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Football: ACLE

Football: ACLE

Japan's Machida Zelvia manager Go Kuroda (2nd from R) celebrates after advancing to the team's first Asian Champions League Elite final with a 1-0 win over United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli on April 21, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Football: ACLE

Football: ACLE

Japan's Machida Zelvia manager Go Kuroda (R) and United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli manager Paulo Sousa greet each other ahead of an Asian Champions League Elite semifinal match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 21, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki (2nd from R) hands the ball to manager Dave Roberts as he leaves the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on April 19, 2026, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.

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Baseball: Jackie Robinson Day

Baseball: Jackie Robinson Day

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (front) speaks at a ceremony in front of a Jackie Robinson statue outside Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 15, 2026, to pay tribute to the first black major league player prior to a game against the New York Mets. Robinson made his major league debut on April 15, 1947, breaking the baseball color barrier.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is greeted by manager Dave Roberts (front, 3rd from R) following the team's victory over the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is greeted by manager Dave Roberts (front, 2nd from R) following the team's victory over the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is greeted by manager Dave Roberts (L) following the team's victory over the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Rangers vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rangers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani high-fives manager Dave Roberts (2nd from R) after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers high-fives manager Dave Roberts following the team's victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers high-fives manager Dave Roberts following the team's victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (C) is pictured in the dugout ahead of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu (C) gives instructions during the second half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu (C) gives instructions during the second half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu (C) celebrates after his country's first victory over England in an international football friendly on March 31, 2026, at Wembley Stadium in London.

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Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Tadashi Yanai (3rd from L), chairman of Fast Retailing Co., the operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain, and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (4th from L) pose for a group photo at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. Uniqlo Co. announced a partnership with the Dodgers that includes display of the name "Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium" at the team's ballpark.

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Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Tadashi Yanai (3rd from L), chairman of Fast Retailing Co., the operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain, and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (4th from L) pose for a group photo at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. Uniqlo Co. announced a partnership with the Dodgers that includes display of the name "Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium" at the team's ballpark.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (L) is pulled from the mound by manager Dave Roberts in the first inning of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (R) is pulled from the mound by manager Dave Roberts (L) in the first inning of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (R) is pulled from the mound by manager Dave Roberts (L) in the first inning of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan

World Baseball Classic: Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata is pictured in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2026, prior to departing for Japan following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (89) is pictured following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata meets the press following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (back) is pictured in the dugout following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata meets the press following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata meets the press following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata awaits the start of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Italy

World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Italy

Italy manager Francisco Cervelli (C) meets the press after his team beat Puerto Rico in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata holds a press conference in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026, ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata holds a press conference in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026, ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata holds a press conference in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026, ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

United States manager Mark DeRosa (C) greets his players following the team's victory over Canada in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 13, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata watches his players practicing in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, two days ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

Canada manager Ernie Whitt attends a press conference in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against the United States.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

United States manager Mark DeRosa speaks at a press conference in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Canada.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

United Staters manager Mark DeRosa watches his players practicing in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Canada.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

United States manager Mark DeRosa speaks at a press conference in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Canada.

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World Baseball Classic

World Baseball Classic

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata speaks to the press after a practice session in Miami, Florida, on March 11, 2026, ahead of the team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Munetaka Murakami (55) of Japan is greeted by manager Hirokazu Ibata after hitting a grand slam in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Japan's Shohei Ohtani (16) and manager Hirokazu Ibata (89) exchange a fist bump ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan's Shohei Ohtani (R) and manager Hirokazu Ibata exchange a fist bump ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan's Shohei Ohtani (R) and manager Hirokazu Ibata exchange a fist bump ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (R) greets Shohei Ohtani (16) after the two-way player hit a grand slam in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L), Empress Masako (C, R) and their daughter Princess Aiko (C, L), accompanied by former Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama, watch a World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Japan and Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L), Empress Masako (2nd from R) and their daughter Princess Aiko (C), accompanied by former Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama (far R), watch a World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Japan and Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata enters the field ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata enters the field ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (89) high-fives his players ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Seiya Suzuki of Japan is congratulated by manager Hirokazu Ibata (89) after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Seiya Suzuki (R) of Japan is congratulated by manager Hirokazu Ibata after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) high-fives his players ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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