just because the timing,… Read
World Rally Championship title goes down to the wire in Japan
The only certainty about this year's World Rally Championship, which reaches its conclusion in Japan this weekend, is that a Hyundai driver will take the title but whether that is Thierry Neuville or Ott Tanak remains to be seen. The bespectacled Belgian Neuville is the favorite as he holds a… Read
From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal's career and retirement
As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, current and former players — from Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek and Taylor Fritz and so many more — have been sharing their thoughts on what the owner of 22 Grand Slam titles meant to them and to their sport. “He… Read
Hachimura criticism result of 'miscommunication,' says JBA
A week after Japan international basketball forward Rui Hachimura had some harsh words about the running of the national team, Japan Basketball Association Secretary General Shinji Watanabe on Wednesday attributed the criticism to "miscommunication." "He's an important player, and I take this very seriously," Watanabe told reporters. "There was miscommunication,… Read
U.S. women to host Japan, Australia and Colombia in 2025 event
The reigning Olympic champion United States women's national soccer team will compete against Japan, Australia and Colombia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, U.S. Soccer announced on Wednesday. The 10th edition of the event will feature a six-game, three day format for round-robin matches with total points deciding a winner and… Read
MLB scraps plans to play in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Mexico City next season
Major League Baseball scrapped plans to play regular-season games next year in Mexico City and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The season opens on March 18 and 19 with a two-game series in Tokyo between Shohei Otahni's Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs. The collective bargaining agreement agreed to in… Read
Wallabies center Kerevi handed ban for dangerous tackle and will miss test against Scotland
Australia center Samu Kerevi has played his last game on the Wallabies’ end-of-year European tour after being suspended for a dangerous tackle that earned him a red card against Wales at the weekend. Kerevi was sent off in the second half of the 52-20 win over the Welsh in Cardiff… Read
Italy beats Slovakia to win Billie Jean King Cup
Italy won the Billie Jean King Cup for the fifth time as Jasmine Paolini beat Rebecca Sramkova to secure a dominant 2-0 win over Slovakia on Wednesday. World number four Paolini triumphed 6-2, 6-1 in the second singles rubber to follow up Lucia Bronzetti's 6-2, 6-4 victory against Viktoria Hruncakova.… Read
Japan on cusp of World Cup after beating China 3-1
Japan are on the brink of qualifying for the World Cup after a 3-1 win at China on Tuesday while Son Heung-min scored again as South Korea were held by Palestine. Indonesia meanwhile stunned Saudi Arabia 2-0 in Jakarta to boost their unlikely hopes of reaching the tournament in North… Read
