Blizzard hits Japan's Hokkaido

Blizzard hits Japan's Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Pedestrians quicken their pace walking across a street Feb. 21 in Sapporo, the capital city of Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido, which was hit by a blizzard since morning. The storm forced Hokkaido Railway Co., or JR Hokkaido, to suspend more than 200 trains in the island and airline companies to cancel more than 50 domestic flights at New Chitose Airport.

Unvaccinated NBA Player Kyrie Irving Banned From Playing

Unvaccinated NBA Player Kyrie Irving Banned From Playing

The strict vaccination laws in New York City could potentially be stricter, and that is bad news for the unvaccinated NBA players right now. This is a huge blow for the unvaccinated stars in the NBA, both in the short and long-term. If the bill passes, either on January or earlier, players who refuse the vaccine will not be allowed to play a minimum of four games to a maximum of eight in the regular season. Kyrie Irving is the most famous example, having been strictly against vaccination - FILE - The Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving looks for an open pass against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 17, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Photo by Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Unvaccinated NBA Player Kyrie Irving Banned From Playing

Unvaccinated NBA Player Kyrie Irving Banned From Playing

The strict vaccination laws in New York City could potentially be stricter, and that is bad news for the unvaccinated NBA players right now. This is a huge blow for the unvaccinated stars in the NBA, both in the short and long-term. If the bill passes, either on January or earlier, players who refuse the vaccine will not be allowed to play a minimum of four games to a maximum of eight in the regular season. Kyrie Irving is the most famous example, having been strictly against vaccination - FILE - The Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving flexes his muscles after making a shot while being fouled against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter during Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on Friday, June 9, 2017. Photo by Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Former Trump Adviser Tom Barrack Charged With Acting As Agent Of UAE

Former Trump Adviser Tom Barrack Charged With Acting As Agent Of UAE

File photo dated July 21, 2016 of Tom Barrack, CEO of Colony Capital, makes remarks at the 2016 Republican National Convention held at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH, USA. Thomas J. Barrack, Jr., the chair of former President Trumps inaugural committee and a prominent Southern California businessman, was arrested Tuesday on federal charges that he and two associates were part of a secretive, years-long effort to shape Trumps foreign policy as a candidate and later, president, all to the benefit of the United Arab Emirates. Photo by Ron Sachs/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Former Trump Adviser Tom Barrack Charged With Acting As Agent Of UAE

Former Trump Adviser Tom Barrack Charged With Acting As Agent Of UAE

File photo dated July 21, 2016 of Tom Barrack, CEO of Colony Capital, makes remarks at the 2016 Republican National Convention held at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH, USA. Thomas J. Barrack, Jr., the chair of former President Trumps inaugural committee and a prominent Southern California businessman, was arrested Tuesday on federal charges that he and two associates were part of a secretive, years-long effort to shape Trumps foreign policy as a candidate and later, president, all to the benefit of the United Arab Emirates. Photo by Ron Sachs/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Former Trump Adviser Tom Barrack Charged With Acting As Agent Of UAE

Former Trump Adviser Tom Barrack Charged With Acting As Agent Of UAE

File photo dated July 21, 2016 of Tom Barrack, CEO of Colony Capital, makes remarks at the 2016 Republican National Convention held at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH, USA. Thomas J. Barrack, Jr., the chair of former President Trumps inaugural committee and a prominent Southern California businessman, was arrested Tuesday on federal charges that he and two associates were part of a secretive, years-long effort to shape Trumps foreign policy as a candidate and later, president, all to the benefit of the United Arab Emirates. Photo by Ron Sachs/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ishikawa finishes 10th at Quicken Loans National

Ishikawa finishes 10th at Quicken Loans National

Ryo Ishikawa of Japan acknowledges the gallery after completing the final round of the Quicken Loans National at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, on Aug. 2, 2015. Ishikawa could only manage an even-par 71 and settled for 10th place. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Ishikawa finishes 10th at Quicken Loans National

Ishikawa finishes 10th at Quicken Loans National

Ryo Ishikawa of Japan reacts after missing a par putt on the 11th hole during the final round of the Quicken Loans National at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, on Aug. 2, 2015. Ishikawa could only manage an even-par 71 and settled for 10th place. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Ishikawa hits hole-in-one, shares lead in Virginia

Ishikawa hits hole-in-one, shares lead in Virginia

Ryo Ishikawa of Japan reacts after making a hole-in-one on the fourth hole during the opening round of the Quicken Loans National at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, on July 30, 2015. Ishikawa went on to share the lead with Retief Goosen of South Africa at 8-under 63. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Ishikawa hits hole-in-one, shares lead in Virginia

Ishikawa hits hole-in-one, shares lead in Virginia

Ryo Ishikawa of Japan acknowledges the gallery after making a hole-in-one on the fourth hole during the opening round of the Quicken Loans National at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, on July 30, 2015. Ishikawa went on to share the lead with Retief Goosen of South Africa at 8-under 63. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Ishikawa hits hole-in-one, shares lead in Virginia

Ishikawa hits hole-in-one, shares lead in Virginia

Ryo Ishikawa of Japan reacts after making a hole-in-one on the fourth hole during the opening round of the Quicken Loans National at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, on July 30, 2015. Ishikawa went on to share the lead with Retief Goosen of South Africa at 8-under 63. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Ishikawa hits hole-in-one, shares lead in Virginia

Ishikawa hits hole-in-one, shares lead in Virginia

Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tees off on the 18th hole during the opening round of the Quicken Loans National at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, on July 30, 2015. Ishikawa made a hole-in-one on the fourth on his way to sharing the lead with Retief Goosen of South Africa at 8-under 63. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rugby: RWC 2019 organizers told to quicken the pace

Rugby: RWC 2019 organizers told to quicken the pace

Photo taken in the western Japan city of Kyoto on May 10, 2017, shows the Webb Ellis Cup, the trophy awarded to the winner of the Rugby World Cup. Japan Rugby 2019 were given a public reminder on Sept. 17, 2017, that their preparations for the event in two years time are not progressing as well as they should. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Blizzard hits Japan's Hokkaido

Blizzard hits Japan's Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Pedestrians quicken their pace walking across a street Feb. 21 in Sapporo, the capital city of Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido, which was hit by a blizzard since morning. The storm forced Hokkaido Railway Co., or JR Hokkaido, to suspend more than 200 trains in the island and airline companies to cancel more than 50 domestic flights at New Chitose Airport. (Kyodo)