The Paris Olympics opened with rain on its parade, then blistering heat and, finally, a week of pleasant sunshine. As it comes to a close on Sunday, temperatures are expected to again soar up to 95 ... ( read original story ...)
Cincinnati: Naomi Osaka gets upset in qualifying final round after stunning collapse
Naomi Osaka won't be taking part in this year's Cincinnati main draw after just suffering a surprise defeat to Ashlyn Krueger in the qualifying final round. On Sunday, former world No. 1 Osaka made ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka beaten in Cincinnati Open qualifying by Ashlyn Krueger, Harriet Dart makes main draw
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka lost in qualifying for the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open as she was beaten by Ashlyn Krueger. Playing qualifying for the first time since February 2018, ... ( read original story ...)
“Gonna make me cry”- Naomi Osaka turns emotional as fan delights in seeing her live at Cincinnati Open qualifiers; recalls her own such experiences
Naomi Osaka recently became emotional when a fan expressed excitement about attending her match at the 2024 Cincinnati Open. Osaka recalled her own experience of watching her favorite player play live ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka reunited with lost luggage in time for Cincinnati Open
Naomi Osaka is set to compete in the qualifiers at the Cincinnati Open Monday. It comes after a last-minute scare when the tennis star's luggage got lost on her way to the tournament. Osaka posted to ... ( read original story ...)
How Losing to Iga Swiatek Gave Naomi Osaka Confidence
Naomi Osaka is currently in the midst of hard court season. All four of Osaka's Grand Slam titles have come on the hard surface. She has the Cincinnati Open today and the US Open later this month. However, Osaka is already looking forward to clay court ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mostly gain, with Tokyo closed, as more tests for markets loom
Asian shares are mixed ahead of big reports this week on the state of the U.S. economy. Tokyo's markets were closed Monday for a holiday. ( read original story ...)
GB end Paris 2024 with 65 medals to top Tokyo total
Emily Campbell and Emma Finucane win two bronze medals for Team GB on the final day of Olympic action in Paris. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SMBC has raised stake in Jefferies Financial to nearly 11%
Jefferies Financial Group said on Monday that Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) has more than doubled its stake in the U.S. investment bank to 10.9%, deepening an alliance dating back to 2021. ( read original story ...)
Never leave kids, pets in cars as temps can hit dangerous levels, even in north Japan: JAF
The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF)'s Sapporo branch is warning people not to leave children or pets inside cars as temperatures can quic ... ( read original story ...)
“More humble than Emma Raducanu”, “Coco Gauff should try it” – Fans surprised as Naomi Osaka contests Cincinnati Open qualifiers for main draw entry
Naomi Osaka registered a 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 win over Anna Blinkova in the first qualifying round of the 2024 Cincinnati Open on Sunday, August 11. The former World No. ( read original story ...)
Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport
Tropical Storm Maria made landfall on Monday in Japan's northern region of Iwate, bringing torrential rain that disrupted flights and rail services while forcing people in some areas to evacuate homes ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Shares Are Mixed, With Tokyo Closed, as More Tests for Markets Loom
Markets in Tokyo and Bangkok were closed for holidays. ( read original story ...)
Paris Olympics Racked Up Over 1.3 Million Posts on TikTok, a 1,828% Increase on Tokyo Games
Filled with viral moments, star-studded competitions and splashy Parisian backdrops, the Paris Olympics racked up more than 1.3 million posts on Tiktok, an increase of 1,828% on the Tokyo Games, ... ( read original story ...)
Revolutionizing Heat Transport with 4X Efficiency: Japanese Researchers Break World Record
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have created the world’s most powerful loop heat pipe (LHP), capable of transporting an astounding 10 kilowatts of heat ... ( read original story ...)
“To be so honest and vulnerable as Naomi Osaka is, it’s very special; I really look up to her on that” – Amanda Anisimova
Amanda Anisimova hailed Naomi Osaka's honesty and vulnerability and admitted to looking up to the Japanese for the two traits. ( read original story ...)