Stories By Ed Odeven
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Features
/ 10 hours ago[ODDS and EVENS] Makoto Hasebe, 40, Leaves Big Impact on the German Bundesliga
Former Samurai Blue captain Makoto Hasebe spent the bulk of his pro soccer career in Germany, earning the respect of his...
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Basketball
/ 2 days agoRui Hachimura Helps Lakers Edge Pelicans in NBA Play-In Tournament
Los Angeles Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura had 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting in a narrow victory on the road against...
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Features
/ 5 days ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Utsunomiya Brex are Thriving with Team-First Play
During a 21-game win streak, which began on January 21, the Utsunomiya Brex solidified their team chemistry to make a run...
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Features
/ 1 week ago[ODDS and EVENS] Saiki Fujita Makes JLPGA History with Her 7th Hole-in-One
Veteran Saiki Fujita took sole possession of the JLPGA Tour's career record with an ace on the par-3 13th hole at...
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Baseball
/ 1 week agoShohei Ohtani Continues Hitting Tear as Dodgers Triumph Over Twins
In the past five games, Shohei Ohtani had 11 hits in 22 at-bats. He also moved within one homer of tying...
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Basketball
/ 1 week agoExclusive: Reggie Geary Seeking a Return to B.League's Coaching Ranks
Reggie Geary has worked as a college hoops analyst for five years. He told us it "has been great in re-energizing...
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Features
/ 2 weeks ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Keisei Tominaga Shines in the Spotlight in NCAA 3-Point Contests
Showman Keisei Tominaga won the men's 3-point shooting contest held during NCAA Final Four week and then beat the women's champ...
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Features
/ 2 weeks ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yuki Ishikawa Fills a Vital Role for Italian Club Allianz Milano
Volleyball player Yuki Ishikawa is making notable contributions in Italy's SuperLega, and he hopes to do the same for the Japan...
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Basketball
/ 2 weeks agoOsaka Evessa Newcomer Hyunjung Lee Exhibits Talent from the Get-Go
In his first six games in the B.League, South Korean swingman Hyunjung Lee scored in double figures five times, including 23-...
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Baseball
/ 2 weeks agoCubs Starter Shota Imanaga Shines in His MLB Debut
Former BayStars standout Shota Imanaga tossed six scoreless innings and struck out nine in the Cubs' 5-0 victory over the Rockies...
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Baseball
/ 2 weeks agoShohei Ohtani Has a Solid Home-Opening Series Against Cardinals
Despite ongoing probes of the gambling scandal that led to interpreter Ippei Mizuhara's firing, Shohei Ohtani appears to be maintaining his...
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Horse Racing
/ 3 weeks agoBellagio Opera Wins Tough Competition in the 68th Osaka Hai
Bellagio Opera stalked frontrunner Stunning Rose in the Osaka Hai while turning the last two corners. He passed the leader before...