Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter is sentenced to nearly 5 years in sports betting case
The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison for bank and tax ...
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Move over, Super Bowl: Football is gaining popularity in Japan
The NFL wants the eyes of the world on this weekend’s Super Bowl. And one place where American football already has traction is Japan, home to one of the top leagues outside of North America. Reproter ...
Japan Opens Olympic Qualifiers With Big Win, Is Russia In Or Out?
Japan and China earned wins to open Olympic Qualification, while the question of Russia's involvement in the 2026 Olympics ...
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Football: Kumagai headlines Nadeshiko Japan squad for SheBelieves Cup
London City Lionesses' Saki Kumagai and Manchester City's Yui Hasegawa were named Wednesday among the 23 members of the Japanese women's football squad for the SheBelieves Cup tournament beginning Feb ...
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Football: Emperor's Cup final to be played on Nov. 22
The Japan Football Association said Tuesday the final of this year's Emperor's Cup tournament will be played on Nov. 22. The first round of the cup competition is scheduled for May 24 and 25, with the ...
Detroit City FC signs Japanese midfielder Yamazaki
DCFC signed Japanese midfielder Haruki Yamazaki to a one-year contract with an option for an additional year in 2026.