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Ken Griffey Jr. takes photographs during the sixth inning of a game between the Cubs and Dodgers at Tokyo Dome on March 18.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. working as photographer at Masters
Griffey will reportedly be working for the entire week.
Justin Rose reacts after finishing his round at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on Thursday.
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Justin Rose gets off to fast start to grab first-round lead at Masters
Hideki Matsuyama, the 2021 champion, finished in a group of 13 golfers who ended the round at 1-over.
Caddie Carl Jackson carries the bag of former champion Ben Crenshaw during the first round of the 2011 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Augusta National celebrates legacy of Black caddies at Masters
By Paul Sullivan
Until 1982, every golfer playing in the Masters had to use an Augusta National caddie.
Jon Rahm hits a shot during a practice round ahead of the Masters on Wednesday. Rahm is one of 12 players from LIV Golf in the 95-player field.
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Apr 10, 2025
Masters not planning to create exemption for LIV Golf players
Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred Ridley pointed out that the Masters is an invitational tournament, and Augusta National can extend special invitations to anyone.
Chiharu Shida of Japan in action during the bronze medal match with Nami Matsuyama against Pearly Tan and Muralitharan Thinaah of Malaysia at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France on Aug. 03, 2024
MORE SPORTS / Badminton
Apr 9, 2025
Japanese badminton ace Shida blasts 'stalker' Chinese fans
Shida, who won women's doubles bronze at the Paris Olympics, has a strong following in China partly because of her engagement with the local culture.
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is seen on a screen in celebration of his 895th career National Hockey League goal, which he scored during a game against the New York Islanders to break the all-time record of Wayne Gretzky, in Moscow, Russia on Monday.
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
Apr 9, 2025
Ukraine support groups call on NHL to reject Russia collaboration
By Amy Tennery
The Kremlin said that Trump supported Putin's idea of hosting hockey games between American and Russian players after Russia was frozen out of international events.
Jason Day plays his shot from the 15th tee during the completion of the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on April 12, 2024.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Apr 9, 2025
Jason Day asked to tone down Masters outfit choices
By Frank Pingue
The Australian former world number one had some interesting outfits ready for the year's first major this week but has since had to make changes.
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler hits off the first tee as he starts a practice round at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Apr 8, 2025
Scheffler eyes Masters repeat; McIlroy primed for career Grand Slam
By Frank Pingue
A win for Scheffler would make him only the fourth golfer to retain a Masters title and first since Woods in 2001-02.
A Haas F1 car on display in the fan zone at Suzuka Circuit on Saturday as Toyota marks a soft return to Formula One.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Apr 7, 2025
Toyota's synergy with Haas fuels automaker's modest return to Formula One
By Joel Tansey
Toyota’s decision to partner with the American team immediately left observers wondering if it might have its eyes on more, such as an engine deal or a full-blown Toyota team.
The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates after breaking the NHL all-time record with the 895th goal of his career during the second period against the Islanders in Elmont, New York, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Ice hockey
Apr 7, 2025
Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky to become all-time leader in career goals
Ovechkin's landmark moment came in the second period of visiting Capitals' 4-1 loss against the New York Islanders.

Takayasu’s latest heartbreak makes sumo history
Takayasu during the one-day Annual Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Feb 9, 2020
Trump's tariff gambit leaves Asia stunned and scrambling
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he attends the National Republican Congressional Committee dinner in Washington on Tuesday. Trump allowed new tariffs — including a 24% levy on Japan — to go into effect as scheduled on Wednesday.
Tokyo cheers Trump’s tariff U-turn with second-biggest market gain ever
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday in Washington.
Banks freeze withdrawals for foreign nationals upon expiration of visas
Foreign residents who fail to renew their residential statuses before their expiry may find that they won’t be able to withdraw cash from their bank accounts.
Japanese badminton ace Shida blasts 'stalker' Chinese fans
Chiharu Shida of Japan in action during the bronze medal match with Nami Matsuyama against Pearly Tan and Muralitharan Thinaah of Malaysia at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France on Aug. 03, 2024
How police are cracking down on 'scout' sex broker groups
The skyline during sunset in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Japan's new underground criminal groups operate under a highly organized and brutal system.
Takayasu’s latest heartbreak makes sumo history
Takayasu during the one-day Annual Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Feb 9, 2020
Who is Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's tariffs negotiator?
Economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa, who Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has appointed Japan's tariff negotiator, is one of his closest allies and busiest ministers.
After a tumultuous buildup, a first look at the Osaka Expo
A large statue of Osaka Expo mascot Myaku Myaku sits near the east entrance of the event's venue in Yumeshima island, Osaka, on Wednesday.
Japan gets a new U.S. ambassador — and he has his work cut out for him
George Glass, U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to be ambassador to Japan, attends a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing in Washington on March 13.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Visitors walk past Sou Fujimoto's Grand Ring, which has been recognized as the largest wooden structure in the world.
Can a World Expo still matter? Japan is about to find out.
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