Sports
Baseball superstar Ohtani reveals marriage to Japanese woman
Player has not disclosed spouse's identity, asks for privacy
Sports
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Sports
South Korea's stay-away soccer coach, locker room dust up dismays fans
Conflict between star players follows high-profile loss and dismissal of coach
Sports
China powers women's tennis despite Peng Shuai's uncertain fate
Questions linger over Chinese star's safety after high-profile sexual assault claims
Interview
Japan rugby coach Eddie Jones demands 'obsession' to be the best
Returning coach says cultural discernment will help get most out of diverse squad
Sports
Hong Kong organizers offer fans 50% refund for Messi no-show
Tatler Asia says it will lose HK$43m on exhibition soccer match
Sports
Lionel Messi no-show angers Hong Kong authorities and fans
Highly anticipated game dents government's efforts to revitalize city
IPO
Chinese-owned Amer Sports rises 3% in tepid debut after U.S. IPO
Company behind Wilson and Arc'teryx brands was bought by Anta Sports in 2019
International relations
China and North Korea deepen sports ties
Beijing and Pyongyang push to bolster bilateral friendship
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Sports
Australian Open's efforts to court China's tennis fans pay off
Star turns from Zheng Qinwen and others boost tourism, sponsorships and more
Politics
Thailand takes aim at film censorship, Muay Thai in soft power push
Paetongtarn Shinawatra says movie restrictions to only cover the monarchy
Sports
New mom Naomi Osaka playing for 'something bigger'
Tennis star aiming for grand slam glory at Australian Open
Sports
Japan and South Korea eye football prize as Asian Cup kicks off
Favored duo will be on high alert for giant killers at the Qatar showcase
Your Week in Asia
Asia in 2024: New leader in Taiwan, Indonesia shifts capital, Paris Olympics
Events that will shape Asia in the coming year
Sports
Japan's Inoue becomes two-weight undisputed champion with knockout
Victory over Tapales puts fighter's record at 26-0
Life
For Afghan refugees, World Cup cricket wins are a beacon of hope
Mixed feelings remain over lack of women and ethnic minority participation
Sports
Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto signs $325m deal with Dodgers
Prized hurler set to join two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani
Sports
Turkmenistan's 'can't lose' soccer champs stir Soviet-era memories
Arkadag FC named after Central Asian nation's authoritarian ex-president
Sports
Japan Rugby Football Union names Eddie Jones as head coach
Jones returns for second stint in Japan after leaving post in Australia
Sports
Ohtani to take only $20m from Dodgers over 10 years, with $680m deferred
Unusual structure of baseball player's contract gives team greater payroll flexibility
Sports
Shohei Ohtani's $700m contract paid for by hefty MLB media deals
Dodgers break U.S. and world records for dual-threat star as teams rake in cash
Sports
Shohei Ohtani agrees to join Dodgers in reported $700m deal
Two-way star signs largest contract in baseball history
Consumer
Japan sportswear maker ASICS targets $100m in India sales
Shoe production and marketing ramping up to tap country's 100m-plus runners
Sports
India's domination of cricket to continue despite World Cup loss
Modi took personal interest in tournament ahead of potential Olympic bid
Travel & Leisure
Japan uses international cycling races to break from tourism pack
Even bridges and hills can draw enthusiasts from overseas
Sports
China's scandal-plagued Super League reboots with crowded stadiums
World Cup qualifiers kick off national team's quest to make mark on global stage