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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani becomes first Japanese-born player to hit 300 home runs

During Tuesday's matchup against the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani became the first Japanese-born player in MLB history to reach 300 home runs.

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🏀 Basketball

Rui Hachimura reportedly agrees two-year deal to sign for Los Angeles Clippers

Japanese forward Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year NBA free agency deal worth $28 million with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Monday.

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🎾 Tennis

Sinner sees off qualifier Mochizuki to power into fifth straight Wimbledon quarter-final

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner eased into his fifth consecutive Wimbledon quarter-final with a straight-sets victory over Japanese qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki on Sunday.

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Inspired Osaka dumps top seed Sabalenka out of Wimbledon to reach quarter-finals

Women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out in the fourth round of Wimbledon by an inspired ⁠Naomi Osaka on Sunday with the Japanese player blazing to a 6-2, 7-6(2) win on Centre Court.

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Osaka targets Sabalenka revenge in Wimbledon last 16, Sinner prepared for test

Naomi Osaka has her sights set on revenge over Aryna Sabalenka when the Japanese star faces the women's world number one in the Wimbledon fourth round on Sunday.

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Stylish Osaka into Wimbledon last 16 for first time after crushing win over Kasatkina

Japan's Naomi Osaka ended her long wait to reach the Wimbledon fourth round for the first time with a 6-1, 6-3 win against Australian Daria Kasatkina on Friday.

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'Gap closing' to elite says Japan coach Moriyasu after late World Cup loss to Brazil

Japan’s last-gasp World Cup defeat by Brazil in a match where ⁠they stifled the five-times champions for long periods showed the national team is closing the gap with football's traditional powerhouses, Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said.

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Brazil's dramatic win over Japan through the eyes of Carlo Ancelotti

Flashscore were at Brazil's dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in the first knockout round of the World Cup, and kept a close eye on how Carlo Ancelotti experienced it throughout.

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Late Martinelli strike squeezes Brazil past valiant Japan in World Cup Round of 32

Despite going ahead and dominating the game for long periods, Japan eventually ran out of steam as they were beaten 2-1 by Brazil at Houston Stadium in their FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32 fixture.

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A look ahead to a tantalising World Cup clash between Brazil and Japan

Brazil taking on Japan in the next Round of 32 fixture at this World Cup is an intriguing match-up to say the least.

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EXCLUSIVE: Sandro delivers brutal Brazil World Cup verdict but backs Vinicius to shine

Former Brazil international Sandro has offered an honest assessment of his country's World Cup prospects ahead of their Round of 32 clash with Japan in Houston.

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World Cup LIVE: Saibari sends Morocco through on penalties against the Netherlands

The Round of 32 continues at the FIFA World Cup today with Brazil facing Japan before Germany and the Netherlands also look to reach the last 16. Follow all the build-up and the day's play with our live updates here!

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Ancelotti want Brazil 'to handle the pressure' ahead of Japan clash

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti, ahead of the clash with Japan, called for personality and composure from his players ahead of their round of 32 tie with Japan, whilst giving an update on Neymar’s condition.

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Japan coach Moriyasu to decide penalty takers before knockout clash with Brazil

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said on Sunday he will likely decide who ⁠takes penalty kicks if the round of 32 World Cup clash against Brazil ends up going to a shootout, rather than ‌let the players decide for themselves.

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Marquinhos wary of Japan threat as 'new tournament begins' for Brazil

Brazil defender Marquinhos spoke ahead of their round of 32 match against Japan, as he labelled the Samurai Blue 'a team of great quality'.

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Ai Ogura seals historic Dutch Grand Prix victory as Marco Bezzecchi crashes out

Trackhouse Racing’s Ai Ogura claimed a dramatic Dutch MotoGP victory at Assen on Sunday, passing teammate ⁠Raul Fernandez late on to secure his first premier-class win and become the first Japanese rider to triumph in 22 years, while ‌Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi crashed out early, losing his lead in the championship race.

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Japan's cheerleader Minamino embraces 'underdog' tag ahead of clash with Brazil

Japan can beat Brazil in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup last 32 by embracing an "underdog mentality". That's according to Monaco striker, Takumi Minamino.

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Isak Hien to miss remainder of World Cup after suffering hamstring injury

Sweden defender Isak ⁠Hien will play no further part in the World Cup ‌after suffering a hamstring injury in their ‌1-1 draw with Japan ‌on Thursday, the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) ‌said.

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OPINION: Sweden pass their Japanese test but not with flying colours

It was "job done" for Sweden after their 1-1 draw against Japan - even if goal scorer Anthony Elanga thought otherwise - which sent them through to the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup.

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Elanga 'scolded' by Isak for confusion over Sweden's World Cup progression

Anthony Elanga's equaliser helped Sweden qualify for the World ⁠Cup's round of 32 following a 1-1 draw with Japan, but while his ‌teammates were celebrating the result, the forward collapsed on ‌the ground in frustration, thinking they had ‌not qualified.

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Japan will not 'be pushovers' in Round of 32 clash against Brazil

Brazil are one of the world's top teams but Japan ⁠will not be pushovers when the two sides meet in Houston in their World Cup ‌last-32 clash, coach Hajime Moriyasu said on Thursday after his side ‌finished runners-up in Group F.

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Potter works his magic at World Cup as Sweden squeeze through Group F

Winger Anthony Elanga struck his second goal of the World Cup to give Sweden a ⁠1-1 draw with Japan that sees them into the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams in the group stage but they ‌again flirted with disaster along the way.

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Japan and Sweden both advance after sharing the spoils in Arlington

Japan and Sweden both secured their place in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup (WC) after a 1-1 draw in Dallas, a result which stretches the Samurai Blue’s winless H2H run to five meetings.

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Sweden drop goalkeeper Nordfeldt for crucial Group F tie with Japan

Sweden have made three changes to their starting line-up ahead of their final Group F match, needing a point against Japan to guarantee progression to the Round of 32.