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Odell Beckham Jr., Dolphins agree to part ways
Beckham recorded only 9 catches for 55 yards in 9 games this season.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Lions revoke fan's tix for spat with Pack's LaFleur
The Lions have revoked the season tickets of a fan who had a pregame verbal altercation with Packers coach Matt LaFleur at Ford Field last week.ESPN - 5h -
Jeff Corwin on how "Extraordinary World" celebrates everyday heroes making a difference
Wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about how his new show, "Extraordinary World," focuses on everyday acts of kindness and compassion that are transforming ...CBS News - 5h -
In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life
Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.The New York Times - 11h -
Japan's Nissan reshuffles management to fix its money-losing business
Embattled Japanese automaker Nissan has tapped Jeremie Papin as its chief financial officer in a major management reshuffle billed as key to a turnaroundABC News - 1d -
In Japan, Designers Fit Big Ideas Into Tiny Homes
Some newer houses around the country are barely wider than a common family car.The New York Times - 2d -
Bain launches $4.3bn counterbid against KKR for Japan’s Fuji Soft
Takeover battle between private equity firms could trigger wave of aggressive dealmaking in TokyoFinancial Times - 2d -
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Nikki Giovanni – a life in pictures
Nikki Giovanni, born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on 7 June 1943, was a critically acclaimed poet, educator and activist whose work was pivotal to the Black Arts movement and the Black Power movement. ...The Guardian - 2d -
Nippon Life in Talks to Acquire Resolution Life
The potential deal follows Nippon Life’s purchase of a stake in Corebridge Financial from American International Group and underscores the Japanese insurer’s thirst for deals abroad.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Fans Believe This Could Be A Blurry Look At The Switch 2
In the absence of any official information about the Switch 2 --or whatever Nintendo decides to call its next system--fans are grasping on to any morsel of possible news, and another piece has now ...GameSpot - 3d -
Nippon Life in talks to buy Resolution Life for $8.2bn in jumbo insurance deal
Acquisition would be largest-ever overseas agreement by Japanese insurerFinancial Times - 3d -
Ohtani 'unlikely' to pitch in Dodgers' Japan series
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the Dodgers open their season in Japan next March, but it's "very unlikely" he will also pitch in those games, manager Dave Roberts said.ESPN - 3d -
Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs in March but is doubtful to pitchABC News - 3d -
The underdog life of Josh Butler
After losing both of his parents, Josh Butler went viral for escorting his dogs on the field on Senior Day in 2019. Now, he's proving his worth in the NFL.ESPN - 4d -
The endangered Mercosaurus roars back to life
Europe and South America revive a dormant dealFinancial Times - 4d -
BP moves offshore wind business into joint venture with Japan’s Jera
British major is pulling back from renewables to refocus on oil and gasFinancial Times - 4d -
Should Sasaki join Cubs? Emanuel, a fan of the team and ambassador to Japan, is being diplomatic
During a news conference at the United States Embassy in Tokyo, Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga was asked what he'd say to countryman Roki Sasaki to convince him to join his teamABC News - 4d -
Danish clubs fined after fans' snowball fight
Danish clubs FC Nordsjælland and AGF have been fined after a snowball fight broke out between fans in their recent league match.ESPN - 6d -
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Postecoglou has 'no interest' whether fans back him
Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou says he is not interested in whether fans back him after he was confronted by supporters.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Spurs' Postecoglou confronts angry fans after loss
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou confronted fans after his side's tame 1-0 Premier League defeat at Bournemouth on Thursday which increased the pressure on the Australian.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
How a villain came to life in 'Dune: Part Two'
Perhaps no single character made a bigger impact onscreen in 'Dune: Part Two' than the viciously terrifying Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, played by Austin Butler.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
No Texas fans punished for UGA bottle throws
The University of Texas investigation into the bottle-throwing incident that disrupted the Texas-Georgia game in October resulted in no one being caught or punished.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
MeetKai creates virtual fan experience for Detroit Pistons
MeetKai and the Detroit Pistons announced they are launching their Detroit Pistons World, a new virtual fan experience.VentureBeat - Dec. 5 -
Sake: Japan’s ‘divine gift’ given special status by Unesco
Rice wine enshrined as part of ‘cultural heritage of humanity’ . Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It’s brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savoured in the ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list
Sake is perhaps even more Japanese than the world-famous sushiABC News - Dec. 4 -
US dealmaker Lichtenstein considers return to a less hostile Japan
Financier sparked backlash with takeover attempts but country has become more receptive to foreign fundsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan
Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came martial law in South Korea.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Elite Sumo Wrestlers Will Compete in London, a Rarity Outside Japan
A five-day event in October will be the Japan Sumo Association’s first competition in Britain in more than three decades.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
London to host only second professional Sumo wrestling contest outside of Japan
Royal Albert Hall will host five-day event in October, after bringing in specialist soil and a strengthened stage the last time it was staged there. London will host only the second professional ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Amorim warns Man United fans: 'Storm will come'
Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United fans that "a storm will come" despite his positive start as head coach.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
These parts of Trump's tax cut law expire in 2026
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made huge permanent cuts to corporate and business taxes while making temporary cuts to individual taxes to limit the bill’s expansionary effects on the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Japan’s audacious bid to become a semiconductor superpower
The government is backing a start-up that aims to upend the economics and geography of the microchip industry. Does it have a chance of success?Financial Times - Dec. 4 -
The ‘Devastating’ Part of College Football Recruiting
Decommitments are part of the sport. But for those involved, that doesn’t make it any easier.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Japan dispatches a plane and navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine
Japan has dispatched a surveillance plane and a navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine off the coast of a southwestern island near TaiwanABC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump vows to block U.S. Steel's takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel
President-elect Donald Trump said he is "totally against" Japan's Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Joe Biden’s selfish parting act
In pardoning his son, the president has ensured that the distance between himself and Trump is now shrouded in fogFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Replica Harry Potter swords broke Japan weapons law
The Japanese police say the tip of the blade is sharp enough for it to be classified as an actual sword.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Replica Harry Potter swords recalled in Japan for breaking weapons law
Police said 86cm stainless steel blade – mounted on a wooden plaque and sold in the hundreds – contravened Japan’s firearms and sword control law. Full-size replica swords sold as souvenirs at a ...The Guardian - Dec. 3