Boxing
[ODDS and EVENS] Naoya Inoue Rolls with the Punches in Preparation for Latest Title Defense
The undisputed super bantamweight champion is putting a positive spin on his fight's delay. Naoya Inoue says he's ready to beat Ye Joon Kim.
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/ 2 days ago[ICE TIME] Yuma Kagiyama, Rion Sumiyoshi Sweep Singles Titles at Winter World University Games
Kagiyama claimed the Winter World University Games men's title by more than eight points, and Sumiyoshi earned the women's crown by...
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/ 6 days ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Pitching Sensation Roki Sasaki to Join the Dodgers
The Dodgers are bolstering their pitching staff with the addition of fireballer Roki Sasaki, who was pursued by 20 MLB teams...
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Baseball
/ 1 week ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Shohei Ohtani Being Passed Over for SI's 2024 Sportsperson of Year Hard to Understand
Sports Illustrated overlooked the sustained greatness of Shohei Ohtani in 2024 by selecting gymnast Simone Biles, who won three gold medals...
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Baseball
/ 1 week ago[ODDS and EVENS] Ichiro Suzuki Gets Lifetime Honor with Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame Induction
Winner of a combined nine batting titles in NPB and MLB, Ichiro Suzuki was selected for induction into the Japanese Hall...
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/ 1 week ago[ICE TIME] Yuma Kagiyama, Mone Chiba to Lead Japan at the Winter World University Games
Also representing Japan at the Winter World University Games will be Sota Yamamoto in the men's event and Rion Sumiyoshi and...
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/ 2 weeks ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Naoya Inoue to Fight Injury Replacement Ye Joon Kim on January 24
Sam Goodman sustained a recurrence of an injury above his left eye on January 11 and he withdrew from his super...
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/ 2 weeks ago[ODDS and EVENS] Taiga Hasegawa, the Snowboarder to Watch
Taiga Hasegawa, the defending world champion in the men's big air event, collected his second FIS Snowboard World Cup win of...
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/ 4 weeks ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Masahiro Tanaka Gets a Fresh Start with the Yomiuri Giants
Veteran starter Masahiro Tanaka missed nearly the entire 2023 season after having elbow surgery the previous year. He's determined to reach...
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/ 4 weeks ago[ICE TIME] Struggles of Shun Sato and Kao Miura at the Japan Championships Create Drama for Olympic Spots
Based on his strong performances at the Japan Championships and the NHK Trophy, Tatsuya Tsuboi has emerged as a contender for...
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/ 1 month ago[ODDS and EVENS] Konishiki Receives Gift of Life for Christmas
Former sumo wrestler Konishiki, who was battling serious health issues, had a successful kidney transplant on December 4. His wife was...
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/ 1 month ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] A New Plan for the Olympics: Morinari Watanabe Shares His Bold Vision
The Japanese candidate for the IOC's top job proposes revamping how the Summer Olympics are hosted, with five cities on five...