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Dodgers vs. Cubs live updates: Time, TV, pitchers, how to watch MLB Tokyo Series
Dodgers phenom Roki Sasaki makes MLB debut in his home country against Cubs. Follow for live updates.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Cubs still hungover from Tokyo trip, desperate to find groove for MLB Opening Day
Cubs are definitely sleep-deprived after their trip to Tokyo, but the team is back playing spring training games ahead of opening day.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
‘Go Cubs Go’ plays at Tokyo Dome after Cubs’ 4-2 win. Up next: Opening day vs. Dodgers.
TOKYO — Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd stays focused on checking all the boxes. Keeping his delivery sound. Staying behind the baseball. Driving down on the pitch. And in Sunday’s unique ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Japan host talks with China and South Korea
Foreign ministers from Japan and its two neighboring Asian powers China and South Korea held a meeting Saturday to seek common ground on areas like low birth rates, natural disasters and cultural ...ABC News - 6d -
Police in Japan arrest man in fatal knife attack on a YouTuber during livestreaming
Police in Japan said Friday that they had arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a YouTuber while she was livestreaming on a downtown Tokyo street.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Japan become 1st side to qualify for '26 World Cup
Japan beat Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama on Thursday to become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.ESPN - 6d -
Japan and Brazil vow to bolster strategic ties as security and trade worries rise
The framework for defense exchanges between Japan and Brazil will include discussions on bilateral cooperation in defense equipment and technology.CNBC - 23h -
In Japan, an Iceless Lake and an Absent God Sound an Ancient Warning
For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen.The New York Times - 3h -
In Japan, an Iceless Lake and an Absent God Sound an Ancient Warning
For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen.The New York Times - 3h -
Colorado 4A Final 4 basketball: Delta stuns No. 2 Timnath to ends Cubs season in semifinals
No. 2 Timnath's special season ran into a singular star performance, as No. 6 Delta upset the Cubs in the Colorado 4A basketball Final 4.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Dodgers' Mookie Betts ruled out of Tokyo Series vs. Cubs because of stomach virus
Mookie Betts will miss both of the Dodgers' season-opening games at the Tokyo Dome this week against the Chicago Cubs, manager Dave Roberts said Monday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Dodgers star Mookie Betts won't play in 2 regular season games vs. Cubs in Tokyo because of illness
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs because of an illness that’s lingered for the past weekABC News - Mar. 16 -
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs: How to watch the MLB Tokyo series
The L.A. Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs will kick off the 2025 MLB season with two games in Tokyo – here's how to watch all the international action.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Former Panthers QB does his best Steve Bartman impression at Wednesday's Dodgers-Cubs game
Former Panthers QB Rodney Peete popped up at Wednesday's Dodgers-Cubs game from the Tokyo Dome, and made his presence known with a spectacular catch.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Comic-loving German goalkeeper finds peace, and himself, in Japan
Svend Brodersen was fascinated with Japan as a child -- now the German goalkeeper plays in the country and is fondly known as an "otaku", someone obsessed with Japanese pop culture.Brodersen, whose ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani talks return to Japan, impact on kids
L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's focused on personally this upcoming season.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Japan's weather agency declares flowering of Tokyo's cherry blossoms as season begins
Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capitalABC News - 3d -
U.S. mulls expanding military ties with Japan despite Trump's criticism
President Trump has complained the U.S.-Japan defense partnership is one-sided, but with China throwing its weight around, Tokyo is hoping for even more support.CBS News - 19h -
U.S. mulls expanding military ties with Japan despite Trump's criticism
President Trump has complained the U.S.-Japan defense partnership is one-sided, but with China throwing its weight around, Tokyo is hoping for even more support.CBS News - 19h -
U.S. mulls expanding military ties with Japan despite Trump's criticism
President Trump has complained the U.S.-Japan defense partnership is one-sided, but with China throwing its weight around, Tokyo is hoping for even more support.CBS News - 19h -
MLB star Shohei Ohtani talks exhibition game in Japan, season expectations and more
MLB star Shohei Ohtani returned to Japan last week for an exhibition game. A day prior to the game, he spoke with CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi about the special game in Japan, personal and team ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Japan unveils first plan to evacuate 100,000 civilians from islands near Taiwan in event of conflict
Prospect of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan has forced Japan to step up measures to protect islands in Okinawa prefecture . Japan has for the first time released plans to evacuate more than 100,000 ...The Guardian - 2h -
