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MADRID – Naomi Osaka eased concerns about her form and fitness by coming through a tricky first round against Dominika Cibulkova on Sunday at the Madrid Open. Osaka has struggled since splitting with ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka overcame the stern challenge of Dominika Cibulkova on Sunday to advance to the second round of the Madrid Open. The world number one recovered from a break down in each set to prevail 6-2 ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka broke four times defeating Dominika Cibulkova, 6-2, 7-6 (6) to power into the Mutua Madrid Open second round. Photo credit: Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Facebook A shifting sense of balance ... ( read original story ...)

As we mark one week to go to the fourth edition of the IAAF World Relays, we look at a quintet of factors which will make next weekend’s edition in Yokohama (11-12 May) a sure fire winner. To improve ... ( read original story ...)

SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Ryosuke Shindo and Musashi Suzuki scored second-half goals on Saturday as Consadole Sapporo beat Vissel Kobe 2-1 in the J-League. David Villa scored from the penalty spot midway ... ( read original story ...)

HIRATSUKA, KANAGAWA PREF. - The first match of the Reiwa Era for Shonan Bellmare and Nagoya Grampus did indeed feature “beautiful harmony” of a sort, with the two teams sharing a 1-1 result on ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito greeted the public Saturday for the first time since his succession, expressing hope for Japan to keep pursuing peace. Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on ... ( read original story ...)

Located an hour from Osaka in the Kansai region, this is a corner of Japan that has just become more accessible thanks to new British Airways direct flights. This service from Heathrow to Japan's ... ( read original story ...)

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Olympic chief Thomas Bach believes an alternative organization could run the boxing competition at next year’s Tokyo Olympics if recognition is withdrawn from the sport’s ... ( read original story ...)

MADRID – After a week of training on the clay courts of the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Naomi Osaka feels she’s rediscovered the form that had been missing since her Australian Open triumph in ... ( read original story ...)

After a week of training on the clay courts of the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Naomi Osaka feels she's rediscovered the form that had been missing since her Australian Open triumph in January. The ... ( read original story ...)

Wild Rose Brewery is slated to be puchased by Ontario’s Sleeman Breweries, which is owned by Japan’s Sapporo Breweries. Wild Rose shareholders are scheduled to vote on the takeover of the ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Tire announced it has extended its decade-long relationship with the Moab, Utah-based company that offers off-roading enthusiasts a chance to hit picturesque trails in Jeeps riding on ... ( read original story ...)

“As the Japanese people embark upon a new era, we will renew the strong bonds of friendship between our two countries,” he said in a statement. Chinese President Xi Jinping sent his best wishes, ... ( read original story ...)

Under Japan's U.S.-inspired pacifist constitution, the emperor has no political power. In an annual news conference marking his Feb. 23 birthday, Naruhito said he was open to taking up a new role that ... ( read original story ...)

STUTTGART, Germany — Top-ranked Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Porsche Grand Prix semifinals because of an abdominal injury on Saturday. Osaka said she began to feel the injury before her quarterfinal ... ( read original story ...)