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Shoma Uno captures gold on home ice at NHK Trophy as Vincent Zhou finishes 2nd

Japan's Shoma Uno landed four quadruple jumps on Saturday to win the NHK Trophy and bolster his prospects for the figure skating event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP

Tiger Woods on verge of tying Sam Snead's 82 career wins record

Tiger Woods is on the brink of making golf history, with the Masters champion holding a three-stroke lead over local favourite Hideki Matsuyama after 11 holes in the fourth round of the Zozo Championship on Sunday. Play resumes at 6:30 p.m. ET.
ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP

Storms force Japan PGA event to play 2nd round without spectators

Organizers of the PGA Tour's first tournament in Japan have taken the unusual step of closing the course to spectators for Saturday's second round and extending the tournament until Monday because of torrential rainfall and flooding in the area.
ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP

Tiger Woods takes early lead at 1st PGA tournament in Japan

Tiger Woods shot a 6-under 64 in the first round of the Zozo Championship, the PGA Tour's first tournament in Japan.

Olympic surfing hopefuls worry Tokyo may deliver more splash than waves

As one of five new sports added to the program for 2020 Tokyo Olympics, surfing is arguably the most glamorous and is sure to bring a new dimension as the IOC seeks a younger audience.

Canada's Moore-Towers, Marinaro finish just off podium at NHK Trophy

Canada's Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro fell just short of the podium in the pairs competition at the NHK Trophy on Saturday.

Virtue, Moir secure Grand Prix Final spot with NHK Trophy win

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir continue to amaze, achieving a season best score in Saturday's free dance to defend their NHK Trophy crown in Osaka, Japan.

Olympic champion Hanyu pulls out of NHK Trophy with ankle injury

Yuzuru Hanyu has pulled out of the NHK Trophy after injuring his ankle in practice, a setback that could have a serious impact on his preparations for an Olympic title defence.

Victoria's Brodi Henderson set to enter Japan's elite sumo ranks

Canadian Brodi Henderson is set to make his debut in the elite levels of Japanese Sumo at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.