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[Breaking News]Baseball: Japan's WBC training

MIYAZAKI, Japan, Feb. 16 Kyodo - Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui and San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish chat during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Seibu Lions left-hander Chihiro Sumida plays catch during the Japan national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui (L) chats with San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (R) and Japanese national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March. Darvish joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (L) gives advice to Nippon Ham Fighters right-hander Hiromi Ito after a bullpen session during the Japanese national team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March. Darvish joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (L) and San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish, the national baseball team adviser, watch a bullpen session during the team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish meets the press after the national team's training session in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, as the right-hander joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish meets the press after the national team's training session in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, as the right-hander joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish signs autographs during the national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, as the right-hander joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish is pictured during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, as the right-hander joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (4th from L) smiles during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, as the right-hander joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano throws a bullpen session during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano throws a bullpen session during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano throws a bullpen session during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano throws a bullpen session during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano (R) works out during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano plays catch during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano autographs a ball for a fan during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano autographs a ball for a fan during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano plays catch during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano takes fielding practice during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Manager of Japan women's national football team

Manager of Japan women's national football team

Manager of Japan women's national football team Nils Nielsen speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 12, 2026, as the Japan Football Association unveils the Nadeshiko Japan squad for the Asian Cup in March.

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US: Seahawks Hold Super Bowl Victory Parade in Downtown Seattle 4

The Seattle Seahawks held a victory parade in downtown Seattle on Wednesday, February 11, after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. The celebration route ran along 4th Avenue from Washington Street to Cedar Street, as fans gathered to honor the team’s championship.

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US: Seahawks Hold Super Bowl Victory Parade in Downtown Seattle 3

The Seattle Seahawks held a victory parade in downtown Seattle on Wednesday, February 11, after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. The celebration route ran along 4th Avenue from Washington Street to Cedar Street, as fans gathered to honor the team’s championship.

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US: Seahawks Hold Super Bowl Victory Parade in Downtown Seattle 2

The Seattle Seahawks held a victory parade in downtown Seattle on Wednesday, February 11, after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. The celebration route ran along 4th Avenue from Washington Street to Cedar Street, as fans gathered to honor the team’s championship.

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US: Seahawks Hold Super Bowl Victory Parade in Downtown Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks held a victory parade in downtown Seattle on Wednesday, February 11, after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. The celebration route ran along 4th Avenue from Washington Street to Cedar Street, as fans gathered to honor the team’s championship.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami is pictured during fielding practice at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami is pictured during fielding practice at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami takes fielding practice at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani smiles as he walks to a field at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, to train independently of the team. Ohtani will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March, ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani smiles as he walks to a field at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, to train independently of the team. Ohtani will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March, ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto is pictured at the club's training facility before the start of a session training independently of the team in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto trains independently at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani (R)plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title 2

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

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US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

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US: Indiana Hoosiers Fans Take Over Bloomington to Celebrate National Championship 3

A massive crowd of Indiana Hoosiers fans flooded the streets of downtown Bloomington to celebrate the team's national championship win over the Miami Hurricanes on Monday, January 19.

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US: Indiana Hoosiers Fans Take Over Bloomington to Celebrate National Championship

A massive crowd of Indiana Hoosiers fans flooded the streets of downtown Bloomington to celebrate the team's national championship win over the Miami Hurricanes on Monday, January 19.

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US: Indiana Hoosiers Fans Take Over Bloomington to Celebrate National Championship 2

A massive crowd of Indiana Hoosiers fans flooded the streets of downtown Bloomington to celebrate the team's national championship win over the Miami Hurricanes on Monday, January 19.

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Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and former Brazil national football team defensive midfielder Gilberto Silva pose for a photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holds up a miniature trophy of the FIFA World Cup gifted by former Brazil national football team defensive midfielder Gilberto Silva at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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EUROPEAN HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 GEORGIA - SWEDEN

EUROPEAN HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 GEORGIA - SWEDEN

Georgia's national team captain Tite Kalandadze receives a warning during the group stage match of the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026), Group E between Georgia and Sweden at Malmö Arena, Malmö, Sweden, January 19, 2026.Photo: Andreas Hillergren / TT / Code 10600

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EUROPEAN HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 GEORGIA - SWEDEN

EUROPEAN HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 GEORGIA - SWEDEN

Georgia's national team captain Tite Kalandadze receives a warning during the group stage match of the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026), Group E between Georgia and Sweden at Malmö Arena, Malmö, Sweden, January 19, 2026.Photo: Andreas Hillergren / TT / Code 10600

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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Large numbers of Moroccan supporters cheer and push their national team from the stands during the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Large numbers of Moroccan supporters cheer and push their national team from the stands during the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Large numbers of Moroccan supporters cheer and push their national team from the stands during the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Large numbers of Moroccan supporters cheer and push their national team from the stands during the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Large numbers of Moroccan supporters cheer and push their national team from the stands during the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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