Toko Koga headed in two goals as Japan routed Philippines 7-0 on Sunday to advance to the Women’s Asian Cup semifinals and secure a spot in next year’s World Cup in Brazil. The 20-year-old Tottenham …
Japan, S. Korea finance chiefs express ‘serious concern’ on yen, won falls
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The finance ministers of Japan and South Korea expressed “serious concern” about the sharp fall of their respective currencies to the U.S. dollar amid Middle East tensions, vowing to …
Venezuela defeats Japan 8-5, knocks out defending WBC champion: Live updates and reaction
Wilyer Abreu’s no-doubt three-run home run in the sixth proved the difference as Venezuela upset Shohei Ohtani and Japan …
2026 World Baseball Classic: Venezuela stuns defending champion Japan, advances to semifinals vs. Italy
Japan’s World Baseball Classic title defense is over. Saturday night at loanDepot Park in Miami, Venezuela rallied from behind to eliminate Japan ( VEN 8, JPN 5) and advance to the semifinals.
Venezuela ousts Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan to advance to WBC semifinals against unbeaten Italy
Venezuela beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals against unbeaten Italy.
Japan Says Dispatching Ships to Middle East Faces High Hurdles
Any decision to dispatch Japanese military vessels to the Middle East to escort ships would face “high hurdles,” a senior official said, after President Donald Trump expressed hopes that Tokyo would …
Shohei Ohtani’s heroics not enough as Venezuela upsets Japan in shocking WBC quarterfinal
The response was swift, as Ohtani golfed a breaking ball at the bottom of the zone for a leadoff home run of his own. Ohtani discarded his bat and turned to the Samurai Japan bench, pushing his palms …
WBC Daily: Japan’s Reign Ends; Italy’s Espresso-Fueled Run Continues
Catching up on all day’s action from the World Baseball Classic.
Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki (knee) exits Japan’s WBC quarterfinal loss
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela because of right knee discomfort.
Japan, South Korea vow to fight forex volatility
The finance ministers of Japan and South Korea on Saturday said that they are willing to take appropriate steps to defend their respective currencies, which have sharply depreciated against the U.S.