American superstar Nyjah Huston advanced to the men's final of the street skateboarding world championships in pole position, with 13-year-old homegrown sensation Ginwoo Onodera hot on his heels Saturday at Tokyo's Ariake Coliseum.
South Korean center fielder Jung Hoo Lee joined the San Francisco Giants on Friday after signing a six-year deal worth $113 million, vowing to impress fans from the start.
Lionel Messi's world tour with Inter Miami next year added Tokyo as a stop on Friday, with the Major League Soccer club announcing plans to face Vissel Kobe, the J. League's top-division champion.
Dutch substitute Alex Schalk scored the winner as the Urawa Reds, the Asian Champions League winners, saw off 10-man CONCACAF winners Club Leon of Mexico 1-0 to reach the last four of the Club World Cup on Friday.
Reigning champions Kubota Spears steamrolled past Division 1 newcomers Mie Heat 75-0 on Saturday to secure their first win of the season in Japan Rugby League One.