The Japan Times

Tsunoda has 'mixed feelings' after 12th-place Red Bull debut

Yuki Tsunoda said he had "mixed feelings" after finishing out of the points in 12th place in his Red Bull debut at his home Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.

Hamilton says Ferrari still off the pace in Japan

Lewis Hamilton admitted he "didn't have the pace to challenge" after finishing seventh at Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, with fourth-place Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc saying it was a "lonely" race.

Record-breaker Antonelli aims higher after hitting front in Japan

Kimi Antonelli set his sights on a first grand prix win after the 18-year-old Mercedes rookie became the youngest driver to lead a Formula One race on Sunday in Japan.

Chennai brush aside talk of Dhoni's IPL retirement

Cricket veteran M.S. Dhoni's powers as a finisher are waning and talk of his retirement in IPL grows louder, but his Chennai Super Kings team backs their hero.

Foreigners run in N.Korea's first Pyongyang Marathon for six years

North Korea held its first Pyongyang International Marathon in six years on Sunday, with hundreds of runners taking to the streets of the capital and citizens cheering them on.

Verstappen to 'keep grinding' after Japan win closes gap to Norris

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he will "keep grinding" after winning the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday for his first victory of the 2025 Formula One season, ahead of McLaren's championship leader Lando Norris.

Verstappen wins Japanese GP to close championship gap on Norris

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen led from pole to chequered flag to win the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, his first victory of the 2025 season, with McLaren's Lando Norris second.

Red Bull's Verstappen wins Japanese GP from Norris

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen led from pole to chequered flag to win the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, his first victory of the 2025 season, with McLaren's Lando Norris second.

Bucks clinch playoff berth as West battle tightens

The Milwaukee Bucks clinched the last remaining automatic playoff place from the NBA's Eastern Conference on Saturday, before warming up for the postseason with a 121-115 overtime victory over the Miami Heat.

Weary Boutier still alive in LPGA Match Play after 45-hole day

France's Celine Boutier produced a jaw-dropping show of stamina to keep her LPGA Match Play hopes alive on Saturday, grinding through a staggering 45 holes before darkness halted her quarter-final duel with Sweden's Madelene Sagstrom.

Brooksby upsets Paul to reach Houston final

Top seed Tommy Paul was upset by qualifier Jenson Brooksby in the semi-final of the US Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston on Saturday.

Thomas, Bednarek hit jackpot at Grand Slam Track meet

Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas was among the first big winners of the inaugural Grand Slam Track series on Saturday, digging deep to finish second in the women's 400m to clinch the $100,000 long sprints jackpot.

Rodman on target as USA beat Brazil in Olympic rematch

Emma Hayes' United States women's team returned to winning ways with a Trinity Rodman goal and a penalty from Lindsey Heaps giving them a 2-0 friendly win over Brazil at SoFi Stadium on Saturday.

Harman leads by three at Texas Open

Former British Open champion Brian Harman battled through a rocky start to shoot an even-par 72 and take a three-shot lead after the third round of the PGA Tour Texas Open in San Antonio on Saturday.

Barcelona draw to increase Liga lead after Real Madrid stumble

Barcelona failed to break down a frantic Real Betis defence as they were held to a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Saturday but still gained ground on Real Madrid who earlier conceded deep into added time to lose 2-1 at home to Valencia.

Pegula rallies to reach Charleston final

Top seed Jessica Pegula staged a final-set rally to defeat Russian ninth seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 and reach the final of the WTA Charleston Open clay court tournament on Saturday.

Nick Rockett flies to victory in magical Mullins Grand National

Willie Mullins rewrote the Grand National's fabled storybook on Saturday, saying "this is the summit for me" after training the first three home in the world's greatest steeplechase with 33-1 winner Nick Rockett ridden by his son Patrick.

Ovechkin on the brink of the 'impossible'

Alex Ovechkin is just one goal away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal-scoring record in the National Hockey League, the crowning achievement of a stellar 20-season career.

Anthony, Bird to enter basketball Hall of Fame

Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony, eight-time All-Star Dwight Howard and women's basketball icon Sue Bird will be enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame after being formally named among members of the 2025 class on Saturday.

'Phenomenal' Munster edge O'Gara's La Rochelle to reach Champions Cup quarters

Munster captain Tadgh Beirne said his side's performance was "phenomenal" after they overcame former fly-half Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle 25-24 on Saturday to reach the Champions Cup last eight, alongside Leinster, Northampton, Toulon and Castres.

Munster edge O'Gara's La Rochelle to reach Champions Cup quarters

Munster overcame former fly-half Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle 25-24 on Saturday to reach the Champions Cup last eight alongside Leinster, Northampton, Toulon and Castres.

Rahul, Jaiswal fire as Delhi and Rajasthan register big IPL wins

In a day for India openers, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal stood out to guide Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals to commanding victories in the Indian Premier League on Saturday.

Arsenal held by Everton, Villa boost Euro bid

Arsenal's faint hopes of catching Premier League leaders Liverpool are almost over after their 1-1 draw at Everton, while Aston Villa bolstered their bid for Champions League qualification with a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Aston Villa beat Forest for seventh straight win ahead of PSG trip

Aston Villa climbed into the Premier League's top six as early goals from Morgan Rogers and Donyell Malen secured a 2-1 win over third-placed Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Jaiswal, Archer help Rajasthan thrash Punjab in IPL

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal struck form with an attacking 67 to lead Rajasthan Royals to a crushing 50-run win over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League on Saturday.

Inter's title charge stalls after throwing away points at Parma

Inter Milan stumbled in their bid to retain the Serie A title after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Parma on Saturday, giving Napoli a chance to cut the champions' league lead to a single point.

Real Madrid stumble at home to Valencia in Liga

Hugo Duro headed a winner in added time to give Valencia a 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu and deal a blow to Real Madrid's Spanish title hopes.

PSG win 13th French title ahead of Aston Villa Champions League clash

Paris Saint-Germain clinched the Ligue 1 title on Saturday with a 1-0 win at home against Angers as they prepare for a Champions League quarter-final showdown with Aston Villa.

Nick Rockett storms to victory in the 'Mullins' Grand National

Nick Rockett won the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday to cap a remarkable day for the Mullins family with father Willie training five of the first seven horses home and his son Patrick on board the 33-1 winner of the world's most famous steeplechase.

Arsenal held by Everton, Wolves push Ipswich closer to relegation

Arsenal's faint hopes of catching Premier League leaders Liverpool are almost over after their 1-1 draw at Everton, while Wolves pushed Ipswich closer to relegation with a 2-1 win on Saturday.

Lions contender Prendergast fires Leinster to Champions Cup quarters

Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast scored 11 points as Leinster cruised past Harlequins 62-0 on Saturday to join Northampton, Toulon and Castres in the Champions Cup last eight.

Nick Rockett wins the 'Mullins' Grand National for father and son