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Naomi Osaka spoke out. She led with her heart. She wore it on her face for the seventh time in 12 days Saturday, the masks her private power source. ( read original story ...)

By leveraging her platform to bring attention to victims of racial violence during her US Open title run, the 22-year-old delivered a message as powerful as her game ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited a Tokyo hospital on Saturday, his first visit since announcing his decision to resign due to poor health, local media reported. The visit was related ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, who is set to become next prime minister, said on Sunday there was no limit to the bonds the government can issue to support an economy hit by the ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, widely expected to become prime minister next week, said on Saturday he will consider topping up payouts to households and companies to cushion the ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka was behind 1-6, 0-2 but roared back to beat former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka, who was competing in her first Grand Slam final since 2013. ( read original story ...)

After one errant forehand in the first set of the U.S. Open final, Naomi Osaka looked at her coach in the mostly empty Arthur Ashe Stadium stands with palms up, as if to say, ... ( read original story ...)

This U.S. Open final features two former top-ranked players, both of whom have won multiple Grand Slam titles. And yet the anticipation may be somewhat dulled due to the absence of Serena Williams. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka won her second U.S. Open championship and third Grand Slam title overall by defeating Victoria Azarenka 1-6, 6-3, 6-3, on Saturday in New York. ( read original story ...)

Will Naomi Osaka win a second US Open title in three years or will Victoria Azarenka capture her first? Join Bryan Armen Graham ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka’s hair doesn’t impact her 120 mph serve or powerful baseline play. But it does impact how she is perceived in the bright, white tennis world. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka, meantime, is in her second U.S. Open final in three years, having broken through in the 2018 final against — who else — Williams. The 22-year old has said she con ... ( read original story ...)

The Latest on on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local): Naomi Osaka and Victoria Azarenka were supposed to play two weeks ago in Flushing Meadows. Same stadium, much bigger stage Saturday. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka and Victoria Azarenka are appropriate finalists in a tournament that has carried a strong humanitarian theme ... ( read original story ...)