A second Japanese boxer has died from brain injuries suffered during separate bouts at the same event in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Torres Among Riders in Japan’s World All-Star Jockeys
Fourteen jockeys, including United States-based Cristian Torres, will compete at Sapporo Racecourse Aug. 23-24 in the 2025 World All-Star Jockeys. ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff’s former coach criticises Naomi Osaka’s behaviour after Canadian Open loss
Naomi Osaka’s bid to reclaim a title fell just short. Osaka had not been able to find her top form for much of the season, and a string of narrow three-set losses had clearly affected her confidence on court. ( read original story ...)
Wildcard Mboko beats Osaka for maiden WTA title
Wildcard Victoria Mboko won her first WTA title by coming from behind to beat four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the Canadian Open final. For the second successive match, the 18-year-old Canadian had to show resilience after conceding the opening set but rallied to win 2-6 6-4 6-1. ( read original story ...)
Second fatality from same Tokyo boxing event as Hiromasa Urakawa dies from brain injury
Hiromasa Urakawa has become the second boxer to die from brain injuries sustained at the same event in Tokyo. The World Boxing Organisation (WBO) announced the death of Japanese boxer Urakawa at the age of 28 on Sunday following a bout with Yoji Saito on August 2. ( read original story ...)
This Tokyo ramen chain just closed another Portland-area restaurant
A powerhouse Japanese ramen chain that chose Portland for its first American restaurant has closed its second metro area location this year, the company announced Thursday. But a new restaurant already has designs on the space. ( read original story ...)
Second boxer from Tokyo event dies from brain injury
A second Japanese boxer has died from brain injuries suffered during separate bouts at the same event in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo highlights the challenge of holding events in Japan’s scorching summer
Giant umbrellas, mist fans and human-sized ice boxes are some of the many ways organizers are offering respite to visitors. ( read original story ...)
2 Japanese boxers die after brain injuries at same Tokyo event
Two boxers in Japan have died from brain injuries they incurred in separate bouts during the same event in Tokyo, officials said. Super featherweight Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa ... ( read original story ...)
Andy Roddick bluntly shuts down Naomi Osaka Montreal speech controversy
Andy Roddick has come to Naomi Osaka's defense as the American tennis legend suggests people should be more understanding of the Japanese and the situation she was in, instead of harshly criticizing her. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Issues Apology For ‘Sore Loser’ Behavior
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka lost a lot of fan support Thursday night for how she behaved during the National Bank Open final. After Osaka won the opening set over 18-year-old Victoria ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to continue with Iga Swiatek’s ex-long time coach Tomasz Wiktorowski
Naomi Osaka has made a widely expected decision as she plans to continue working with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski following a very deep Montreal run. After exiting Washington in the round-of-16, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese boxer, 28, dies of brain injury just days after title fight
Six days after a junior lightweight title fight in Tokyo, a Japanese boxer tragically lost his life from a brain Shigetoshi Kotari died Friday, according to multiple reports, following injuries he ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Apologizes for Not Congratulating Victoria Mboko on Montreal Open Win
Naomi Osaka apologized for not congratulating Victoria Mboko for her victory after their Montreal Open women's singles final. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka explains awkward Montreal trophy speech to Victoria Mboko: “I was in a daze”
Osaka extended an apology—and a congratulations—to the young Canadian, following the backlash to her 16-second runner-up speech. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka publicly apologizes to Victoria Mboko and explains what happened
Osaka says she was in 'a daze' and that's one of the reasons why she forgot to congratulate Mboko on the Montreal title on the court. ( read original story ...)