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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 pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season in March.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season in March.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (R) plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season in March.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (R) plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season in March.

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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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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Japan's Tsubaki Miki (R) and Italy's Elisa Caffont compete in the quarterfinals of the snowboarding women's parallel giant slalom at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 8, 2026. Caffont beat Miki, first in the season's world cup standings, to advance to the semifinals.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Japan's Tsubaki Miki competes against Elisa Caffont of Italy in the quarterfinals of the snowboarding women's parallel giant slalom at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 8, 2026. Miki, first in the season's world cup standings, lost.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Japan's Tsubaki Miki competes against Elisa Caffont of Italy in the quarterfinals of the snowboarding women's parallel giant slalom at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 8, 2026. Miki, first in the season's world cup standings, lost.

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Japan: Self Defense Force Requested for Spreading Wildfire in Western Saitama

A wildfire that was initially contained after breaking out in Chichibu, western Saitama, on Wednesday, February 4, expanded to 40 hectares after reigniting Thursday night. The prefectural government was prompted to request the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces on Friday to combat the spreading blaze.

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China: Penguins Race at Harbin Winter Attraction, Drawing Crowds

On December 21, 2025, in Harbin, Heilongjiang, a video showed penguins racing at Poseidon Ocean World during its Ice and Snow Fairy Tale Season. Wearing numbered outfits, the penguins waddled along a set course as visitors watched and filmed. The playful event quickly drew crowds and became a popular winter attraction.

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Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster Rizzs

Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster Rizzs

Rick Rizzs, 72-year-old longtime Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster, speaks during a press conference at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Jan. 28, 2026, after announcing the previous day that the 2026 season will be his last in the broadcast booth.

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Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster Rizzs

Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster Rizzs

Rick Rizzs, 72-year-old longtime Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster, speaks during a press conference at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Jan. 28, 2026, after announcing the previous day that the 2026 season will be his last in the broadcast booth.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run, his 41st of the season, in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 24, 2024.

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Japan: Strongest Cold Wave of Season Brings Heavy Snow to Wide Areas 2

A cold wave described as the strongest of the season has brought heavy snowfall to wide areas of Japan, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast. The snow is expected to persist through around Sunday, January 25.

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Japan: Strongest Cold Wave of Season Brings Heavy Snow to Wide Areas

A cold wave described as the strongest of the season has brought heavy snowfall to wide areas of Japan, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast. The snow is expected to persist through around Sunday, January 25.

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Honda to return to F1

Honda to return to F1

Honda Motor Co. President Toshihiro Mibe (2nd from R) attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2026, jointly with Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali (C) and Aston Martin Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll (2nd from L). Mibe said Honda will return to Formula One racing in the 2026 season from March as a power unit supplier to British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin.

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Honda to return to F1

Honda to return to F1

Honda Motor Co. President Toshihiro Mibe attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2026, unveiling a plan to return to Formula One racing in the 2026 season from March as a power unit supplier to British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Composite time-lapse photo shows Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hitting a solo home run, his first of the season, during the second game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome on March 19, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Marlins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Marlins

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers acknowledges the crowd after becoming the first Major League Baseball player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season during a game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on Sept. 19, 2024.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Marlins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Marlins

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after hitting a two-run home run, his 50th homer of the season, in the seventh inning of a game against the Miami Marlins on Sept. 19, 2024, at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida. He became the first Major League Baseball player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Yamagata

Ski jumping: World Cup in Yamagata

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan celebrates after winning the World Cup women's ski jumping gold at AlionTek Zao Schanze in Yamagata, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 20, 2026, her sixth win of the season.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Yamagata

Ski jumping: World Cup in Yamagata

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping gold at AlionTek Zao Schanze in Yamagata, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 20, 2026, her sixth win of the season.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Yamagata

Ski jumping: World Cup in Yamagata

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping gold at AlionTek Zao Schanze in Yamagata, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 20, 2026, her sixth win of the season.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Yamagata

Ski jumping: World Cup in Yamagata

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping gold at AlionTek Zao Schanze in Yamagata, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 20, 2026, her sixth win of the season.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Martin Zubimendi of FC Arsenal and Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Marcus Thuram of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Alessandro Bastoni of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

David Raya of FC Arsenal and Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Marcus Thuram of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Petar Su?ic of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Federico Di Marco of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Petar Su?ic of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

David Raya of FC Arsenal during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Jurrien Timber of FC Arsenal during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Martinelli of FC Arsenal during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Luis Henrique of FC Inter during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Jurrien Timber of FC Arsenal during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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