China Is Courting, and Confronting, U.S. Allies Made Uneasy by Trump

Even as China offers itself to nations like Japan as a more reliable partner, its ships are pushing into their neighborhoods — sometimes on the very same day.

The New York Times - 2d

Auto Stocks Tumble After Trump’s Tariffs Announcement

The U.S. levies are likely to disrupt the complex supply chains of major carmakers, hitting companies that export vehicles from Mexico, Canada Japan, South Korea and Germany.

The New York Times - 1d

Hikaru Utada Would Rather Play CERN Than Coachella

The Japanese singer-songwriter’s new album goes deep on their “fascination with science.” WIRED Japan took Hikaru Utada to visit the Large Hadron Collider to learn more.

Wired - 1d

Auto Stocks Tumble After Trump’s Tariffs Announcement

The U.S. levies are likely to disrupt the complex supply chains of major carmakers, hitting companies that export vehicles from Mexico, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Germany.

The New York Times - 1d

Hegseth Seeks to Reassure Allies on First Official Trip to Asia

At his first stop in the Philippines, the U.S. defense secretary promised to strengthen deterrence against Chinese “threats” in the region. He also plans to visit Japan.

The New York Times - 19h

Hegseth Seeks to Reassure Allies on First Official Trip to Asia

At his first stop in the Philippines, the U.S. defense secretary promised to strengthen deterrence against Chinese “threats” in the region. He also plans to visit Japan.

The New York Times - 19h

Hegseth Seeks to Reassure Allies on First Official Trip to Asia

At his first stop in the Philippines, the U.S. defense secretary promised to strengthen deterrence against Chinese “threats” in the region. He also plans to visit Japan.

The New York Times - 19h

Hegseth Seeks to Reassure Allies on First Official Trip to Asia

At his first stop in the Philippines, the U.S. defense secretary promised to strengthen deterrence against Chinese “threats” in the region. He also plans to visit Japan.

The New York Times - 19h

Record 26 Cubans make opening-day MLB rosters

Cuba had a record 26 players on Major League Baseball's opening-day rosters, and Japan had 12 for its most since 2012.

ESPN - 12h

Record 26 Cubans make MLB Opening Day rosters

Cuba had a record 26 players on Major League Baseball's Opening Day rosters, and Japan had 12 for its most since 2012.

ESPN - 11h

Thousands pay to catch glimpse of Ohtani practise in Tokyo

Thousands of paying fans in Tokyo clapped and cheered as they watched Shohei Ohtani make a brief appearance in practice with his Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday ahead of the Major League Baseball ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Letters to Sports: UCLA basketball coaches draw more scrutiny

Readers of the Los Angeles Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on UCLA basketball coaches Mick Cronin and Cori Close, the Dodgers, Lakers and Rams.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

Shohei Ohtani and four other Japanese players come home to start the MLB season

It's the World Series-champion Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome to start the Major League Baseball season

ABC News - Mar. 14

The L.A. Marathon is Sunday. What roads and freeway ramps will be closed?

The 40th L.A. Marathon starts at 7 a.m. Sunday at Dodger Stadium and finishes in Century City. More than 25,000 people are expected to participate.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Mookie Betts lost 15 pounds from lingering illness and won't play in Tokyo Series

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.

NBC News - Mar. 17

Shohei Ohtani merchandise is prompting long lines -- even in the rain -- in Tokyo

The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani an unprecedented $700 million contract hoping to drive interest — and the dollars that come with it — from fans across the Pacific

ABC News - Mar. 17

Braves add to outfield depth by signing veteran Alex Verdugo to one-year, $1.5 million deal

The left-handed hitting Verdugo played for the Los Angeles Dodgers for three seasons, beginning in 2017. He has a career batting average of .272 and is a superior defender.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

Shaikin: The Angels have the longest playoff drought in MLB. What exactly is the plan?

For an Angels fan, these are the worst of times. In six years in Anaheim, Shohei Ohtani never reached the postseason. In his first year with the Dodgers, Ohtani won the World Series.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Mookie Betts Says 'My Body's ... Eating Itself' As Vomiting Illness Persists

The former MVP, who's a likely scratch for Dodgers' U.S. opener, said, "I’m tired of sitting, tired of throwing up, tired of doing all this."

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Mookie Betts Reveals Weight Plummeted Due To Mysterious Illness

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts has opened up about a frightening health scare that has sidelined him during pre-season.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

From a $765 million signing to the new Evil Empire: The moves that sent shock waves through MLB

Juan Soto got how much!? The Dodgers added how many stars? It's time to get up to speed after a wild winter.

ESPN - 4d

Padres star Jackson Merrill reflects on his rapid rise in MLB and what's ahead in 2025: 'It was a process to get used to the new life'

San Diego's center fielder sat down with Yahoo Sports to talk about his breakout 2024, the NLDS vs. the Dodgers and his goals for this season.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal shares letter to Detroit before 2025 Opening Day start

"Detroit is a sports town and a slept-on city," Tigers ace Tarik Skubal shared in a letter to Detroit before his Opening Day start vs the Dodgers.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

‘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