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No. 2-ranked Naomi Osaka won her 22nd match in a row by beating Ajla Tomljanović 7-6 (3), 6-4 in the second round at the Miami Open ... ( read original story ...)

Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic gave Naomi Osaka a run for her money in the Japanese's first match since winning the Australian Open but the world No.2 eventually proved too strong, prevailing 7-6 (7-3) ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka returned to action for the first time since winning the Australian Open with a 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 victory over Ajla Tomljanovic in her opening match Friday at the Miami Open. The Japanese ... ( read original story ...)

The Olympics could take climbing to new heights says Alex Honnold who might have had winning a gold medal as his goal growing up instead of an historic free solo climb up El Capitan if the sport had ... ( read original story ...)

Chris Thompson and Stephanie Davis qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with victory in the Great Britain marathon trials. ( read original story ...)

When we were first invited to Japan to speak about marriage equality and LGBTIQ rights seven years ago, we asked those in attendance at our talk to raise their hands if they knew a gay person. No one ... ( read original story ...)

It’s been six months since Naomi Osaka beat Belarusian player Victoria Azárenka at the U.S. Open Final, but it looks like she’s still reminiscing about the day of her historic win. ( read original story ...)

Japan's prime minister did not rule out a meeting with North Korea 's Kim Yo Jong if she chooses to attend the Tokyo Olympics, according to a Japanese press report. Yoshihide Suga said Friday at a ... ( read original story ...)

A torchbearer runs during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay on the second day in Iitate, Fukushima-Prefecture, Japan on Friday, March 26, 2021. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI ... ( read original story ...)

Carrickfergus man Ryan Seaton misses out on a third Olympic appearance as the other Irish 49er class boat secures qualification. ( read original story ...)

People march in demonstration for freedom and human rights in Tibet while the Olympic torch relay passes through the streets in Nagano, Japan on April 26, 2008. (UPI Photo/Yoshiyuki Iwaki/SNP) ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Tokyo Olympic hopefuls ended a yearlong layoff with a 1-0 loss against powerhouse Argentina on Friday at Tokyo Stadium in the ... ( read original story ...)

A strong effort by Japan’s under-24 team was not enough to overcome their Argentine counterparts as head coach Akinobu Yokouchi’s side suffered a 1-0 loss ... ( read original story ...)

People in Tokyo flocked to admire cherry blossoms in full bloom at parks, shrines and rivers on Friday, despite coronavirus warnings against holding traditional parties under the delicate flowers. ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Friday he expects to invite President Joe Biden to the Tokyo Olympics when he visits the United States next month. Suga is ... ( read original story ...)

Takayuki Ueno, 46, is one of 10,000 torchbearers for the Tokyo Games. He lost his parents and children in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. ( read original story ...)