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Hachimura hits career-high seven 3-pointers in Lakers' win

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Rui Hachimura tallied 32 points, including a career-high seven 3-pointers, to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 136-124 on Wednesday.

Pacific League pennant set to be tight race as Buffaloes chase dynasty in 2024

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The Orix Buffaloes have the makings of a Pacific League dynasty after winning three straight pennants.

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Red Sox sign Japanese pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa from Rays

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The Boston Red Sox have acquired Japanese pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations, both teams announced Wednesday.

Age won't determine when I retire, says Lionel Messi

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Lionel Messi will not consider his age as a deciding factor in his retirement plans, the Argentine forward said, adding that he has no clear idea of what he will do when that time comes.

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DraftKings shares slump after NCAA proposes college prop bet ban

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DraftKings shares tumbled on Wednesday after National Collegiate Athletic Association President Charlie Baker announced he is pushing to ban college proposition betting, a popular type of side wager that allows gamblers to bet on an event…

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Tigers remain the Central League's team to beat as rival Giants loom

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It is harder to stay at the top than to get there.

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Hachimura logs 16-point double-double as Lakers win in OT

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Japanese forward Rui Hachimura had his first double-double of the NBA season Tuesday as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a late-game deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-124 in double overtime.

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Ten years from home World Cup, Saudi Arabia sizes up 'huge challenge'

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A decade before it hosts the FIFA World Cup, the size of the task facing Saudi Arabia is becoming apparent, including building stadiums, hotels and transport links.

MLB pulls plug on clubs' ties with NPB teams

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Fretting over irregular contacts with overseas players, MLB has ordered its teams to suspend working agreements with NPB clubs, multiple sources from both leagues with knowledge of the matter said Tuesday.

01

Mykhailo Mudryk sends war-torn Ukraine to Euro 2024

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Ukraine qualified for Euro 2024 on Tuesday by beating Iceland 2-1 Tuesday, delivering an emotional boost to a country ravaged by war since the Russian invasion of February 2022.

Tuesday, Mar 26

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Takerufuji’s triumph is one for the ages

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“I can’t believe it. I can’t believe it. Football. Bloody hell. But they never gave in. And that’s what won it.”

07

Shigeoka seeking new opponent after challenger's withdrawal

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Japan's IBF minimumweight world champion Ginjiro Shigeoka will seek a new challenger for his title defense this weekend after his original opponent withdrew due to illness, organizers said Tuesday.

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Former China soccer chief given life sentence for 'huge' bribery

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The former chairman of the Chinese Football Association has been sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes worth $11 million, state media said Tuesday, part of a crackdown on corruption in the domestic game.

Japan beats Ukraine in under-23 soccer friendly

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Kein Sato and Satoshi Tanaka scored during the second half as Japan defeated Ukraine 2-0 in an under-23 men's soccer friendly Monday.

SoftBank lefty Moinelo set for hefty contract extension

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Cuban left-handed pitcher Livan Moinelo has basically agreed to a contract extension with the SoftBank Hawks through 2028, a club official said Monday.

Murray out for 'extended period' with ankle injury

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Britain's Andy Murray faces an "extended period" out of tennis after suffering serious ankle injuries in his third round exit from the Miami Open on Sunday.

03

Ozeki Kotonowaka to change ring name to Kotozakura

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Sumo wrestler Kotonowaka is set to change his ring name to Kotozakura, taking over the name of his former yokozuna grandfather, the ozeki's father and stablemaster revealed Monday.

Tominaga looks to NBA Draft and Olympics after NCAA exit

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With the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's March Madness exit closing the curtain on his college basketball days, Keisei Tominaga is moving to the next phase of his career.

Monday, Mar 25

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Ohtani denies betting on baseball and accuses ex-interpreter of lying and theft

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Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar Shohei Ohtani denied betting on baseball or any other sports during a news conference Monday, saying in his first public comments on a scandal that has dominated headlines in recent days that he had been lied…

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Takerufuji rides wave of support after winning historic sumo title

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Newly crowned Spring Grand Sumo Tournament champion Takerufuji said Monday that a flood of good wishes from friends and family brought home the reality of his historic victory at Edion Arena Osaka.

Ohtani’s former interpreter’s gambling scandal: What we know so far

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Over the past week, Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way player Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara have been making headlines across the globe, after the latter was dismissed amid news reports that he was involved in illegal…

08

Osaka loses to Garcia in Miami Open third round

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Naomi Osaka exited from the third round of the Miami Open with a closely fought 7-6(4), 7-5 loss to Caroline Garcia on Sunday.

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Basketball star thrives on court again after putting herself first

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Evelyn Mawuli is showing workaholic Japan that taking time off ultimately helps your team.

03

With third straight title, Sakamoto leaves her mark on skating history

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Four years after the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Montreal finally got its opportunity to host the World Figure Skating Championships last week.

02

Sinner pulls off Miami great escape but no way out for Rune

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Second seed Jannik Sinner pulled off a Miami Open great escape by coming back from the brink with a gritty 5-7 7-5 6-1 win over Tallon Griekspoor to move into the fourth round on Sunday.

Olympic swimming champion Ohashi qualifies for Paris in 200 IM

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Yui Ohashi, winner of two swimming gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, earned a chance to defend her Olympic 200-meter individual medley title in Paris on Sunday.

In Russia, fingers point anywhere but at Islamic State group for concert hall attack

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Bodies were recovered, flowers were laid and fingers were pointed Sunday as competing narratives took shape over who was behind the terrorist attack on a Russian concert hall where at least 137 people out to enjoy an evening of music were…

Ohtani to speak Monday on allegations surrounding ex-interpreter

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Shohei Ohtani remained mum on Sunday on the gambling and theft allegations surrounding his former interpreter, but Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he hoped Ohtani's plans to speak on Monday would bring "clarity."

Sunday, Mar 24

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Takerufuji makes sumo history as first rookie top-division winner since 1914

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Top-division debutant Takerufuji overcame fellow rank-and-file wrestler Gonoyama to claim a historic championship Sunday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sainz leads Ferrari 1-2 in Australia as Tsunoda grabs first points of 2024

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Ferrari's Carlos Sainz won the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday in a triumphant return two weeks after appendicitis surgery as Red Bull's world champion Max Verstappen suffered his first retirement in two years.