Defending champion Japan completed an unbeaten group stage at the World Baseball Classic, beating the Czech Republic 9-0 behind a nine-run eighth inning capped by Munetaka Murakami’s grand slam. ( read original story ...)
Tennis – Sabalenka too hot for Osaka, Zverev reaches Indian Wells quarters
March 10 (Reuters) - World number one Aryna Sabalenka eased past 16th seed Naomi Osaka 6-2 6-4 on Tuesday to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals, while fourth seed Alexander Zverev also progressed ... ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka beats Osaka in Indian Wells last 16
World number one Aryna Sabalenka eases into the quarter-finals at Indian Wells with a 6-2 6-4 victory over Naomi Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka gets tricky to beat Osaka, into Indian Wells quarterfinal
The world's No. 1 player has moved into the BNP Paribas Open quarterfinals and is seeking her first win her ... ( read original story ...)
As Yokohama prepares to close Salem plant, workers consider what’s next
Yokohama’s Salem tire plant is set to close, leaving more than 500 workers searching for jobs. Many showed up at at a job fair Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan rolls on at Women’s Asian Cup as Taiwan and the Philippines reach the quarterfinals
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Japan kept its perfect defensive record intact to reach the quarterfinals of the Women's Asian Cup without conceding a goal as Taiwan and the Philippines also qualified Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Aryna Sabalenka seeking revenge against Naomi Osaka after New York meeting
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will face Naomi Osaka in the Indian Wells fourth round, eight years after their thrilling 2018 US Open clash. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka paved contrasting paths to tennis stardom. At Indian Wells, they cross
Both have four majors and have spent time at world No. 1, but Osaka and Sabalenka have built their worlds in different ways. ( read original story ...)
World Baseball Classic odds: Team USA still favored over Japan, Dominican Republic
Odds for all non-eliminated teams to win the World Baseball Classic, which began last week. ( read original story ...)
Murakami’s grand slam leads Japan to 9-0 win over Czechia at WBC
Munetaka Murakami's eighth-inning grand slam punctuated Japan's 9-0 win over Czechia on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic. ( read original story ...)
Bad Bunny Performs First Asia Concert at Star-Studded Spotify’s Billions Club in Tokyo
Bad Bunny made his Asia debut at Spotify’s Billions Club in Japan. Fresh from his headline performance at Super Bowl LX, the 31-year-old Puerto Rican superstar performed at Tokyo’s Tipstar Dome Chiba ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo International Film Festival, Market Set Dates for 39th Edition
The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) and its affiliated audiovisual content market TIFFCOM have unveiled dates for their 2026 editions. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya hosts suspected of attempting to intimidate woman into paying bill
Aichi Prefectural Police have arrested two male bar hosts in Nagoya for allegedly intimidating a female customer into paying a bill ... ( read original story ...)
Pokka Sapporo to sell vending machine business to Lifedrink
Japan’s Pokka Sapporo Food & Beverage will divest its vending machine business to local peer LifedrDrink Company. ( read original story ...)
Japan considering steps to cushion economy from Iran conflict, PM Takaichi says
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, March 9 (Reuters) - Japan will consider steps to cushion the economic blow from rising fuel costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East including curbing gasoline prices, ... ( read original story ...)
China says Taiwan premier’s Japan visit ‘harbours evil designs’
BEIJING, March 9 (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry said on Monday Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai visited Japan "harbouring evil designs" to engage in "separatist provocations through petty manoeuvres" ... ( read original story ...)