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Baseball was in need of revitalization. Japanese stars are giving America's pastime a lifeline.
Japanese players Shohei Ohtani and Shota Imanaga are transforming Major League Baseball and its fans — and the future of the game.NBC News - 2d -
Ohtani's Tokyo airport arrival hidden from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Japanese star
Hundreds of fans at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport lined up 10 deep and hoping to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as he arrivedABC News - 4d -
Rising to the occasion, Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run HR in return to Japan against Yomiuri Giants
Japanese star Shohei Ohtani showed off some prodigious power in his return to the Tokyo Dome on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Chicago Cubs notes from Tokyo: Matthew Boyd’s roots to Japanese baseball — and a healthy Julian Merryweather
TOKYO — Matthew Boyd’s appreciation for baseball’s popularity in Japan and its stars can be traced to his roots. Boyd grew up roughly 30 minutes outside Seattle and became a big Mariners fan when ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Japanese police arrest several men for alleged sexual assault of their daughters
Japanese media say police have arrested several men for alleged sexual assault of their underaged daughtersABC News - 5d -
'Paint Japan blue': How the Dodgers' vision of Japanese prominence became reality
It's an almost unthinkable reality: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are all Dodgers. And a Japanese fan base has coalesced around its interest in the team.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Buffett's Berkshire hikes stakes in five Japanese trading houses to almost 10% each
Berkshire Hathaway raised its holdings in five Japanese trading houses — Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Sumitomo.CNBC - 11h -
Buffett’s Berkshire lifts stakes in Japanese trading houses
Move comes after US investment group agreed with companies last month to relax 10% cap on holdingsFinancial Times - 17h -
BAE in early talks with Japanese groups to collaborate on drones for fighter jets
Smaller pilotless planes could be used to suppress defences before combat aircraft enter danger zonesFinancial Times - 4d -
Panasonic Arc 5 Palm Shaver Review: Japanese Steel
The compact palm-sized travel shaver is elegant and waterproof, and it feels like a river-washed stone. But it won’t shave the unkempt.Wired - 3d -
Tokyo Series will showcase the depth of Japanese talent in Major League Baseball
Shohei Ohtani won’t be the only one playing in front of his home country.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Japanese companies pitch reforms as buybacks fail to placate investors
Conglomerates sack chief executives and sell assets to pre-empt shareholder demands at annual meetingsFinancial Times - 1d -
The 95-Year-Old Japanese Man Who Is the World’s Oldest Speedskater
Iichi Marumo started competing in his late 80s, after a life spent farming, publishing poetry and volunteering to fly in a kamikaze mission during World War II.The New York Times - 1d -
Snag The Popular Star Wars Deckbuilding Game For Only $14 At Amazon
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game $14.45 (was ...GameSpot - 6d -
Shohei Ohtani and four other Japanese players come home to start the MLB season
It's only two games to start the Major League Baseball season — the World Series-champion Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome. For the record, the MLB ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 seasonABC News - 3d -
‘Like a game of black-belt level Jenga’: inside the ancient art of Japanese carpentry
From the earthquake-defying joints that support a 13th-century temple to the delicacy of sashimono puzzle boxes, a new exhibition shows off the myriad possibilities of this centuries-old craft. Do ...The Guardian - 14h -
Stars Fight For Massive Two Points Against Winnipeg
The Dallas Stars have made their way to Manitoba to play for a massive two points against the Winnipeg Jets.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Four-star edge rusher to visit Georgia football
Georgia is set to get an official visit from elite four-star edge rusher Dre QuinnYahoo Sports - 2d -
Bo Nix and Broncos teammates watched Avs beat Stars
Bo Nix was pumped up when the Avs beat the Stars in overtime on Sunday!Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Stars set to shine in Cape and Islands girls and boys basketball High School All-Star game
Get ready for the end of the high school basketball season on a high note with Sunday's All-Star game in Hyannis.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Survivors of Tokyo bombing 80 years ago want compensation
Japan is remembering the 105,000 people killed in a single night, 80 years ago Monday, in the U.S. firebombing of the Japanese capitalABC News - Mar. 9 -
Nissan pushes out chief Uchida after collapse of Honda merger talks
Chief planning officer Ivan Espinosa to take helm as Japanese carmaker revamps leadership for turnaroundFinancial Times - 6d -
Nissan's chief executive steps down, insider with Mexico experience gets tapped
Japanese automaker Nissan says its chief executive, Makoto Uchida, is stepping downABC News - 6d -
Japan’s Rice Shortage Sets Off Auction of Emergency Stockpile
The Japanese government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly unthinkable.”The New York Times - 3d -
Devils Star Jesper Bratt Rewarded For Incredible Week
New Jersey Devils forward Jesper Bratt has been named the NHL's Second Star of the Week from March 10 through March 16.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Star Wars Hunters Will Be Shut Down Just Over A Year After Launch
Last year, Zynga debuted Star Wars Hunters , a free-to-play 4v4 shooter that introduced new characters and placed them in deathmatches in familiar locations from across the Star Wars universe. ...GameSpot - 3d -
Star Wars Strategy Game From Bit Reactor And Respawn Will Be Revealed In April
Star Wars Celebration in Japan will be where the fun begins for an untitled strategy game from developer Bit Reactor and producer Respawn Entertainment. The turn-based tactics game set within the ...GameSpot - 10h -
Star Texas golfer apologizes after heckling Rory
University of Texas golfer Luke Potter has apologized after he reportedly was removed from the grounds at TPC Sawgrass earlier this week for heckling star golfer Rory McIlroy.ESPN - 3d -
Hyman scores twice and Oilers hang on to edge Stars 5-4
Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers hung on to beat the Dallas Stars 5-4ABC News - Mar. 9 -
Ohio State lands in-state four-star OT Max Riley
Rivals breaks down the commitment of four-star OT Maxwell Riley to Ohio State.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Rams release Kupp after failing to trade star WR
The Rams have officially released Cooper Kupp after failing to find a trade partner for their star wide receiver.ESPN - 4d -
Attempted Theft and Poisoning of a Star Reindeer Leaves Anchorage Miffed
Star VII, the unofficial mascot for the Alaska city, nearly died when a person sprayed it with air freshener, the animal’s owner said.The New York Times - 3d -
Cooper Flagg injury update: Will Duke basketball star play vs. UNC?
Is Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg expected to play Friday night against North Carolina? Here's what we know.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
LSU women's basketball star Aneesah Morrow named Player of the Year semifinalist
LSU women's basketball star Aneesah Morrow was named a semifinalist for women's college basketball's highest awardYahoo Sports - 3d -
Wisconsin Badgers star named semifinalist for major college basketball award
Wisconsin star wing John Tonje was named a Naismith Men's College Player of the Year semifinalist on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Orlando Pride waste no time bringing the match to Chicago Stars, 6 to 0
The Orlando Pride defeated the Chicago Stars on Friday night at Inter&Co Stadium in the Club’s Home OpenerYahoo Sports - 2d -
Junior Bridgeman's family announces celebration of life for late basketball star, entrepreneur
Junior Bridgeman, the entrepreneur and former basketball star who died Tuesday, will be honored in a public celebration of life event Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cooper Flagg injury update: Will Duke basketball star play in March Madness?
Will Duke basketball's Cooper Flagg play in March Madness? Here's the latest injury updates and status for the Blue Devils' star freshman:Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Saquon: Other star RBs also 'need to get paid'
Eagles star Saquon Barkley wants his two-year, $41 million extension to serve as a catalyst for what until recently was a depressed RB market.ESPN - Mar. 10
