Two days after being named in Australia's Olympic tennis team, Nick Kyrgios said he was "tossing up options" and may opt out of the Tokyo Games due to COVID-19 restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-No escape from spotlight for Osaka at Tokyo Games
As one of Japan's best gold medal prospects, Naomi Osaka can expect the spotlight to shine brightly on her for the duration of her stay at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson reportedly fails drug test, could miss 100 meters at Tokyo Olympics 2020
American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has reportedly failed a drug test that could result in the U.S. 100-meter champion missing that event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The 21-year-old standout, who ... ( read original story ...)
Japan truck driver killed when truck falls off cliff onto a highway
The dashcam video shows what the driver in Kiryu City, Japan, initially thought was a mudslide was actually an accident that killed the 52-year-old truck driver. ( read original story ...)
Japan to hold first joint air force exercises with Philippines in sign of closer defense ties
The air forces of Japan and the Philippines will hold their first-ever joint exercises next week, Japan's embassy in Manila said on Thursday, in a further sign of deepening defense ties between the ... ( read original story ...)
One, two, three! The Japanese stretch routine performed by millions
It might not make the cut for Olympians at Tokyo 2020, but each day in Japan's parks, schools and offices millions perform the country's most popular stretching routine: radio taiso. ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand sells its last two malls in Japan for over $507m
At the same time, the property giant said it will invest about 7.5 billion yen to fully acquire a freehold site in Ibaraki City, Osaka, and develop a four-storey modern logistics facility. In a bourse ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Ben Simmons’ $23million LA mansion: Aussie basketball star, 24, buys in Hidden Hills after pulling out of the Tokyo Olympics
The Philadelphia 76ers star, who famously dated model Kendall Jenner, has spent $23.3million (US$17.5million) on a stunning property in a gated community ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 0.04 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 0.04 percent at 28,719.24 on Friday, while the broader Topix gained 0.31 percent at 1,945.23. TOKYO, July 2 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)
Jennifer Brady, Coco Gauff headline U.S. Olympic tennis team for Tokyo
The 12-person U.S. Olympic tennis team for the Tokyo Games was named Thursday. The American Paralympic tennis team also was announced. ( read original story ...)
Japan match a platform for Ireland’s hungry fringe players
For Ireland, the temptation is to see tomorrow’s meeting with Japan as some sort of a revenge mission for what happened in Shizuoka at the Rugby World Cup 21 months ago. Andy Farrell is more likely to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s decision to protect mental health should be applauded, not condemned
The French Open’s decision to antagonize Osaka and double down on their decision-making goes to show how little these establishments care about their players. If any of these sports leagues had an ... ( read original story ...)
Blocked From Her Signature Race, Caster Semenya Won’t Run in Tokyo
International track rules regarding elevated testosterone levels bar Caster Semenya from the 800-meter distance she dominates. She unsuccessfully attempted a tough pivot to the 5,000. ( read original story ...)
Japan launches air force drills with Philippines under ‘big threat’ from China
Two key American allies in the Indo-Pacific region are launching their first joint air force exercises as the United States seeks to assemble a coalition to counter threats from China. ( read original story ...)
Transgender teen’s crypto art series fetches $2.16 million at Christie’s
Physical artwork and non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, by transgender artist FEWOCiOUS netted $2.16 million at auction at Christie’s on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Sirnaomics puts off an IPO a little longer as it pockets another megaround. Is an S-1 around the corner this time?
Back in October, when small interfering RNA player Sirnaomics landed its Series D round, CEO Patrick Lu said he was open to preparing for an IPO “in (the) near future.” Those S-1 papers never came, ... ( read original story ...)