Paralympic athletes took to the catwalk in Tokyo on Tuesday for the “Amputee Venus Show” which was originally scheduled to be held in conjunction with the opening of the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka on Fighting for No. 1 at the U.S. Open and Why She’s Speaking Out
As the highest-paid female athlete in the world, Osaka is standing up for Black lives while taking inspiration from her late mentor, Kobe Bryant. ( read original story ...)
The One Video Game Naomi Osaka Can’t Stop Playing
The tennis phenom also reveals the one person who can calm her down in any situation. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor Koike says coronavirus situation improving, 2021 Games on track
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Tuesday that the novel coronavirus situation in Japan's capital is improving and she's still intent on the city hosting the Olympics next year. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Libby Clegg ends season early because of restrictions
Double Paralympic sprint champion Libby Clegg ends her season early because of the difficulties running with social distancing restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shinzo Abe Likely to Stay on as Premier, Close Ally Says
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is likely to fulfill his tenure as head of the ruling party, and therefore premier, until his term ends in September next year, one of his closest aides told Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi lifts state of emergency as COVID-19 count stays below 100
Aichi prefectural officials lifted their state of emergency to combat COVID-19 on Aug. 24, but warned residents that the prefecture is not out of the woods yet. The Aichi prefectural government ... ( read original story ...)
Five takeaways from Super GT’s return to Suzuka
After two races at Fuji Speedway, SUPER GT's trip to Suzuka for the third round of the season turned the established form book on its head. Jamie Klein looks at the main talking points from an ... ( read original story ...)
Sarah Storey: Tokyo Paralympics ‘not necessarily’ Para-cyclist’s last Games
Sarah Storey says next year's rearranged Tokyo Paralympics - her eighth Games - won't necessarily be her last. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic may fire up Japan’s inflation, doing what cenbank could not, economist says
The coronavirus shock is boosting the amount of money flowing into Japan's economy and may fire up inflation, achieving what years of ultra-loose monetary policy failed to do, the central bank's ... ( read original story ...)
Stranded By Virus, Japan Couple Become Cape Verde Envoys
A pair of Japanese honeymooners stranded in Cape Verde by the coronavirus pandemic have been named unlikely ambassadors for the tropical paradise's Olympic team at next year's Tokyo Games. Rikiya and ... ( read original story ...)
Serena, Osaka survive tests as Keys’ title defence ends
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka survived tests at the Western & Southern Open, while Madison Keys and Petra Kvitova exited. Williams, the third seed at the WTA Premier tournament, progressed after ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo installed see-through bathrooms for the public
Tokyo’s new see-through bathrooms let people inspect them to see if they’re clean before entering Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to relax ban on foreign residents returning to the country
Japan is planning to relax a coronavirus entry ban that discriminates against foreign residents because of fears it undermines business competitiveness and damages Tokyo’s reputation as a financial ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe Says Wants to Do His Best at Job, Amid Worries Over Health
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants to take care of his health and do his utmost at his job, he said on Monday, after a second hospital visit within days sparked concern whether he could stay on ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka overcomes Muchova in Cincy second round
In her first WTA singles match of the tour's resumption, No.4 seed Naomi Osaka fended off a challenge from Karolina Muchova to claim a three-set win at the Western & Southern Open. ( read original story ...)