Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, 36, holds a press conference at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Japan Open tennis tournament, set to be the last tournament of his career.

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, 36, holds a press conference at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Japan Open tennis tournament, set to be the last tournament of his career.

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, 36, holds a press conference at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Japan Open tennis tournament, set to be the last tournament of his career.

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, 36, holds a press conference at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Japan Open tennis tournament, set to be the last tournament of his career.

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, 36, holds a press conference at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Japan Open tennis tournament, set to be the last tournament of his career.

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, 36, practices at Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Japan Open tennis tournament, set to be the last tournament of his career.

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, 36, practices at Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Japan Open tennis tournament, set to be the last tournament of his career.

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, 36, practices at Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Japan Open tennis tournament, set to be the last tournament of his career.

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, 36, practices at Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Japan Open tennis tournament, set to be the last tournament of his career.

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, 36, practices at Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Japan Open tennis tournament, set to be the last tournament of his career.

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, 36, practices at Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Japan Open tennis tournament, set to be the last tournament of his career.

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, 36, practices at Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Japan Open tennis tournament, set to be the last tournament of his career.

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Tennis: Nishikori before Japan Open swan song

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, 36, practices at Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Japan Open tennis tournament, set to be the last tournament of his career.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Izuru Nagahara (C) of Japan poses after winning gold in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's park skateboarding at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026, alongside silver medalist Ku Yong-yan (L) of Taiwan and bronze medalist Gunjo Shiji of Japan.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Izuru Nagahara of Japan poses after winning gold in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's park skateboarding at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Izuru Nagahara of Japan poses after winning gold in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's park skateboarding at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Izuru Nagahara of Japan reacts after winning the men's park skateboarding event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Izuru Nagahara of Japan competes en route to winning the gold medal in the men's park skateboarding final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Izuru Nagahara of Japan competes en route to winning the gold medal in the men's park skateboarding final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Izuru Nagahara of Japan competes en route to winning the gold medal in the men's park skateboarding final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa (C) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's park skateboarding gold at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026, alongside silver medalist Lin Yi-fan (L) of Taiwan and bronze medalist Misugu Okamoto of Japan.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa (C) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's park skateboarding gold at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026, alongside silver medalist Lin Yi-fan (L) of Taiwan and bronze medalist Misugu Okamoto of Japan.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa cerebrates after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's park skateboarding at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa smiles after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's park skateboarding at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa competes in the women's park skateboarding final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026. She won gold.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa competes in the women's park skateboarding final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026. She won gold.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa competes in the women's park skateboarding final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026. She won gold.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa competes in the women's park skateboarding final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026. She won gold.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa poses after winning gold in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's park skateboarding at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa poses after winning gold in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's park skateboarding at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Misugu Okamoto of Japan reacts after competing in the women's park skateboarding final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Misugu Okamoto of Japan competes in the women's park skateboarding final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Misugu Okamoto of Japan competes in the women's park skateboarding final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026.

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui celebrates with teammates after the Padres clinched a wildcard spot with a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 24, 2026.

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui celebrates with teammates after the Padres clinched a wildcard spot with a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 24, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Misugu Okamoto of Japan competes in the women's park skateboarding final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026.

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui (C) celebrates with teammate Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) after the Padres clinched a wildcard spot with a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 24, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Torch relay

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 19 Kyodo - Former sumo grand champion Hakuho attends an event marking the finale of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games torch relay at a park in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026, the eve of the games' opening ceremony. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Float-pulling festival in Osaka Pref.

KISHIWADA, Japan, Sept. 19 Kyodo - People pull a "Danjiri" float through a street in Kishiwada in the western Japan prefecture of Osaka on Sept. 19, 2026, on the first day of the two-day Danjiri festival, dubbed Japan's most dangerous festival, dating back about 300 years. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]N. Korean vice foreign minister to attend U.N. assembly

PYONGYANG, North Korea, Sept. 22 Kyodo - North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Son Gyong is pictured at an airport in Pyongyang on Sept. 22, 2026, before flying to New York via Beijing for a U.N. General Assembly session. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Aftermath of Typhoon Dujuan

KAMOGAWA, Japan, Sept. 22 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 22, 2026, shows the site of a mudslide in Kamogawa in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, following heavy rain caused by Typhoon Dujuan. (Kyodo)

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) celebrates on second base alongside San Diego Padres second baseman Sung-Mun Song after hitting an RBI double in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 24, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

Winfred Yavi (foreground) of Bahrain hugs Nozomi Tanaka of Japan after the women's 10,000 meters race at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026. Yavi won gold and Tanaka took silver.

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI double in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 24, 2026.

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates on second base after hitting an RBI double in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 24, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

Winfred Yavi of Bahrain wins the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's 10,000 meters at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

Winfred Yavi of Bahrain wins the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's 10,000 meters at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds first base after hitting an RBI double in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 24, 2026.

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI double off San Diego Padres pitcher Mason Miller (bottom, L) in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 24, 2026.

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) and San Diego Padres pitcher Mason Miller watch Ohtani's RBI double during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 24, 2026.