TOKYO, July 2 (Xinhua) -- New vehicles in Japan in the first half of 2024 declined by 13.2 percent from a year ago to about 2.13 million units, the first time in two years that sales have fallen below the previous year's figures, industry data showed on Tuesday.
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(Photo credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK) Left-hander Rob Zastryzny became the 15th different starting pitcher this season for Milwaukee when he pitched a 1-2-3 first inning as an opener in the Brewers' series-opening, 8-7 loss to the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Monday. No. 14 was another left-hander who will make his second start of the campaign on Tuesday, when former American League
Bridgetown [Barbados], July 2 (ANI): Following his side's ICC T20 World Cup win and conclusion of his tenure as the team's head coach, legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid delivered his last speech in front of the title-winning squad, thanking them for their time and contributions. Following their T20 World Cup title win, Dravid's time as India's head coach has come to an end. Gautam Gambhir and WV Raman have been linked up a
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 2 (ANI): With their debut match set for Tuesday against Kandy Falcons, the Colombo Strikers are gearing up for a big comeback in the fifth season of the Lanka Premier League 2024 (LPL 2024). The Colombo Strikers team, owned by Sagar Khanna and led by head coach Carl Crowe with support from assistant coaches Simon Helmot and Chaminda Vaas is confident in both their new additions and their core pla
(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) Lionel Messi returned to practice Monday for Argentina as the national team prepares to face Ecuador in a Copa America quarterfinal matchup Thursday in Houston. Messi had not practiced since he sustained a right groin/thigh injury during his side's 1-0 win against Chile on June 25. He sat out Argentina's 2-0 victory over Peru on Saturday. According to the Argentine foo
(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports) After the U.S. men's national soccer team failed to get out of the group stage at Copa America despite a favorable draw and home-pitch advantage, the United States Soccer Federation vowed to conduct a review of the results. The main focus of that examination likely will be coach Gregg Berhalter,already a lightning rod with the team's fanbase even before the U.S. lost two o
(Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports) The Toronto Blue Jays will be dealing with injuries and uncertainty as they continue their four-game series with the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday night. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (right hand) and infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa (left knee) were both scratched from the lineup before the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss to the Astros on Monday afternoon in the series opener. G
(Photo credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports) The second half of the season for the New York Mets began in a familiarly chaotic fashion Monday night, but they still came away victorious in their 82nd game of the year. The Mets will look to climb over .500 Tuesday night, when they visit the Washington Nationals in the second game of a four-game series. Sean Manaea (5-3, 3.89 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2 (ANI): Ahead of his debut series with Team India, all-rounder and Rajasthan Royals (RR) star Riyan Parag, who is the first-ever player from his state of Assam to have received a national side call-up, said that through his international career for India, he wants to set up a roadmap for people of his state to dream big and play for their country. The first match of the five-game series
(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports) Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller will continue to search for his top form when he takes the mound against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday to open his team's six-game homestand. Miller has struggled in his two starts since returning from a two-month stint on the injured list because of shoulder inflammation. He gave up five runs in 6 1/3 innings against the Colo
(Photo credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports) J.D. Martinez hit a three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning Monday night for the New York Mets, who held off the host Washington Nationals 9-7 in the opener of a four-game series. Martinez snapped an 0-for-12 skid by homering off Hunter Harvey (2-4). The Mets added much-needed insurance when Francisco Alvarez laced a two-out RBI triple and Jose Iglesias followed with a
(Photo credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports) J.D. Martinez hit a three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning Monday night for the New York Mets, who held off the host Washington Nationals 9-7 in the opener of a four-game series. After New York scored six times in the 10th, Washington got four back in the bottom of the inning but fell short. The Mets snapped a two-game losing streak and moved back to .500 at 41-41 af
Bridgetown [Barbados], July 2 (ANI): Indian skipper Rohit Sharma opened up on the Men in Blue's second ICC T20 World Cup title win, saying that the feeling has not sunk in completely and he wants to live each and every moment to the fullest. A fine exhibition of death bowling by the trio of Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya and stupendous knocks by Virat Kohli and Axar Patel helped India end their ICC troph
Johannesburg [South Africa], July 2 (ANI): South Africa batter David Miller expressed sadness at his team's loss to India in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup on Saturday at Barbados, saying that the defeat is a "tough pill to swallow". A fine exhibition of death bowling by the trio of Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya and stupendous knocks by Virat Kohli and Axar Patel helped India end their ICC trophy dr
(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports) Jake Cave hit a walk-off single with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the Colorado Rockies an 8-7 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in Denver. Cave lined a single to center off Brewers reliever Joel Payamps (1-5) for his first career walk-off hit. Brenton Doyle had two home runs and a double and three RBIs, Charlie Blackmon celeb
BEIJING, July 2 (Xinhua) -- The tragic passing of 17-year-old Chinese badminton player Zhang Zhijie during the Asian Junior Badminton Championship in Indonesia has raised critical questions about emergency response procedures in sports events.
