In Silence, Japan Continues To Be a National Team On the Rise

While the United States drowns in talk about its underachieving “Golden Generation,” Japan has quietly gone about its work — ...
The New York Sun

Japan’s Unstoppable Rise to the Top of America’s Favorite Sports

Mr. Willis is an accomplished writer whose career reflects an unwavering dedication to journalism. His unique insights and ...

'Golden age': Japan hails Yamamoto, Ohtani after Dodgers triumph

Japan revelled Monday in a "golden age" for the nation's baseball led by Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto after they ...

Ohtani and Yamamoto make Japan proud helping Dodgers repeat as World Series champions

Sunday morning in Japan began with a palpable buzz after the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Shohei Ohtani would start Game 7 ...

In Tokyo, Trump and Takaichi bonded over a mutual friend – and a mutual enemy

During their first bilateral meeting in Tokyo, Donald Trump and Sanae Takaichi looked more like old friends than world leaders.

USWNT vs. New Zealand score: USA soccer end November window with emphatic victory

The most recent meetings occurred in Jan. 2023, as part of 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup prep, when the USWNT visited New ...
USA Today

Five Lafayette area boys, girls soccer teams win IHSAA sectional championships

LAFAYETTE ― McCutcheon junior Greer Selby had practiced taking shots and aiming for low corners throughout the week during practice. Selby's role as a defender is to clear balls away, not necessarily ...

Hegseth welcomes Japan’s arms spending increase, says US-Japan alliance key to deter China

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Japan's commitment to accelerate its military buildup and defense spending.
USA Today

Harrison soccer escapes through penalty kicks, moves into IHSAA semi-state final

KOKOMO — Harrison coach Bryan Clouse didn't hesitate after 90 minutes of regulation and 14 minutes of overtime left his team without a conclusion in the IHSAA regional championship against Homestead.