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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
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.
Kyogo Furuhashi (right) drives the ball forward for Japan in a World Cup qualifying match against Saudi Arabia at Saitama Stadium in Saitama Prefecture in March 2025.
SOCCER
Kyogo Furuhashi makes MLS move with LA Galaxy
By Sam Byford
The deal will take the 31-year-old Japanese forward, best known for his time at Celtic, through the 2030-31 season.
Fans watch the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at the Brooklyn Bridge park party in New York on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
World Cup final draws record 63 million U.S. viewers
By Aditya Soni and Jaspreet Singh
The round of 16 meeting between England and Mexico drew nearly 45 million viewers, well above the roughly 27 million who watched Game 7 of the 2025 MLB World Series.

Women's World cup

England's Alex Greenwood (left) competes for the ball with Spain's Alba Redondo during the final of the Women's World Cup in Sydney in August 2023.
Women's World cup
U.K. unveils record-breaking bid for 2035 Women¡¯s World Cup
The bid team said the 48-nation tournament would be the biggest single-sport event ever staged in the U.K.
Women's World cup
Japan shut out of bid process for hosting 2031 World Cup
Women's World cup
Brazil named as host of 2027 Women¡¯s World Cup
Women's World cup
Brazil¡¯s bid to host Women¡¯s World Cup tops European rival
Women's World cup
Mexico and U.S. withdraw joint bid for 2027 Women¡¯s World Cup
By Rob Woollard
Women's World cup
One in five players at Women¡¯s World Cup suffer online abuse: study
Women's World cup
Brazil submits letter of intent to host 2027 Women¡¯s World Cup

J. League

Vissel's Yuya Osako (right) celebrates after scoring the equalizing goal against FC Seoul at Noevir Stadium in Kobe.
J. League
Vissel Kobe secures Asian Champions League quarterfinal berth
By Michael Church
Johor Darul Ta¡¯zim from Malaysia advanced at the expense of Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
J. League
J. League kicks off ¡®100 Year Vision League¡¯ ahead of calendar shift
By Sean Carroll
J. League
Japan soccer legend ¡®King Kazu¡¯ signs for new team at 58
J. League
Red Bull winning over diehard fans as energy drink giant injects life in Omiya Ardija
By Sean Carroll
J. League
Long-suffering JEF United Chiba celebrates return to J. League¡¯s top division
By Sean Carroll
J. League
How Kashima Antlers got back to the top of Japanese soccer
By Sean Carroll
J. League
Antlers win Japan title again in nerve-shredding finale

World cup

Fans watch the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at the Brooklyn Bridge park party in New York on Sunday.
World cup
World Cup final draws record 63 million U.S. viewers
By Aditya Soni and Jaspreet Singh
The round of 16 meeting between England and Mexico drew nearly 45 million viewers, well above the roughly 27 million who watched Game 7 of the 2025 MLB World Series.
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
World cup
World Cup¡¯s U.S. makeover leaves soccer facing battle for its soul
By Julien Pretot
World cup
Spain tops Argentina in extra time to win World Cup final
World cup
Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
By Danny Kemp
World cup
Ticket prices for World Cup final soar near $10K
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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'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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