Features
ODDS and EVENS | Sayonara to a Memorable Sports Year
Naoya Inoue and Shohei Ohtani were the headliners, and many others shined in their respective sports, providing lots of material for Odds and Evens columns.
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Boxing
/ 5 days agoODDS and EVENS | Naoya Inoue Faces Youthful Challenger in Latest Title Fight
In Riyadh, unbeaten champ Naoya Inoue will meet Mexico's Alan Picasso, who is 25. "I'll be overwhelming, truly demonstrating my strength,"...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoODDS and EVENS | Miho Takagi Returns to Winning Form in Preparation for 2026 Olympics
Miho Takagi, who's gearing up for her fourth Olympic Games, triumphed in two races in the latest Speed Skating World Cup,...
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Basketball
/ 2 weeks agoODDS and EVENS | Jahlil Okafor Making a Huge Impact for Levanga Hokkaido
In his first season in the B.League, former NBA first-round draft pick Jahlil Okafor has helped transform the Levanga Hokkaido into...
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Features
/ 4 weeks agoODDS and EVENS | Gentildonna Leaves a Lasting Legacy in Japanese Horse Racing
A descendant of Deep Impact and Sunday Silence, Gentildonna had seven JRA G1 wins in 19 career races. She became the...
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Features
/ 1 month agoODDS and EVENS | Deaflympics: A Round of Applause for Team Japan
After collecting 30 medals in 2022 in Brazil, Japan obliterated that total, its previous record, with a 51-medal haul at the...
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Features
/ 1 month agoODDS and EVENS | Deaflympics: Good Sportsmanship and Skilled Scorers in the Handball Tourney
In a preliminary round match, Germany trounced Japan as the goals piled up in a hurry. Fans cheered for both teams...
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Basketball
/ 2 months agoODDS and EVENS | Hyunjung Lee Having a Stellar Season for Nagasaki Velca
Nagasaki newcomer Hyunjung Lee is averaging 18.1 points per game for the B.League club, which is tied for the second-best record...
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Features
/ 2 months agoODDS and EVENS | Forever Young Etches Name in History with Breeders' Cup Classic Win
Forever Young, Japan's first horse to win the race, showcased his considerable skills. "He was in supreme form, absolutely perfect," said...
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Baseball
/ 2 months agoODDS and EVENS | In the World Series, Toronto Rookie Trey Yesavage Makes His Mark
The Blue Jays starter struck out 12 batters, a World Series rookie record, silencing the Dodgers in Game 5. Toronto can...
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Baseball
/ 2 months agoODDS and EVENS | Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tosses a Gem in World Series Game 2
Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto retired the final 20 batters in order, leading the reigning champs to a bounce-back victory over the...
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Features
/ 2 months agoODDS and EVENS | The Depth of Japan's Figure Skating Talent is Remarkable
Ami Nakai, 17, became Japan's latest winner on the Grand Prix figure skating circuit. At the GP de France, she beat...
