The puzzle enthusiast and publisher is credited with turning the grid-based maths problem into a worldwide phenomenon ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan’s first female Paralympian is trapped in Kabul and cannot get to Tokyo
The head of Afghanistan’s delegation said that he has been unable to reach taekwondo competitor Zakia Khudadadi and is concerned for her safety and that of another Paralympian also stranded amid the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Set to Expand Virus Emergency and Extend It to Sept. 12
Japan plans to expand its current virus emergency now in place for Tokyo and other areas to seven more prefectures as well as extend it to Sept. 12, trying to stem a delta variant-fueled surge that ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Struggles in Return to Tournament News Conferences
Osaka, who quit the French Open in May by saying press commitments worsened her anxiety, burst into tears and left the room after a question her agent said was asked “to intimidate.” ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka broke down in tears during her first press conference since the French Open
The four-time Grand Slam champion was "doing well" until someone asked "a fairly aggressively toned question," per tennis reporter Ben Rothenberg. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka briefly steps away from video news conference ahead of Western & Southern Open
Naomi Osaka briefly stepped away from a pre-tournament video news conference Monday ahead of the Western & Southern Open, her first media session since representing Japan at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Will Japan remain hostile to further takeover deals?
For almost two decades now, an alternately excitable and despondent cycle of speculation has churned around when Japan might accept the idea of hostile takeover bids as a standard feature of ... ( read original story ...)
Finn Russell interest from Japan excites Greig Laidlaw
Greig Laidlaw is intrigued by the idea of Finn Russell joining him in Japan, after the Scotland fly half became the subject of a big-money offer from Green Rock ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya mayor who bit Olympian’s gold medal offers to take 3-month pay cut
Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura said Monday he is ready to forfeit three months' pay totaling 1.5 million yen after drawing flak for biting an Olympic softball player's gold medal earlier this month ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka breaks down in tears in 1st press conference since French Open exit
A tearful Naomi Osaka briefly left a press conference in Cincinnati on Monday after her relationship with the journalists was put under the spotlight by a reporter who accused her of using the media ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian para swim star Aurelie Rivard inspired by performances at Tokyo 2020
Aurelie Rivard has learned to adapt to swimming with no fans in the stands to cheer her on. The Paralympic star can dig deep within herself to find that pre-competitive adrenalin rush. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Tears Up, Steps Away From Press Conference After Aggressively Toned Question From Reporter
In her first press conference since she withdrew from the French Open and Wimbledon, the world’s No. 2 Womens’ tennis player Naomi Osaka teared up before stepping away from the podium. The trigger was ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka pledges all her Western & Southern Open winnings to earthquake victims in Haiti
Tennis star Naomi Osaka announced that she will donate her winnings from the 2021 Western & Southern Open to help the victims of an earthquake that hit Haiti on Saturday morning. Really hurts to see ... ( read original story ...)
Dixie Fire Has Burned Almost 867 Square Miles, Burn Scar Now the Size of Tokyo
"Winds are all over the place. Things are going to be pretty unstable for the next couple days," fire spokesman Edwin Zuniga said. ( read original story ...)
Emperor Naruhito conveys ‘deep remorse’ for Japan’s actions in 76th anniversary of WWII surrender, still no apology
Japanese Emperor Naruhito expressed “deep remorse” for Japan’s atrocities in World War II on Sunday, which marked the 76th anniversary of the country’s surrender to Allied forces. A prevailing message ... ( read original story ...)
Reporter’s Notebook: Climbing Japan’s tallest peak, Mount Fuji, amid the global pandemic
Our team set out for Japan's highest peak, which rises more than 12,000 feet. Amy Robach explores Mount Fuji ABC News Coordinating Producer Christopher Godburn details his journey climbing Mount Fuji ... ( read original story ...)