Japan's Horie to retire at end of season
Japan hooker Shota Horie said on Wednesday he will retire from the sport at the end of the local domestic season, bringing an end to a career that has spanned four World Cups.
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Kevin Sanjaya Izin Absen dari Pelatnas, Jaga Istri Jelang Persalinan
Pebulutangkis ganda putra Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo izin absen dari latihan Pelatnas PBSI. Dalam waktu dekat sang istri, Valencia Tanoesoedibjo, akan melahirkan buah hati mereka.
All Blacks to keep selection ban for overseas players
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson will not be able to pick overseas-based players in his squad any time soon, with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) seeing no need to alter its selection ban.
Middle East teams better suited to Asian Cup's January scheduling: Australia coach
MELBOURNE : Australia coach Graham Arnold has criticised the Asian Cup's January scheduling, saying it suits Middle East nations while causing problems for others that have a significant number of Europe-based players.
Dave Roberts: Dodgers met with Shohei Ohtani for 2-3 hours - ESPN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged Tuesday that his team met with two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani at Dodger Stadium «a couple days ago,» becoming the first person to divulge even the most basic information about a highly touted free agency that has played out in secrecy.
Ashwini Ponnappa-Tanisha Crasto Pair Loses In Finals Of Syed Modi International
Indian pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto produced a valiant fight before going down in a thrilling three-game women's doubles final at the Syed Modi International super 300 badminton tournament in Lucknow on Sunday. The World No. 32 Indian pair, which had clinched the Nates International Challenge and Abu Dhabi Masters Super 100 this year, lost 14-21 21-17 15-21 against third seeds Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi of Japan in a 77-minute clash to make a creditable runner-up finish.
It was a golden (and silver and bronze) weekend for Canadian athletes
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Why was Sado Island in Japan known as ‘the Land of Gold’?
Located west of the mainland in the Sea of Japan, Sado is Japan’s sixth-biggest island. This off-the-beaten-track destination is known for its fabulous seafood, stunning coastline and ancient temples. However, Sado is most famous for gold: During the Edo period, under Japan’s Shogunate rulers, huge amounts of gold were extracted from here.