US men will play Ecuador and Australia in October friendlies to prepare for the World Cup
The United States will play Ecuador and Australia in October friendlies as preparation for next year’s World Cup5 HOURS AGO • Associated Press
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Wales finally tastes victory after 19 tests and 644 days
Wales has finally won a rugby test and snapped an 18-match international losing streak when it held off Japan 31-22 in Kobe2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Former Yankees Infielder Heading to Japan A former New York Yankees infielder will look to revitalize his career in Japan.
3 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Japan urges China to stop flying fighter jets too close to Japanese military aircraft Japan is concerned about China’s acceleration of its military buildup, especially in Japan’s southwestern areas.
3 DAYS AGO • DELCOTIMES.COM
All Blacks under pressure to improve in the 2nd test against France on Saturday
The All Blacks are at a crossroads as they head into the second test against France4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Tottenham complete signing of Japan international defender Kota Takai Takai is the first signing under new head coach Thomas Frank who was not on loan at the club last season.
6 DAYS AGO • NYTIMES.COM
Less than year from the World Cup, US player pool becomes a game of `Survivor'
Having expanded his player pool during a CONCACAF Gold Cup that ended with a 2-1 loss to Mexico in Sunday’s final, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino has eight friendlies left from Sep...JULY 7 • Associated Press
Wales losing streak up to 18 tests after losing to Japan in boiling Kitakyushu
Wales has lost an 18th consecutive rugby test, extending the longest losing streak by a major team in the professional eraJULY 5 • Associated Press
Arsenal star leaves club after deciding to terminate contract: Reports Japan international Takehiro Tomiyasu has decided to leave Arsenal after both parties agreed to a mutual contract termination, as per report...
JULY 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Hoffenheim signs Japan defender Koki Machida from Belgium's Union Saint-Gilloise
German team Hoffenheim has signed Japan defender Koki Machida from Belgian champion Royale Union Saint-GilloiseJUNE 27 • Associated Press
Royal Ascot looms after a weekend of big races from France to Japan Royal Ascot gets rolling Tuesday after a weekend of global racing that included "Win and You're In" events for the Breeders' Cup, Prix de l'...
JUNE 16 • UPI.COM
Former MSU basketball star Aaron Henry signs with Japanese professional team A former Michigan State basketball star has signed with a professional deal with a team from Japan
JUNE 13 • USATODAY.COM
Fans don't appear to be snatching up tickets to the Club World Cup
If slashed ticket prices, closed stadium sections and moved seats are any indication, fans aren’t exactly clamoring to attend the Club World CupJUNE 12 • Associated Press
What to know about the 2026 World Cup one year out
The World Cup kicks off one year from now and will be hosted by the United States, Canada and MexicoJUNE 11 • Associated Press
US Open starting times for Thursday and Friday at Oakmont
Starting times for the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont for Thursday and Friday roundsJUNE 10 • Associated Press
Saudi Arabia's World Cup hopes hinge on a near-impossible task against Australia
Saudi Arabia needs a near-impossible outcome against Australia to take the last of six direct spots at the 2026 World Cup in this round of Asian qualifyingJUNE 9 • Associated Press
China eliminated from World Cup contention. Uzbekistan and Jordan qualify for the first time
China slumped out of World Cup contention before Uzbekistan and Jordan qualified for the first timeJUNE 5 • Associated Press
Big surprise in sumo. The sport has a new champion — and he's Japanese
Japan has a new sumo grand champion — or yokozuna — and the big news is he’s JapaneseMAY 28 • Associated Press
Today in History: May 22, strongest earthquake recorded strikes Chile The strongest earthquake recorded struck southern Chile and claimed 1,655 lives, left 2 million homeless and triggered a tsunami responsible...
MAY 22 • MCALL.COM
Sherratt to coach Wales for Japan rugby tour as search for Gatland successor continues
Matt Sherratt will stay on as interim Wales rugby coach for the two-test series in Japan in July while the search for a permanent replacement for Warren Gatland continuesMAY 20 • Associated Press
Ireland captain Doris out for up to 6 months after shoulder surgery
Ireland and Leinster captain Caelan Doris is out for up to six months after shoulder surgeryMAY 12 • Associated Press
Lions squad for Australia: Itoje captain, Pollock in but no Doris or Farrell
Maro Itoje will captain a 38-man British & Irish Lions squad for the tour of Australia that contains 15 Irish players, just two Welshmen and an Englishman with barely 30 minutes of...MAY 8 • Associated Press
Mina Shirakawa Bids Farewell To Japan, Mariah May Responds | Fightful News Mina Shirakawa is coming to America.
MAY 7 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Alex Hammerstone Discusses MLW Return, Rebuilding Trust, And Rediscovering His Passion For Wrestling | Fightful News Alex Hammerstone talks about Bobby Lashley and potentially wanting to return to Japan.
MAY 7 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Luxor Cafe jockey Joao Moreira looks to deliver first Kentucky Derby victory to Japan Luxor Cafe jockey Joao Moreira will try to help deliver Japan's first Kentucky Derby win Saturday at Churchill Downs. Meet the “Magic Man" f...
APRIL 29 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
