World Athletics Championships: Tokyo warm-up facilities ‘not perfect’, says Lord Coe
On Friday, after securing her place in Sunday's 800m final, Hodgkinson said she may have to change her routine.She said: "With the whole warm-up situation,…
AI robot-pets, ‘Kidults’ choices boost International Tokyo Toy Show
1 of 5 | Sharp Corp's "Poketomos, or pocket friends, are tiny robots that can fit in a large jacket pocket or purse, and Sharp…
How Tokyo is using AI-generated video to prepare for a Mt Fuji eruption
Tokyo authorities have released an AI-generated video showing what could happen in a worst-case scenario if Mount Fuji erupted. The BBC's Tessa Wong explains how…
Hiromasa Urakawa: Second Japanese boxer from Tokyo event dies from brain injury
The World Boxing Organisation (WBO) said, external it "mourns the passing of Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urakawa, who tragically succumbed to injuries sustained during his fight…
Hundreds pray for marine safety at sacred seaside festival near Tokyo | Arts and Culture News
Hundreds of residents gathered at a beach in Yokosuka city’s Kurihama area, south of Tokyo, over the weekend to pray for marine safety in a…
Kenyans set two track world records at Prefontaine Classic
EUGENE, Ore. — Kenyans Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet set world records and American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won a star-studded women’s 100 meters Saturday as the Prefontaine Classic…
Blue Note LA reveals opening calendar of jazz, R&B and hip-hop acts
The iconic New York jazz club Blue Note announced Tuesday the opening slate of shows for its long-awaited Los Angeles location, which includes Robert Glasper,…
This Michelin Star capital of the UK is a tiny village with more stars per person than Tokyo
Aughton is a tiny village in Lancashire, which has become the UK's Michelin Star capital after a fifth was awarded to Moor Hall in the…
Boxer Ryosuke Nishida pulled out of title fight after suffering grotesquely swollen eye against Junto Nakatani
RYOSUKE NISHIDA was pulled out of his title fight against Junto Nakatani after suffering a grotesquely swollen eye. Nishida put his IBF bantamweight title on…
From Tokyo to Turin to L.A., Trump policies loom over May Day marches
PARIS — French union leaders condemned the “Trumpization” of world politics, while in Italy, May Day protesters paraded a puppet of the American president through the streets…
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani delivers during Tokyo homecoming week
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably recovering from the Dodgers’ season-opening sweep in Tokyo. Let’s get…
Photos: Dodger Blue takes over Tokyo during season-opening series
TOKYO — The Dodgers have transformed into Japan’s MLB team after signing Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki the last two seasons. All the glitz of…
Shohei Ohtani Tokyo Series home run caps off the week of Ohtani
TOKYO — The entire week was a buildup to this.Whether the ball struck by Shohei Ohtani would have cleared the right-field wall at the Tokyo Dome if…
The Sports Report: Yoshinobu Yamamoto wows in the Tokyo Dome
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably busy watching the Dodgers or taking a nap. One programming…
Dodgers hope Tokyo Series trip ‘galvanizes’ team chemistry
TOKYO — It was the overriding theme of last October, an intangible factor that yielded triumphant results.During their run to last year’s World Series, the Dodgers repeatedly…
Mookie Betts ruled out of Tokyo Series games vs. Cubs due to virus
TOKYO — Mookie Betts’ return to shortstop will have to wait until the Dodgers return home from Japan.Betts will miss both of the Dodgers’ season-opening games at…
Dodgers receive rock star welcome in Tokyo as opening day nears
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know to start…
Battling illness, Mookie Betts questionable for Tokyo Series games
TOKYO — Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts arrived in Japan this week battling an illness, and is questionable to be ready for the club’s regular-season openers on Tuesday…
Dodgers’ Tokyo Series trip confirms the team’s ‘amazing’ hold on Japan
TOKYO — For much of the last two years, the Dodgers have felt like Major League Baseball’s Team of Japan.They signed Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto stays in line to be Dodgers’ opening-day starter
PHOENIX — For a manager, the task of choosing a starting pitcher for opening day can be fraught with challenges, especially if the team’s staff is as…