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Two documentaries about tennis stars, one coming out on Netflix this summer and the other originally released in 1982, couldn’t be streaming at a better time. ( read original story ...)

The BBC will be the ultimate destination for all the unmissable moments from this year’s Summer Olympics in Tokyo, with a jam-packed calendar of coverage across TV, radio and online ... ( read original story ...)

For most people, the answer is no. But Simone Biles is not like most people, or even most Olympians. Biles has four gymnastics skills named after her, an honor reserved for the first competitor to ... ( read original story ...)

"The anticipation for this year's Olympics is higher than ever, and we're proud to be showcasing the very best of the action," said Barbara Slater, director of BBC Sport. "There will be something for ... ( read original story ...)

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray will defend his title in Tokyo after being named in Team GB’s team for the Tokyo Games ... ( read original story ...)

Naruhito said to be ‘extremely worried’ and shares widespread public unease over the Games ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Emperor Naruhito is "extremely worried" that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus, the head of the Imperial Palace said Thursday with the games ... ( read original story ...)

Panasonic Corporation has signed a brand ambassador agreement with professional women's tennis player Naomi Osaka. The period of agreement is two years starting from April 22, 2021. This press release ... ( read original story ...)

The Japanese trading company has become a partner of choice for apparel manufacturers, fast-fashion retailers and suppliers from China and around the globe ... ( read original story ...)

A-League championship-winning mentor Kevin Muscat is reportedly set to succeed Ange Postecoglou as coach of Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos. ( read original story ...)

With about a month to go until Tokyo hosts the Olympic Games, Japan kept its economic assessment for June largely intact, sticking to its view that the economy remained impacted adversely by the ... ( read original story ...)

Emperor Naruhito is concerned holding the Games will fuel covid-19 infections in Japan, the head of the Imperial Household Agency said. ( read original story ...)

Aichi Prefectural Police have arrested a 29-year-old man who had a teenage girl sign a contract to be his slave before paying her for sex ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Emperor Naruhito appears "concerned" about the possibility the Olympic Games could cause the coronavirus to spread as feared by many in the public, Kyodo News quoted an official at the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's top court on Wednesday threw out a challenge by three couples who wanted to keep their own surnames after marriage, ruling that laws stipulating Japanese couples must choose one family name ... ( read original story ...)

President and CEO Jeff Barna announced two management changes effective July 1. Stan Chandgie was promoted from vice president of consumer sales to executive vice president of sales and support; and ... ( read original story ...)