Former NRL star Blake Ferguson arrested in Japan for suspected drug possession
9 News Australia -- Jan 02
Former NRL player Blake Ferguson has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of drug possession after allegedly punching a man in a restaurant.

Judo Highlights - Aug 16
Brilliant performance by the youngsters. Tanaka Ryuga is something special.

NHK - Aug 15
Japanese teenager Baba Saki has won the 122nd US Women's Amateur golf championship.

besoccer.com - Aug 15
Japan star Takefusa Kubo marked his Real Sociedad debut by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win away to Cadiz in their opening game of the season in La Liga on Sunday.

NHK - Aug 11
In Major League Baseball, Japanese two-way star Ohtani Shohei has become the first player in 104 years to achieve double-digit wins and home runs in a single season -- a feat not seen since Babe Ruth.

Japan Today - Aug 08
Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios ended a three-year title drought by claiming the trophy at the site of his last triumph, saving the only break point he faced in the Citi Open final Sunday along the way to a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Yoshihito Nishioka.

NHK - Aug 03
In Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Angels have decided not to trade Japanese two-way star Ohtani Shohei this season.

Kyodo - Aug 02
The Japan Sumo Association on Tuesday announced the launch of an official English-language YouTube channel aimed at drawing a wider international audience to the sport.

golfmonthly.com - Aug 01
On a calmer day at the Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open, it was Japan's Ayaka Furue who constructed a relentless display over Dundonald Links, as the 22-year-old carded 10 birdies and eight pars in an unbelievable performance.

cyclingmagazine.ca - Jul 30
25-year-old Tsudoi Miyazaki was killed by a motorist on Wednesday near the city of Orlans, France, according to a statement from the Japan Triathlon Union (JTU).

nationworldnews.com - Jul 30
The National High School Baseball Championship, also known as Koshin, is about to begin in Japan. The tournament is considered one of the most important sporting events in the country and this year has seen some innovations. Now girls are allowed to work as ball children.

NHK - Jul 25
Rank-and-filer Ichinojo won his first title on Sunday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with 12 wins and three losses.

NHK - Jul 25
Japanese two-way baseball star Ohtani Shohei of the Los Angeles Angels has hit his 20th homer of the season.

Nikkei - Jul 19
Japanese figure skating superstar Yuzuru Hanyu on Tuesday announced that he will retire from competitive skating, though suggested will continue to perform at ice shows.

NHK - Jul 19
In Major League Baseball, Ohtani Shohei of the Los Angeles Angels will not be a two-way player in this year's All-Star Game as he will be the leadoff hitter for the American League.

voanews.com - Jul 18
EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA — Miroku Suto of Japan looks like a professional golfer with logos of 11 sponsors splashed across her polo shirt, cap, bag and even her belt.

Kyodo - Jul 18
Marathon runner Hitomi Niiya has become the 11th member of the Japanese team at the World Athletics Championships to test positive for the coronavirus, the Japan Association of Athletics Federations said Sunday.