Japan made a single change for their crucial Rugby World Cup Pool D fixture against Argentina in Nantes on Sunday as Siosaia Fifita comes onto the left-wing for the key clash, where victory will seal a quarterfinal place.
Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma registered an assist as Brighton salvaged a late 2-2 draw away to Marseille in the Europa League on Thursday.
The Chunichi Dragons made Yariel Rodriguez a free agent Friday after the Cuban right-hander went the whole season without playing, having left the club with no prior notice.
Daiki Hashimoto won his second straight men's all-around gold at the gymnastics world championships on Thursday, becoming only the fourth gymnast to achieve the feat.
At first glance, CJ and Lorna Riley do not seem like typical Japan rugby fans.
Lewis Hamilton praised rival Max Verstappen for “raising the bar” this season and added his voice to those who support the American Andretti team’s bid to enter Formula One.
New Zealand cruised to the bonus point victory it needed to secure qualification for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals with a 73-0 thrashing of Uruguay on Thursday. The All Blacks scored 11 tries in the rout.
Paris Olympics wrestling gold medal hopeful Akari Fujinami won the women's 53-kg category in style at the Asian Games on Thursday, extending her winning streak to 130 matches.