In a match slated for Tuesday, Naomi Osaka (No. 100 in rankings) will take on Ons Jabeur (No. 16) in the Round of 64 at the WTA Toronto, Canada Women Singles 2024. In her most recent scheduled match ... ( read original story ...)
“Can’t believe I couldn’t find you” – Naomi Osaka rues not being able to meet Haitian athletes to exchange pins at Paris Olympics 2024
Naomi Osaka was disappointed at missing an opportunity to meet Haitian athletes at the Paris Olympics 2024. Osaka's Olympic campaign after a first-round loss to Angelique Kerber. ( read original story ...)
USA’s Sha’Carri Richardson gets silver medal in women’s 100 meters after Tokyo Olympics suspension
Sha'Carri Richardson settled for the silver medal in the women's 100 meters at the Paris Games Saturday, losing to Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia. ( read original story ...)
WTA Toronto: Naomi Osaka Aims to Spoil Coco Gauff’s Party as She Hinders Her Olympic Redemption Path
The Toronto WTA 1000 tournament, the first hardcourt event since Miami, is set to kick off just over three weeks before the US Open. The post WTA Toronto: Naomi Osaka Aims to Spoil Coco Gauff's Party as She Hinders Her Olympic Redemption Path appeared first on EssentiallySports. ( read original story ...)
Exhibition in Tokyo features comments about 1945 atomic bombings
An exhibition has opened in Tokyo featuring comments written by residents about the August 1945 US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Thirty-five written comments are on display at the community center in western Tokyo's Kunitachi City. The city ... ( read original story ...)
Watch ‘Magic’ Trinity Rodman Stun Japan In U.S.’s Olympic Soccer Win
Trinity Rodman bailed out the U.S. women’s soccer team against Japan in a Paris Olympics quarterfinal on Saturday. Rodman’s goal in the first period of extra time stunned a stubborn Japanese defense for an eventual 1-0 victory. She controlled a long lead pass, changed direction and fired a left-footed shot to the far side of ...
Yokohama 2-0 Newcastle — Match Report: Asian dud
Newcastle United finally completed their tour around Japan but they did in horrid fashion losing 2-0 to Yokohama F Marinos after trouncing Urawa 4-1 a few days earlier. ( read original story ...)
WTA Canadian Open draw: Coco Gauff leads field after Paris 2024 flop, Ons Jabeur and Naomi Osaka set for blockbuster
However, the Russian could have a tricky third-round encounter on the cards as ninth seed Jabeur and Naomi Osaka are in her path. Jabeuer and Osaka will meet in the first round in only their second top-level match with former world No 1 Osaka winning their ... ( read original story ...)
Takenaka Corporation to test autonomous vehicles and drones to revolutionize construction logistics at Osaka Expo 2025 Site
Japanese construction company Takenaka Corporation, in collaboration with other partners, will conduct a demonstration experiment com ( read original story ...)
Rising United States women’s wrestling program poised to challenge Japan for supremacy
Blades defeated Gray, one of the most decorated American women’s wrestlers, to punch her ticket to Paris in the 76-kilogram category. She lost to eventual gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock in the finals of trials as a 17-year-old in 2021. Three years later, it was her time. ( read original story ...)
Jade Carey, rebounding from sickness and Tokyo stumble, vaults to bronze
After stumble in Tokyo and illness in Paris, gymnast lands redemption and a spot on the medal podium at Paris Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s latest strategy review names the growing threats it faces
The Japanese government's white paper identifies the threats it faces and reiterates the need for heightened defense spending. ( read original story ...)
Investors Take Long-Term View as Rate Hike Whipsaws Japan
This past week’s rate hike in Japan hammered the benchmark index the most in eight years. Despite the turmoil, some investors still have faith in the long-term outlook for the country’s stocks. ( read original story ...)
In Nagoya, contestants are judged on the accuracy and quality of their costumes. Then they must perform a two-and-a-half minute skit in character.
In Nagoya, contestants are judged on the accuracy and quality of their costumes. Then they must perform a two-and-a-half minute skit in character. ( read original story ...)
AirAsia to Introduce Manila-Nagoya Route in October
The airline is introducing flights between the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila to the Chubu International Airport in Nagoya, with the goal of expanding its network in Japan. ALSO READ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index closes 5.8% lower as global markets sink after a tech-driven selloff on Wall Street
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index closes 5.8% lower as global markets sink after a tech-driven selloff on Wall Street ( read original story ...)