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[ODDS and EVENS] Yuya Osako Set the Tone for Title-Winning Vissel Kobe
Chosen as the J.League's Player of the Year, veteran forward Yuya Osako scored a career-high 22 goals to lead Vissel's rise to the top.
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/ 4 days ago[ICE TIME] Japan Favored for Multiple Medals at the Grand Prix Final
Following an impressive Grand Prix Final medal haul in December 2022 in Turin, Italy, Japanese skaters look poised for another banner...
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/ 5 days ago[ICE TIME] For Tomoki Hiwatashi, Move to Japan to Train with Mie Hamada Paying Dividends
Explaining his decision to move to Japan, Tomoki Hiwatashi says, "Mie is a great coach and I wanted to work with...
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/ 6 days ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Surfer Connor O'Leary Aims to Represent Japan at the Paris Olympics
With his nationality change authorized by the IOC, Australian-born surfer Connor O'Leary can channel his focus on competition, including the World...
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/ 1 week ago[ODDS and EVENS] Equinox Meets Expectations with a Masterful Performance in the Japan Cup
Teaming up with Christophe Lemaire for the 10th time in as many career races, Equinox thrills horse racing fans with his...
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/ 2 weeks ago[ICE TIME] Happy with NHK Trophy Win, Yuma Kagiyama Eager to Make GP Final Debut
Yuma Kagiyama qualified for the 2021 Grand Prix Final in Osaka, only to see it canceled at the last minute during...
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/ 2 weeks ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Vissel Kobe Capture Their First J.League Title
A potent offense led by dynamic scorer Yuya Osako and a top-tier defense carried Vissel Kobe to the top after a...
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/ 3 weeks ago[ICE TIME] Kaori Sakamoto Books Ticket to Grand Prix Final with Win in Finland
Despite a shaky performance in her free skate, Kaori Sakamoto achieved her goal of advancing to the Grand Prix Final for...
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/ 3 weeks ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Tigers Skipper Akinobu Okada Wins Shoriki Award
The Hanshin Tigers manager lands the Shoriki Award, an annual honor for top contributions to Japanese baseball, after leading the team...
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/ 3 weeks ago[ODDS and EVENS] Utsunomiya Brex are Competing at an Impressive Level
With 11 wins in 14 games, the Utsunomiya Brex have received quality production from their veteran nucleus. Younger players have also...
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/ 4 weeks ago[ICE TIME] Rising Star Hana Yoshida Impresses with Victory at Cup of China
Competing in just her second senior Grand Prix, Hana Yoshida vaulted from third place after the short program to take the...
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/ 4 weeks ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yuki Tsunoda Heading in the Right Direction
In his third season as a Formula One driver, Yuki Tsunoda says he's aiming for better results but sees AlphaTauri's progress,...