Japan unveils first plan to evacuate 100,000 civilians from islands near Taiwan in event of conflict
Prospect of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan has forced Japan to step up measures to protect islands in Okinawa prefecture . Japan has for the first time released plans to evacuate more than 100,000 ...The Guardian - 2h -
Japan to deploy long-range missiles able to hit North Korea and China
Planned missiles on Kyushu said to be part of ‘counterstrike capabilities’, as fears grow over US security pact. Japan is planning to deploy long-range missiles on its southern island of Kyushu ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
‘It’s been a challenge’: Assassin’s Creed Shadows and the quest to bring feudal Japan to life
From watching classic samurai movies to rendering the unique way light falls on Japan’s mountainsides and modelling individual characters’ socks, Ubisoft has spared no effort recreating a ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – a historic frolic through feudal Japan
PlayStation 5 (version played), Xbox, PC; Ubisoft Ubisoft’s historical fiction series returns with its best adventure in years. Japan, 1581: Iga province is burning down around you. You watch on, ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Endo says Japan won't be satisfied just to reach World Cup
Liverpool's Wataru Endo said Japan's sights are set higher than just qualifying for next year's World Cup as they look to become the first team to clinch their place on Thursday."I want us to ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
An increasingly multicultural Japan have qualified for the 2026 World Cup
The rise of the Samurai Blue has gone hand-in-hand with increased integration of ‘haafu’ into society, although things are still not perfect. Through Japan’s previous seven World Cup appearances, ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Endo urges fans to believe Japan can win World Cup
Wataru Endo said Japan can win the 2026 World Cup after becoming the first team to qualify and the Liverpool ace urged fans to buy into the ambitious target."Qualifying for the World Cup is an ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Wildfires in western Japan damage homes, force residents to evacuate
Wildfires have hit several regions in western Japan, injuring at least two people, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate and damaging homes as hundreds of firefighters battled the widening blaze ...ABC News - 3d -
Japan display talent and ambition to scale new heights at World Cup
Japan have never gone beyond the last 16 at a World Cup but they have set themselves the ambitious target of winning next year's tournament after dominating in Asian qualifying."If we want to win ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘I was feeding off it’: Cubs experience electric atmosphere in 3-0 exhibition loss to Hanshin Tigers
TOKYO — A cacophony of chants, horns, drums and cheers greeted Chicago Cubs right-hander Julian Merryweather as he faced the Hanshin Tigers leadoff hitter Saturday afternoon. The Tigers support ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Dodgers star Mookie Betts won't play in 2 regular season games vs. Cubs in Tokyo because of illness
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs because of an illness that's lingered for the past week. Manager Dave Roberts said ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Sho-time in Tokyo: Ohtani, Dodgers prepare to open MLB season vs. Cubs on Tuesday
The Major League Baseball season kicks off Tuesday night at the Tokyo Dome when Shohei Ohtani and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers face the Chicago Cubs. Ohtani, Yoshinobu ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Opening day on an international stage awaits Cubs’ Shota Imanaga: ‘Really want to think about this moment’
TOKYO — In the largely empty Tokyo Dome, Shota Imanaga stood on the mound during the Chicago Cubs’ workout Monday afternoon to get a sense of what he would feel in a much livelier atmosphere ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Dodgers' star Freeman scratched from lineup with left rib discomfort before opening day vs. Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was scratched from the starting lineup with left rib discomfort before the season opener against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night at the Tokyo DomeABC News - Mar. 18 -
Miguel Amaya has 2 doubles and 5 RBIs to lead the Cubs past the Diamondbacks 10-6
Miguel Amaya hit two doubles and had five RBIs, Ian Happ added a homer, double and three RBIs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-6 on Thursday night. Amaya's double with the ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Miguel Amaya and Ian Happ fuel the Chicago Cubs to their first win, 10-6 over the Arizona Diamondbacks
PHOENIX — The Chicago Cubs’ younger players might prove to be the difference between a good and great season on the North Side. Miguel Amaya hit two doubles and drove in five runs, Pete ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Japan revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ's interest rate outlook
Japan's economic growth slowed to 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter as the country grapples with tepid domestic demand.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations
Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama StadiumABC News - Mar. 20
