The two most successful Japanese tennis players of their generation will be flying their country’s flag high at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Japan’s team for the Olympic Games, scheduled to commence next month, was formally publicized on Thursday. Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori were selected as the two tennis representatives. The Olympics singles tournament will…
The U.S. Men’s Olympic Team suffered defeat in its final tune-up match before heading to Paris, France this July. Marko Mitrovic’s squad lost 2-0 to Japan on Tuesday at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. Shota Fujio and Mao Hosoya both scored goals for Japan, who had a comfortable evening against the Americans. Bryan…
The United States Men’s Olympic Soccer Team has a pivotal friendly tonight against Japan at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City. It marks the final match for the USMNT Olympic Team before the full Olympic roster is named and they head to France for the Olympics next month. This is the final opportunity for players…
Yuta Watanabe is on the verge of finalizing a deal with the Chiba Jets of Japan’s B.League. After six seasons in the NBA, Watanabe announced earlier this offseason his intention to play in Japan for the upcoming season. During his NBA career, Watanabe has suited up for the Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, and…
Midweek USMNT action is here. Let’s get into it! Monday No notable USMNT players in action. Mohamed Salah and Egypt visit Guinea-Bissau in World Cup qualifying at 12pm; Czechia also have a friendly against North Macedonia at noon on FS2. Netherlands have a friendly against Iceland at 2:45pm on FS2, and Poland meet Turkey in…
The United States Men’s Olympic Team has one final match to prepare for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and head coach Marko Mitrović has named his roster. Today, U.S. Soccer announced the 25-man roster that will gather in Kansas City ahead of a June 11th friendly against Japan at Children’s Mercy Park. That match is the…
The U.S. men’s Olympic national team will visit Kansas City, Kansas for its final friendly before embarking to Paris, France. Japan will oppose Marko Mitrovic’s squad on June 11 in the final pre-Olympic friendly for the Americans, U.S. Soccer announced Friday. Sporting KC’s Children’s Mercy Park will serve as the host venue for the match….
Photo: Brooklyn Nets/Twitter Memphis Grizzlies forward Yuta Watanabe announced on Instagram Live that he’s leaving the NBA to return home to Japan for the upcoming season. He cited various factors for this decision, including prioritizing his mental health. Watanabe did not specify which team he intends to play for in Japan. Additionally, he is expected…
Rob Shaw has been one of the most consistent winners for Canada in the professional tennis landscape for a decade and he continued to rake in the trophies last week in Japan. Since winning his first ITF title in 2014, the Canadian has won at least two titles every non-COVID-restricted year, scoring his second win…
Twila Kilgore’s penultimate match at the USWNT helm didn’t get off to an ideal start but the resiliency that the team has built under their interim head coach proved useful once again on Saturday in Atlanta. The USWNT booked their place into the SheBelieves Cup Final after registering a 2-1 semifinal victory over Japan. Entering…
