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Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota targets 'special memories' with Rangers after unveiling

Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota said he hoped to create "special memories" after joining Scottish Premiership club Rangers from Hannover 96 on Wednesday.

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Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek progress to the third round of WTA Toronto

World number one Aryna Sabalenka returned to her hard court comfort zone with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima in the WTA 1000 in Toronto on Tuesday.

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Kuwaki beats Henseleit in playoff to win Women's British Open

Japan's Shiho Kuwaki claimed her first major title by defeating Germany's Esther Henseleit ⁠in a playoff to win the Women's Open at Royal Lytham on Sunday.

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Shohei Ohtani misses out on Los Angeles Dodgers game due to knee discomfort

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani was held out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Thursday because of lingering discomfort in his left knee, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

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Ten-man FC Copenhagen book ticket for next round of the Conference League against Polissya

FC Copenhagen on Wednesday booked their ticket for the third round of the qualification for the Conference League when they recorded a 2-1 win at home against Ukrainian outfit FC Polissya despite having Japanese defender Junnosuke Suzuki sent off to proceed to the next round after the 3-3 draw from the first leg.

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Japan icon 'King Kazu' Miura nets first competitive goal in four years at 59

Japanese football icon Kazuyoshi Miura scored his ⁠first competitive goal in nearly four years on Saturday, finding the net ‌at the age of 59 as Fukushima United ‌thrashed Iwaki Furukawa 7-0 to ‌advance in the Emperor's Cup.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani delays throwing session due to knee 'regression'

Japanese batting and pitching star Shohei Ohtani postponed a planned bullpen throwing session on Saturday over what Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called "regression" in his left knee injury.

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Newly promoted Premier League side Ipswich sign Daizen Maeda from Celtic

Ipswich Town have signed Japan forward Daizen ⁠Maeda from Celtic on a three-year deal, the Premier League club said ‌on Saturday.

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Kazuma Okamoto breaks Ohtani's record for most home runs by a Japanese-born rookie

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto launched his 23rd home run of the season on Friday against the Boston Red Sox, marking the most ever in MLB history by a Japanese-born rookie.

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Moriyasu targets title at Asian Cup after Japan extend coach's tenure

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has set his sights on a final shot at ⁠glory at next year's Asian Cup after the Japan Football Association on Thursday extended his tenure through the tournament ‌before handing the reins to Under-21 manager Go Oiwa.

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Highly praised playmaker Vallys says goodbye to Brondby to continue career in Tokyo

Brondby midfielder Nicolai Vallys will leave the club shortly before the start of the Danish season, as Japanese J-league outfit FC Tokyo has signed the prolific playmaker

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Marlins' Japanese draftee Rintaro Sasaki to make difficult career choice

The Miami Marlins selected Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki in the eighth round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday, leaving the former high school phenomenon with career choices to make.

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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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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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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!