A culture long seen as a disruptive and dangerous presence on Tokyo’s streets wonders if Olympic success this summer might finally bring everyday acceptance.
When the league’s new commissioner took the reins, she worked to build trust with players and their union, knowing they shared an important goal: women’s empowerment.
The phenom made an encouraging N.B.A. debut, but concerns remain about health risks from biomechanical flaws and from his decision to specialize in basketball from a young age.
Some of the Olympic Games' most iconic moments have come not in the sporting feats themselves, but in the limelight those achievements have earned athletes.
LeBron James' 27-point performance against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night sees him just 17 points behind Kobe Bryant on the NBA's all-time points list.
Saturday proved to be a day of shock exits from the Australian Open in the women's draw, with three of the top six seeds eliminated from the competition.
Roger Federer regained control after a slow start against Hungarian Marton Fucsovics to march into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-2 win on a chilly evening at the Rod Laver Arena on Sunday.
