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In a recent interview, veteran coach Kenny Cooper shares his emotional recollections of the England versus Croatia World Cup match, his formative years playing alongside Pele, and his lifelong commitment to nurturing soccer talent in Baltimore and beyond.
Joto Little League from Tokyo, Japan, captured the Japan Region Tournament with a perfect 4‑0 record, earning a second consecutive appearance at the Little League Baseball World Series. The team joins a storied Japanese tradition of dominance in the event.
Shogo Miyauchi, an 18‑year‑old graduate of Chukyo University Senior High School, becomes the first Japanese‑born high school player to sign with an SEC team, bolstering Arkansas' pitching staff as it rebuilds after losing 12 players to the 2026 MLB Draft.
After a roller‑coaster qualification campaign, the Czech women's team heads to Berlin with a mix of seasoned shooters and depleted frontcourt options, aiming to punch above their modest expectations.
The Freeport International Baseball Invitational opens with a matchup between Japan’s Keihin‑International Christian University Baseball Club and the Erie Junior Sailers, highlighting a week of games, community traditions, and international goodwill.
Veteran forward Brandon Davies has hung up his jersey, concluding a professional journey that spanned the NBA and leagues in Italy, France, Germany, Turkey and Japan.
Japanese forward Kaoru Mitoma admitted to running a red light, striking a cyclist and causing injuries that required two weeks to heal, prompting prosecutors to open a case of negligent driving.
A new venture called Project B is assembling a board of accomplished women to challenge traditional economic structures in women's basketball, emphasizing player ownership and compensation while highlighting a broader shift toward inclusive leadership in sports.
Brandon Davies, a former BYU standout, has retired after stints with NBA teams, top European clubs and Alvark Tokyo, leaving behind a résumé of titles, All‑EuroLeague honors and notable statistical milestones.
Standout performances at the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup have put Miya Takeuchi on a path toward the senior national team, with ambitions to compete in the 2030 tournament hosted in Tokyo.
Project B has appointed Landry Fields to lead its men's basketball operations, assembled a roster of top women's players, and outlined a Europe‑Asia tour set for early 2025.
The Japan Football Association is weighing a short‑term contract for Hajime Moriyasu as the Samurai Blue aim for Asian Cup glory in Saudi Arabia.
Topps is testing unsealed boxes of sports cards to prevent profit‑driven resale, a move that could change how collectors buy and experience trading cards.
Dante Moore and Dakorien Moore, the Oregon Ducks’ top‑ranked receiving tandem, are preparing for a 2026 season that could cement their status as the nation’s most potent pair.
When Shohei Ohtani took the mound for the Los Angeles Angels, his performance was more than a game; it was a quiet beacon for a historian coping with the death of his wife, Anna.
A look at the distinguished coaching lineup, their storied careers, and the philosophy they bring to the next generation of baseball talent.
Japan's national football side touched down after a World Cup exit, with manager Hajime Moriyasu thanking supporters while hinting at an uncertain future, as the Japan Football Association considers his renewal for the Asian Cup.
GGBET UA’s partnership with Ukrainian basketball highlights a strategic push to nurture talent, promote sport and offer fans richer betting experiences.
Live updates and analyses from the second day of the 2026 World Cup’s round of 32 highlight standout performances, surprising lineups, and the growing cultural impact of the tournament across North America.
Christine Sinclair, Canada's all‑time leading scorer, expresses confidence in the men's national team's World Cup campaign while underscoring the challenges and opportunities shaping soccer's future in the country.
On June 29, 2026, more than a thousand Brazilian supporters marched to NRG Stadium in Houston, blending chants, blessings and hopes for a historic victory against Japan.
Under Hajime Moriyasu, Japan will meet Brazil in a knockout‑stage clash, seeking their first victory in this phase while Brazil's Carlo Ancelotti brings a record‑breaking managerial résumé.
Twenty-four students from the Yonsei Basketball Association will travel to Japan this summer for a program that combines basketball, community engagement, and cultural experiences in Kochi, Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Osaka.
A look at how high‑grade baseball magazines have become coveted collectibles, with iconic issues selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars.