Stories By Ed Odeven
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Long Jumper Yuki Hashioka Pursuing A Title at World Championships
Hashioka produced Japan’s best Olympic result in the event in 37 years last summer with a sixth-place finish, raising expectations for...
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Tennis
/ 2 years agoShingo Kunieda Becomes First Man to Complete Career Grand Slam in Wheelchair Singles
With his history-making victory at Wimbledon, the world’s top-ranked player has now won an astonishing total of 50 Grand Slam singles...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shohei Ohtani Chosen as an MLB All-Star for Second Straight Year
Among MLB’s most feared hitters and pitchers, Ohtani will appear in the July 19 game at DH ― and surprise no...
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Basketball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yuta Watanabe’s Return Provides a Boost for Japan at Asia Cup
The NBA veteran adds leadership and valuable experience to the Akatsuki Five for July’s 16-nation tournament, according to Japan coach Tom...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoRookie Jockey Seina Imamura Earns Attention-Grabbing Victory in G3 CBC Sho
Imamura is the second female jockey to win a JRA graded race, joining Nanako Fujita, who won the G3 Capella Stakes...
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News
/ 2 years agoTeen Diving Sensation Rikuto Tamai Nabs Silver at World Championships
The 15-year-old secured a medal in the men's 10-meter platform event with a 95.40-point effort on his final attempt.
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoJapan Men’s Squad Trounces Taiwan in FIBA World Cup Qualifier
“I was really hoping that we could show the fans in Japan what we can do, and today I think we...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Utano Agu Hits Target with Victory in Archery World Cup in Paris
"I would like to take a leap forward with my experience of winning this time," Agu said after securing Japan’s first-ever...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Takumi Minamino’s Move to AS Monaco Provides a Fresh Start and a New Challenge
As a player who has proved his effectiveness in many different roles, Minamino is gearing up for action in his fourth...
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Boxing
/ 2 years ago'The Monster of the Boxing Ring' Looks Toward Future Challenges
"As the No. 1-ranked [pound-for-pound] boxer, I'd like to have fights that the No. 1-ranked boxer deserves." ―Naoya Inoue
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoTitleholder Wins 63rd Takarazuka Kinen in Record-Setting Time
Kazuo Yokoyama’s ride became the first horse since Deep Impact in 2006 to triumph in both the Tenno Sho (Spring) and...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ryuzo Anzai Leaves Brex After Title-Winning Season
Anzai spent 15 seasons with the club as a player, assistant coach and head coach. He said the B.League team needs...