Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said the timing was right for both him and the organization when he stepped down after 19 ⁠seasons without a losing record. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/27/more-sports/mike-tomlin-first-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #miketomlin #pittsburghsteelers #nfl #aaronrodgers

Former Hawaii kicker Kansei Matsuzawa has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as a free agent after a standout season in college football. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/26/more-sports/matsuzawa-signs-raiders-free-agent/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #kanseimatsuzawa #universityofhawaii #lasvegasraiders

At just 19, Frenchman Paul Seixas is a "phenomenon" who is making the whole country dream of finally ending the 41-year wait for a homegrown winner at the Tour de France. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/26/more-sports/seixas-french-hope-tour-de-france/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #paulseixas #tourdefrance

The Las Vegas Raiders took quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/24/more-sports/raiders-draft-mendoza-first/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #fernandomendoza #lasvegasraiders #indianahoosiers #nfldraft #nfl

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said Thursday that he is taking an indefinite break to seek counseling following controversy over his links to a female journalist. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/24/more-sports/mike-vrabel-scandal-break/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #newenglandpatriots #mikevrabel #diannarussini

Japan coach Eddie Jones wants the Brave Blossoms to win the hearts of fans in Australia's industrial hub of Newcastle when they play a July test against Ireland in the 2027 World Cup host city. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/23/more-sports/eddie-jones-japan-newscastle-fans/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #eddiejones #braveblossoms #australia #2027rugbyworldcup

Bryson DeChambeau addressed speculation that he could be leaving LIV Golf after this season by pledging, "As long as LIV is here, I would figure out ⁠a way for it to make sense." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/23/more-sports/dechambeau-commits-live-golf/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #brysondechambeau #livgolf

Usain Bolt said Australian sprint sensation Gout ⁠Gout must surround himself with a strong support team in order to stay focused on his career and avoid the distractions that will come with ​track and field success. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/21/more-sports/bolt-on-gout/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #goutgout #usainbolt #australia

Formula One chiefs unanimously agreed on Monday to make rule changes following severe criticism of new regulations introduced this season which led to doubts over Max Verstappen continuing in the sport. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/21/more-sports/formula-one-rule-changes/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #formulaone #totowolff

World Rugby chair Brett Robinson said that the sport "can't sit still" if it wants to grow, including conquering the "challenge" that is the United States with the 2031 World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/20/more-sports/world-rugby-united-states-market/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #worldrugby #2031rugbyworldcup #brettrobinson