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(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports) The United States crashed out of the Copa America on Monday, losing 1-0 to Group C winner Uruguay in Kansas City, Mo. Panama claimed the group's second qualifying spot to the quarterfinals with a 3-1 win over Bolivia on Monday in Orlando. Uruguay (3-0-0, 9 points) will play the Group D runner-up, either Colombia, Brazil or Costa Rica, in Las Vegas on Saturday. Panama (2-1
(Photo credit: Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports) The Baltimore Orioles have already had as many off days in July -- one -- as they did in all of June. Despite losing three pitchers (John Means, Kyle Bradish and Tyler Wells) to season-ending surgeries and enduring a season-worst, five-game skid, the Orioles finished June with a 17-12 record andtied with the New York Yankees atop the American League East. The Orioles will
(240702) -- FRANKFURT, July 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Portugal's goalkeeper Diogo da Costa reacts during the UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between Portugal and Slovenia in Frankfurt, Germany on July 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): The first T20 World Cup featuring 20 Teams will go down in history for several reasons. The tournament ended with Team India ending their ICC trophy drought, securing a seven-run win over first-time finalists South Africa in an edge-of-the-seat thriller at Barbados. Here is a closer look at some amazing feats and records broken in the West Indies and the USA. With two unbeaten sides meetin
Bridgetown [Barbados], July 2 (ANI): The World Cup-winning Indian cricket team remained stranded in Barbados after a Category 4 hurricane hit the Caribbean islands at Bridgeton in Barbados which has imposed a lockdown. Flights have been cancelled delaying the team's departure. Hurricane Beryl with Strong winds and rain due to the Hurrican Beryl lashing through Barbados and neighbouring islands since Sunday. Electricity an
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2 (ANI): The Indian squad for the T20I series against Zimbabwe departed from India on early Tuesday morning. The first match of the five-game series will be played on July 6 at the Harare Sports Club. The last T20I will be played on July 14 at the same venue, which will host all the five games. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to X, sharing pictures of players leavin
(Photo credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports) J.D. Martinez hit a three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning Monday night for the New York Mets, who rallied to beat the host Washington Nationals 9-7 in the opener of a four-game series. The Mets snapped a two-game losing streak and moved back to .500 at 41-41 after winning for the 19th time in 27 games since May 30. The Nationals have lost six of seven. Washington ne
(Photo credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports) The Nashville Predators are signing forwards Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault and defenseman Brady Skjei, multiple outlets reported Monday. Stamkos, the longtime Tampa Bay Lightning captain, agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal. Marchessault's agreement is for five years and $27.5 million and Skjei's deal is for seven years and $49 million, per The Athletic.
(Photo credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports) Investors with deep pockets willing to purchase a champion can line up for bidding on the Boston Celtics. The franchise announced Monday that it is available for purchase on the heels of a record 18th NBA title secured last month, getting past the Dallas Mavericks in a five-game NBA Finals. No purchase price was reported. Earlier this year, Forbes estimated the franchise's va