Japan cancels soccer friendly against Chile after earthquake
The Japan Football Association has canceled an exhibition game against Chile because of a powerful earthquake that struck the island of HokkaidoSEPTEMBER 6, 2018
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JAPAN 2-0-1 · 3RD IN GROUP D
2-0-1 · 3RD IN GROUP D
Americans win World Amateur Team title
Kupcho, Gillman lead Americans to 1st World Amateur Team title in 20 yearsSEPTEMBER 1, 2018
South Korea and Japan meet for a spot in LLWS championship
Underdog Japan? Looks like it, as Japanese must beat undefeated South Korea for Little League championship berthAUGUST 24, 2018
Sun Yang unfurls another win after flag flap at Asian Games
Sun Yang won his second gold medal in as many nights at the Asian Games and this time he was rewarded with the raising of a red flagAUGUST 20, 2018
JFA says Nishino will not return as Japan’s coach
TOKYO (AP) Despite leading his team to a thrilling and unexpected ride at the World Cup, Akira Nishino will not be back as Japan's coach.JULY 5, 2018
Changing coach breathed life into Japan’s World Cup campaign
KAZAN, Russia (AP) Changing coaches on the eve of the World Cup can be fraught with danger. Just look at Spain.JULY 3, 2018
Japan fails once again to go past the World Cup's last-16
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) ��� Japan came so close to reaching the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time but it was not to be; and coach Akira Nishino did not mince his words...JULY 3, 2018
The Latest: Kremlin compares victory revels to war’s end
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Monday at the World Cup (all times local):JULY 2, 2018
The Latest: Peter Schmeichel ‘proud’ of his son, Denmark
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Monday at the World Cup (all times local):JULY 2, 2018
Honda goal gives Japan a 2-2 draw with Senegal at World Cup
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) Keisuke Honda sat on the bench for 72 minutes, knowing a goal would make him the first Japanese player to score...JUNE 24, 2018
Japan tops Colombia 2-1 in latest World Cup surprise
SARANSK, Russia (AP) Japan did what no other Asian team had ever done at a World Cup - beat a South American squad on the biggest stage in...JUNE 19, 2018
Japan beats Paraguay 4-2 for 1st win under coach Nishino
INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) Japan won its first match under coach Akira Nishino, scoring four times in the second half in a 4-2 win over Paragu...JUNE 12, 2018
Shin demands improvement after trimming Korean squad to 23
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) South Korea coach Shin Tae-yong has trimmed his World Cup squad to 23 and is demanding improvement from the players...JUNE 4, 2018
Ethiopia sweeps individual, team races at Bolder Boulder
BOULDER, Colorado (AP) Ethiopia swept the team competition at the 40th annual Bolder Boulder 10-kilometer race on Monday, with Getaneh Tamire winning the men's race and Mamitu Das...MAY 29, 2018
Fired coach Halilhodzic suing Japanese football association
TOKYO (AP) Vahid Halilhodzic is suing the Japanese soccer association and its president after he was fired as national coach only two month...MAY 21, 2018
Fired coach Halilhodzic suing Japanese soccer association
TOKYO (AP) Vahid Halilhodzic is suing the Japanese soccer association and its president after he was fired as national coach only two month...MAY 21, 2018
Japan expected to name World Cup squad on May 31
TOKYO (AP) Japan is expected to name its 23-man squad for the World Cup on May 31, several days ahead of the June 4 deadline.MAY 15, 2018
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
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
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
