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Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning his Hyundai Card Super Match against Jannik Sinner in Incheon, South Korea on Saturday.
TENNIS
Jan 13, 2026
Dark horses or also-rans? Australian Open short on genuine contenders
The chasm between the top two and the rest of the field makes third place seem more like a consolation prize than a ?launch pad.
Leeds United's Dominic Calvert-Lewin (second from right) scores at The Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Dec 29, 2025
From injury woes to goal machine, Calvert-Lewin charts stunning revival at Leeds
The English striker is on one of the hottest scoring streaks in the Premier League.
Ruth Chepngetich celebrates after finishing first in the women¡¯s race, setting a world record at 2:09:56 during the Chicago Marathon at Grant Park on Oct. 13, 2024.
MORE SPORTS / Athletics
Oct 24, 2025
Chepngetich retains women¡¯s marathon world record despite three-year ban
Chepngetich, who smashed the record in Chicago last October, was provisionally suspended in July this year
FIFA's headquarters in Zurich
SOCCER
Nov 30, 2024
Saudi Arabia¡¯s 2034 World Cup bid gets higher score than U.S., Canada and Mexico
The higher score came despite the fact the Middle East nation has yet to construct several stadiums proposed for the tournament.
Saudi Arabia fans in the stands at King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Oct. 10
SOCCER
Nov 12, 2024
FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid over human rights, says Amnesty
Saudi Arabia is the lone bidder for the 2034 edition.
American gold medalists Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong and Caeleb Dressel celebrate after winning the 4x100-meter freestyle relay on Saturday at the Paris Olympics.
OLYMPICS / Swimming
Jul 28, 2024
Winning gold ¡®doesn¡¯t get old¡¯ for Dressel after American clinches eighth
The United States beat Australia and Italy to win the 4x100-meter freestyle at La Defense Arena on Saturday.
The FIFA Series is designed to benefit national teams that do not have the opportunity to play teams from other confederations.
SOCCER
Feb 27, 2024
Biennial FIFA series of friendly games to launch in March
The series is designed to benefit national teams that do not have the opportunity to play teams from other confederations.
South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann speaks to star midfielder Son Heung-min after their loss to Jordan in the semifinals of the Asian Cup on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Feb 7, 2024
Asian Cup final a step too far for South Korea¡¯s ¡®zombie football¡¯
In Tuesday¡¯s semifinal, Juergen Klinsmann¡¯s side was beaten by a hard-working Jordan team that claimed a famous 2-0 win.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks in Miami on Dec. 7. On Sunday, Infantino announced details of the 2025 Club World Cup and the 2024 Intercontinental Cup.
SOCCER
Dec 18, 2023
Club World Cup in June-July 2025, Intercontinental Cup in 2024: FIFA
Announcement has drawn criticism from the global players¡¯ union FIFPro as well as the World Leagues Forum.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi receives his 8th Ballon d'Or award during the 2023 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony in Paris on Monday.
SOCCER
Oct 31, 2023
Messi wins record eighth Ballon d¡¯Or for best player in the world
Inter Miami¡¯s Messi, who last won the award in 2021, played a pivotal role in guiding Argentina to its first World Cup title in 36 years last year.
Former world No. 1 Simona Halep has been provisionally suspended since October 2022 after a positive doping test.
TENNIS
Sep 13, 2023
Simona Halep to appeal four-year ban for anti-doping rule violations
The 31-year-old former Wimbledon and French Open champion had been provisionally suspended since October 2022.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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