Report: former Jays closer Osuna signs in Japan
Former MLB closer Roberto Osuna is headed to the Chiba Lotte Mariners of Japan's NPB league, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
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Winger Mitoma shines as Japan cruise to victory over Ghana
Kaoru Mitoma scored one and set up another as Japan handed fellow World Cup qualifiers Ghana a 4-1 defeat in Kobe in the semi-finals of the Kirin Cup friendly tournament on Friday.
Timeline: Events leading up to the Government’s takeover of Singapore Sports Hub
SINGAPORE: Government agency Sport Singapore (SportSG) will take over the ownership and management of the Singapore Sports Hub from Dec 9, with authorities aiming to "unlock greater potential” from the venue and make it more accessible to the broader community.
Chile ignoring talk of World Cup lifeline: Coach
Chile coach Eduardo Berizzo says reports that they are set to replace Ecuador at the World Cup have "absolutely no impact" on his players despite a 2-0 defeat Friday to Qatar-bound Tunisia. Reports this week said Ecuador are set to be kicked out of the November-December showpiece for fielding an ineligible player during qualification, with a ruling from FIFA expected soon. FIFA has been investigating claims that defender Byron Castillo, who played in eight of Ecuador's 18 qualifiers, was actually born in Colombia.
'I'm told from people close to this deal' - Watts reveals latest on 'unbelievable' Arsenal ace
That has been made apparent by Goal’s Arsenal correspondent Charles Watts, who has been speaking on his YouTube channel about all the incomings and outgoings at the Emirates Stadium.
France to host South Africa, Australia and Japan in November
France will host reigning World Cup champions South Africa as well as Australia and Japan in November, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) said, as they build towards staging the global showpiece in 2023.
Shericka Jackson trumps Thompson-Herah for Rome 200m win
Shericka Jackson won the women's 200m at the Diamond League meeting in Rome on Thursday, seeing off a star-studded field to claim an impressive victory. Jamaican Jackson clocked 21.91sec to cross well clear of double Olympic gold medallist Elaine Thompson-Herah and reigning world champion Dina Asher-Smith. The 27-year-old won bronze in the 100m in last year's Tokyo Olympics and was part of the 4x100m relay team, alongside Thompson-Herah, which won gold in the Japanese capital.