Baseball induction ceremony for Kuriyama

Baseball induction ceremony for Kuriyama

Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama acknowledges spectators after a ceremony celebrating his induction into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame, held at Tokyo Dome ahead of a Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star game on July 28, 2026.

Baseball: Induction ceremony for Kuriyama

Baseball: Induction ceremony for Kuriyama

Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama speaks during a ceremony celebrating his induction into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame, held at Tokyo Dome ahead of a Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star game on July 28, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L) shakes hands with catcher Dalton Rushing after the bottom of the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 25, 2026. The Japanese right-hander earned his 11th win of the season after throwing six strong innings to mark the 100th win of his combined Japanese and U.S. professional career.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L) heads to the dugout with catcher Dalton Rushing after the bottom of the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 25, 2026. The Japanese right-hander earned his 11th win of the season after throwing six strong innings to mark the 100th win of his combined Japanese and U.S. professional career.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 25, 2026. The Japanese right-hander earned his 11th win of the season after throwing six strong innings to mark the 100th win of his combined Japanese and U.S. professional career.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 25, 2026. The Japanese right-hander earned his 11th win of the season after throwing six strong innings to mark the 100th win of his combined Japanese and U.S. professional career.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 25, 2026. The Japanese right-hander earned his 11th win of the season after throwing six strong innings to mark the 100th win of his combined Japanese and U.S. professional career.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 25, 2026. The Japanese right-hander earned his 11th win of the season after throwing six strong innings to mark the 100th win of his combined Japanese and U.S. professional career.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 25, 2026. The Japanese right-hander earned his 11th win of the season after throwing six strong innings to mark the 100th win of his combined Japanese and U.S. professional career.

Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

HANAMAKI, Japan, July 19 Kyodo - Stanford University slugger Rintaro Sasaki holds a press conference in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 19, 2026. The 21-year-old infielder, a graduate of Hanamaki Higashi High School, said he will begin his professional baseball career with the Miami Marlins, following his draft selection by the Major League Baseball team earlier in the month. (Kyodo)

Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Stanford University slugger Rintaro Sasaki wipes away some tears during a press conference in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 19, 2026. The 21-year-old infielder, a graduate of Hanamaki Higashi High School, said he will begin his professional baseball career with the Miami Marlins, following his draft selection by the Major League Baseball team earlier in the month.

Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Stanford University slugger Rintaro Sasaki holds a press conference in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 19, 2026. The 21-year-old infielder, a graduate of Hanamaki Higashi High School, said he will begin his professional baseball career with the Miami Marlins, following his draft selection by the Major League Baseball team earlier in the month.

Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Stanford University slugger Rintaro Sasaki holds a press conference in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 19, 2026. The 21-year-old infielder, a graduate of Hanamaki Higashi High School, said he will begin his professional baseball career with the Miami Marlins, following his draft selection by the Major League Baseball team earlier in the month.

Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Stanford University slugger Rintaro Sasaki holds a press conference in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 19, 2026. The 21-year-old infielder, a graduate of Hanamaki Higashi High School, said he will begin his professional baseball career with the Miami Marlins, following his draft selection by the Major League Baseball team earlier in the month.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with manager Dave Roberts (2nd from R) after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026. It marked the 350th homer of his career spanning Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026. It marked the 350th homer of his career spanning Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026. It marked the 350th homer of his career spanning Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026. It marked the 350th homer of his career spanning Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run ball fly in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026. It marked the 350th homer of his career spanning Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run ball fly in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026. It marked the 350th homer of his career spanning Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run ball fly in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026. It marked the 350th homer of his career spanning Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run ball fly in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026. It marked the 350th homer of his career spanning Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026, marking the 350th homer of his career spanning Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026, marking the 350th homer of his career spanning Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026, marking the 350th homer of his career spanning Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026, marking the 350th homer of his career spanning Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026, marking the 350th homer of his career spanning Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026, marking the 350th homer of his career spanning Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Football: Ronaldinho

