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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (center) throws a pass against the Vikings during the first half of an NFC wild-card game in Glendale, Arizona, on Monday.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Jan 14, 2025
Rams dominate Vikings in NFL playoff game moved because of LA fires
"To come out here and play like we did in really all phases, I'm really proud of this group," said Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.
People inspect their property burnt down by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Jan 10, 2025
NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game from LA to Arizona due to wildfires
The league said in its news release it was "in the interest of public safety" to make the move.
A home is engulfed in flames as the Palisades Fire burns along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, on Wednesday.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Jan 9, 2025
NFL still planning to stage playoff game between Rams and Vikings in LA
"The NFL's priority is the safety of the Los Angeles community," the league said in a statement.
The Lions celebrate after a touchdown during their game against the Vikings in Detroit on Sunday night.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Jan 6, 2025
Lions pull away from Vikings in second half to secure top seed in NFC
The heavyweight clash capped the final day of the NFL regular season, which also saw the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers claim the final two playoff spots available.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scores against the 49ers during their game in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS
Jan 3, 2025
Lions and Vikings to determine No. 1 seed in winner-take-all showdown
The stakes are clear in the latest game in the long-running rivalry between NFC North foes Detroit (14-2) and visiting Minnesota (14-2).
The Liberty celebrate after winning the first WNBA title in franchise history on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
Oct 21, 2024
Liberty hold off Lynx in overtime to capture first WNBA title
The championship win by the Liberty is the first for a Brooklyn-based team since Major League Baseball's Dodgers won the World Series in 1955.
Lynx forwards Bridget Carleton and Alanna Smith celebrate after Minnesota won Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Friday.
BASKETBALL
Oct 19, 2024
Lynx sneak by Liberty to force Game 5 in WNBA Finals
The series will shift to New York for a winner-take-all Game 5 on Sunday night.
Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu celebrates after her team's win over the Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL
Oct 17, 2024
Sabrina Ionescu sinks late three-pointer to lift Liberty in Game 3
The Liberty will have a chance to clinch the first title in franchise history in Game 4 in Minneapolis on Friday.
Liberty forward Breanna Stewart drives against the Lynx's Napheesa Collier in the third quarter of Game 2 in the WNBA Finals in New York on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
Oct 14, 2024
Breanna Stewart leads strong defensive effort as Liberty top Lynx in Game 2
The Liberty combined for 13 steals and harried the Lynx into 20 turnovers that resulted in 26 New York points.
Fans pose for photos outside of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium prior to the game between the Vikings and Jets on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS
Oct 7, 2024
Vikings beat Jets in London as NFL continues to build momentum in England
The games in London have grown in significance over the past 17 years.
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns drives to the basket against Mavericks center Daniel Gafford during a playoff game in May.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 29, 2024
Knicks acquire Karl-Anthony Towns from Wolves
In a major offseason blockbuster, the New York Knicks have acquired All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves, multiple media outlets reported.
Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, speaks during an event at Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, Wisconsin, on Jan. 25.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 7, 2024
How Tim Walz pushed Minnesota toward aggressive climate policies
Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor tapped to become the Democratic vice presidential nominee, has accelerated his state’s embrace of clean energy and electric vehicles.
Mavericks guard Luka Doncic celebrates after the team's win over the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in Minneapolis on Thursday. Dallas won the series to advance to the NBA Finals.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 31, 2024
Mavericks rout Timberwolves in Game 5 to book place in NBA Finals
After being denied a sweep at home on Tuesday, the Mavs left no room for doubt in Minneapolis.
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving moves with the ball while being defended by the Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson during Game 3 of the Western Conference finals in Dallas on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 27, 2024
Mavericks beat Timberwolves in Game 3 to move to brink of NBA Finals
"We need one more," said Mavericks star Luka Doncic.
Mavericks guard Luka Doncic shoots against Anthony Edwards during the first quarter in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL
May 23, 2024
Luka Doncic carries Mavericks across finish line against Timberwolves in Game 1
Doncic scored 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives to the basket against the Nuggets during the first quarter in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 20, 2024
Timberwolves rally past defending champion Nuggets to reach conference finals
The Timberwolves erased a 20-point deficit to stun the Nuggets.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives to the basket against the Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. during Game 6 of their series in Minneapolis on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 17, 2024
Timberwolves crush Nuggets to force Game 7
The Timberwolves overwhelmed the Nuggets to force the defending NBA champions to a decisive Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal series.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dunks against the Suns during the second half in Phoenix on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
Apr 29, 2024
Anthony Edwards uses huge second half to help Timberwolves sweep Suns
"I knew we had a chance to sweep them and why would we want to go back to Minnesota," Edwards said.
The Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte reacts after hitting a home run against the Dodgers in the third inning of the NLDS in Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday.
BASEBALL
Oct 12, 2023
Upstart Diamondbacks finish off sweep of Dodgers
The win was the latest chapter in the D-Backs' improbable and impressive playoff run.
U.S. Osprey accidentally drops cargo into sea in Okinawa
A V-22 Osprey
Large fire breaks out near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower
Smoke rises from a fire at a commercial building near Tsutenkaku Tower, in Osaka, on Tuesday.
Nissan to end production of compact van as Honda rescue looms
A trailer transports Nissan’s NV200 Venette minivans in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Search for suspect underway after fatal stabbing at Nagano Station
The crime scene where three people were attacked near JR Nagano Station on Wednesday
Kanagawa high school student arrested for credit card data theft
A 17-year-old student from Kanagawa Prefecture has been arrested for allegedly creating a program that purported to verify the validity of credit cards and using it to illegally obtain their details.
Terunofuji’s career was unique — and great
Yokozuna Terunofuji enters the ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo earlier this month during what would be his final tournament.
Japan-made games part of a rising tide of indie greatness
One of the brighest spots of Japan's indie gaming landscape in 2024 was Sonokuni, and with more incubators and other avenues of support springing up, there may be more games like it in the future.
Fuji TV scandal sparks probes on exploitation within TV industry
Fuji Media Holdings' headquarters in Tokyo's Minato Ward. The company will hold an extraordinary board meeting on Thursday over the firestorm sparked by TV host Masahiro Nakai's alleged sexual misconduct.
Iconic Japanese outfielder Ichiro Suzuki elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Ichiro Suzuki finished his career with 3,089 MLB hits and is one of 33 players in the 3,000-hit club.
For kids, Japanese food ‘is a doorway to exploration’
"A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food" is the first edition of the Asia-centric series to focus on rice balls, fermented soybeans and other Japanese staples.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Atsuyoshi Koike, the president and CEO of Rapidus, says there is a “sense of urgency” when it comes to Japan’s efforts in manufacturing semiconductors. “We have to make sure we are successful,” he says.
Atsuyoshi Koike’s big game: Fourth down and 2 nanometers to go
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