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NATIONS

France's scrumhalf Nolann Le Garrec holds the trophy as France's players celebrate winning the Six Nations tournament on Saturday at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Mar 16, 2025
Record-breaking France clinches Six Nations title with Scotland win
Les Bleus matched England's number of titles since Italy joined the championship in 2000 and did so in style, scoring 30 tries in a pulsating campaign.
The international system led by the United Nations faces challenges such as failing to maintain peace, end corruption and implement reforms, raising concerns of a League of Nations-like collapse.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 4, 2025
Transitioning to a new global structure without a League of Nations-style collapse
Like many idealistic efforts throughout history, the League of Nations teetered for years before its final collapse as the end of World War II.
France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont runs with the ball during his team's Six Nations match against Italy in Rome on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Feb 24, 2025
France's Antoine Dupont looking ahead to blockbuster showdown against Ireland
France trails Ireland by three points in the Six Nations standings.
Connor McDavid, seen during an NHL game with the Oilers, scored the winning goal for Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off final against the United States on Thursday.
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Feb 21, 2025
Canada beats U.S. to win 4 Nations tournament filled with political tension
The taut action on the ice mirrored the geopolitical tensions bubbling in North America since U.S. President Donald Trump took office last month.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (right) skates with the puck during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at TD Garden on Jan. 30.
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
Feb 19, 2025
Team USA's McAvoy ruled out for 4 Nations final against Canada
McAvoy was a central figure in Team USA's 3-1 win over Team Canada on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Ice hockey
Feb 18, 2025
Canada downs Finland to set up ice hockey grudge clash against U.S.
Canada's players said Monday they were relishing the chance of another crack at the Americans after an ill-tempered tussle on Saturday.
Vegas Golden Knights forward Mark Stone (left) tries to get a shot away in front of Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid during the second period at Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada on Dec. 14, 2024.
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
Feb 12, 2025
Canada and Sweden ready to drop puck on anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off
Not since the 2016 World Cup of Hockey have the NHL's brightest stars lined up against each other to compete for their countries.
Ireland's James Lowe scores gets away from Scotland's Blair Kinghorn on his way to scoring a try during their Six Nations game in Edinburgh on Sunday.
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Feb 10, 2025
Ireland coach praises forwards after Six Nations win over Scotland
Having started slowly in their opening game against England last week, Ireland got out of the starting blocks quickly at Murrayfield.
England's Elliot Daly celebrates scoring a try with Tommy Freeman and Marcus Smith
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Feb 9, 2025
England ends losing run with dramatic win over France
England stuns France 26-25 at Twickenham as Elliot Daly’s last-gasp try sealed a dramatic Six Nations victory.
France's Antoine Dupont runs with the ball during a practice in Marcoussis, France, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Jan 30, 2025
France set to open Six Nations campaign against 'transitioning' Wales
France's results have vastly improved since Galthie took over in 2020.
SOCCER
Nov 19, 2024
San Marino beats Liechtenstein to claim Nations League promotion
San Marino is currently international soccer's bottom-ranked team.
The Israeli team practices at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Nov 14, 2024
Israel coach Ran Ben Shimon urges team to focus on soccer
Israel has urged its citizens to avoid attending cultural and sporting events abroad following last week's violence in Amsterdam.
Refugees from Darfur in eastern Chad on July 8. A major surge in fighting in Sudan has taken a searing toll on civilians, killing hundreds of people in aerial bombings and revenge attacks in late October, as Africa’s largest war shifts into a higher gear after the end of seasonal rains.
WORLD
Oct 27, 2024
Hundreds killed in days as war in Sudan surges
Territory has changed hands; a prominent commander has switched sides; and retreating fighters have sexually assaulted, kidnapped and killed villagers.
Italy's Giovanni Di Lorenzo celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal in a Nations League clash against Israel in Udine, Italy, on Monday.
SOCCER
Oct 15, 2024
Italy outclass Israel 4-1 to inch closer to Nations League quarterfinals
Italy needs at least one point from its two remaining group games to guarantee a place in the next round.
Germany's Jamie Leweling (left) in action with the Netherlands' Ryan Gravenberch in Munich on Monday
SOCCER
Oct 15, 2024
Germany advances as Leweling debut goal secures 1-0 win over Dutch
The Germans had the visitors on the back foot from the start.
Fiji's Vuate Karawalevu races to score a try during the Pacific Nations Cup final against Japan at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Sep 22, 2024
Young Brave Blossoms squad outmatched against Fiji in Pacific Nations Cup final
Head coach Eddie Jones said the 41-17 loss was a "good reminder of how far we are off the mark."
Japan's Malo Tuitama runs with the ball during his team's match against Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup semifinals on Sunday. Japan won 49-27.
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Sep 16, 2024
Japan cruises past Samoa to reach Pacific Nations Cup final
Japan scored four tries in the first half and three in the second of the semifinal.
France forward Ousmane Dembele (right) shoots toward the goal during a UEFA Nations League match against Belgium in Lyon, France, on Monday.
SOCCER
Sep 10, 2024
France back to winning ways with 2-0 success against Belgium
The French had to weather early attacks by the visitors before settling into a rhythm and imposing themselves on the contest.
England interim manager Lee Carsley watches the team prepare for its match against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
SOCCER
Sep 9, 2024
England interim manager Lee Carsley takes confidence from win over Ireland
Carsley has been installed as caretaker while England searches for a permanent successor to Gareth Southgate.
Japan's Nicholas Mccurran scores a try during the Brave Blossoms' Pacific Nations Cup group-stage match against the U.S. on Saturday in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Sep 7, 2024
Japan beats U.S. to top Pacific Nations Cup group
Eddie Jones' Japan will face Samoa in next weekend's semis while the U.S., which went through as the group runner-up, will take on Fiji.
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
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The skyline during sunset in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Japan's new underground criminal groups operate under a highly organized and brutal system.
The man who sent Japan's cherry blossoms out to the world
Masatoshi Asari is one of Japan’s foremost living authorities on cherry trees and their blossoms.
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.
Berkshire sells $628 million in yen bonds in smallest Japan deal
Berkshire Hathaway concluded a ¥90 billion ($628 million) bond deal on Friday, the smallest yen deal by investor Warren Buffett’s firm since it started tapping the Japanese market in 2019.
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.
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.
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
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