Former No. 1s Maria Sharapova, Jelena Jankovic reach quarterfinals at Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Maria Sharapova recovered from a slow start Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over compatriot Alisa Kleybanova. Russians Dinara Safina, Svetlana Kuznetsova ousted in 2nd round at Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Top-ranked and defending champion Dinara Safina was knocked out in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Monday by Taiwanese qualifier Chang Kai-chen only hours before fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova was ousted in another upset. Qualifier Kateryna Bondarenko stuns Elena Dementieva in 2nd round at Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Third-seeded Elena Dementieva of Russia was ousted in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open, losing 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-1 to Ukraine qualifier Kateryna Bondarenko on Tuesday. Toyota says its future in F1 is unclear, dependent upon financial performance, cost reductionsTOKYO — The Toyota Formula One team says its continued participation in the sport is still unclear and is dependent upon the financial performance of its parent company and cost reductions in F1. Dinara Safina knocked out in upset loss to Taiwan’s Chang Kai-chen at Toray Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Top-ranked and defending champion Dinara Safina has been knocked out in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open by Taiwanese qualifier Chang Kai-chen. Maria Sharapova advances, Elena Dementieva knocked out of Toray Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Maria Sharapova cruised past Samantha Stosur of Australia 6-0, 6-1 Tuesday in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open. Top-seeded Dinara Safina, Venus Williams ousted in 2nd round in JapanTOKYO — Defending champion Dinara Safina and Venus Williams were knocked out of the second round by qualifiers at the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Monday. Color it green: Tokyo wants to make athletes, environment the focus of 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Tokyo’s bid for the 2016 Games could be an environmental model for future Olympics — and the entire world. F1 Toyota driver Jarno Trulli recuperating from fever but still set to compete in Japan GPTOKYO — Jarno Trulli was too ill join Toyota teammate Timo Glock at a Tokyo media event ahead of Sunday’s Formula One Japan Grand Prix. Tokyo mobilizes robot, holds rallies and readies billions of dollars in 2016 Olympic bidTOKYO — If anything can make the busy citizens of Tokyo take notice of their city’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics, it’s a robot large enough to take on Godzilla. Tired Roger Federer withdraws from next month’s Japan Open, Shanghai ATP MastersTOKYO — Roger Federer withdrew from the Japan Open and Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 on Friday, citing the need to rest after a physically challenging year. Fatigued Federer withdraws from October ATP Asian swingTOKYO - Roger Federer Friday withdrew from next month’s run of ATP Asian events in Tokyo and Shanghai, saying he needed to rest after a gruelling season. Tokyo pushes itself as most experienced host for 2016 OlympicsTOKYO — Tokyo should host the 2016 Olympics because it has the most compact set up, the most experience and will be the best stage for the world’s athletes, one of Japan’s top sports figures and bid backers said Thursday. New Japanese PM sends letter to IOC members assuring support for Tokyo’s 2016 Olympics bidLONDON — Japan’s new prime minister has sent a letter to IOC members assuring them that government support for Tokyo’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics “remains as strong as ever.” Tokyo Olympic bid organizers urge new prime minister to join them in Copenhagen for IOC voteTOKYO — Tokyo’s Olympic bid organizers have urged new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to join them in Copenhagen for the International Olympic Committee’s upcoming vote on which city hosts the 2016 Games. Tokyo Olympic bid organizers urge new prime minister to attend IOC vote on 2016 hostTOKYO — Tokyo’s Olympic bid organizers are urging new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to join them in Copenhagen for the International Olympic Committee’s upcoming vote on which city hosts the 2016 Games. All hail Ichiro Suzuki: Sadaharu Oh leads praise for Seattle Mariners star after hit recordTOKYO — The high praise for Ichiro Suzuki came from none other than Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh. Hatoyama to be asked to attend key IOC meeting in Copenhagen to back Tokyo’s 2016 bidTOKYO — Japan’s incoming prime minister Yukio Hatoyama will be asked to support Tokyo’s 2016 Olympic bid by attending the IOC meeting in Copenhagen next month. Tokyo organizers say 17 companies backing 2016 Olympic bidTOKYO — Tokyo now has 17 Japanese companies serving as official sponsors for the city’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics, organizers said Thursday. Look out Ichiro and Daisuke Matsuzaka; Japanese professor creates baseball-playing robotsTOKYO — Look out Ichiro Suzuki and Daisuke Matsuzaka. A pair of baseball-playing robots that can pitch and hit with incredible results have been developed in Japan. Coach Lou Holtz and Notre Dame legends team ready to face Japan in American footballTOKYO — Lou Holtz expects his players to uphold the Notre Dame football tradition when they face Japan in the Notre Dame Japan Bowl. Japan basketball terminates contract of American head coach David Hobbs
Dominican challenger Rojas defeats Japanese fighter Aoh for WBC featherweight titleTOKYO — Elio Rojas of the Dominican Republic has become the new WBC featherweight champion with a unanimous decision over Takahiro Aoh of Japan. Japanese teen Ryo Ishikawa hoping to make cut at British Open
Toyota to pull out of hosting 2010 Japan F1 Grand Prix due to worsening economy
Rio emerges from presentations as strong contender for 2016 OlympicsLAUSANNE, Switzerland — With 3½ months to go, Rio de Janeiro has picked up significant momentum in the race for the 2016 Olympics. Chiba Lotte fans submit petition with over 100,000 names in support of manager Bobby ValentineTOKYO — Fans supporting Bobby Valentine submitted a petition with more than 100,000 signatures to the head office of the Chiba Lotte Marines on Monday in a bid to keep the American on as manager beyond the 2009 Japanese baseball season. Former wrestler, trainer Jesse Takamiyama retires from sumo after 45 years in sportTOKYO — Hawaiian wrestler and trainer Jesse Takamiyama retired from sumo wrestling on Saturday after a 45-year career in Japan’s ancient sport. Japan’s Ryosuke Irie wants focus shifted back to the pool, not the rulesTOKYO — Japan’s Ryosuke Irie said Monday he’d rather see swimmers focusing on what goes on in the pool instead of debating the rules about swimsuits. Yuta Tabuse leaves Japan national team for another shot at NBA; 5-9 guard to attend Mavs’ campTOKYO — Former Phoenix Suns guard Yuta Tabuse is leaving Japanese basketball for another shot at the NBA. Toyota confirms plans to host 2010 Japanese Grand Prix despite doubts on F1 spendingTOKYO — Toyota-owned Fuji Speedway plans to host the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix, despite doubts over the Japanese auto maker’s future in Formula One. |
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TOKYO — The Japan Basketball Association has terminated the contract of American coach David Hobbs.
TOKYO — Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa has acknowledged that being a title contender in the upcoming British Open, or any other major, is beyond him at this early stage of his career.
Toyota to pull out of hosting 2010 Japan GP
