Tag: Japan
PGA makes 3rd stop in South Carolina, LPGA stays by the bay
PGA TOUR
PALMETTO CHAMPIONSHIP AT CONGAREE
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All Roads — blocked off roads — lead to Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — Roads were being closed off Tuesday around Tokyo Olympic venues, including the new $1.4 billion National Stadium where the opening ceremony is...
Coe urges persuading Japan that Tokyo Olympics will be safe
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Olympic sports must do more to persuade Japanese people about how much work they have done to organize a safe Tokyo...
Refugee team of 29 athletes picked for Tokyo Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The refugee team for the Tokyo Olympics has 29 athletes competing in 12 sports.
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US picks women’s volleyball team for Olympics
COLORADO SPRING, Colo. — Two-time medalists Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson and Jordan Larson headline the 12-player U.S. women's volleyball team picked to compete at the...
Seven for Simone; Biles claims another US Gymnastics title
FORT WORTH, Texas — Simone Biles looks ready for Tokyo. So it seems, are the leading contenders vying to join the reigning world and...
Toyota reaches settlement over bullied engineer’s suicide
TOKYO — Japanese automaker Toyota has reached a settlement with the family of an engineer whose suicide was ruled a job-related death due to...
South Korea’s 2002 World Cup star Yoo Sang-chul dies at 49
SEOUL, South Korea — Yoo Sang-chul, one of the stars of South Korea’s surprising run to the semifinals at the 2002 World Cup, has...
Kyrgyzstan plays with defender in goal in qualifying match
SEOUL — Kyrgyzstan was forced to play a World Cup qualifying match with a defender in goal on Monday because all three of the...
US qualifies for Olympic baseball; Todd Frazier HR, 4 hits
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The United States qualified for the Olympic baseball tournament on its second try, beating Venezuela 4-2 Saturday night behind...