thejapantimes, 1 month ago to random The iconic Mount Fuji 100 is entering a new era with World Trail Majors, giving the event a chance return to its place as the top destination trail race in Asia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/23/more-sports/mount-fuji-100-new-era/ #moresports #mountfuji100 #mountfuji #shizuoka #yamanashi #worldtrailmajors
The iconic Mount Fuji 100 is entering a new era with World Trail Majors, giving the event a chance return to its place as the top destination trail race in Asia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/23/more-sports/mount-fuji-100-new-era/ #moresports #mountfuji100 #mountfuji #shizuoka #yamanashi #worldtrailmajors
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to China Australian coach Denis Cotterell, who works with the Chinese Swimming Association, has rejected claims of systemic state-run doping, saying it is "so far from anything I have seen." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/22/more-sports/australian-coach-china-doping-swimmers/ #moresports #china #zhangyufei #doping #wada #2020tokyoolympics
Australian coach Denis Cotterell, who works with the Chinese Swimming Association, has rejected claims of systemic state-run doping, saying it is "so far from anything I have seen." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/22/more-sports/australian-coach-china-doping-swimmers/ #moresports #china #zhangyufei #doping #wada #2020tokyoolympics
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to random Peres Jepchirchir broke the world record for a women-only marathon to beat an elite field at the London Marathon https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/22/more-sports/peres-jepchirchir-london-record/ #moresports #peresjepchirchir #londonmarathon #alexandermutisomunyao
Peres Jepchirchir broke the world record for a women-only marathon to beat an elite field at the London Marathon https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/22/more-sports/peres-jepchirchir-london-record/ #moresports #peresjepchirchir #londonmarathon #alexandermutisomunyao
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to random World No. 1 Nelly Korda fired a final-round 69 to win her LPGA record-tying fifth straight event — and second major title — at the Chevron Championship on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/22/more-sports/nelly-korda-wins-chevron-championship/ #moresports #nellykorda #lpga
World No. 1 Nelly Korda fired a final-round 69 to win her LPGA record-tying fifth straight event — and second major title — at the Chevron Championship on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/22/more-sports/nelly-korda-wins-chevron-championship/ #moresports #nellykorda #lpga
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to China The top three finishers in the April 14 Beijing half-marathon have been stripped of their medals, organizers said, following an investigation into the finish that saw China's He Jie controversially win. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/21/more-sports/beijing-half-marathon-disqualified/ #moresports #china #beijing #hejie
The top three finishers in the April 14 Beijing half-marathon have been stripped of their medals, organizers said, following an investigation into the finish that saw China's He Jie controversially win. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/21/more-sports/beijing-half-marathon-disqualified/ #moresports #china #beijing #hejie
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to nba There are those who worry that recent sports gambling scandals are just the tip of the iceberg and that unless everyone gets together to prevent further incidents, the very viability of professional sports is at risk. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/21/more-sports/sports-world-gambling-scandals/ #moresports #nba #shoheiohtani #ippeimizuhara #us #jontayporter #gambling
There are those who worry that recent sports gambling scandals are just the tip of the iceberg and that unless everyone gets together to prevent further incidents, the very viability of professional sports is at risk. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/21/more-sports/sports-world-gambling-scandals/ #moresports #nba #shoheiohtani #ippeimizuhara #us #jontayporter #gambling
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to BuffaloBills As the Bills transform the roster and move forward without Stefon Diggs, quarterback Josh Allen said he's accepting the unspoken challenge of becoming a better leader. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/19/more-sports/bills-diggs-allen-future/ #moresports #joshallen #stefondiggs #buffalobills #nfl
As the Bills transform the roster and move forward without Stefon Diggs, quarterback Josh Allen said he's accepting the unspoken challenge of becoming a better leader. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/19/more-sports/bills-diggs-allen-future/ #moresports #joshallen #stefondiggs #buffalobills #nfl
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to random China's Zhou Guanyu said Thursday that he will experience a "mix of emotions" when he finally races competes in his first grand prix on his home track at the weekend. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/19/more-sports/zhou-emotions-chinese-grand-prix/ #moresports #zhouguanyu #formulaone #chinesegrandprix
China's Zhou Guanyu said Thursday that he will experience a "mix of emotions" when he finally races competes in his first grand prix on his home track at the weekend. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/19/more-sports/zhou-emotions-chinese-grand-prix/ #moresports #zhouguanyu #formulaone #chinesegrandprix
