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Julien Pretot
Spain's Rafael Nadal leaves the court after losing against Germany's Alexander Zverev in their men's singles match on day two of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Monday.
TENNIS
May 28, 2024
Paris darling Nadal exits French Open in farewell-like defeat
"I hope to be back on this court for the Olympics," Nadal said after his loss to Alexander Zverev.
The Eiffel Tower Stadium, under construction for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris on April 13
OLYMPICS
May 21, 2024
No reason to sanction Israel at Games, says Paralympics head
Andrew Parsons says the situations regarding Israel, Russia and Belarus are different.
The judges' tower in Teahupo'o in Tahiti, French Polynesia, during a pro surfing event in August. Residents of Teahupo'o have protested plans by Olympic organizers to build a 14 meter aluminum tower ahead of the 2024 Games.
OLYMPICS
Dec 8, 2023
Safety is top priority, Paris Games boss says amid surfing tower row
Last week, a barge bringing the aluminum tower to the Tahiti site of Teahupo'o damaged the coral reef, bringing work to a halt.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi receives his 8th Ballon d'Or award during the 2023 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony in Paris on Monday.
SOCCER
Oct 31, 2023
Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or for best player in the world
Inter Miami's Messi, who last won the award in 2021, played a pivotal role in guiding Argentina to its first World Cup title in 36 years last year.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 5, 2023
Jasper Philipsen claims Tour double in crash-marred finale
Australian Caleb Ewan took second place and German Phil Bauhaus finished third in the fourth stage.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 4, 2023
Jasper Philipsen delivers to take Tour's third stage
Philipsen was a cut above the rest, finishing off his team's work in impressive fashion for his third career win on the Tour and his seventh victory of the season.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 7, 2022
China accused of ignoring hockey player's human rights as isolation complaints grow
Several Games participants have complained about the isolation conditions, as well as the confusing procedures around being allowed to leave.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 30, 2021
Lionel Messi makes Ligue 1 debut as Mbappe shines for PSG
Fans were rewarded in the 66th minute when the Argentinian replaced the disappointing Neymar.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 27, 2021
No comment: Naomi Osaka to skip news conferences at French Open
Osaka says she hoped the 'considerable amount' that she expected to forfeit as a penalty would go toward a mental health charity.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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