F1 may delay IPO after 'that problem with Facebook' May. 27, 2012 - 01:09PM JST ( 0 ) Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has indicated that a planned flotation of the sport on the Singapore stock exchange may have to be delayed due… Read
Miyaichi asks Zaccheroni to give him a start Sports May. 26, 2012 - 06:10AM JST ( 0 Comments ) Arsenal's twinkle-toed teenager Ryo Miyaichi has pleaded with Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni to give him a start for the final round of Asian 2014 World Cup qualifiers. The 19-year-old winger made his long-awaited full international… Read
Fencer Ota vows to put demons to the sword Sports May. 26, 2012 - 05:35AM JST ( 0 Comments ) Japan's Yuki Ota has promised to slash and lunge his way to Olympic fencing gold in London and banish the lingering demons after taking the silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Games. The 26-year-old, beaten… Read
Blue Jays place Ben Francisco on DL; bring up Igarashi Sports May. 26, 2012 - 04:59AM JST ( 0 Comments ) The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Ben Francisco on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain while optioning left-hander Evan Crawford to triple-A Las Vegas. The Jays also recalled first baseman David Cooper… Read
Russia one step away from Olympic volleyball Sports May. 26, 2012 - 04:10AM JST ( 1 Comment ) Two-time world champions Russia moved to within a step of the London Olympics when they defeated Serbia for a fifth straight win in the women's volleyball qualifying tournament on Friday. The Russian women, who would… Read
Japanese baseball results Sports May. 26, 2012 - 03:36AM JST ( 0 Comments ) Results of Japanese baseball interleague games played on Friday. Seibu Lions 10, Yakult Swallows 0 Hanshin Tigers 5, Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 0 Chunichi Dragons 5, Nippon Ham Fighters 5 (10 innings) Orix Buffaloes 4, Hiroshima… Read
South Korea to play China in Thomas Cup final Sports May. 26, 2012 - 03:08AM JST ( 0 Comments ) South Korea ensured badminton great Peter Gade will end his career without winning the Thomas Cup by beating Denmark 3-1 on Friday to meet four-time defending champion China in the final. China dispatched Japan 3-0… Read
IOC chief: Japan must solve power shortage to host Games Sports May. 25, 2012 - 02:40PM JST ( 35 Comments ) International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said Thursday that Japan's wavering power supply is a concern for hosting the 2020 Games. "We know that the disaster of Fukushima has had an effect on the power… Read
Indians complete sweep of Tigers Sports May. 25, 2012 - 02:13PM JST ( 0 Comments ) Cleveland pitcher Justin Masterson notched his first career win over Detroit as first-placed Cleveland won 2-1 and completed a three-game sweep of the underperforming Tigers. Masterson (2-3) entered 0-4 in seven starts against the Tigers.… Read
Rookie grand slam leads Reds over Braves Sports May. 25, 2012 - 01:40PM JST ( 0 Comments ) San Diego's rookie catcher Devin Mesoraco hit his first career grand slam on Thursday, giving the Reds a 6-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Mesoraco connected off Kris Medlen, who relieved Randall Delgado… Read
Heat halt Pacers to reach Eastern Conference final Sports May. 25, 2012 - 01:29PM JST ( 0 Comments ) Dwyane Wade scored 41 points and NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James added 28 Thursday as the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 105-93 to reach the Eastern Conference finals. After falling behind 2-1 in… Read