Chris Gotterup posted a birdie on the first playoff hole after late mishaps by Hideki Matsuyama opened the door for him to win the WM Phoenix Open. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/02/09/more-sports/hideki-matsuyama-loses-playoff/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #hidekimatsuyama #phoenixopen #chrisgotterup #scottiescheffler
The Seattle Seahawks produced a dominant defensive display to outmuscle the New England Patriots in a 29-13 Super Bowl victory on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/02/09/more-sports/seahawks-win-super-bowl/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #superbowl #seattleseahawks #newenglandpatriots
Sam Darnold's transformation from journeyman quarterback to Super Bowl starter represents one of the most stunning turnarounds in recent NFL history. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/02/06/more-sports/sam-darnold-mental-shift/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #samdarnold #seattleseahawks #superbowl #newenglandpatriots
Eddie Jones said that next year's Rugby World Cup schedule gives smaller teams a "fair" chance of upsetting the sport's big boys as he plots another shock with Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/02/04/more-sports/rugby-world-cup-schedule/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #braveblossoms #eddiejones #2027rugbyworldcup
Pakistan's decision to boycott its Twenty20 World Cup match against India has drawn widespread support from fans and administrators who hailed the move as a long-overdue stand. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/02/03/more-sports/pakistan-india-cricket-boycott/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #pakistan #india #internationalcricketcouncil
After a whirlwind few weeks, the brother-and-sister biathlon team of Sondre and Ukaleq Slettemark have put politics aside to focus on making Greenland proud at the Milano Cortina Olympics. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/02/01/more-sports/greenland-siblings-olympics-pride/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #sondreslettemark #ukaleqslettemark #greenland #donaldtrump #2026milanocortinaolympics #denmark
U.S. Alpine ski great Lindsey Vonn crashed out of the last women's World Cup downhill before the Milano Cortina Olympics on Friday, with the gold medal favorite in obvious discomfort as she got back on her skis. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/30/more-sports/vonn-crashes-switzerland/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #lindseyvonn #us #2026milanocortinaolympics
Nasa Hataoka nabbed four of her seven birdies on the back nine to card a 6-under-par 66 and take a one-shot lead over a group headlined by top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul at the LPGA Tournament of Champions on Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/30/more-sports/nasa-hataoka-season-opener-lead/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #nasahataoka #jeenothitikul #lpgatournamentofchampions
There was plenty of "Brooksie" shouted from the gallery and even more "Welcome back" on Thursday as the highly anticipated return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour had mostly chill vibes along the California coast. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/30/more-sports/koepka-returns-pga-tour/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #brookskoepka #pgatour #livgolf #farmersinsuranceopen
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye downplayed concern over the latter's sore right shoulder on Thursday, the first full practice ahead of Super Bowl week. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/30/more-sports/drake-maye-shoulder-concern/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #drakemaye #newenglandpatriots #superbowl #mikevrabel #seattleseahawks
PGA Tour players reacted to news of Patrick Reed's return after the former major champion announced that he is leaving LIV Golf, effective immediately. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/29/more-sports/patrick-reed-pga-return/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #pgatour #livgolf #patrickreed #brookskoepka
Former quarterback Tom Brady, who teamed with Bill Belichick to win six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, is the latest to slam the coach's reported snub by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/29/more-sports/brady-belichick-hall-snub-ridiculous/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #tombrady #billbelichick #profootballhalloffame #nfl
Red Bull was forced to reconsider its preseason testing schedule at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya after new recruit Isack Hadjar crashed in wet conditions on Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/28/more-sports/hadjar-red-bull-crash/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #isackhadjar #redbullracing #lewishamilton #ferrari #formulaone #laurentmekies
Legendary former NFL coach Bill Belichick has failed to win immediate entry into the Hall of Fame, reports said Tuesday, a stunning snub that triggered uproar throughout American football. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/28/more-sports/belichick-snubbed-hof/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #billbelichick #newenglandpatriots #nfl #nflhalloffame
Stars Kobe’s first win gave Kansai its first taste of pro hockey joy. Now comes the harder task: growing a fan base, fixing access issues and proving the novelty can last in a market ruled by baseball. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/28/more-sports/kansai-first-pro-hockey-team/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #starskobe #alih #icehockey
Christian Horner's absence from Formula One may be short-lived, with the famed former Red Bull boss among a group eyeing a possible investment into F1 team Alpine. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/27/more-sports/horner-alpine-return/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #christianhorner #alpine #formulaone
After a busy 2025 campaign that included a Super Formula title and several drives in F1 machinery, Ayumu Iwasa has positioned himself as one of Japan’s top F1 hopefuls. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/27/more-sports/iwasa-formula-one-hopeful/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #ayumuiwasa #redbull #superformula #honda
After a 31-27 victory against the visiting Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks are headed for Super Bowl LX, in which they'll meet the New England Patriots. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/26/more-sports/seahawks-rams-nfc-super-bowl/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #samdarnold #seanmcvay #ernestjonesiv #mikemcdonald #superbowl #seattleseahawks #losangelesrams
Mikaela Shiffrin was in a league of her own in the last women's World Cup slalom before the Winter Olympics to lock up her record ninth title in the discipline on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/26/more-sports/mikaela-shiffrin-set-record/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #mikaelashiffrin #alpineskiingworldcup
Quarterback Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance since the glory days of predecessor Tom Brady with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/26/more-sports/patriots-beat-broncos-afc-title/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #newenglandpatriots #denverbroncos #drakemaye #nflplayoffs #nfl #mikevrabel