TOKYO — Eno Ichikawa, who revived the spectacular in Japanese Kabuki theater to woo younger and global audiences, has died. Ichikawa, or Masahiko Kinoshi, became known for “Super Kabuki,” incorporating modern music and storytelling as well as the circus-like elements of the tradition — such as “flying” supported by ropes — that had been discarded over the years. Ichikawa was …
Former Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa added to Paris Saint-Germain’s woes on Friday, earning J-League side Cerezo Osaka a 3-2 win over the Ligue 1 champion in the second game of its Japan tour. Hugo Ekitike and Vitinha found the net for PSG, but Jordy Croux and Sota Kitano replied for Cerezo before Kagawa struck to seal Cerezo’s comeback win …
Four months after returning home from Russia, Mercury center Brittney Griner spoke to the media for the first time at a Phoenix news conference. Aug. 5: Russia says ready to discuss swap A day after Griner’s sentencing, Russia said it is “ready to discuss” the U.S. government’s prisoner swap proposal, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, according to reports. May 25: …
I woke up to the phone ringing just after 5 a.m. in Portland. Those unfamiliar with the layered challenges women face in professional sports will probably wonder why an athlete so accomplished — a three-time All-American, ESPY award winner, seven-time All-Star, All-WNBA selection, two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA champion universally liked with a megawatt smile who gives the warmest …
