Vela Azul lands Japan Cup under Ryan Moore
Ryan Moore was at his brilliant best as he defied traffic problems aboard Vela Azul to win the Japan Cup at Tokyo racecourse.
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Coric downs Kokkinakis to give Croatia 1-0 lead in Davis Cup semis
Borna Coric put 2018 champions Croatia on course for a second successive appearance in the Davis Cup final with a comfortable 6-4 6-3 semi-final win over Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis in Malaga, Spain on Friday for a 1-0 lead.
Tokyo prosecutors search Dentsu, suspect bid-rigging on Olympics test events -media
TOKYO :Tokyo prosecutors searched advertising agency Dentsu and other firms in connection with possible bid-rigging for Tokyo Olympics test events, public broadcaster NHK and other domestic media reported on Friday.
World Cup highlights COVID-19 lockdown blues for Chinese fans
BEIJING: Images of mask-free fans enjoying the World Cup in packed Qatar stadiums, or bars and streets abroad, have underscored to many frustrated Chinese the difference between their country's heavy COVID-19 curbs and a world that has moved on from masks and lockdowns.
Germany-Japan World Cup match a big draw for viewers in Japan, less so in Germany
BERLIN/TOKYO : The Germany-Japan World Cup match on Wednesday prompted record access numbers for Japanese online streaming platform Abema, while viewership in Germany more than halved from the national team's opening match four years ago, data showed.
Respect but no awe, Australia plot downfall of the blue shirts
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Australia captain Mat Ryan learned at the last World Cup that France's superstar players were all human and has been telling the younger Socceroos players to respect but not be in awe of the world champions when they meet on Tuesday.
Australia's Boyle ruled out of World Cup by injury
DOHA : Australia winger Martin Boyle was ruled out of the World Cup by a knee injury on Sunday, two days before the Socceroos open their campaign against world champions France.