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Padres Reliever Yuki Matsui’s WBC Status With Japan In Question Due To Groin Issue

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui's status for Japan in the World Baseball Classic could be in doubt after the left-hander ended a batti...

1 HOUR AGO • FOX SPORTS

Padres Reliever Yuki Matsui’s WBC Status With Japan In Question Due To Groin Issue

Top 10 pitchers for World Baseball Classic 2026 The 2026 World Baseball Classic is finally getting the arms it deserves. For the first time, Team USA is rolling out a rotation headlined by...

11 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Yuki Yoza primed to take mantle from esteemed teammate as best in Japan: "I want to become the ace of ONE Samurai" Former K-1 Champion Yuki Yoza of Japan is pumped for the promotion’s new monthly series ONE Samurai, set to go down in ‘The Land of the Rising Sun’.

13 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Nadaka Yoshinari thrilled for chance to showcase skills at ONE Samurai: "I believe I'm world class" ONE atomweight Muay Thai world champion Nadaka Yoshinari of Japan didn't hide his excitement for the promotion's latest endeavour in his hom...

13 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

ONE Championship launches ONE Samurai in Japan, monthly series begins April 29 at Tokyo's Ariake Arena ONE Championship has launched its latest expansion in Japan, ONE Samurai, which kicks off on Wednesday, April 29, inside Tokyo's legendary Ariake Arena.

20 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

D.R. star Tatis on Samurai Japan: 'They're nasty, but we're gonna beat them' Samurai Japan is returning to the World Baseball Classic stage with many of the same players who powered its 2023 title run, including Shohe...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Who Are The Top 10 Hitters In the 2026 World Baseball Classic?

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge headline the top-10 hitters that will play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Who Are The Top 10 Hitters In the 2026 World Baseball Classic?

A key player for each of the 20 World Baseball Classic teams The battle to crown the world's greatest baseball team begins in just two weeks. Twenty teams from around the world will begin play on March...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Did Kai Cenat really unfollow Ray on social media? Situation explored In 2023, outside a 7/11 store in Japan, streaming sensation Kai Cenat met an 18-year-old Ray, formerly known as Rayasianboy, live on stream.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sugano throws BP at Rox camp before departing for Classic SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Righty Tomoyuki Sugano’s one throwing session before taking off to represent Japan at the World Baseball Classic was a f...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Back with Japan, Suzuki looks to bring year-end hot streak into Classic MESA, Ariz. -- Seiya Suzuki was excited to play a key role for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic three years ago, but an injury in la...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan win Olympic pairs title with world record free skate

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

World shares mostly advance and Japan falls ahead of Lunar New Year holidays The future for the S&P 500 rose 0.4%.

4 DAYS AGO • DELCOTIMES.COM

Deadspin | Japan's Totsuka takes halfpipe gold, Aussie James settles for silver Deadspin | Japan's Totsuka takes halfpipe gold, Aussie James settles for silver

6 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

No losers on a memorable Olympic halfpipe, but Scotty James gets silver behind Japan's Yuto Totsuka

Japanese snowboarder Yuto Totsuka won the Olympic gold medal in men’s halfpipe at the Milan Cortina Games

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Shozo Isojima confident he can handle Adrian Lee blitz at ONE Fight Night 40: "I can weather that" ONE lightweight MMA contender Shozo Isojima of Japan already envisions how his ONE Fight Night 40 clash with Adrian Lee will unfold.

FEBRUARY 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Shozo Isojima to take lessons from Tye Ruotolo into Adrian Lee showdown at ONE Fight Night 40: "I want to apply what I learned" ONE lightweight MMA contender Shozo Isojima of Japan has taken his first career defeat in stride.

FEBRUARY 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Shozo Isojima looking to drag Adrian Lee into deep water at ONE Fight Night 40: "I think that could be a weak point" ONE lightweight MMA contender Shozo Isojima of Japan remains unfazed despite being paired against one of the promotion’s most promising young stars.

FEBRUARY 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

8 World Baseball Classic Matchups We Can't Wait To See

These are the can't-miss games of the 2026 World Baseball classic pool stage.

FEBRUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS

8 World Baseball Classic Matchups We Can't Wait To See

2026 World Baseball Classic Viewing Guide: From Pool Play To A Dream Championship Rematch

Here are the best matchups of each day in pool play — as well as hypothetical clashes for the rest of the World Baseball Classic.

FEBRUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS

2026 World Baseball Classic Viewing Guide: From Pool Play To A Dream Championship Rematch

USA Baseball Schedule for World Baseball Classic Pool Play in Houston

Here's when the USA will play its pool games and its potential knockout round games during the World Baseball Classic.

FEBRUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS

USA Baseball Schedule for World Baseball Classic Pool Play in Houston

2026 World Baseball Classic Broadcast Schedule: How To Watch Every Game on FOX

Get the full broadcast schedule for the 2026 World Baseball Classic across FOX platforms.

FEBRUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS

2026 World Baseball Classic Broadcast Schedule: How To Watch Every Game on FOX

Pro Wrestling NOAH Results (2/11/26): Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI Retain GHC Tag Team Titles Results from Pro Wrestling NOAH's 'Legacy Rise' show on February 11th at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Details in the article.

FEBRUARY 11 • FIGHTFUL.COM

Ryugo Takeuchi focused on takedown defense against tough wrestler Ben Tynan: "I'm watching out for that" ONE heavyweight MMA contender Ryugo Takeuchi of Japan is preparing for a grueling three-round affair at ONE Fight Night 40.

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Rockies and right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano agree to a $5.1 million, 1-year contract

The Colorado Rockies have added Tomoyuki Sugano to their rotation, agreeing to a $5.1 million, one-year contract with the right-hander

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

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Padres Reliever Yuki Matsui’s WBC Status With Japan In Question Due To Groin Issue

Who Are The Top 10 Hitters In the 2026 World Baseball Classic?

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan win Olympic pairs title with world record free skate

No losers on a memorable Olympic halfpipe, but Scotty James gets silver behind Japan's Yuto Totsuka

8 World Baseball Classic Matchups We Can't Wait To See

2026 World Baseball Classic Viewing Guide: From Pool Play To A Dream Championship Rematch

USA Baseball Schedule for World Baseball Classic Pool Play in Houston

2026 World Baseball Classic Broadcast Schedule: How To Watch Every Game on FOX

Rockies and right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano agree to a $5.1 million, 1-year contract