How Nishikori took Japan from tragedy to tennis elite

Employees of Nissin Foods Holdings Co show their disappointment after Kei Nishikori of Japan loses a point in the men's singles final match of the 2014 US Open at the headquarters building on......

BBC uncovers football's ugly secrets

A BBC television investigation into alleged illegal payments in English football pointed the finger on Tuesday at Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce and two agents, one of them his son......

Croatia hold edge over shell-shocked Japan

Croatia and Japan go into Sunday's World Cup survival clash poles apart, despite being without a point in Group F. The Croats have been putting a positive spin on their 1-0 defeat by champions......

Aussie subs sink Japan

Tim Cahill made history in dramatic style, scoring Australia's first goals in a World Cup finals with two goals in the last six minutes to lead his team to a 3-1 win over Japan in their Group F......

Japan ready for Aussie onslaught

Japan are bracing themselves for a gruelling physical battle when they face Australia in their World Cup opener on Monday. The Asian champions will look to counter Australia's power with their own......