Fans lament end of Japan's brave run in World Cup
TOKYO : Japan supporters lamented the team's 3-1 penalty shootout loss to Croatia at the World Cup in Qatar, crushing their nation's dream of advancing to the quarter-finals.
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Korea and Italy succeed among Japanese success at Tokyo Grand Slam
The final day of the Tokyo Grand Slam saw judo’s spiritual home host eight more amazing categories of judo.
Judo returns to Japan finding great success at home
Judo returned home for the first time since last year’s Olympic Games for the prestigious Tokyo Grand Slam.
Tears of joy in Japan after nail-biting win over Spain
TOKYO : Japan erupted in cheers and tears after the national team's 2-1 win over Spain early on Friday, with crowds packing public viewing areas in the pre-dawn cold shrieking with joy as they stunned another global football power at the World Cup.
Kipchoge set for Boston Marathon debut next year
Kenya's marathon world record-holder Eliud Kipchoge will make his Boston Marathon debut on Apr 17 next year, the 38-year-old said on Thursday (Dec 1), as he seeks a fifth victory in one of the six World Marathon Majors.
No ban on Kenya but Coe says ruling body will watch closely
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said on Wednesday (Nov 30) that the governing body would keep a close eye on Kenya after a spate of doping cases but did not issue a ban on the middle and long-distance running powerhouse.
Spain's youngsters to draw on Olympics experience for Japan clash
DOHA : Spain may look to their younger players to seal their last-16 spot at the World Cup when they meet Japan on Wednesday, and some of those players including defender Pau Torres will be drawing on their Tokyo Olympics experience to help them prepare.
After whirlwind stretch from Siberia to Australia, Canada's Kayla Alexander gets back to basics
Disappointing. Normal. Hopeful. Downright scary. Kayla Alexander's last 16 months featured it all.