Soccer / Women's World Cup
Nadeshiko Japan downs Costa Rica to move into knockout stage
Two goals in two first-half minutes gave Japan a 2-0 win to clinch a spot for the 2011 champions in the knockout rounds of the Women's World Cup.
Olympics / Summer Olympics
The agreement has been expected to cost around €150 million ($166 million) and involve promotions focused on the group as well as its largest fashion and champagne labels.
Baseball / Japanese Baseball | Sac Bunts
Takahiro Arai helps Carp surge back into pennant race in first season in dugout
by Jason Coskrey
Just before the first pitch of the Hiroshima Carp’s season opener against the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on March 31, a familiar tune emanated from the visitor’s section in left field at Jingu Stadium. It was the cheer song Carp fans used to sing for Takahiro ...
