Naomi Osaka becomes part owner of U.S. women's pro soccer club
Japan Today -- Jan 29
Three-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka of Japan has become an investor in the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the American squad announced Thursday.
Osaka, the reigning U.S. Open champion, was introduced in a video showing highlights of her tennis career and the team's history, which includes 2018 and 2019 league titles, under the motto: "Courage Unites Us."
"The women who have invested in me growing up made me who I am today and I cannot think of where my life would be without them," Osaka said.
"My investment in the North Carolina Courage is far beyond just being a team owner. It's an investment in amazing women who are role models and leaders in their fields and inspirations to all young female athletes.
"I also admire everything the Courage does for diversity and equality in the community, which I greatly look forward to supporting and driving forward."
Osaka, 23, was named by Forbes magazine as the world's highest paid female athlete in 2020.
The Courage said it plans to tap into Osaka's passion for fashion by bringing the new part-owner into design decisions for 2021.
Samurai Blue get hero's welcome on return to Japan from World Cup in Qatar
Japan Times - Dec 08
Japan’s national soccer team returned home on Wednesday having surprised the world with group-stage wins over Germany and Spain in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, eventually exiting in the round of 16 on penalties to Croatia.
Ohtani wins All-MLB Team awards for 2nd straight year
NHK - Dec 07
Japanese Major Leaguer Ohtani Shohei of the Los Angeles Angels has been chosen as a starting pitcher and designated hitter for the All-MLB Team.
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NHK - Dec 06
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Reuters - Dec 06
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mirror.co.uk - Dec 03
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AP - Dec 02
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thesportsman.com - Dec 02
In the space of six second half minutes, Japan launched and completed an epic World Cup turnaround that saw them top Group E and beat Spain 2-1 on the night.
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newsonjapan.com - Dec 01
Celtic have once again exploited the Japanese football market by signing Vissel Kobe centre-back, Yuki Kobayashi.
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taipeitimes.com - Nov 28
The sight of Japanese fans at a World Cup bagging trash after a match - win or lose - always surprises non-Japanese. Japanese players are famous for doing the same in their team dressing room: hanging up towels, cleaning the floor and even leaving a thank-you note.
Costa Rica blow Group E open with victory over Japan
newsday - Nov 28
Costa Rica kept their chances alive of qualifying for the round of 16 with a 1-0 win over Japan in Group E at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Sunday.
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NHK - Nov 28
Rank-and-file wrestler Abi has won the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament after the first three-way playoff in 28 years.
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inquirer.net - Nov 25
Japanese courtesy was on full display again at the World Cup when the national team left their dressing room spotless with an extra touch of kindness after their incredible 2-1 comeback win against Germany on Wednesday.
Japan upsets Germany 2-1
sen.com.au - Nov 24
Japan pulled off a major upset of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar overnight.
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Fuji News Network - Nov 22
As people become more conscious about their health, saunas that work up a sweat are booming. FNN Prime Online focuses on Atsuko Goto, a female heat wave master who supported the boom and achieved the feat of being ranked third in the world.
We are not doing it for the camera! Japanese fans cleaning Qatar stadium shock football fans
standardmedia.co.ke - Nov 22
Japanese fans on Sunday shocked Qatari locals by clearing up Al Bayt stadium after Qatar vs Ecuador World Cup opening game, despite the fact, their team did not even feature in the match.
