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Jannik Sinner reacts after match point as he defeats Daniil Medvedev in the men's final of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California on Sunday.
TENNIS
Mar 16, 2026
Sinner triumphs over Medvedev to secure first Indian Wells title
The Italian was imperious throughout, finishing with 28 winners, 10 aces and a perfect eight out of eight net points.
Elina Svitolina celebrates after defeating Iga Swiatek in their quarterfinal match at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California on Thursday.
TENNIS
Mar 13, 2026
Svitolina upsets Swiatek to reach Indian Wells semis as Sabalenka advances
Top seed Sabalenka beat Victoria Mboko 7-6 (0), 6-4 after being pushed hard by the Canadian 19-year-old.
Angel Reese (left) and Caitlin Clark during the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center in Phoenix on July 20, 2024.
BASKETBALL
Mar 12, 2026
WNBA teeters on the edge as CBA talks fail to yield deal
The two sides have been negotiating since players opted out of the previous CBA in October 2024 and the March 10 deadline was the latest in a series of missed targets.
A view of the NBA Cup floor before a game between the Hawks and Raptors at State Farm Arena in Atlanta
BASKETBALL / NBA
Mar 10, 2026
NBA pulls plug on Hawks¡¯ strip club promotional night
The backlash began when San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet published an open letter calling on the NBA to cancel the night.
England manager Thomas Tuchel reacts during a World Cup qualifying match against Andorra at Villa Park in Birmingham on Sept. 6.
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 5, 2025
Tuchel might keep substitutes inside if World Cup heat gets too fierce
Scorching heat was a major concern at the Club World Cup in the U.S. last June.
The NFL shield logo on the field at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada on Nov. 23
MORE SPORTS / Football
Dec 5, 2025
NFL introduces mandatory field standards and sets deadline for replacements
The initiative represents the league¡¯s most significant step toward standardizing playing conditions across its stadiums, addressing concerns about quality and player safety.
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in Mexico City on Thursday
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Oct 24, 2025
Hamilton hopes Ferrari can recapture Mexico magic
Carlos Sainz, who is now driving for Williams, delivered Ferrari¡¯s last victory 12 months ago in Mexico, with the team now on a 23-race winless streak.
Aces center A'ja Wilson (left) is fouled by Sparks forward Alissa Pili in Los Angeles on Sept. 11.
BASKETBALL
Sep 22, 2025
Aces center Wilson claims record fourth WNBA MVP award
The two-way player¡¯s achievements this season include becoming the fastest player to reach 5,000 career WNBA points in just 238 games.
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which will host the 2026 World Cup Final next year
SOCCER
Sep 4, 2025
FIFA to use dynamic pricing for World Cup ticket sales with seats starting at $60
Fans will have their first chance to secure tickets for next year¡¯s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico during a presale starting Sept. 10.
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.
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.
Intervention is the word after yen moves beyond ?163 and sits there
The government could prop up the yen at any moment, though its signaling is hard to read.
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.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.

Podcast

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

Longform

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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