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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows a football ground at the training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the interior of a training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the training center to be used as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the interior of a training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the interior of a training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Japan women's national football team head coach Nils Nielsen (C) celebrates after guiding his team to the Asian Cup title in Sydney on March 21, 2026. The Japan Football Association said on April 2 that it has decided not to renew Nielsen's contract as the team's skipper despite the victory.

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JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Norio Sasaki, a Japan Football Association senior official in charge of the women's national team, holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 2, 2026, after the JFA decided not to renew Nils Nielsen's contract as the team's head coach, less than two weeks after he guided them to the Women's Asian Cup title.

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JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 2, 2026, after the JFA decided not to renew Nils Nielsen's contract as the women's national team head coach, less than two weeks after he guided them to the Women's Asian Cup title.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka (C) of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026, alongside silver medalist Valentino Guseli (L) of Australia and bronze medalist Chase Blackwell of the United States.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka of Japan competes en route to winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026.

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Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kirishima (top) poses following his re-promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 25, 2026. The winner of the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded on March 22, the Mongolian was promoted to ozeki in 2023 but slipped from the position the following year due to poor performance.

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Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kirishima (L) meets the press following his re-promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 25, 2026. The winner of the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded on March 22, the Mongolian was promoted to ozeki in 2023 but slipped from the position the following year due to poor performance.

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Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kirishima meets the press following his re-promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 25, 2026. The winner of the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded on March 22, the Mongolian was promoted to ozeki in 2023 but slipped from the position the following year due to poor performance.

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Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kirishima (C) celebrates his re-promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 25, 2026, after winning the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded on March 22. The Mongolian was promoted to ozeki in 2023 but slipped from the position the following year due to poor performance.

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Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kirishima (L) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony at his stable in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 25, 2026, after winning the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded on March 22. The Mongolian was promoted to ozeki in 2023 but slipped from the position the following year due to poor performance.

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Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kirishima (2nd from L) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony at his stable in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 25, 2026, after winning the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded on March 22. The Mongolian was promoted to ozeki in 2023 but slipped from the position the following year due to poor performance.

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Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kirishima (C) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony at his stable in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 25, 2026, after winning the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded on March 22. The Mongolian was promoted to ozeki in 2023 but slipped from the position the following year due to poor performance.

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Golf: Founders Cup

Golf: Founders Cup

Kim Hyo Joo of South Korea poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Founders Cup golf tournament on March 22, 2026, at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park, California.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen (C) and his players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen (C) and his players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan's Maika Hamano (R) reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the Women's Asian Cup football final in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players celebrate after beating Australia in the Women's Asian Cup football final in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan's Maika Hamano reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the Women's Asian Cup football final in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan's Maika Hamano reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the Women's Asian Cup football final in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan's Maika Hamano (back, L) opens the scoring in the first half of the Women's Asian Cup football final in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan's Maika Hamano (back, L) opens the scoring in the first half of the Women's Asian Cup football final in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after reaching the final of the Women's Asian Cup by beating South Korea 4-1 in a semifinal in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Nadeshiko Japan will face hosts Australia in the final.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after reaching the final of the Women's Asian Cup by beating South Korea 4-1 in a semifinal in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Nadeshiko Japan will face hosts Australia in the final.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after reaching the final of the Women's Asian Cup by beating South Korea 4-1 in a semifinal in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Nadeshiko Japan will face hosts Australia in the final.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after qualifying for the Women's World Cup with their Asian Cup quarterfinal win over the Philippines in Sydney on March 15, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players huddle after qualifying for the Women's World Cup with their Asian Cup quarterfinal win over the Philippines in Sydney on March 15, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after qualifying for the Women's World Cup with their Asian Cup quarterfinal win over the Philippines in Sydney on March 15, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players celebrate after qualifying for the Women's World Cup with their Asian Cup quarterfinal win over the Philippines in Sydney on March 15, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen holds a press conference in Sydney on March 14, 2026, the eve of a football Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal match against the Philippines.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen holds a press conference in Sydney on March 14, 2026, the eve of a football Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal match against the Philippines.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen holds a press conference in Sydney on March 14, 2026, the eve of a football Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal match against the Philippines.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players train in Sydney on March 14, 2026, the eve of a football Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal match against the Philippines.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players train in Sydney on March 14, 2026, the eve of a football Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal match against the Philippines.

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