Newcomers, returnees forcing Jamie Joseph to make tough decisions
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph said before Saturday's win over Tonga that he was "80%" certain of who would make up his Rugby World Cup squad when he names it on Aug. 15.
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph said before Saturday's win over Tonga that he was "80%" certain of who would make up his Rugby World Cup squad when he names it on Aug. 15.
Yu Darvish came back from a rocky start to strike out nine over six innings and earn his eighth win for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Texas Rangers 4-0 Saturday.
Japan defender Moeka Minami knows Spanish soccer very well and believes the Group C decider in the New Zealand capital on Monday could be a FIFA Women's World Cup classic between two teams playing in a similar style.
Legendary swimming coach Bob Bowman said Sunday that he believes Leon Marchand can handle the pressure at next year's Paris Olympics after "a very good rehearsal" at the world championships.
England great Stuart Broad said Saturday he will retire from all cricket following the conclusion of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval, describing his career as "a wonderful ride."
Ian Foster says the All Blacks are still not the finished product, despite banking two trophies on a 10-game unbeaten streak, in an ominous sign ahead of the World Cup in France.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a rain-delayed and shortened sprint race from pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday to stretch his Formula One lead to 118 points.
France breathed fresh life into its FIFA Women's World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Brazil on Saturday as Sweden barrelled into the last 16 and Jamaica claimed a historic first win.
Japan got back to winning ways Saturday night as it beat Tonga 21-16 in the second round of the Pacific Nations Series at Hanazono Rugby Stadium.