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Japan's Keisuke Honda after a match against Belgium in the round of 16 at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, in July 2018.
SOCCER
Japan has potential to win 2026 World Cup, says veteran Honda
By Kane Wu
"They have the potential (to) become at least the best four in the World Cup next year, maybe champion," Honda said.
Germany midfielder Assan Ouedraogo (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's sixth goal against Slovakia in Leipzig, Germany, on Monday.
SOCCER
Germany and Netherlands lock up World Cup spots in style
Both European giants needed only to draw to be sure of reaching the global footballing showpiece. Instead, both went on the attack.
England's Jamie Smith (far left) and Josh Tongue (center left) pose with Australia's Cameron Green (center right) and Alex Carey during a media event ahead of the Ashes cricket test series, in Perth on Tuesday.
MORE SPORTS / Cricket
Grateful Green primed for full-throttle Ashes opener
By Joel Dubber
The 26-year-old fast-bowling all-rounder was set back by a side strain last month having overcome a serious 2024 back injury.

BASEBALL

Japan's Ryuhei Sotani pitches against South Korea at Tokyo Dome on Saturday night.
Japan uses series against South Korea to prep for World Baseball Classic title defense
By Jason Coskrey
The chance to play with the pitch clock and PitchCom ¡ª neither of which is used in NPB ¡ª was the main takeaway for Japan.
BASEBALL
Former MVP and a Cy Young winner on 2026 Hall of Fame ballot
MLB
911±¬ÁÏÍø fans express pride after Shohei Ohtani wins fourth MVP Award
MLB
Shohei Ohtani collects fourth MVP Award with 2025 NL honor
By Jason Coskrey
MLB
Pirates GM says Paul Skenes will remain with team in 2026
MLB
Tarik Skubal wins second straight AL Cy Young as Paul Skenes takes NL honor
MLB
Ohtani, Yamamoto and Sasaki generate ?132.8 billion in economic impact
By Yukana Inoue

SOCCER

U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Monday
Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
"For those who intend to join us for the World Cup, I strongly encourage you to apply right away," the U.S. president said.
SOCCER
Erling Haaland leads rout as Norway qualifies for first World Cup since 1998
SOCCER
MLS to change calendar to align with world's top leagues
SOCCER
France punches World Cup ticket on 10th anniversary of 2015 Paris attacks
SOCCER
Barcelona president labels Lionel Messi returning to club as unrealistic
SOCCER
Japan shooting for World Cup final spot, says JFA head Miyamoto
By Michael Church
SOCCER
Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki pulls out of friendlies due to injury

SUMO

Onosato (right) beats Wakatakakage via <i>oshidashi</i> at the Fukuoka International Congress Center on Tuesday.
Inside Sumo
Onosato dominates in early days of Kyushu tournament
By John Gunning
Ex-¨­³ú±ð°ì¾± Takayasu, rising talent Hakuoho and former Emperor¡¯s Cup winner Wakatakakage were successively brushed aside with ease.
SUMO
As Japan¡¯s female leader rises, can she cross sumo¡¯s sacred line?
By Mai Yoshikawa
SUMO
Yokozuna duo Onosato and Hoshoryu poised for another clash of titans
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
These are the hottest lower-division rikishi to watch right now
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Kyushu banzuke sets the stage to cement 2025¡¯s sumo narratives
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
London exhibition perhaps sumo's most successful trip abroad
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sumo is about to hit London and the West with a force previously unseen
By John Gunning

TENNIS

Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Sunday.
Sinner caps eventful year with ATP Finals triumph over great rival Alcaraz
The Italian brought the house down by winning the championship match tennis fans wanted to see.
TENNIS
Alcaraz beats Sinner to year-end world number one after defeating Musetti at ATP Finals
TENNIS
Alcaraz fights back to beat Fritz at ATP Finals
TENNIS
Sinner dominates injury-hit Auger-Aliassime in ATP Finals opener
TENNIS
Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula reach semifinal round at WTA Finals
TENNIS
Amanda Anisimova rallies past Iga Swiatek to reach semifinals at WTA Finals
TENNIS
Sabalenka to take on Kyrgios in 'Battle of the Sexes' match
By Aadi Nair

MORE SPORTS

Oscar Piastri has won Australian sport's highest honor, the Don Award.
Auto Racing
Oscar Piastri wins Australia's top sports honor
The 24-year has ignited national pride as he bids to become Australia's third Formula One world champion after Jack Brabham and Alan Jones.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Rugby chiefs unveil 'watershed' Nations Championship
MORE SPORTS / Winter Sports
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen earns Brazil's first Alpine Ski World Cup win
MORE SPORTS / Karate
Iranian girls use karate to kick down social barriers
By Majid SOURATI
MORE SPORTS / Figure skating
Alysa Liu rallies past Rinka Watanabe to win Skate America
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
Benn puts on middleweight masterclass in rematch win over Eubank Jr.
MORE SPORTS
Tokyo Deaflympics kick off as Japan hosts games for first time

