Two-time champion Naomi Osaka suffered a stunning defeat in the third round of the U.S. Open on Friday to Canadian Leylah Fernandez 5-7 7-6(2) 6-4, ending her title defence inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Javelin thrower Navdeep finishes fourth in F41 event
India's javelin thrower Navdeep finished at the fourth spot in the men's javelin throw F41 event in the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics here at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to take indefinite break from tennis after shock US Open exit
Naomi Osaka will take an indefinite break from tennis and says she doesn’t know when she will play next after a shock exit from the US Open. The defending champion lost 5-7 7-6 (2) 6-4 to 18-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese-themed shopping area closed down after being labeled ‘cultural invasion’ by Chinese netizens
Feedback from online critics caused a Japan-themed shopping area in China’s Liaoning province to shut down less than two weeks after opening. Alleged cultural invasion: Tang Little Kyoto, a commercial ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Weighs Another Break From Tennis After US Open Loss
"I honestly don’t know when I’m going to play my next tennis match," the tennis star said after the end of her U.S. Open title defense. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Tokyo Emergency Extension; U.K. Kids Jabs: Virus Update
Japan is reported to be readying to extend its state of emergency by around two weeks for Tokyo and three surrounding prefectures. ( read original story ...)
Cops working the Tokyo Paralympics sent home after they got drunk, brawled, and visited a brothel
Around 40 police officers from a special security unit were sent to guard the Tokyo Paralympics. The police officers defied an alcohol ban and got drunk and brawled with civilians, the Asahi newspaper ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka thinks she’ll take a break from playing tennis ‘for a while’
"I honestly don't know when I'm going to play my next tennis match," an emotional Naomi Osaka said after her loss in the U.S. Open. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics 2020: taekwondo, five-a-side football and more – live!
The action continues on the penultimate day of sport in Tokyo. Join our team of writers for updates ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics 2020: athletics, wheelchair tennis and more – live!
The action continues on the penultimate day of sport in Tokyo. Join our team of writers for updates ... ( read original story ...)
Paralympic Games: Michael McKillop eighth in T38 1500m in Tokyo
Ireland's Michael McKillop has finished in eighth position in the T38 1500m final at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, disability advocates hope the Paralympics will showcase the pawsomeness of service dogs
For many Japanese residents with disabilities who rely on service dogs, the Paralympics has provided a global platform to share their message about inclusion and acceptance. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Extend Tokyo Emergency; U.K. Kids Jabs: Virus Update
Japan is reported to be preparing to extend its state of emergency by around two weeks for Tokyo and three surrounding prefectures. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Extend Covid State of Emergency in Tokyo, Mainichi Says
Japan is preparing to extend its Covid-induced state of emergency by around two weeks for Tokyo and three surrounding prefectures, the Mainichi newspaper reported Saturday. Six other prefectures ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga to back vaccine minister Kono to succeed him
Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will back the popular minister in charge of the nation's vaccination rollout, Taro Kono, to succeed him, Nippon News Network reported on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Teens shock Osaka and Tsitsipas at US Open
DEFENDING champion Naomi Osaka of Japan and Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas ... WINDHOEK-BASED hotel and conference centre, Safari Hotels has become the first property in Namibia to join Accor's ... ( read original story ...)