Japan's first female leader wrestles with sumo's ban on women

The country’s top leaders often present trophies to champions of the national sport. But like other women, Prime Minister ...

Japan’s sacred sumo ring is off-limits to women, even its new prime minister

Women aren’t permitted to enter the sumo ring. Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader, did not present the Prime ...

Japan's first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has broken the glass ceiling to become Japan's first female leader. She may soon face ...

A woman leads Japan, yet she’s still forbidden from entering sumo’s sacred ring

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, faces the enduring ban on women entering the sacred sumo ring, ...
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Canadian rugby sevens women kick off revamped HSBC SVNS season in Dubai

A new-look Canadian women's rugby sevens side kicks off the revamped HSBC SVNS season on Saturday at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai.

Olympic sports weekend recap: Grand Prix Final set in figure skating, Mikaela Shiffrin wins again

Kaysha Love was second in both races, continuing her climb since switching from push athlete to driver after the 2022 ...
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Across women’s college basketball, sophomores can’t be stopped

Women’s college basketball is overflowing with talent, but sophomores, in particular, having been standing out.

Women’s flag football gains momentum in Rochester colleges

Women’s flag football continues to grow all across the nation including right here in Rochester. Schools like SUNY Brockport ...

Shohei Ohtani announces he will play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic, the two-way Los Angeles Dodgers star announced ...

U.S. women win record fifth Deaflympics gold, extend streak

The United States deaf women's national soccer team defeated hosts Japan 4-0 onTuesday to clinch a record fifth Deaflympics ...
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Carissa Norsten named captain of Canadian women’s rugby sevens side

Sports’ women’s rugby player of the year last month, will captain Canada in the opening events of the HSBC SVNS season in Dubai and Cape Town. The 22-year-old from ...
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Global Rosters Spread Appeal of New Women’s Pro Baseball League

Mr. Willis is an accomplished writer whose career reflects an unwavering dedication to journalism. His unique insights and extensive contributions have been featured in various press outlets. A native ...