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England coach Thomas Tuchel gives instructions to Jude Bellingham during their team's match against Argentina in the World Cup semifinals in Atlanta on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 16, 2026
Thomas Tuchel says England not cursed after nation¡¯s latest World Cup heartbreak
England took the lead in the ?55th minute through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina then seized control, and Tuchel¡¯s side failed to withstand the pressure.
England midfielder Jude Bellingham (center) warms up during a training session on the eve of his team's 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal match against Argentina, in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Jul 15, 2026
England together and blocking out the noise ahead of Argentina showdown
England beat Norway to reach the semifinals, but much was made in the aftermath of a difference in ?opinion between manager Thomas Tuchel and midfielder Jude Bellingham.
England coach Thomas Tuchel celebrates after the team's victory over Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 9, 2026
World Cup reveals growing acceptance of foreign coaches among world powers
At the start of the World Cup, 27 countries had a foreign national at the helm, up from nine four years ago.
Argentina forward Lionel Messi runs with the ball during the 2026 World Cup match against Austria at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Monday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 23, 2026
Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up World Cup
Lionel Messi has risen to the challenge in style to become the all-time World Cup record scorer, two games into the tournament.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha celebrates with his national flag at the end of the match against Spain at the Atlanta Stadium on Monday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 16, 2026
Veteran Vozinha the Cape Verde hero as keeper shuts out Spain
Vozinha broke down in tears at the end of Monday¡¯s 0-0 draw with Spain after the 40-year-old was mobbed by his teammates following a stunning display.
Former Switzerland head coach Patrick Fischer at the game against France at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 12
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
Apr 16, 2026
Switzerland fires ice hockey coach for fake COVID vaccination certificate
Patrick Fischer issued a statement on Monday ?saying he ?entered China using a non-valid certificate ?that the Swiss federation did not know about.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso during the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica, Bosnia, on Tuesday
SOCCER
Apr 1, 2026
Gattuso apologizes after Italy misses out on third straight World Cup
The Italians took an early lead in Zenica, but after going down to 10 men, they were hauled back by Bosnia before penalties sent Gennaro Gattuso¡¯s side packing.
Michael Carrick, then Middlesbrough manager, celebrates at the end of the League Cup quarterfinal against Port Vale at Vale Park in Stoke-on-Trent, England, on Dec. 19, 2023.
SOCCER
Jan 14, 2026
Carrick takes Manchester United helm until season¡¯s end
Former United midfielder Carrick replaces Ruben Amorim, who was sacked earlier this month.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch after being shown a red card against Ireland in Dublin on Nov. 13.
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 26, 2025
Ronaldo cleared to play opening matches at World Cup
FIFA confirmed that the 40-year-old had been given a three-match ban following a red card against Ireland, but barring a repeat incident, he will not serve any further punishment.
Nottingham Forest head coach Sean Dyche (center) gestures from the touchline during the Europa League match against Porto at The City Ground in Nottingham, England, on Thursday.
SOCCER
Oct 24, 2025
Dyche urging caution but content with winning start at Forest
Forest had not won since the opening day of the Premier League back in August.
Novak Djokovic in action during his semifinal match against Jannik Sinner at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Thursday
TENNIS
Oct 17, 2025
Djokovic has no plans to retire, inspired by Ronaldo, LeBron and Brady
The 38-year-old¡¯s last Grand Slam win came in 2023, but the Serbian shows no signs of slowing down.
Italy's players celebrate scoring against Israel during the 2026 World Cup qualifier in Debrecen, Hungary on Monday.
SOCCER
Sep 9, 2025
Italy keeps World Cup hopes ticking over with ¡®crazy¡¯ 5-4 win over Israel
Italy had won its first game under new manager Gennaro Gattuso in a 5-0 home win over Estonia on Friday.
Britain's Keely Hodgkinson after winning the women's 800m final in Lausanne, Switzerland on Wednesday
MORE SPORTS / Athletics
Aug 21, 2025
Seville leaves Lyles trailing in Lausanne as Hodgkinson wins again
Seville stormed to victory over Lyles in London last month, and it was almost a carbon copy performance in Switzerland.
Kishane Thompson (right) in action against Noah Lyles (left) and Kenneth Bednarek (center) during the Diamond League men's 100m final at Silesian Stadium in Chorzow, Poland on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Athletics
Aug 19, 2025
Thompson out of sprint showdown with Lyles in Lausanne
Thompson won the much-anticipated rematch with Noah Lyles at Saturday¡¯s Diamond League meeting in Silesia.
Jamaica's Kishane Thompson (left) crosses the line to win the men's 100 meter final at the Silesia Diamond League meet in Chorzow, Poland, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Athletics
Aug 17, 2025
Thompson beats Lyles in Olympic final rematch in Silesia
Thompson blasted out of the blocks and never looked like being beaten while posting a time of 9.87 seconds, while Lyles ran strongly at the end.
Italy's head coach Luciano Spalletti leaves at the end of the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Moldova at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, Italy on Monday.
SOCCER
Jun 10, 2025
Italy not in a good place for successor, says sacked Spalletti
Spalletti announced his own dismissal on the eve of the Moldova match, which comes after less than two years in the role and included a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign.
The Czech Republic's Jakub Flek (top), USA goalkeeper Jeremy Swayman (left) and the USA's Zeev Buium vie for the puck during the group B match between Czechia and USA at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships in Herning, Denmark, on Tuesday.
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
May 21, 2025
U.S. beats holders Czech Republic at hockey World Championships
The U.S., which has failed to win a stand-alone world championship since 1933, will face Finland in Thursday¡¯s quarter-finals.
Norway's Marius Lindvik in action during the men's large hill first round at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships on March 8
MORE SPORTS / Winter Sports
Mar 10, 2025
Norwegians admit to cheating at World Ski Championships
Race director Sandro Pertile said afterwards that they had received information prior to the event about possible manipulations of the Norwegian¡¯s ski suits.
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.

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