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When the Tokyo Olympics put out a call for volunteers, Nima Esnaashari signed up along with thousands of others in Japan eager to soak up the atmosphere of the world's biggest sporting event. ( read original story ...)

The Tokyo Olympics will need a public bailout of about $800m if the games are held behind closed doors as organisers delay a decision on domestic spectators to the last possible moment. Recent budgets ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's exports rose at the fastest pace in 41 years in May and a key gauge of capital spending grew, helping the world's third largest economy offset sluggish domestic demand as COVID-19 vaccinations ... ( read original story ...)

Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics must eat alone, be tested daily and refrain from talking in confined spaces under new Covid rules ... ( read original story ...)

Team USA is "hopeful of securing a commitment" from Washington Wizards star guard Bradley Beal for the Tokyo Olympics this summer, according to ... ( read original story ...)

Rowing Canada will send its largest Olympic team in a quarter-century when the athletes arrive in Tokyo, the organization announced Tuesday. ( read original story ...)

USA pitcher Monica Abbott (L) tags out Japan's Masumi Mishina, during 7th inning action in the women's gold medal game, won by Japan, 3-1, at Fengtai Softball Field, August 21, 2008, at the Summer ... ( read original story ...)

Rio Olympic rugby player Carlin Isles has endured pressure to remain a formidable athlete as he aims his sights on the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)

The United States has deployed an aircraft carrier to the South China Sea to conduct maritime security operations with allies. ( read original story ...)

Japan's world number two Naomi Osaka must take the time to be in a "safe space" and seek help to figure out the dilemma she finds herself in, according to American tennis great Chris Evert. ( read original story ...)

Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics must eat alone, be tested daily, and refrain from talking in confined spaces under new Covid rules ... ( read original story ...)

If athletes coming to Japan for the Tokyo Olympics needed a warning, they got it Tuesday as officials rolled out the third and final rendition of so-called Playbooks — the rulebooks governing ... ( read original story ...)

South Korea’s navy, air force and coastguard carried out military exercises around a group of disputed islands claimed by Japan, further inflaming relations with Tokyo after their open diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's world number two Naomi Osaka must take the time to be in a "safe space" and seek help to figure out the dilemma she finds herself in, according to American tennis great Chris Evert. Osaka ... ( read original story ...)

Former world No. 1 Andy Murray has said Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open was not handled well by "both parties." ... ( read original story ...)

Follow the rules when the Olympics open in just over five weeks, or else expect a warning or a fine — or anything in between. “Respect the Playbook, respect the rules,” said Christophe Dubi, speaking ... ( read original story ...)