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SERENA WILLIAMS

Former tennis great Serena Williams announced that she recently had a cyst "the size of a grapefruit" removed from her neck.
TENNIS
Oct 17, 2024
Serena Williams has grapefruit-sized cyst removed from neck
Williams said that she is still recovering but that "all is OK."
Naomi Osaka hits a return against Lucia Bronzetti during the first round of the China Open in Beijing on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Sep 26, 2024
Naomi Osaka wants 'no regrets' after teaming with Serena Williams' former coach
Osaka said she "felt like I needed a change" and described Patrick Mouratoglou, who is best known as Williams' long time former coach, as "a big persona."
Jannik Sinner hits a shot against Christopher O'Connell during the third round of the U.S. Open in New York on Saturday.
TENNIS
Sep 1, 2024
Jannik Sinner avoids upset bug to advance to fourth round at U.S. Open
Sinner thumped Christopher O'Connell 6-1, 6-4, 6-2.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 28, 2022
Images of 2022: Sports
From the wintry slopes of the Beijing Games to the heat on the pitches of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Japan has had plenty to celebrate in the world of sports over the past 12 months.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 25, 2022
Serena Williams says she's 'not retired,' suggests comeback likely
The 23-time Grand Slam champion said not preparing for a tournament after the U.S. Open did not feel natural to her.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 15, 2022
Serena Williams not ruling out return, saying NFL's Brady started 'really cool trend'
Asked if she might keep a foot in the world of competitive tennis 'in some way,' Williams indicated the sport was in her future plans, but those remain uncertain.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 12, 2022
U.S. Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek leading charge into new era of tennis
Newly crowned champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek led a changing of the guard at the U.S. Open as the transition from the 'Big Three' era and Serena Williams gathered steam.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 6, 2022
Margaret Court says admiration of Serena Williams not reciprocated
The 80-year-old, who works as a church pastor in Perth, has become a divisive figure in tennis over her remarks on race and homosexuality, including opposition to gay marriage.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 4, 2022
Serena Williams in the broadcast booth? The ball is in her court
Industry officials say the former world No. 1 and 23-time Grand Slam winner would be welcomed with open arms were she to take on a commentary role after she retires.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 4, 2022
Former U.S. President Barack Obama leads tributes to Serena Williams
Williams' defeat sparked a flood of messages on social media, as current and former athletes across sport as well as the world at large celebrated her achievements over the last 25 years.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 3, 2022
Serena Williams ends magical run at U.S. Open in what was likely her final tournament
The defeat likely spelled the end of a 27-year career that forever changed the world's perception and understanding of women — especially Black women — in sports.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 1, 2022
Serena Williams expresses gratitude for Tiger Woods' support
Serena Williams credited Tiger Woods on Wednesday as one of the main reasons she was still playing tennis and had the golf great on his feet during her stunning win over world No. 2 Anett Kontaveit in the second round of the U.S. Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 1, 2022
Serena Williams extends farewell tour with victory over No. 2 Anett Kontaveit at U.S. Open
'There's still a little left in me so we'll see. I'm a pretty good player. I love a challenge.'
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 31, 2022
Venus Williams tight-lipped on future as Serena heads toward retirement
While Serena Williams has been coy about her future, her older sister Venus has been tight-lipped, with every indication she plans to carry on.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 30, 2022
Serena Williams puts off retirement with U.S. Open first-round win
Serena Williams signaled she is not quite ready for retirement, advancing to the second round of the U.S. Open on Monday with a scrappy 6-3, 6-3 win over Danka Kovinic.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 29, 2022
'Anxious' Naomi Osaka hoping to get back on track at U.S. Open
Osaka hopes a return to the New York hard courts, where she triumphed in 2018 and 2020 will help her to find her way.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 27, 2022
Serena Williams prepares to say goodbye at U.S. Open
While a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title is likely to remain beyond her reach, Williams has nevertheless produced a collection of records that in all probability will never be broken.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 26, 2022
Serena Williams to face Danka Kovinic in first match at U.S. Open
Things could get tough quickly for the 23-time Grand Slam champion with No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit possibly waiting in the second round.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 24, 2022
Martina Navratilova expects no fairytale ending for Serena Williams
Navratilova said she completely understood the emotions Williams was wrestling with as she approaches her final match, having experienced many of them herself.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 17, 2022
Serena Williams falls in generational clash, Naomi Osaka out in Cincy
The loss leaves Serena Williams with just one professional tournament remaining before she drops the curtain on her historic career: The U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 29.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Russia fired experimental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Putin says
Ukrainian firefighters work on a spot following an airstrike in Dnipro on Thursday.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
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Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.

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