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[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Tributes to Kevin Braswell as Basketball World Mourns His Passing
Utsunomiya Brex head coach Kevin Braswell died on February 24, several weeks after having heart surgery. The 46-year-old coach commanded respect on...
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The winning total score for Mao Shimada was a personal best of 230.84 points. She established new personal bests in both the...
Figure Skating
Rio Nakata Wins World Junior Championships Title in Dramatic Fashion
Nakata landed seven clean triples in the triumph and earned level fours on two of his three spins in his courageous World...
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Horse Racing
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Horse Racing
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Rugby
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