Football: Ronaldinho

Brazil football legend Ronaldinho, 46, holds a Ravenna jersey after announcing his return to professional football with the Italian Serie C club at an event in Miami, Florida, on June 23, 2026.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki gives Jun Endo, a Japanese footballer who plays for U.S. professional soccer team Angel City FC based in Los Angeles, the ball she threw for the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Jun Endo, a Japanese footballer who plays for U.S. professional soccer team Angel City FC based in Los Angeles, throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Jun Endo, a Japanese footballer who plays for U.S. professional soccer team Angel City FC based in Los Angeles, throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026, with Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki acting as catcher.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Jun Endo, a Japanese footballer who plays for U.S. professional soccer team Angel City FC based in Los Angeles, reacts after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Jun Endo, a Japanese footballer who plays for U.S. professional soccer team Angel City FC based in Los Angeles, throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026, with Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki acting as catcher.

Japan: Scaffold Collapse at JFE Steel Plant in Kawasaki Leaves Three Critical, One Missing

A scaffold approximately 40 meters high collapsed at JFE Steel's East Japan Works in Kawasaki City on Tuesday afternoon, April 7, causing five workers to fall. Three are unconscious and in critical condition, one is missing, and one remains conscious. Police are investigating possible professional negligence.

NPB unveils replay center to media

NPB unveils replay center to media

Photo taken on March 24, 2026, shows a replay center at the Nippon Professional Baseball offices in Tokyo, unveiled to the media ahead of its operation from the 2026 season. Two umpires will be deployed for each game at the center and will respond to review requests from stadiums. (Pool photo)

NPB unveils replay center to media

NPB unveils replay center to media

Photo taken on March 24, 2026, shows a replay center at the Nippon Professional Baseball offices in Tokyo, unveiled to the media ahead of its operation from the 2026 season. Two umpires will be deployed for each game at the center and will respond to review requests from stadiums. (Pool photo)

Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

TOKYO, Japan, March 16 Kyodo - Japanese pro baseball's all-time home run king Sadaharu Oh prays for legendary professional golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki at a memorial ceremony for him in Tokyo. Ozaki died in December 2025 at age 78 after recording 112 wins, the most by a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour. (Kyodo)

Venezuela: Crowd Floods Caracas Streets to Celebrate WBC Victory

The Venezuelan national team won the 2026 World Baseball Classic, defeating the United States 3–2 at LoanDepot Park in Miami on March 17, securing the country’s first professional baseball world title. The streets of Caracas and cities across Venezuela erupted in celebration, and Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared March 18 a national public holiday. The first part of the video was filmed on Bolívar Avenue.

Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Japanese professional golfer Ryo Ishikawa prays for legendary professional golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki at a memorial ceremony for him in Tokyo. Ozaki died in December 2025 at age 78 after recording 112 wins, the most by a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

People gather at a memorial ceremony in Tokyo for professional golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki on March 16, 2026. He died in December 2025 aged 78 after scoring 112 wins, the most for a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Japanese pro baseball's all-time home run king Sadaharu Oh prays for legendary professional golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki at a memorial ceremony for him in Tokyo. Ozaki died in December 2025 at age 78 after recording 112 wins, the most by a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Japanese golfer Tsuneyuki Nakajima prays for legendary professional golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki at a memorial ceremony for him in Tokyo. Ozaki died in December 2025 at age 78 after recording 112 wins, the most by a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Photo taken March 16, 2026, shows a portrait of legendary professional golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki at a memorial ceremony for him in Tokyo. Ozaki died in December 2025 at age 78 after recording 112 wins, the most by a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour. ==Kyodo

Japan Princess Akiko

Japan Princess Akiko

Japanese Princess Akiko speaks at an annual award ceremony for Japan's best professional keirin cyclists on Feb. 25, 2026, in Tokyo.

RECAP: Iguanas Drop From Trees as Florida Temperatures Plunge

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s °F (around 1–2°C), cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

US: Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees Across South Florida 4

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s, cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

US: Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees Across South Florida 3

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s, cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

US: Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees Across South Florida 2

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s, cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

US: Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees Across South Florida

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s, cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.