A season that promised much has turned badly sour for FC Tokyo, and the firing of manager Hiroshi Jofuku may not be enough to stop the rot. Tokyo pulled the plug on Jofuku’s second spell in charge at the weekend and replaced him with coach Yoshiyuki Shinoda after a 1-0 defeat to Kawasaki Frontale left […]
The post Tokyo facing uncertain time after managerial change appeared first on The Japan Times.
Oh yeah, Kevin Durant fully planned on putting up the initial shot for the U.S. as he played his first game at Oracle Arena since joining the Golden State Warriors. Kyrie Irving promised to get the ball in his hands to do so, too. Cheered all night long by his basketball-crazed new fan base, Durant […]
The post Durant shines in first game at new home arena appeared first on The Japan Times.
Ichiro Suzuki’s 2,997th major league hit and his 507th stolen base sparked a four-run, eighth-inning rally as the Miami Marlins pulled away to a 5-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Making his first start since he went 2-for-5 on Thursday in Philadelphia, Ichiro was robbed of an extra-base hit in the first inning. […]
The post Ichiro moves three hits away appeared first on The Japan Times.
When he won his eighth Emperor’s Cup on Sunday afternoon, in the eyes of many, yokozuna Harumafuji also guaranteed that ozeki Kisenosato would forever remain in the sport’s second rank, never to win the coveted Emperor’s Cup. Not so, say I — at least in as far as that bit about one day getting his […]
The post Won’t be long before Kisenosato wins coveted title appeared first on The Japan Times.
Sonny Bill Williams passes for a superstar in this part of the world where rugby holds a rare pre-eminence over all other sports. When he competes in rugby sevens at the Olympics in Rio de Janiero next month it’s likely his light, which shines brightly in New Zealand, will be eclipsed by stars in sports […]
The post Williams targets Olympic gold for New Zealand appeared first on The Japan Times.
Kim Rhode sees the news on television or social media. Another mass shooting, in Aurora, San Bernardino, Newtown, Orlando, Dallas, Baton Rouge. For the two-time Olympic gold medalist shotgun shooter, what comes next has become routine. “I just wait for my phone to ring,” Rhode said. “I know the questions are coming.” Shooting is one […]
The post Olympic shooters thrust into gun-control debate appeared first on The Japan Times.
Kashima Antlers have acquired 26-year-old Fabricio dos Santos Messias, a Brazilian midfielder and forward, the J. League first-division side announced Wednesday. Fabricio, who is on loan from Portuguese side Portimonense, will wear the No. 11 shirt with Antlers. He had previously played in the China Super League on loan with Hangzhou Greentown.
The post Antlers acquire Brazilian Fabricio appeared first on The Japan Times.
Zelous Wheeler celebrated a big day for his family with two hits and three RBIs to help carry the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles to a 6-2 win over the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks on Wednesday evening. Wheeler’s 19th home run of the season, a two-run shot, broke open a close game in the seventh inning. “It […]
The post Wheeler goes deep as Eagles pound Hawks appeared first on The Japan Times.
Kagiso Rabada was also honoured by his peers for being named SA Players’ Player of the Year. (Source: File)
Less than a year after making a stunning debut for the Proteas, 21
Narsingh Yadav’s case will be heard on Wednesday with the verdict on his Rio participation in the fray. (Source: ANI)
Narsingh Yadav’s doping case will be heard today wi
