The J-League introduces penalty shootouts after draws during its 2026 transition season to boost excitement and intensity.

If the NFL really wanted to bring in a non-white musical act to entertain instead of inflame, it could’ve done a lot better ...

Vietnam’s U23 team has officially earned a place at the 20th Asian Games (Asiad 20), set to take place in Japan this September, following their performance at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

Every football fan hates it when a team turns up at an away stadium playing for a draw as it often leads to a damp squib of a spectacle. In the money-driven modern game, even an extra point in the ...

If Japan live up to their billing as Women's Asian Cup favourites and win the continental title for a third time in Australia, they may thank the inside knowledge of former Matildas midfielder Leah ...

Seismic change is coming to Japanese club football and with it one final chance for domestic players to press their World Cup claims.

Marana three-sport standout Roxi Singer is 47-3 on the wrestling mat, while taking time to go to Japan to try out for its Olympic flag football team.

Australia, South Korea and Kuwait have formally expressed interest in hosting the 2035 Asian Cup in addition to bidding for the 2031 tournament, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on ...

Japan's J. League can one day compete with England's Premier League if a calendar switch helps clubs bring in bigger transfer ...

U.S. Soccer has announced that the U.S. women's national team will face Japan in three consecutive matches during the April FIFA window.

As campaigning kicked into full swing in Thailand ahead of a February 8 general election, an image of a huge crowd dressed in ...

The AFC is expected to confirm hosts for the 2031 and 2035 Asian Cups at a ⁠single annual congress, with the 2027 edition’s host confirmed as Saudi Arabia.