Japan has pulled off a come-from-behind victory over Finland in the first round of the men's Basketball World Cup. Japan ranks 36th in the world, with Finland at 24th.

Japanese basketball star Hachimura Rui will not take part in the FIBA Basketball World Cup this summer as he wishes to focus on his NBA career.

On June 26, the Japanese men's national team held an open training session. Fifteen players participated in this training camp, and it is expected that the team will play a training match against Chinese Taipei on July 8 and 9 with these members.

US business magazine Forbes says Japanese two-way star Ohtani Shohei is now the highest-paid player in Major League Baseball, with total earnings for the 2023 season estimated at 65 million dollars, an MLB record.

The city of Kawasaki is slated to get a new sports arena for its professional basketball team. The facility will also feature a hotel, restaurant and park.

Antetokounmpo became second player in Bucks history to win the MVP title.

Gonzaga University's Japanese star forward Rui Hachimura declared for the NBA draft on Monday, to pursue a professional career in the world's premier basketball league.