China's government says Chinese investment in other countries has plunged since Beijing tightened controls to discourage purchases of sports teams and other assets deemed unneeded for national develop...

Defending champion Kashima Antlers edged relegation-threatened Omiya Ardija 1-0 Saturday to take a six-point lead in the J-League...

When Australia narrowly defeated South Korea in the final of the 2015 Asian Cup, the prospect that World Cup qualifying for these two continental soccer heavyweights would depend on war-torn Syria was...

Usain Bolt says he has no regrets about retiring and is confident his world records will stand for at least another 15 years...

For five countries still contending for two direct spots at the World Cup, the Asian qualifying campaign has come down to 90 minutes...

Japan will be playing at next year's World Cup, and Syria has a chance to join them...

A win for either Japan or Australia when they meet just north of Tokyo on Thursday means a place at the 2018 World Cup with both teams keen to seal their spots with a game to spare...

Keisuke Honda was among 27 players named to Japan's squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Australia and Saudi Arabia...

Manchester United will begin the defense of its League Cup title with a home game against Burton Albion in the week commencing Sept. 18...

Kawasaki Frontale will go into the second leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinals with a two-goal lead after Yu Kobayashi scored twice in a 3-1 win over Urawa Reds on Wednesday...