Ohtani Leads MLB MVP Mock Vote

MLB official site's first MVP mock vote shows Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani leading with 28 first-place votes from 40 experts, despite batting struggles, thanks to elite 0.97 ERA pitching performance.

Japan Women's Table Tennis Advances to Quarterfinals

Japan's women's table tennis team defeated Luxembourg 3-0 in the second round of the World Championships in London, advancing to the quarterfinals with straight-set victories.

Hina Hayata Defeats 62-Year-Old Opponent

25-year-old Hina Hayata defeated 62-year-old former Chinese representative Ni Xialian in straight sets at the World Table Tennis Championships in London, helping Japan advance to quarterfinals.