BASKETBALL

Lakers forward LeBron James watches his team's game against the Timberwolves in Los Angeles on Oct. 24.
NBA
LeBron James practices with Lakers' G League squad
The NBA's all-time leading scorer has missed the Los Angeles Lakers' first 11 games this season while dealing with sciatica on his right side.
NBA
Mavericks fire unpopular GM Nico Harrison after 3-8 start
NBA
Hall of Fame player and coach Lenny Wilkens dies at age 88
BASKETBALL
Thunder roll Clippers to stay unbeaten as SGA keeps streak alive
By Rob Woollard
NBA
Suns contain Victor Wembanyama to deal Spurs first loss of season
NBA
Austin Reaves' buzzer-beater carries Lakers past Timberwolves
NBA
Michael Jordan appalled by NBA 'load management'

OLYMPICS

A countdown clock marks the number of days until the start of the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, in Milan on Nov. 2.
Olympic torch to crisscross Italy on 12,000 kilometer journey
The relay will take in famous tourist spots including the Colosseum in Rome and the Grand Canal in Venice.
OLYMPICS
Women's 100-meter final slated for Day 1 at LA28 as officials look to start with bang
OLYMPICS / Winter Sports
With 100 days to go, Milan Winter Olympics chiefs 'can see finish line'
By Jerome Rasetti and Coralie Febvre
OLYMPICS / Winter Sports
U.S. athletes 'conscious' of American image at 2026 Winter Games
By Amy Tennery
OLYMPICS / Alpine skiing
Shiffrin taking it step by step with Winter Games on the horizon
By Aadi Nair
OLYMPICS
MLB commissioner optimistic about participation in 2028 Olympics, but hurdles remain
By Frank Pingue
OLYMPICS / Curling
Philippines curling team chases Olympic dream with nothing to lose
By Aadi Nair
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A beloved Tokyo penguin¡¯s end presages Suica¡¯s shift to payments giant
JR East is retiring the beloved Suica penguin as part of a rebrand to transform the contactless payment platform, used for both transit and retail, into a mobile fintech powerhouse.
Japan sends senior official to China to cool boiling tensions
A Chinese tour group in the Ginza shopping district of Tokyo on Sunday. China has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Japan, following a diplomatic feud sparked by remarks from Tokyo's new prime minister about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan.
More 911±¬ÁÏÍø firms relax rules in tussle for workers
Hinako Mori, 22, arranges products at a Don Quijote outlet in Tokyo in October. The 911±¬ÁÏÍø retailer, which relaxed its rules concerning hair and nail polish three years ago, says nearly a quarter of its employees sport brightly colored hair.
What you need to know about the shift to My Number health insurance cards
With the government's integration of health insurance with My Number cards, conventional health insurance cards will no longer be accepted at clinics and hospitals across Japan from Dec. 2.
Bears attacks and sightings continue in northern Japan
A bear walks in front of a box trap set up at a park in the city of Akita on Nov. 2.
How Band-Maid brought anime energy into the hard-rock sound of ¡®Scooooop¡¯
Members of Band-Maid combine heavy riffs and maid-inspired visuals in their latest project, "Rock Is a Lady¡¯s Modesty."
Japan uses series against South Korea to prep for World Baseball Classic title defense
Japan's Ryuhei Sotani pitches against South Korea at Tokyo Dome on Saturday night.
Who is cricket¡¯s Shohei Ohtani?
South African cricket legend Jacques Kallis plays a shot during the final day of a cricket test match against India in Johannesburg in December 2013.
Good fortune, wrapped in fried tofu
Golden "age-fukuburo," a culinary take on Japan's new year "lucky bags," can be served on their own.
Foreign Correspondents¡¯ Club of Japan celebrates 80 years at the forefront of press freedom
Located near the Imperial Palace, the Foreign Correspondents¡¯ Club of Japan prides itself on the accessibility of its events and the support it offers to budding and established journalists. The club is currently headed by Dan Sloan, a former reporter for Reuters.

Podcast

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

Longform

An illustration features the 911±¬ÁÏÍø signs for "ganbare" (good luck) and the Deaflympics, which will be held between Nov. 15 and 26.
A century of Deaf sport finds its moment in Tokyo
By Kathryn Wortley

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