Stablemaster Takadagawa and wrestler Hakuyozan have both contracted COVID-19
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JFA cuts most J. League clubs from 100th Emperor’s Cup
With professional soccer at a standstill in Japan due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual tournament will be shortened to allow J. League clubs to …
Former Wallaby, Top League MVP Berrick Barnes announces retirement
Ricoh Black Rams back Berrick Barnes, a two-time Japan Rugby Top League MVP capped 51 times by Australia, announced his retirement from rugby on Friday, …
South Korea’s soccer league sets May 8 kickoff date
Players, coaches and fans have two weeks to get used to new rules around soccer in South Korea after the K-League announced Friday that the …
Long layoffs could prove detrimental to amateur and pro rikishi
The cancellations caused by the coronavirus will likely have an adverse effect on the sumo world.
Japanese Derby to be held behind closed doors
The Japanese Derby and other high-profile races will be run behind closed doors due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Jamie Joseph expecting Japan’s summer tests against England, Wales to be called off or postponed
With Japan’s summer test matches against Wales and Rugby World Cup runner-up England almost guaranteed to be called off as a result of the coronavirus …
J. League offers clubhouses as PCR testing sites
The J. League isn’t just doing everything it can to help players and fans stay safe when professional soccer returns to Japan — it’s also …
South Korea’s K-League allows practice games as virus fears ease
South Korean soccer clubs will be allowed to hold practice matches behind closed doors from Tuesday, the K-League said, with the season delayed by two …
Andres Iniesta’s Japanese journey proving to be winding road
The former Barcelona captain’s thoughts have been with his Spanish homeland as he and his Vissel Kobe teammates wait for the J. League season to …