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Japan Reaches Peak Shohei Ohtani as Dodgers and Cubs Open MLB Season
Major League Baseball has had no shortage of stars, but it has never seen a sensation like Ohtani, who is Japan’s answer to Babe Ruth.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
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 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 -
Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run homer in Japan during Dodgers win over Yomiuri Giants
Ohtani and the Dodgers will open the 2025 season in Japan with a two-game series against the Cubs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
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 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 10h -
When could Liverpool seal Premier League title?
Liverpool's march to the Premier League title seems inevitable now after they increase their lead at the top of the table to 15 points. When could they be confirmed as champions?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Argentina thrash Brazil to seal World Cup qualification
Argentina produced a stunning performance to hammer their arch-rivals Brazil 4-1 in the World Cup Qualifiers.With both teams coming off a win, expectations were sky-high for this riveting contest; ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and New Zealand qualified on Monday five days after Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot. Asia will have eight ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UK private sector growth hits six-month high in boost for Reeves – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Japan’s private sector output is falling this month for the first time since last October, a new poll has found, and at the fastest rate ...The Guardian - 2d -
Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup amid potential Trump travel ban
Iran have become the sixth team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup thanks to their 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on Tuesday. Iran join Japan and New Zealand as the first ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Hernández: Tokyo Series atmosphere shows Shohei Ohtani is more than 'a representative of Japan'
The response to Shohei Ohtani at the Tokyo Dome Friday re-established a longstanding truth about the Dodgers: In Japan's view, there is Ohtani and then there is everyone else.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Foreign visitors have been driving Japan’s economy. A stronger yen could reverse that trend
Foreign tourists have had an outzised impact on Japan's economic growth. However, their influence could start to wane as the yen strengthens, analysts said.CNBC - 6d -
Thanks to Shohei Ohtani, MLB enjoys huge success in Japan and has momentum heading into 2025 season
The 2025 season couldn’t have had a much better start for the sport, which showcased its international appeal over the past week in Japan.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Japan core inflation rose 3% in February, bolstering expectations of interest rate hikes
Japan's core inflation beat expectations and came in at 3% in February, government data showed on Friday, bolstering the case for further interest rate hikes.CNBC - 5d -
Saudis ready for World Cup 'tough fight' after draw in Japan
Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said "everything can happen" after a 0-0 draw with already qualified Japan on Tuesday kept his team's hopes of an automatic 2026 World Cup place alive."We qualified ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Wednesday Briefing: Russia Agreed to Halt Some Strikes
Plus, Ohtani’s star power in Japan.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Nearing end of short spring, Dodgers, Cubs make final preparations for season opener in Japan
Shohei Ohtani’s bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball’s regular-season ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Dodgers' Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he'll be ready for opening day
Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers' two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday. Roberts said he's still hopeful that the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
The best team in the National League? For two days in Japan, it's looked like the Hanshin Tigers
For two days in Japan, it's the Hanshin Tigers who have have looked like the class of the National League. In another sign that Japanese baseball has never been better, the Tigers capped a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Shohei Ohtani hits solo homer in return to Japan, leading Dodgers’ powerful offense to 6-3 win over the Cubs
Shohei Ohtani hit a solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, Roki Sasaki threw three eventful innings in his big-league debut and the Dodgers beat the Cubs to sweep the two-game series in Japan.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Renard expecting no let-up from Japan as Saudis eye World Cup spot
Coach Herve Renard said Saudi Arabia are in a "tough sprint" to reach the 2026 World Cup but he is not expecting any favours from already qualified Japan on Tuesday."It's a tough sprint for the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Salah seals comeback win for Liverpool against Southampton to stretch lead
The view from the top looks beautiful for Liverpool, 16 points clear after another comeback against Southampton. From Arne Slot’s elevated position up in the Anfield directors’ box, however, he ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Butland’s shootout heroics sink Fenerbahce and seal Rangers progress
There was always the sense that, despite the two-goal advantage Rangers had amassed in Istanbul, the second leg of this tie would not pass quietly. It finally ended with Barry Ferguson’s players ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Report: Tottenham Looking to Seal Summer Signing Amid Rival Interest
Tottenham Hotspur Push for Angel Gomes as Levy Seeks Early Summer SigningTottenham Hotspur are making a strong move to secure the signing of Angel Gomes this summer, with chairman Daniel Levy ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Barcelona star reveals season mission after sealing contract extension
Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez has agreed a one-year contract to extend his link with the club for the 2025/26 season.The 33-year-old has become the voice of experience in Hansi Flick’s back ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Rangers seal remarkable derby win at Celtic with last gasp stunner
Celtic battled back from 2-0 down at home to Rangers, only for a last-gasp screamer from Hamza Igamane to snatch a 3-2 victory. Scorers: Raskin 4', Diomande 37', Igmane 88'; Maeda 49', Hatate ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Inter seal huge win at Atalanta to move three points clear at the top
Inter moved three points clear at the top of Serie A with a huge 2-0 win away to fellow title challengers Atalanta in a game that saw both teams end with 10 men. Scorers: Augusto 54', Martínez 87'...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Messi out injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place
Lionel Messi will miss two World Cup qualifiers after he was on Monday left out of the Argentina squad for games against Uruguay and Brazil because he reportedly suffered an injury in a club game ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Google Seals $32 Billion Deal for Cyber Start-Up Wiz
The acquisition could make the Silicon Valley giant a bigger force in cybersecurity, and arrives months after an earlier round of talks collapsed.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Arsenal closer to sealing important deal for “amazing” star following talks
Arsenal are reportedly closer to finalising the details of a new contract for .The 18-year-old is enjoying a superb breakthrough season, having become a regular for the Gunners and also earning his ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Ole Miss cruises past Iowa State, seals spot in Sweet 16
Proud of the way his team battled through a rugged SEC schedule this season, Ole Miss guard Matthew Murrell, after the Rebels secured a berth in the Sweet 16 on Sunday by defeating Iowa State, said ...ESPN - 1d -
Terps 'never gave up,' seal Sweet 16 bid in 2OT
Sarah Te-Biasu made a tying 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, then scored eight of her 26 points in the second overtime to help fourth-seeded Maryland outlast fifth-seeded Alabama 111-108 on Monday ...ESPN - 1d -
Overall champion Brignone also seals giant slalom title
Italian skier Federica Brignone crowned a phenomenal season with the World Cup giant slalom title after finishing second in the US resort of Sun Valley on Tuesday. The 34-year-old had already ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
England players fear they need to move clubs to seal World Cup place
Thomas Tuchel has left a number of his England hopefuls with the impression that they need to move clubs to win a place in his World Cup squad.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Japan struggles to adapt to an era of rising prices
The return of inflation was meant to restore a more ‘normal’ economy. But it has been a bumpy ride for both consumers and companiesFinancial Times - Mar. 12
