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Features
/ 12 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Keiju Okada and Miho Yoshioka Sailing for Olympic Glory in Marseille
In mixed dinghy, a new Olympic sailing event, Japanese teammates Okada and Yoshioka are determined to continue their success on the...
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Basketball
/ 12 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Japan Plays a Gutsy Basketball Game Against France That Showed Team's Growth
In a four-point overtime loss, Japan displayed toughness and grit against France, nearly pulling off a big upset in the Olympic...
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Basketball
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Remembering Joe Bryant and His Impact on Basketball's Growth in Japan
A friendly, smart, fan-loving coach, Joe Bryant brought enthusiasm and adventure to the pro basketball scene in Japan as bench boss...
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/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] A Trio of Japanese Athletes Included on ESPN's Top 100 List
Ichiro Suzuki, Shohei Ohtani and Kohei Uchimura are among the names on the sports media giant's global list of best pro...
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Baseball
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Aaron Fischman Shares Insights on His New Book About Persevering Pitcher Tony Barnette
In "A Baseball Gaijin," author Aaron Fischman deftly chronicles former NPB and MLB player Barnette's career, including six years with the...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Exclusive: Kurt Browning, Wife Alissa Stressed the Joy of Skating to Japan's Elite
Changing the stoic faces that Japanese skaters often maintain on the ice became a primary mission for Kurt Browning and his...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Haruka Kitaguchi Handles the Pressure to Win in Monaco
In preparation for the Paris Olympics, javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi saved her best for last to claim victory on her final...
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Baseball
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Teenager Rintaro Sasaki Exhibits Talent in the MLB Draft League
Since he made his MLB Draft League debut in mid-June, Iwate Prefecture native Rintaro Sasaki has shown that his mighty swing...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Japan's Best Skaters Get Start on New Season at Annual Training Camp
Fourteen skaters, including three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto, attended the training camp in Osaka Prefecture to prepare for the upcoming season.
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/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japan's Athletes for the Paris Olympics Receive a Spirited Send-Off
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko were among the dignitaries at a ceremony, which was held three weeks before the...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] For Kei Nishikori, the Paris Olympics Should be His Competitive Farewell
Veteran tennis player Kei Nishikori has coped with a slew of physical setbacks in recent years. Wrapping up his career in...
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/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Expect a Plethora of Olympic Medals for Japan in Paris
After a sensational showing at Tokyo 2020, where Japan collected 58 Olympic medals, there are big expectations for the nation's athletes...