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to random Tigst Assefa, who holds the women's marathon world record, is aiming to break the women's-only course mark at the London Marathon when she makes her debut in the race on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/19/more-sports/assefa-london-marathon-record/ #moresports #tigstassefa #londonmarathon #brigidkosgei #peresjepchirchir
Tigst Assefa, who holds the women's marathon world record, is aiming to break the women's-only course mark at the London Marathon when she makes her debut in the race on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/19/more-sports/assefa-london-marathon-record/ #moresports #tigstassefa #londonmarathon #brigidkosgei #peresjepchirchir
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to random Two-time world champion Kento Momota said Thursday he is retiring from international badminton at age 29, admitting he had never been the same since a serious car crash four years ago. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/18/more-sports/kento-momota-retires/ #moresports #kentomomota
Two-time world champion Kento Momota said Thursday he is retiring from international badminton at age 29, admitting he had never been the same since a serious car crash four years ago. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/18/more-sports/kento-momota-retires/ #moresports #kentomomota
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to NFL Ryoma Shimoseki was recently announced as the newest addition to the NFL Academy, a renowned sports institute in Loughborough, England, as he bids to become the first Japanese to make an NFL roster. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/17/more-sports/nfl-academy-ryoma-shimoseki/ #moresports #nflacademy #nfl #ryomashimoseki #hidetorahanada
Ryoma Shimoseki was recently announced as the newest addition to the NFL Academy, a renowned sports institute in Loughborough, England, as he bids to become the first Japanese to make an NFL roster. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/17/more-sports/nfl-academy-ryoma-shimoseki/ #moresports #nflacademy #nfl #ryomashimoseki #hidetorahanada
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to China After a grueling hour, there was little to separate four runners as the finish line of the Beijing Half Marathon approached. But then, one extended his hand toward another and gestured, as if waving him forward. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/17/more-sports/beijing-half-marathon/ #moresports #china #beijing
After a grueling hour, there was little to separate four runners as the finish line of the Beijing Half Marathon approached. But then, one extended his hand toward another and gestured, as if waving him forward. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/17/more-sports/beijing-half-marathon/ #moresports #china #beijing
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to NewZealand Former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will join Japan's Toyota Verblitz next season, the club said Tuesday, reuniting him with Steve Hansen. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/16/more-sports/rugby-ian-foster-toyota-verblitz/ #moresports #ianfoster #newzealand #allblacks #stevehansen
Former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will join Japan's Toyota Verblitz next season, the club said Tuesday, reuniting him with Steve Hansen. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/16/more-sports/rugby-ian-foster-toyota-verblitz/ #moresports #ianfoster #newzealand #allblacks #stevehansen
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to shanghai The Shanghai International Circuit is set to stage Formula One once more as the sport returns to China for the first time since the pandemic. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/16/more-sports/china-formula-one-return/ #moresports #shanghai #formulaone #china
The Shanghai International Circuit is set to stage Formula One once more as the sport returns to China for the first time since the pandemic. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/16/more-sports/china-formula-one-return/ #moresports #shanghai #formulaone #china
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to random Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler dominated a back-nine shootout to capture his second Masters title with a four-stroke victory at Augusta National on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/15/more-sports/scottie-scheffler-wins-masters/ #moresports #scottiescheffler #masters #collinmorikawaandmaxhomaandsweden039sludvigaberg
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler dominated a back-nine shootout to capture his second Masters title with a four-stroke victory at Augusta National on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/15/more-sports/scottie-scheffler-wins-masters/ #moresports #scottiescheffler #masters #collinmorikawaandmaxhomaandsweden039sludvigaberg
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to random The racing world reacted with shock and sadness after jockey Kota Fujioka died following a fall during a race, the second fatality to hit the sport in as many weeks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/12/more-sports/fujioka-horse-race-tributes/ #moresports #horseracing #kotafujioka
The racing world reacted with shock and sadness after jockey Kota Fujioka died following a fall during a race, the second fatality to hit the sport in as many weeks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/12/more-sports/fujioka-horse-race-tributes/ #moresports #horseracing #kotafujioka
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to random Tiger Woods will put his battered body to the ultimate test on Friday at the Masters. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/12/more-sports/tiger-woods-masters-challenge/ #moresports #tigerwoods #masters
