Ireland overcome sluggish start to beat Japan at the Aviva
Ireland bounced back from defeat to New Zealand by beginning their home autumn internationals with a 41-10 win over Japan in Dublin.
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Tokyo press conference sets stage for Ring V: Night of the Samurai showdown
TOKYO: Japan’s boxing elite gathered in Tokyo on Friday for the first official press conference ahead of Ring V: Night of the Samurai, the latest boxing event to take place as part of Riyadh Season. The bout will take place on Dec. 27 at the Mohammed Abdu Arena in the Saudi capital.
Aprilia's Bezzecchi takes pole at Portuguese Grand Prix
Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi clinched pole position for the Portuguese Grand Prix on Saturday while championship runner-up Alex Marquez will start on the second row after a crash in qualifying.
Munetaka Murakami Next Team Odds: Could Dodgers Land Another Japanese Star?
Munetaka Murakami joining the Dodgers would be the worst-case scenario for about every other MLB team.
Sources: Japanese HR king Murakami available to MLB teams - ESPN
Japanese star third baseman Munetaka Murakami is entering the posting system Friday, officially starting the process of one of the most anticipated free agencies of the winter, sources told ESPN.
3-time world champion Sakamoto dominates short program at her last NHK Trophy event
Three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto dominated the short program on Friday, putting herself in prime position to defend her title at what she says will be her final NHK Trophy.
Rees-Zammit returns for Wales but only on the bench
CARDIFF :Wales have put returning wing Louis Rees-Zammit on the bench for Sunday’s test against Argentina but given prop forward Rhys Carre a first start in more than two years as new coach Steve Tandy named his first side on Friday.
Rallying-Ogier leads Toyota trio in Japan as Rovanpera suffers setback
Sebastien Ogier led a Toyota one-two-three in the Japanese manufacturer's home rally on Friday as teammate Kalle Rovanpera's hopes of a third title suffered a setback.