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. (Japan Today)

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

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. (Kyodo)

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. (golfmonthly.com)

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

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. (nationworldnews.com)

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

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

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. (Nikkei)

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. (NHK)

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. (voanews.com)

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. (Kyodo)

Disc golf is attracting players from all walks of life in Japan, with the frisbee-flinging sport proving a hit with people seeking an accessible but challenging outdoor activity during the pandemic. (Japan Times)

Two Japanese marathon runners have tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the race at the world championships. (sandiegouniontribune.com)

Demotion-threatened ozeki Shodai ended No. 2 maegashira Ichinojo's perfect start at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament after seven days on Saturday, with seven wrestlers a win behind the sole leader. (Kyodo)

Japan's Yamanishi Toshikazu and Ikeda Koki have won gold and silver medals, respectively, in the men's 20-kilometer race walk event at the World Athletics Championships. (NHK)

Demotion-threatened ozeki Mitakeumi was forced to pull out of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday after a positive COVID-19 case was reported at his Dewanoumi stable. (Kyodo)

Online bettors in Japan are interested in different things, which explains why the country is home to numerous online betting operators. (newsonjapan.com)

Tokyo has been selected by the World Athletics Council to host the 2025 World Athletics Championships. It will be Japan's third time hosting the event. (NHK)

Japan won gold medals in three out of five weight classes held Sunday, the final day of the three-day Judo Grand Slam in Budapest, Hungary. (Kyodo)