Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga says he is "greatly honored" to be named starting pitcher for Opening Day against the ...

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata voiced hope that Yusei Kikuchi will pitch for Japan at the World Baseball Classic in March next ...

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata voiced hope that Yusei Kikuchi will pitch for Japan at the World Baseball Classic in March next ...

A group of plaintiffs head to the Tokyo District Court holding a banner in their hands, which reads "Toward a society where married couples can choose separate surnames!" in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward ...

This screenshot shows Japanese judoka Uta Abe giving an online interview on Feb. 5, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese judoka Uta Abe said Wednesday, ahead of her first competition since her ...

TOKYO (AP) -- Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan 's northern main island of Hokkaido, disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and delaying deliveries on Tuesday. The Hokkaido prefectural ...

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, moves the ball while defended by Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Jan. 25, 2025, in San ...

The smartphone apps DeepSeek page is seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing, on Jan. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File) MILAN (AP) -- Italy's data protection authority on Thursday blocked access ...

New yokozuna Hoshoryu took part in a traditional "tsuna-uchi" rope-making ceremony Thursday at his Tatsunami stable in Tokyo in preparation to step into the ring as sumo's sole grand champion. The ...

Yuki Kawamura is bound for next month's NBA All-Star weekend after being named Wednesday as the top vote-getter in the fan ballot for the G League Up Next Game. The Japan men's basketball team guard ...