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The Japanese central government on Friday extended its coronavirus state of emergency for nine prefectures to June 20 just a little more than a month before the scheduled opening ceremony of the ... ( read original story ...)

"We would like to make a decision as soon as possible [on fans], but after the state of emergency is lifted we will assess," the Tokyo Olympics Organizing Committee's president said. ( read original story ...)

The 23-year-old said that she would not "do any press during Roland-Garros" because "people have no regard for athletes' mental health." ... ( read original story ...)

A leading ally of Tokyo’s governor said Japan should retain the option of canceling or postponing the Summer Olympics, one of the first clear voices of doubt about the Games from political figures ... ( read original story ...)

With infections still high, restrictions in nine prefectures will remain in place until at least June 20, casting more doubt on the start of the Summer Games in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)

The decision, which was expected, arrives a day after the country reported more than 4,000 new covid-19 cases. ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga extended a state of emergency that includes Tokyo and other major cities, in a last-ditch effort to rein in Covid infections ahead of the capital hosting the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan says it will allow residents from Myanmar to stay an additional six months as an emergency measure as a violent military-led crackdown continues in the Southeast Asian country ... ( read original story ...)

Japan will extend the state of emergency in its biggest cities to late June, little more than a month before the Tokyo Olympics are due to take place.The decision will be announced this evening by the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan extended a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas for 20 more days on Friday, with infections still not slowing as it prepares to host the Olympics in just over 50 days. ( read original story ...)

Yokohama F. Marinos and Shimizu S-Pulse will trade tackles at the Nissan Stadium on Sunday in a matchday 17 fixture in the J1 League. The two sides come into the game on the back of victories. The ... ( read original story ...)

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said it would welcome dialogue with world number two Naomi Osaka over her decision to boycott press conferences at this year's French Open. ( read original story ...)

The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee has hinted that fans may be barred from venues when the games open in just under two months ... ( read original story ...)

With coronavirus vaccinations for older people in full swing, 90% of local governments in Aichi Prefecture -- home to Japan's second largest ... ( read original story ...)

It was clear from the start of Naomi Osaka’s career that she never felt comfortable with the formal setting of a press conference. Self-billed as the “most awkward” player on tour, her shy nature left ... ( read original story ...)

The French Open returns to its traditional spring setting as Rafael Nadal bids for a 14th title and Iga Swiatek defends her maiden Grand Slam. ( read original story ...)