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Hideki Matsuyama competes during the men's golf competition at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 4.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Aug 15, 2024
Matsuyama robbed in London after winning bronze at Paris Olympics
The former Masters champion said that he had his wallet stolen and the passports and visas of his caddie Shota Hayato and coach Mikihito Kuromiya were also taken.
Naomi Osaka reaches for a ball during her loss to Elise Mertens at the WTA Tour stop in Toronto last week.
TENNIS
Aug 14, 2024
Naomi Osaka perplexed by power struggles after Cincinnati setback
The 26-year-old was beaten by Ashlyn Krueger in the second round of qualifying for the Cincinnati Open, the latest setback in a patchy run of form.
Aryna Sabalenka hits a backhand during her quarterfinal loss to Amanda Anisimova at the WTA event in Toronto on Saturday.
TENNIS
Aug 14, 2024
'Short memory' the key to success for Sabalenka
The third seed reached the semis in Cincinnati at the previous two editions, but has yet to break through and make the finals.
Naomi Osaka serves to Ons Jabeur during her first round match in Toronto on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Aug 8, 2024
Osaka defeats Jabeur to advance in WTA Toronto opener
The four-time Grand Slam champion needed only 72 minutes to eliminate ninth-seeded Jabeur.
Kei Nishikori hits a forehand during his first-round win at the Montreal Masters on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Aug 7, 2024
Nishikori advances in Montreal for first Masters match win in three years
The 2014 U.S. Open runner-up, who has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons, turned the tide at the Montreal Masters after a slow start.
Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar cycles past the Negresco Hotel in Nice, France, on Sunday, during the 21st and final stage of the 111th edition of the Tour de France.
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Jul 22, 2024
Pogacar hails 'golden age' after securing third Tour de France title
The victory gave Pogacar the first Giro d'Italia-Tour de France double since Marco Pantani in 1998.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jul 16, 2024
PGA to visit Japan, Mexico and Bermuda among late-year events
The Zozo Championship will take place from October 24 to 27 at Accordina Golf Narashino Country Club in Chiba Prefecture.
UAE Team Emirates team's Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar cycles to the finish line to win the 15th stage of the 111th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 197.7 kilometers between Loudenvielle and Plateau de Beille, in the Pyrenees mountains of southwestern France on Sunday.
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Jul 15, 2024
Pogacar pulverizes opposition at Tour de France
The Slovenian extended his overall lead to more than three minutes on Sunday with a convincing second straight stage win in the Pyrenees.
Astana Qazaqstan Team's Mark Cavendish celebrates as he wins Stage 5 of the Tour de France on Wednesday, giving him the most career stage wins in the history of the event.
MORE SPORTS / Cycling
Jul 4, 2024
Cycling's comeback king Cavendish to carry on doing the thing he loves
Now 39 and in his 15th Tour de France, Cavendish has overcome injuries, illnesses and years in the wilderness to shine as brightly as anyone could expect.
Tadej Pogacar rides during a training session ahead of the Tour de France in Florence, Italy, on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS / Cycling
Jun 28, 2024
'Unbeatable' Pogacar eyes rare Tour-Giro double despite bout with COVID-19
"The Giro-Tour double is difficult to achieve," the Team UAE rider said Thursday. "It's a big challenge, but I'm ready to take it on."
Tadej Pogacar (left) rides behind rival Jonas Vingegaard and Vingegaard's teammate Sepp Kuss during the Tour de France in July last year.
MORE SPORTS / Cycling
Jun 27, 2024
Tour de France favorite Pogacar says he has 'never felt so good on a bike'
The Slovenian is seeking to become the first cyclist since Marco Pantani in 1998 to win both the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in the same season.
Tiger Woods leaves the tee box during the first round of the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on June 13.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Jun 20, 2024
PGA Tour gives Tiger Woods 'lifetime achievement' exemption
The move will give Woods access to the tour's eight signature tournaments, all of which award large prize money and extra points in the FedEx Cup standings.
Yuka Saso hits her tee shot on the first hole during the opening round of the U.S. Women's Open in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
May 31, 2024
Yuka Saso on top at U.S. Women's Open after first round
Saso's search for a second U.S. Women's Open title got a boost on the first day of the tournament.
Grayson Murray practices for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, in April.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
May 27, 2024
Grayson Murray's parents say golfer 'took his own life'
Murray's death was announced on Saturday.
Grayson Murray tees off on the second hole during the second round of the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois, on July 7, 2023.
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May 26, 2024
PGA golfer Grayson Murray dies at 30
Murray died one day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas.
Rory McIlroy speaks with Tyler Collet during a practice round ahead of the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, on Wednesday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
May 16, 2024
Rory McIlroy losing confidence in PGA-LIV merger
Without Dunne on the PGA Tour policy board, Rory McIlroy said he believes a discussed merger with LIV Golf is moving in the wrong direction.
Scottie Scheffler makes his final putt during the final round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament in Hilton Head, South Carolina, on April 22.
MORE SPORTS
May 14, 2024
Golf's No.1 Scottie Scheffler arrives at Valhalla for PGA Championship
The 27-year-old American, who captured his second Masters title last month, has won four of his past five starts.
Yuto Katsuragawa competes at the Sony Open in Hawaii in January.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Apr 28, 2024
Katsuragawa shoots 63 to win on DP World Tour's return to Japan
The 25-year-old had seven birdies and no bogeys to finish on 17-under par after equaling the course record.
Rory McIlroy was one of the PGA Tour's staunchest defenders when the turmoil that has gripped the sport began with the emergence of LIV Golf.
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Apr 25, 2024
Rory McIlroy open to returning to PGA Tour board
McIlroy stepped down from the board in a surprise move last November, saying he wanted to concentrate on his own game.
Scottie Scheffler won the the RBC Herigate golf tournament in Hilton Head, South Carolina, on Monday. The Masters champion has won four of his last five starts.
MORE SPORTS
Apr 23, 2024
Scheffler and Korda take men's and women's golf by storm
Masters champion Scheffler has won four of his last five starts.
As ‘Buy Canadian’ grows, more U.S. firms say retailers turning away products
Empty shelves with "Buy Canadian Instead" signs are seen in the American Whiskey section of the BC Liquor in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 10.
Japan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto (left), South Korean Trade Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun (center) and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao during a trilateral meeting in Seoul on Sunday
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Nankai Trough earthquake could kill 298,000 people, government says
Residents participate in an evacuation drill held with West Japan Railway in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, in January 2024 to prepare for a Nankai Trough earthquake and a possible tsunami following the quake.
The U.S. says Japan has a 700% tariff on American rice. Is that the case?
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up a piece of paper with information about tariff rates at the White House on Tuesday.
On defense, Japan may avoid Trump's worst impulses — for now
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth chat after reviewing an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sunday.
Nankai Trough earthquake could kill 298,000 people, government says
Residents participate in an evacuation drill held with West Japan Railway in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, in January 2024 to prepare for a Nankai Trough earthquake and a possible tsunami following the quake.
NFL comeback star Damar Hamlin shares life-saving message in Tokyo
Damar Hamlin poses with students at The American School in Japan in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Thursday.
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Tokyo tech failures lean into misfortune, mistakes and missteps
Tsuyoshi Domoto in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 28. As an entrepreneur, Domoto experienced plenty of setbacks but maintains a positive attitude and continues to pursue his dreams.

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