Tiger Woods will put his battered body to the ultimate test on Friday at the Masters. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/12/more-sports/tiger-woods-masters-challenge/ #moresports #tigerwoods #masters
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to random The Asian Tour has yet to see a wave of big names from LIV Golf entering its events in search of ranking points. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/11/more-sports/liv-golf-asian-tour-ranking-points/ #moresports #livgolf #masters #saudipublicinvestmentfund #officialworldgolfranking #asiantour
The Asian Tour has yet to see a wave of big names from LIV Golf entering its events in search of ranking points. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/11/more-sports/liv-golf-asian-tour-ranking-points/ #moresports #livgolf #masters #saudipublicinvestmentfund #officialworldgolfranking #asiantour
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to cymru Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit accepts his ambition to forge a football career with the reigning NFL champion Kansas City Chiefs could see him "cut at any point." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/11/more-sports/rugby-star-nfl-dream-chiefs/ #moresports #louisreeszammit #wales #rugby #kansascitychiefs
Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit accepts his ambition to forge a football career with the reigning NFL champion Kansas City Chiefs could see him "cut at any point." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/11/more-sports/rugby-star-nfl-dream-chiefs/ #moresports #louisreeszammit #wales #rugby #kansascitychiefs
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to WashingtonCapitals Alex Ovechkin set an NHL record by reaching 30 goals for an 18th season as the visiting Washington Capitals topped the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/10/more-sports/ovechkin-record-30-goal-seasons/ #moresports #alexovechkin #washingtoncapitals
Alex Ovechkin set an NHL record by reaching 30 goals for an 18th season as the visiting Washington Capitals topped the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/10/more-sports/ovechkin-record-30-goal-seasons/ #moresports #alexovechkin #washingtoncapitals
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to random Negotiations between stakeholders have cleared a path for a 16-team Club World Cup to bring the best rugby sides from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres together starting in 2028. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/10/more-sports/rugby-club-world-cup/ #moresports #rugbyclubworldcup
Negotiations between stakeholders have cleared a path for a 16-team Club World Cup to bring the best rugby sides from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres together starting in 2028. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/10/more-sports/rugby-club-world-cup/ #moresports #rugbyclubworldcup
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to random A defiant Tiger Woods insists he is more focused on a sixth Masters green jacket than taking on the role of ceremonial starter or any other job that is not winning tournaments. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/10/more-sports/woods-masters-defiant/ #moresports #masters #tigerwoods
A defiant Tiger Woods insists he is more focused on a sixth Masters green jacket than taking on the role of ceremonial starter or any other job that is not winning tournaments. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/10/more-sports/woods-masters-defiant/ #moresports #masters #tigerwoods
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to transgender World Netball has banned transgender players from international competition with immediate effect under a new participation and inclusion policy issued on Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/09/more-sports/womens-netball-transgender-ban/ #moresports #netball #transgender
World Netball has banned transgender players from international competition with immediate effect under a new participation and inclusion policy issued on Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/09/more-sports/womens-netball-transgender-ban/ #moresports #netball #transgender
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to random Hideki Matsuyama, who snapped a two-year win drought in February, is pushing himself to peak this week at Augusta National, where he already owns a historic Masters title. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/09/more-sports/matsuyama-masters-crown/ #moresports #hidekimatsuyama #augustanational #masters
Hideki Matsuyama, who snapped a two-year win drought in February, is pushing himself to peak this week at Augusta National, where he already owns a historic Masters title. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/09/more-sports/matsuyama-masters-crown/ #moresports #hidekimatsuyama #augustanational #masters
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to shanghai World champion Max Verstappen has questioned the wisdom of throwing Formula One drivers into a sprint weekend on their return to Shanghai International Circuit for the first time since 2019. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/08/more-sports/verstappen-china-sprint-race/ #moresports #maxverstappen #shanghai #formulaone
World champion Max Verstappen has questioned the wisdom of throwing Formula One drivers into a sprint weekend on their return to Shanghai International Circuit for the first time since 2019. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/08/more-sports/verstappen-china-sprint-race/ #moresports #maxverstappen #shanghai #formulaone