Fans from the following territories and countries can tune in to coverage of the IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 on Saturday and Sunday 11 and 12 May. Fans from territories and countries not listed ... ( read original story ...)
Improved Osaka reaches Madrid Open quarters
MADRID (Reuters) - World number one Naomi Osaka delivered an improved display to reach the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open on Wednesday, beating Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2 6-3 while Petra Kvitova ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese health officials visit Windsor to discuss gambling addiction treatment
In July 2018, Japan legalized casino gambling, and will allow three casino resorts to open in the 2020s. Officials stopped in Windsor on their way to a Toronto conference to look at Ontario's only ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics cut spending; sports federations unhappy
TOKYO (AP) -- The Tokyo Olympics are caught between the proverbial rock and hard place. Tokyo organizers are trying to cut spending, under pressure from the International Olympic Committee, which has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor reports to Shinto gods week after succession
TOKYO -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito performed a Shinto ritual at the palace Wednesday to report to imperial family gods the plans for the main ceremonies of his succession later this year. Naruhito ... ( read original story ...)
Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama to air on TSN and RDS again in 2019
“We believe that offering race fans a chance to witness and live the action is an important part of the GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama experience,” said Marc Ouayoun, President & CEO, Porsche ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s labor shortage eats away at back-breaking work culture
TOKYO (Reuters) - When she worked in sales for a Japanese bank, Chihiro Narazaki was passed over for the best assignments in favor of older colleagues. Her input was discouraged and she often stayed ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka survives test to reach last 16 in Madrid along with Halep
She wasn’t going for winners and I felt either the point was ended by me making an unforced error, or me making a winner,” Osaka told a news conference. “I feel like in the first set ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks mixed, Tokyo declines after Trump trade threat
Benchmarks in Shanghai and Sydney rose. Hong Kong gave up early gains and Tokyo declined as trading resumed following a weeklong holiday. Trump's surprise threat Sunday of more tariff hikes ... ( read original story ...)
Fab five: reasons why Yokohama will rock | iaaf.org
As we mark one week to go to the fourth edition of the IAAF World Relays, we look at a quintet of factors which will make next weekend’s edition in Yokohama (11-12 May) a sure fire winner. To improve ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Smoke cannabis store opens on Yonge Street
Toronto’s fourth retail cannabis dispensary, Tokyo Smoke, opened Monday morning in the former HMV store near Yonge-Dundas Square. Jamie Mauracher reports. ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins Madrid opener, Muguruza loses in 1st round
MADRID (AP) -- Naomi Osaka won her opening match at the Madrid Open, Caroline Wozniacki withdrew due to injury and Garbine Muguruza was upset by Petra Martic in straight sets on Sunday. Top-ranked ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins, Muguruza loses in Madrid
MADRID — Naomi Osaka and Simona Halep won their opening matches at the Madrid Open, while Garbiñe Muguruza was upset by Petra Martic of Croatia on Sunday. The top-ranked Osaka, the reigning U.S. Open ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka plays through pain, beats Cibulkova in Madrid
Osaka has struggled since splitting with her ... Download The Times of India News App for Latest Sports News. ( read original story ...)
Not much pain in abs is a good sign, says victorious Naomi Osaka
MADRID – Naomi Osaka eased concerns about her form and fitness by coming through a tricky first round against Dominika Cibulkova on Sunday at the Madrid Open. Osaka has struggled since splitting with ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka battles past Cibulkova in Madrid
Naomi Osaka overcame the stern challenge of Dominika Cibulkova on Sunday to advance to the second round of the Madrid Open. The world number one recovered from a break down in each set to prevail 6-2 ... ( read original story ...)