Japan’s Leader Makes a Bold Election Bet. Here’s What to Know.

Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, hopes to bolster her power in a ...

Malinin stunned by Kagiyama in short program as Japan narrows gap on US in Olympic figure skating

MILAN (AP) — Ilia Malinin's quest for Olympic figure skating gold might not be so easy after all. Same goes for his American ...

Big Air, Big Tricks. How Kira Kimura Won Snowboarding Gold.

Kimura launches himself into the air, spinning counter-clockwise. “It was truly impressive. Flawless execution, grabbed the ...

Ilia "Quad God" Malinin stunned by Yuma Kagiyama, but U.S. holds lead over Japan in Olympic team figure skating

The U.S. ended Saturday in first place with 44 points. Japan was five points back going into the men's, women's and pairs free skates to decide the medals Sunday.