“We believe that offering race fans a chance to witness and live the action is an important part of the GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama experience,” said Marc Ouayoun, President & CEO, Porsche ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s labor shortage eats away at back-breaking work culture
TOKYO (Reuters) - When she worked in sales for a Japanese bank, Chihiro Narazaki was passed over for the best assignments in favor of older colleagues. Her input was discouraged and she often stayed ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka survives test to reach last 16 in Madrid along with Halep
She wasn’t going for winners and I felt either the point was ended by me making an unforced error, or me making a winner,” Osaka told a news conference. “I feel like in the first set ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks mixed, Tokyo declines after Trump trade threat
Benchmarks in Shanghai and Sydney rose. Hong Kong gave up early gains and Tokyo declined as trading resumed following a weeklong holiday. Trump's surprise threat Sunday of more tariff hikes ... ( read original story ...)
Fab five: reasons why Yokohama will rock | iaaf.org
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 ...)
Tokyo Smoke cannabis store opens on Yonge Street
Toronto’s fourth retail cannabis dispensary, Tokyo Smoke, opened Monday morning in the former HMV store near Yonge-Dundas Square. Jamie Mauracher reports. ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins Madrid opener, Muguruza loses in 1st round
MADRID (AP) -- Naomi Osaka won her opening match at the Madrid Open, Caroline Wozniacki withdrew due to injury and Garbine Muguruza was upset by Petra Martic in straight sets on Sunday. Top-ranked ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins, Muguruza loses in Madrid
MADRID — Naomi Osaka and Simona Halep won their opening matches at the Madrid Open, while Garbiñe Muguruza was upset by Petra Martic of Croatia on Sunday. The top-ranked Osaka, the reigning U.S. Open ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka plays through pain, beats Cibulkova in Madrid
Osaka has struggled since splitting with her ... Download The Times of India News App for Latest Sports News. ( read original story ...)
Not much pain in abs is a good sign, says victorious Naomi Osaka
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 ...)
Osaka battles past Cibulkova in Madrid
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 ...)
Osaka Passes Tests Winning Madrid Opener
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 ...)
Fab five: reasons why Yokohama will rock
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 beats Vissel Kobe 2-1 in J-League
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 ...)
Spirited attacking produces 1-1 draw for Bellmare, Grampus
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 ...)
Japan’s emperor greets public for 1st time since succession
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 ...)