Japan and new coach play it safe with 23-man World Cup team
TOKYO (AP) Japan coach Akira Nishino is relying heavily on veteran players with previous World Cup experience in his 23-man squad for the t...MAY 31, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
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Ghana spoils Nishino’s debut, beats Japan 2-0 in friendly
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) Akira Nishino made his debut as Japan coach on Wednesday in a 2-0 loss to Ghana.MAY 30, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Ethiopia sweeps individual, team races at Bolder Boulder
BOULDER, Colorado (AP) Ethiopia swept the team competition at the 40th annual Bolder Boulder 10-kilometer race on Monday, with Getaneh Tamire winning the men's race and Mamitu Das...MAY 29, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Fired coach Halilhodzic suing Japanese football association
TOKYO (AP) Vahid Halilhodzic is suing the Japanese soccer association and its president after he was fired as national coach only two month...MAY 21, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Fired coach Halilhodzic suing Japanese soccer association
TOKYO (AP) Vahid Halilhodzic is suing the Japanese soccer association and its president after he was fired as national coach only two month...MAY 21, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Sites set for women’s Tournament of Nations
CHICAGO (AP) The U.S. women's national team has announced that this summer's Tournament of Nations will be played at stadiums in Kansas, Connecticut and Illinois.MAY 16, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Japan expected to name World Cup squad on May 31
TOKYO (AP) Japan is expected to name its 23-man squad for the World Cup on May 31, several days ahead of the June 4 deadline.MAY 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Hiroshima beats Kobe 2-0 to extend lead in J-League
TOKYO (AP) Toshihiro Aoyama and Patric scored as Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Vissel Kobe 2-0 at home to widen its lead in the J-League on Sunday.MAY 6, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
FC Tokyo beats Kawasaki 2-0 to close gap on J-League leaders
TOKYO (AP) Kento Hashimoto and Masato Morishige scored as FC Tokyo beat Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 away on Saturday to move within five points of J-League leaders Sanfrecce Hiroshima.MAY 5, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
2019 Copa America to feature Japan and Qatar
SAO PAULO (AP) The 2019 Copa America in Brazil will feature Japan and Qatar and no teams from North America.MAY 4, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Japan coach Nishino says timing of promotion a challenge
TOKYO (AP) Japan coach Akira Nishino is facing a difficult challenge by taking over from Vahid Halilhodzic with only two months to go befor...APRIL 12, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Report: Japan fires coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup
TOKYO (AP) Japan fired coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday, two months before the World Cup, and immediately replaced him with Akira Nishino,...APRIL 9, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Report: Japan to fire coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup
TOKYO (AP) Japan fired coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday, two months before the World Cup, and immediately replaced him with Akira Nishino,...APRIL 9, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Patric scores winner as Hiroshima beats Kawasaki in J-League
KAWASAKI, Japan (AP) Brazilian striker Patric scored a late winner as Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 away on Saturday to claim top spot in the J-League.MARCH 31, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Japan’s World Cup preparations take a hit in loss to Ukraine
LIEGE, Belgium (AP) Japan's preparations for the World Cup took another hit Tuesday.MARCH 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Saudi Arabia seeks Spanish help ahead of World Cup
Saudi Arabia's attempts to prepare for the World Cup are not confined to arranging friendlies or hiring world-famous coaches.MARCH 23, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Honda returns to Japan squad for March friendlies
TOKYO (AP) Keisuke Honda was among 26 players named by Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Thursday for two friendlies against Mali and Ukrain...MARCH 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
North Korean defector hits Paralympic ice for South Korea
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) The most talked-about athlete in the Paralympics barely plays, but who cares? The diminutive but hard-nosed reserve forward on South Korea's sled hocke...MARCH 13, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Arsenal: Wenger's Reputation On The Line With Takuma Asano
Arsene Wenger has been singing the praises of Arsenal addition, Takuma Asano. Wenger's reputation is resting on such a high evaluation of th...JUNE 30, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
This 50-year-old just became the world's oldest pro goal-scorer
Watch this goal and marvel at King Kazu's longevity.MARCH 12, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Copa America Centenario is 100 historic years in the making
International soccer's oldest competition comes to American soil.MAY 4, 2016 • FOX SPORTS
Syria kick-start Japan shellacking with comedic own goal
Is this the worst own goal ever?MARCH 30, 2016 • FOX SPORTS
Sawa slams Japan as women fail to qualify for Olympics
The United States won't have their rivals, who they played in the last three major tournament finals, at this year's Olympics.MARCH 7, 2016 • FOX SPORTS
Triple crown, flubbed punt highlight best games of 2015
The games people play. There are around 300 in pro football, 2,500 in baseball, 1,500 in basketball and thousands in soccer every year - and that's just at the very highest levels....DECEMBER 27, 2015 • FOX SPORTS
Wambach's future role outside football nothing short of grand
The USWNT legend knows her greatest role in sports, and in life, is very likely ahead of her.DECEMBER 15, 2015 • FOX SPORTS
