Stories By Ed Odeven
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Basketball
/ 2 years ago#11 Sports Talk ― Motofumi Iguchi Delivers Informed Analysis of B.League
Motofumi Iguchi, the sports commentator, weighs in on the rapid growth of pro basketball in Japan in recent years, highlighting trends,...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yosuke Sugano’s College Football Career Provides a Valuable Lesson in Perseverance
The hard-working linebacker is joining the Syracuse University team as a grad student walk-on. Eventually he aims to help develop the...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoShohei Ohtani Blasts Two Homers, Sets Japanese Record for RBIs in an MLB Game
The reigning AL MVP drove in eight runs in the Angels’ 12-11 loss in 11 innings to the Royals.
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Golf
/ 2 years agoHideki Matsuyama Shoots Tourney-Best 65 in Final Round and Finishes 4th at US Open
Stellar putting made a big difference for Matsuyama on the last day of the golf major.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japan Spikers Enjoy Stellar Start at Women’s Volleyball Nations League
Hinotori Nippon, playing in the preliminary round in the Philippines, went 7-0 to open the 16-nation tournament.
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoBuffaloes Hurler Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tosses No-Hitter Against Lions
The reigning Sawamura Award winner became the fourth NPB pitcher to accomplish the special feat this season.
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoShahryar Places Fourth in Prince of Wales’s Stakes
The Deep Impact-sired colt faded from second place at the race’s midway point in the Royal Ascot meet.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Love of Competition Fuels Andres Iniesta’s Passion for Soccer
The 2010 World Cup hero enjoys inspiring his Vissel Kobe teammates and passing on his knowledge of the game to children.
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoTunisia Trounces Japan in Kirin Cup Final
Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane provided a spark in the 55th minute, converting a penalty. Tunisia then scored twice more before the...
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Auto Racing
/ 2 years agoToyota Does it Again, Winning 24 Hours of Le Mans for The Fifth Straight Year
Ryo Hirakawa, competing with fellow drivers Brendon Hartley and Sebastien Buemi, experiences the excitement of winning his first Le Mans race.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] ‘Monster’ Inoue Achieves Goal of The Ring Magazine’s No. 1 Global Ranking
The undefeated bantamweight champion’s victory over Nonito Donaire helped propel him to the top.
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoShohei Ohtani Sparks Angels as Franchise-Record Losing Streak Ends at 14
The two-way star ignited the offense with a two-run home run and earned the win with seven stellar innings on the...