2019 Copa America to feature Japan and Qatar
SAO PAULO (AP) The 2019 Copa America in Brazil will feature Japan and Qatar and no teams from North America.MAY 4, 2018
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Japan coach Nishino says timing of promotion a challenge
TOKYO (AP) Japan coach Akira Nishino is facing a difficult challenge by taking over from Vahid Halilhodzic with only two months to go befor...APRIL 12, 2018
Report: Japan fires coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup
TOKYO (AP) Japan fired coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday, two months before the World Cup, and immediately replaced him with Akira Nishino,...APRIL 9, 2018
Report: Japan to fire coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup
TOKYO (AP) Japan fired coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday, two months before the World Cup, and immediately replaced him with Akira Nishino,...APRIL 9, 2018
Patric scores winner as Hiroshima beats Kawasaki in J-League
KAWASAKI, Japan (AP) Brazilian striker Patric scored a late winner as Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 away on Saturday to claim top spot in the J-League.MARCH 31, 2018
Japan’s World Cup preparations take a hit in loss to Ukraine
LIEGE, Belgium (AP) Japan's preparations for the World Cup took another hit Tuesday.MARCH 27, 2018
Saudi Arabia seeks Spanish help ahead of World Cup
Saudi Arabia's attempts to prepare for the World Cup are not confined to arranging friendlies or hiring world-famous coaches.MARCH 23, 2018
Honda returns to Japan squad for March friendlies
TOKYO (AP) Keisuke Honda was among 26 players named by Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Thursday for two friendlies against Mali and Ukrain...MARCH 15, 2018
North Korean defector hits Paralympic ice for South Korea
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) The most talked-about athlete in the Paralympics barely plays, but who cares? The diminutive but hard-nosed reserve forward on South Korea's sled hocke...MARCH 13, 2018
Arsenal: Wenger's Reputation On The Line With Takuma Asano
Arsene Wenger has been singing the praises of Arsenal addition, Takuma Asano. Wenger's reputation is resting on such a high evaluation of th...JUNE 30, 2017
This 50-year-old just became the world's oldest pro goal-scorer
Watch this goal and marvel at King Kazu's longevity.MARCH 12, 2017
Copa America Centenario is 100 historic years in the making
International soccer's oldest competition comes to American soil.MAY 4, 2016
Syria kick-start Japan shellacking with comedic own goal
Is this the worst own goal ever?MARCH 30, 2016
Sawa slams Japan as women fail to qualify for Olympics
The United States won't have their rivals, who they played in the last three major tournament finals, at this year's Olympics.MARCH 7, 2016
Triple crown, flubbed punt highlight best games of 2015
The games people play. There are around 300 in pro football, 2,500 in baseball, 1,500 in basketball and thousands in soccer every year - and that's just at the very highest levels....DECEMBER 27, 2015
Wambach's future role outside football nothing short of grand
The USWNT legend knows her greatest role in sports, and in life, is very likely ahead of her.DECEMBER 15, 2015
16-year-old Medvedeva wins Grand Prix Final
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) One year after winning the junior Grand Prix Final, 16-year-old Evgenia Medvedeva of Russia was crowned the senior women's champion following her masterful f...DECEMBER 12, 2015
Riessle wins Nordic combined World Cup opener
LILLEHAMMER, Norway (AP) Fabian Riessle of Germany won the season-opening Nordic combined World Cup event on Saturday for his first career victory.DECEMBER 5, 2015
Takanashi wins women's ski jump World Cup season-opener
LILLEHAMMER, Norway (AP) Two-time overall champion Sara Takanashi of Japan won the season-opening event on the women's ski jump World Cup on Friday, overcoming a massive first eff...DECEMBER 4, 2015
South Korea beats Japan 4-3 to reach final of Premier 12
TOKYO (AP) South Korea rallied with four runs in the ninth inning to beat Japan 4-3 and advance to the Premier12 baseball final on Thursday.NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Nakata powers Japan to 10-2 win over US at Premier12
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) Sho Nakata hit a tiebreaking three-run home run in the sixth inning Saturday to lead Japan to a 10-2 win over the United States in the Premier12 baseball tourn...NOVEMBER 14, 2015
Japan, Australia, and South Korea win comfortably in Asia World Cup qualifiers
The top three Asian nations enjoyed comfortable victories.NOVEMBER 12, 2015
Japan beats Dominican Republic 4-2 in Premier12 baseball
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) Sho Nakata drove in two runs in the eighth inning for Japan to beat the Dominican Republic 4-2 and remain unbeaten in Premier12 baseball on Thursday.NOVEMBER 12, 2015
Nakata leads Japan to 6-5 win over Mexico at Premier12
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) Sho Nakata drove in five runs, including the winning run in the ninth inning, to lead top-ranked Japan to a 6-5 walkoff win over Mexico in the Premier12 baseba...NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Manchester United outcast Victor Valdes open to Newcastle switch
Victor Valdes is open to a switch to Newcastle to fill the void left by injured 'keeper Tim Krul.OCTOBER 14, 2015
