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Miho Takagi celebrates after the final race of her career in Heerenveen, Netherlands, on March 8.
OLYMPICS / Speedskating
Speedskater Miho Takagi to receive People¡¯s Honor Award
Takagi, 32, participated in four Winter Olympics and won a total of 10 medals, the most for a Japanese female Olympian.
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton competes during the qualifying session at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, in Spa, Belgium, on Saturday ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Lewis Hamilton hoping to head into F1¡¯s August break on high note
By Alan Baldwin
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur was wary ?of talking up the team¡¯s prospects, even if others were already doing so.
Spectators in a Citroen 2CV wave flags as the peloton rise past during the 14th stage of the Tour de France pack of riders between Mulhouse and Le Markstein, France, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS
Tour de France routes come from 3-year labor of love
Beautiful scenery is a key consideration because ¡°people also watch the Tour for the beauty of its landscapes.¡±

SOCCER

Santos midfielder Alvaro Barreal (left) and Universidad Central defender Kendrys Silva fight for the ball during the first leg of a South American Cup knockout round match in Valencia, Venezuela, on Tuesday.
Soccer provides welcome distraction as quake-hit Venezuela tries to move forward
The magnitude?7.2 and?7.5?quakes on June 24 hit the north of the country hardest, especially the coastal state of La Guaira, outside Caracas.
SOCCER
Kyogo Furuhashi makes MLS move with LA Galaxy
By Sam Byford
World cup
World Cup final draws record 63 million U.S. viewers
By Aditya Soni and Jaspreet Singh
SOCCER
Chelsea signs Rogers from Villa for reported U.K. record fee
SOCCER
Charismatic Keegan wore his heart on his sleeve, on and off the pitch
By Alan Baldwin
World cup
Thousands welcome home Argentina squad, without Messi, after World Cup loss
By Sofia Barragan
World cup
Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated 2 million on World Cup parade
By Robin BJALON

BASEBALL

Dodgers infielder Max Muncy hits a two-run home run against the Phillies in the fourth inning at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
MLB
Max Muncy¡¯s homer enough offense for Dodgers to beat Phillies
Shohei Ohtani singled with Eliezer Alfonzo on second and two outs, but was thrown out trying to stretch the hit into a double.
MLB
Dillon Dingler homers twice as Tigers beat Cubs in 10
BASEBALL
Dodgers remove Shohei Ohtani from rotation indefinitely due to knee issue
MLB / Sac Bunts
Rintaro Sasaki and NPB face separate challenges as slugger chooses to sign with Marlins
By Jason Coskrey
MLB
MLB stars praise ABS system for providing accuracy and entertainment
MLB
Astros trade pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers
BASEBALL
AL All-Stars score early and shut out NL on three hits

SUMO

Kirishima (right) defeats Atamifuji by <i>oshidashi</i> at IG Arena in Nagoya on Sunday.
Inside Sumo
Nagoya Basho enters final stretch with everything to play for
By John Gunning
Aonishiki¡¯s push for both the Emperor¡¯s Cup and a return to ¨­zeki has become the defining story of Nagoya, but several dangerous challengers remain firmly in the hunt.
SUMO
Early losses for yokozuna in Nagoya no cause for concern ¡ª in theory
By John Gunning
SUMO
Uncertain health of main stars sets the stage for wild ride in Nagoya
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Wakatakakage injury casts pall over July meet, but potential new stars loom
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Six of the best: rikishi of note in each sumo division
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Remembering the wrestlers who rarely make the headlines
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris
By John Gunning

TENNIS

Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Novak Djokovic contest the men&#039;s singles final at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Feb. 1.
Australian Open to limit cheap tickets after crowding problems
By Ian Ransom
A spike in attendances in recent years has contributed to ?long ?queues to access courts and ?raised concerns about a declining ?fan experience.
TENNIS
Jannik Sinner savors victory after bouncing back to defend Wimbledon crown
TENNIS
Linda Noskova puts toughness on display to avoid heartbreak and claim Wimbledon crown
TENNIS
Ostapenko and Arevalo fight back to win Wimbledon mixed doubles title
TENNIS
Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk slams IOC move to lift Russia¡¯s suspension from Olympics
TENNIS
Muchova downs Osaka to set up Gauff semi
By Clare Lovell
TENNIS
Naomi Osaka powers past No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach quarterfinals at Wimbledon

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Bryson DeChambeau interacts with fans as he walks to the 15th tee during the third round of the British Open in Southport, England, on Saturday.
Rory McIlroy expresses disdain for Bryson DeChambeau amid British Open controversy
Max Homa and other golfers, however, ?came to DeChambeau¡¯s defense.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Ryan Fox birdies No. 18 to cap comeback win at Open Championship
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Japan¡¯s young players impress coach Eddie Jones at Nations Championship
By Andrew MCKIRDY
MORE SPORTS / Athletics
Britain¡¯s Josh Kerr shatters men¡¯s mile world record that had stood since 1999
MORE SPORTS
Japan ready to welcome France to steamy Tokyo for Nations Championship clash
By Andrew MCKIRDY
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Ferrari¡¯s Charles Leclerc labels Mercedes as favorite for Belgian Grand Prix
MORE SPORTS
Esei Haangana set for debut as Japan to face France in hot, humid Tokyo

BASKETBALL

The Knicks&#039; Jalen Brunson celebrates with the Larry O&#039;Brien Trophy during the team&#039;s championship parade in New York on June 18.
Jalen Brunson says Knicks players have not discussed White House visit
Knicks owner James Dolan, a friend of U.S. President ?Donald Trump, said ?last month that a visit to the White House was in the works, ?pending ¡°details.¡±
NBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo says Heat provide best route to another NBA title
NBA
Cavs agree on Mitchell deal as LeBron watches
NBA
Hachimura signs two-year deal with Clippers
NBA
NBA to test ¡®one free throw¡¯ rule in Summer League games
NBA
Jaylen Brown both ¡®excited and disappointed¡¯ by trade
BASKETBALL
Jalen Brown saga ends as Celtics reach deal to trade star to Sixers

OLYMPICS

The logo of the Russian Olympic Committee is seen on the window of its headquarters in Moscow on December 17, 2020.
IOC defends decision to ease restrictions on Russian Olympic Committee
The IOC said the decision was provisional and did ?not signal a broader change in ?its position toward Russia.
OLYMPICS
As the World Cup wraps in LA, the 2028 Olympics beckon
By Tim Arango
OLYMPICS
International Olympic Committee eases restrictions on Russia
OLYMPICS
LA 2028 working to avoid repeat of World Cup visa issues
OLYMPICS
Modern pentathlon at LA Olympics to feature obstacles from ¡®Sasuke¡¯
OLYMPICS
International Olympic Committee lifts all restrictions on Belarusian athletes
OLYMPICS
Lindsey Vonn looks back on Milano Cortina Games with ¡®no regrets¡¯
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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&#039;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&#039;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.
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&#039;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&#039; 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.
Maya Ongaku¡¯s DIY dream is getting bigger
The members of Maya Ongaku ¡ª (from left) Tsutomu Sonoda, Shoei Ikeda and Ryota Takano ¡ª grew up on the Shonan Coast south of Tokyo and have been friends since their school days.

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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