With flowers, prayers, and a 19-gun salute, Japan honored slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday at the first state funeral for a former premier in 55 years. Thousands of mourners flooded to designated spots near the venue from early morning to pay their last respects. Within hours, about 10,000 people had laid flowers,…

The Australian Women’s cricket team have retained the Ashes after winning the first of three one-day internationals against England on Thursday night at Manuka Oval, Canberra, with bowler Darcie Brown instrumental in England’s demise. The young speedster took 4-34 in the low scoring match which saw Australia defending a total of just 205 to get…

Illinois bowling champ John Hinkle is no stranger to a perfect game. But recently, he bowled a very special 300 paying homage to his late father—with a custom ball of deep personal significance. As a two-handed bowler, it’s illegal for Hinkle’s ball to have three finger holes, so he had the idea to fill in…