Japan's top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick spoke by phone for 30 minutes on Saturday and explored the possibility of a trade deal, the Japanese government said in a statement.

The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have turned into a .500 team recently, but a trade with the Red Sox could solidify one big aspect of their game.

President Donald Trump's eventful week included securing a preliminary trade deal with China, deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles, and responding to Israel's strikes on Iran.

"Jeff McNeil is Jeff McNeil — it is not some random player," Francisco Lindor said. "He is very valuable to us."

The U.S.-China talks on trade resemble arms-control negotiations, with export controls the key weapons. As part of a monthslong feud, the two sides choked off the supply of such exports as rare earths or semiconductor technology in a bid to gain an edge.

Iraq has officially reopened the Qaim border crossing with Syria for trade and passenger traffic, a spokesman for the Iraqi border authority said on Saturday, marking a key step in efforts to normalise relations and revive economic ties between the two countries.

The Yankees are World Series contenders again, but they'll need to upgrade their roster at the deadline. Here are three storylines to watch.

Is there any chance that the Boston Celtics could trade for vet Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant? It is one of the biggest open secrets in the entire NBA media sphere that the Suns star will likely be on the move this offseason after a failed experiment with the Suns organization.

The Miami Heat are once again pursuing Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant as trade rumors swirl around the 36-year-old forward.