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Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 21, 2020
Mariners' Yusei Kikuchi takes loss, says neck is feeling better
Yusei Kikuchi said he is '100 percent' now and that he was not bothered by his neck at all during the game.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 28, 2020
Shohei Ohtani goes hitless one day after horror pitching debut
Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts as designated hitter on Monday as the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 to win three out of four and take the teams' season-opening series.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 25, 2020
Rays' Yoshitomo Tsutsugo homers in MLB debut; Shogo Akiyama hits RBI single in first at-bat for Reds
Tsutsugo, who signed with the Rays over the winter, blasted an opposite-field home run off Blue Jays starter Ryu Hyun-jin.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 15, 2020
Manager Joe Maddon confirms Shohei Ohtani will be part of Angels' rotation
Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon said that Shohei Ohtani will pitch once per week in what is expected to be a six-man rotation.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 29, 2020
Shohei Ohtani quickly attracts big following on Instagram
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani made a splash on social media Thursday with the launch of an official Instagram account, instantly gaining a large number of followers.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 26, 2020
Olympic approval could benefit cricket's development in Japan
The potential inclusion of cricket's shortened T20 format in 2028 would give Japanese cricket access to funding from the Japan Olympic Committee and other organizations.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 13, 2020
Clean lockdown air saves lives, especially in Los Angeles
America’s air is cleaner as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown, and that’s likely to reduce the number of premature deaths caused by pollution, according to a new study.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 16, 2020
Mike Trout, Clayton Kershaw cast doubts on rumored MLB plans to start season
Mike Trout has major concerns about the possibility of players being quarantined if the MLB season moves forward once the coronavirus outbreak slows.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 9, 2020
Irene Hirano, head of U.S.-Japan Council and widow of Sen. Inouye, dies
Irene Hirano, head of the U.S.-Japan Council and widow of the late U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye, died Tuesday in Los Angeles following an extended illness, the council said Wednesday. She was 71.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 25, 2020
'He was my everything': NBA's Kobe Bryant mourned at emotional Los Angeles arena tribute
A gallery of basketball legends joined thousands of Kobe Bryant fans in Los Angeles on Monday to pay tribute to the transcendent NBA star, his daughter and seven others who died in a helicopter crash last month that shocked the world of sports and beyond.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 11, 2020
Twins finalize deal to acquire pitcher Kenta Maeda from Dodgers
The Minnesota Twins said Monday they have officially acquired Kenta Maeda from the Los Angeles Dodgers after a reported three-team trade involving the Boston Red Sox was reconfigured into two separate deals.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 7, 2020
Memorial service for Kobe Bryant, others killed in helicopter crash to be held Feb. 24: source
A public memorial service for Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others killed in a helicopter crash is planned for Feb. 24 at Staples Center, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 7, 2020
Clippers land Marcus Morris Sr., Isaiah Thomas in three-team deal
The Los Angeles Clippers landed a pair of players on Thursday to help boost their title chances, getting forward Marcus Morris Sr. from the New York Knicks as well as guard Isaiah Thomas from the Washington Wizards in a three-team deal.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 30, 2020
Strong defense, rebounding help Evessa build solid foundation in pursuit of playoff appearance
After splitting a pair of away games last weekend with the Utsunomiya Brex, the Osaka Evessa passed the midway point of the season with a realistic shot at capturing the West Division title.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 27, 2020
Kobe Bryant: His legacy in Japan
What does Kobe Bryant mean to Japan's basketball culture?
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 18, 2020
Rule change helps Angels with Shohei Ohtani's pitching rehab
Two-way talent Shohei Ohtani can take pitching rehab assignments in the minors without losing his place in the Los Angeles Angels' major league lineup thanks to a rule change this season, Angels General Manager Billy Eppler said Friday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jan 7, 2020
Harvey Weinstein charged with sex crime in Los Angeles as trial on separate charges starts in New York
Los Angeles prosecutors indicted Harvey Weinstein on Monday on sex crime charges just hours after the former film producer appeared in a New York court for the start of his rape trial, which has become a focal point for the #MeToo movement.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 30, 2019
Rakuten set to land former Dodgers right-hander JT Chargois
The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles have reached a deal in principle to sign former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher JT Chargois, sources said Monday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 20, 2019
Angels' Shohei Ohtani finishes rehab for right elbow surgery
Shohei Ohtani has completed rehab from the right elbow surgery he underwent in October 2018, the Los Angeles Angels announced Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Nov 30, 2019
Angels' Shohei Ohtani supports Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura from courtside
Rookie forward Rui Hachimura received some high-profile support when his Washington Wizards faced the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, with baseball star Shohei Ohtani cheering from courtside.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
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.
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.

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