Indian doubles pair Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have roped in Denmark's former Olympic silver medallist Mathias Boe as their new coach in the lead up to this year's Tokyo Games. A ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to release limited-edition Adult Choc Mint beer
One of those brews is the Adult Choco Mint, a surprising new release from beer giant Sapporo. The colorful dotted can and the minty combination inside it is a departure from the norm for Sapporo, and ... ( read original story ...)
Study finds potential therapeutic targets to inhibit colorectal cancer progression
Nagoya University researchers and colleagues have revealed that colorectal cancer tissues contain at least two types of fibroblasts, namely, cancer-promoting fibroblasts and cancer-restraining ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka becomes co-owner of North Carolina Courage
Professional tennis player Naomi Osaka invested in the North Carolina Courage, a women's professional soccer team, Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan prime minister says he’s determined to hold Olympics
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says he is determined to host the postponed Tokyo Olympics this summer, despite growing uncertainty as coronavirus cases rise at home ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Ownership Stake In North Carolina Courage And The Connecting Of Women’s Sports
Naomi Osaka purchasing a stake in an NWSL team isn't just about one connection. It reflects the changing and connected world across the growing women's sports landscape. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Says She Had a ‘Really Productive Offseason,’ Is Ready for Success at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka is ready to win another Australian Open title. The 23-year-old tennis champion, who spoke with PEOPLE about appearing in Levi's new "Beauty of Becoming" series, says she used the offseason ... ( read original story ...)
‘Watch This Space’: Could Naomi Osaka’s Future Plans Include Fashion Design?
Naomi Osaka has been killing the game—both on and off the tennis court. The 23-year-old Grand Slam winner currently ranks third in the World Tennis Association rankings, but she’s currently number one ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan PM determined to hold Olympics in July
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says he is determined to host the postponed Tokyo Olympics this summer, despite growing uncertainty as coronavirus cases rise at home. ( read original story ...)
If the Olympics Don’t Go to Tokyo, or Florida, What About My Mom’s House?
Games deny they’re looking for a new location. Here’s an offer nevertheless. ( read original story ...)
In-home quarantines contributing to Japan’s virus spread
Sapporo – As Japan struggles to contain a recent surge of coronavirus infections, preventing the virus from spreading within households has become a major challenge. An increasing number of COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Three-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka invests in NWSL team North Carolina Courage
Three-time tennis grand slam champion Naomi Osaka says she has invested in National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise North Carolina Courage. Named Forbes’ highest paid female athlete in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM Suga says he is determined to hold Olympics this summer
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday repeated his determination to hold the Olympics in Tokyo this summer as a symbol of "hope and courage" during the global coronavirus pandemic. Suga ... ( read original story ...)
No Plan B: Japan’s sponsors shelve ads as mood sours over Olympics
Japan’s Olympic sponsors are scaling back advertising campaigns and delaying marketing events for this year’s Summer Games, concerned that public sentiment toward the event is souring amid a fresh ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Can vaccines save the Games?
In between a surging pandemic and a global scramble for vaccines, the fate of this year's Olympic Games has become shrouded in uncertainty. ( read original story ...)
Okechukwu joins Japanese club Consadole
Super Eagles B team striker, Gabriel Okechukwu, has signed a deal with Japanese topflight division Consadole Sapporo FC, The PUNCH reports.Okechukwu, joins the J1 club on a three-year-deal ... ( read original story ...)