Masahiro Tanaka is returning to pitch for his former team in Japan after seven seasons with the New York Yankees. The Rakuten Eagles said Thursday the 32-year-old free agent ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Tennis star buys into North Carolina Courage women’s team
Three-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka invests in professional women's football team North Carolina Courage. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka buys stake in US women’s team North Carolina Courage
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has become the part owner of. The team was formed four years ago and won the National Women’s Soccer League title in 2018 and 2019. Alongside a picture of her in a football ... ( read original story ...)
Fans or No Fans? Tokyo Olympic Organizers Still Mum
One of the biggest unanswered questions about the Tokyo Olympics deals with fans. Will there be any from abroad? And will fans of any sort be allowed in outdoor stadiums or smaller indoor arenas? ( read original story ...)
No objections from Olympic partners say Tokyo organisers after call with Bach
Representatives from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic organising committee told reporters on Thursday there were no doubts or objections from its partners, including the IOC and sporting federations, about ... ( read original story ...)
Government indecision frustrates local vaccine plans
The central government calls its vaccination campaign “the trump card” against the novel coronavirus, but its reshuffled plans and changing schedules have frustrated local officials struggling to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka says she would like to be Gael Monfils for a day, also reveals her favorite movie & beverage
World No. 3 Naomi Osaka recently participated in a game called 'Quickfire Quiz', where she answered a series of rapid-fire questions covering a variety of topics. During the game Osaka revealed her ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis Superstar Naomi Osaka Announces Investment in NWSL Team North Carolina Courage
"I love that young girls can now look to professional soccer as a realistic sporting career," the tennis champion says ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka becomes co-owner of women’s football team North Carolina Courage
Osaka said that the US women's national team's fight for equal pay was one of the inspiring factors behind her decision to invest ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Credits Venus and Serena Williams’ Father Richard Williams for Her Success
Naomi Osaka reveals that she took inspiration from the dad of Serena Williams and Venus Williams, says she owes so much to both the sisters. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic organisers say no doubts or objections from partners about Japan’s games
Representatives from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic organising committee told reporters on Thursday there were no doubts or objections from its partners, including the IOC and sporting federations, about ... ( read original story ...)
Teacher to be fired for sexually abusing student 25 years ago
SAPPORO--Education officials here have decided to fire a male teacher accused of sexually abusing a female student more than 25 years ago when he taught at a junior high school in Hokkaido. The city's ... ( read original story ...)
US takes aim at China territorial claims as Biden vows to back Japan
US president smooths over Trump-era complaints to deepen Japan security alliance as new secretary of state rejects Beijing’s South China Sea claims ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka exclusive column: ‘Why I use my voice in the fight for what is right’
Three-time grand slam champion guest edits this month’s Women’s Sport supplement and explains how Billie Jean King inspired her to speak out ... ( read original story ...)
Florida Wants Tokyo’s 2021 Olympics Despite Rising COVID Infections, Deaths
Disney World isn't fully open and a high school wrestling tournament turned into a super spreader. What could go wrong with an Olympic Games? ( read original story ...)
Helen Glover: Tokyo 2020 comeback bid inspired by children
Double Olympic champion Helen Glover says proving herself to her baby daughter inspired her attempt a comeback at next summer's Tokyo games. ( read original story ...)