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BASEBALL
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Japanese Baseball
Poured to order: Inside the world of NPB fans and their beer vendors
By
Mai Yoshikawa
A familiar face, a quick greeting and a cold pour can become an essential part of the game-day ritual, though aggressive patronage exists.
BASEBALL
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Japanese Baseball
Hawks show what a modern baseball dynasty looks like
By
Jason Coskrey
The team may not win the Japan Series every year, but their droughts are never likely to last very long.
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Auto Racing
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli wins in Texas to move to brink of Formula One title
By
Alan Baldwin
Antonelli now needs to score only two points in Mexico City to be sure of the title even if rival George Russell wins.
Asian Games
Asian Para Games officially open in Nagoya
About 3,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions are scheduled to participate. The Japanese delegation has entered about 280 athletes.
Asian Games
South Korea soccer captain apologizes for gloating about military exemption
Asian Games
Olympic Council of Asia touts Asian Games as success despite logistical issues
By
Amlan Chakraborty
Asian Games
Japan sets record with 83 gold medals at Asian Games
Asian Games
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Soccer
South Korea lifts gloom around soccer team with Asian Games gold
By
Andrew MCKIRDY
Asian Games
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Boxing
Lin wins ‘monumental’ Asian Games gold two years after gender row
By
Andrew MCKIRDY
Asian Games
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Taekwondo
Virtual taekwondo makes Asian Games debut
SOCCER
United States to host inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in 2028
The tournament, to be held every four years, will feature 19 of the best women’s club soccer teams from all six confederations.
SOCCER
Kane crowned Ballon d’Or winner as Putellas wins women’s award
SOCCER
Ngumoha comes of age on breathless Anfield night
By
Lori Ewing
SOCCER
Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension after walking out on Portugal
SOCCER
Gianni Infantino apologizes for mistakes as England and Germany question leadership
SOCCER
PSG holds off Manchester City in Champions League clash
SOCCER
AFC open to postponing Asian Cup as attacks in Saudi Arabia disrupt sports calendar
BASEBALL
MLB
Brewers rally past Rays to take 2-0 lead in World Series
Game 3 of the best-of-seven series is Monday in St. Petersburg, Florida. Only 10 teams have overcome a 2-0 deficit to win the World Series
MLB
Brewers hold on in ninth to edge Rays in Game 1 of World Series
Japanese Baseball
BayStars hoping history repeats in Japan Series rematch with Hawks
By
Jason Coskrey
Japanese Baseball
Former star slugger Hideki Matsui to become next manager of Giants in NPB
By
Jason Coskrey
MLB
Brewers putting faith in fireballing ace Jacob Misiorowski for Game 1 of World Series
MLB
Brewers and Rays set for small-market World Series
MLB
Shohei Ohtani will not need surgery during offseason and is expected to pitch in 2027
SUMO
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expects league to play in Tokyo in 2027 or 2028
The NFL has previously played 14 exhibition games in Japan, with the last one pitting the Falcons against the Indianapolis Colts in 2005.
SUMO
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Inside Sumo
Baku championships showcase rising standards in global sumo
By
John Gunning
SUMO
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Inside Sumo
Hakkaku’s complex legacy looms over sumo’s next chapter
By
John Gunning
SUMO
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Inside Sumo
Sumo’s officiating cohort is a world of its own
By
John Gunning
SUMO
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Inside Sumo
Onosato and Aonishiki deliver the title showdown sumo needed
By
John Gunning
SUMO
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Inside Sumo
碍颈谤颈蝉丑颈尘补’蝉
yokozuna
bid ends, but resurgent Onosato shines at autumn meet
By
John Gunning
SUMO
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INSIDE SUMO
Autumn Basho has all the ingredients of a classic
By
John Gunning
TENNIS
Svitolina announces end of marriage to Monfils as Ukrainian cites toll of war
By Pearl Josephine Nazare
The couple married in July 2021 and welcomed a daughter, Skai, in October 2022.
TENNIS
Swiatek aiming to end year on a positive note as WTA Finals spot hangs in balance
TENNIS
Nishikori appears alongside Federer at retirement event
TENNIS
Naomi Osaka among stars to commit to Australian Open ‘1 Point Slam’
TENNIS
Alcaraz wins Japan Open for first title since injury return
By
Andrew MCKIRDY
TENNIS
Djokovic into China Open final as Medvedev out for hitting fan with ball
By
Mary Yang
TENNIS
Elena Rybakina loses first match as world No. 1 to 118th-ranked opponent
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NFL party goes off without hitch despite unrest in France
By
Vincent Daheron
The nationwide protests largely overshadowed the buildup to the game, with some fan and NFL events canceled over the weekend, mainly due to their location in central Paris.
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Golf
Yuri Yoshida rallies for first victory on LPGA Tour
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Figure skating
Ami Nakai captures second consecutive title at Grand Prix de France
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Auto Racing
Lewis Hamilton hints at extending career in order to realize ‘dream’ of racing in Africa
By
Alan Baldwin
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Daiki Hashimoto captures gold in men’s all-around at world championships
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Gymnastics
Japan ends 60-year drought with a bronze medal at gymnastics world championships
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Football
NFL Paris game to go forward with heightened security amid unrest
By
Amy Tennery
BASKETBALL
LeBron and Sixers spoil Knicks party as NBA season tips off
Lebron James, 41 and entering a record-extending 24th NBA season with his fourth team, scored 14 points and handed out seven of the 76ers’ 28 assists.
BASKETBALL
Fujitsu wins Park Shin-ja Cup in South Korea as club-level regional events broaden opportunities
By Abbie Aitken
NBA
Lakers release former first-round pick Dalton Knecht
NBA
LeBron James gears up for another title run at age 41 with 76ers
NBA
Knicks ready to raise championship banner to start new NBA season
BASKETBALL
Aces star A’ja Wilson collects record fifth MVP award
BASKETBALL
Euroleague owners seek way forward as NBA prepares to enter Europe
OLYMPICS
More Olympics may be spread out as Games’ scale grows larger
By
Amy Tennery
International Olympic Committee officials hailed the most recent Milano Cortina Games as a success, despite early concerns over the first spread-out Winter Olympics that had venues scattered over 22,000 kilometers.
OLYMPICS
Germany selects Munich for Olympics host bid
OLYMPICS
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Rowing
Champion oarsman says Brisbane 2032 rowing risks becoming country regatta
OLYMPICS
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Alpine skiing
Lindsey Vonn’s ‘long road’ back still includes ACL repair
OLYMPICS
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Figure skating
Olympic champion Alysa Liu to sit out 2026-27 season
By
Aadi Nair
OLYMPICS
Sebastian Coe says LA 28 organizers have to find right balance with U.S. government
By
Luke Phillips
OLYMPICS
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Speedskating
Japan speedskating star Miho Takagi to get People’s Honor Award next week
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Two Japanese climbers die on remote Himalayan peak in Nepal
Aging Japanese village turns to Peru in search of new residents
Budget-friendly restaurant chain Saizeriya succumbs to rising costs
U.S. has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine and Middle East, sources say
U.S. military bans Chinese-made BYD cars from key air base in Okinawa
A dramatic bear hunt in a midsize Japanese city could be a harbinger of what is to come
How this long-term resident avoids the annoying tourist label in Japan
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