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Features
/ 1 year 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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Basketball
/ 1 year 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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Features
/ 1 year 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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Features
/ 1 year 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,...
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Baseball
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] 2023 Japan Series: A Compelling Mix of Highlights and Drama
Throughout this classic seven-game Japan Series, the Hanshin Tigers and Orix Buffaloes gave baseball fans plenty of reasons to pay attention.
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Yuma Kagiyama Claims Bronze in Grand Prix Return
In France, following a stellar performance in the short program, Yuma Kagiyama weathered a few jump issues in his free skate...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hajime Moriyasu Selected as AFC's 2022 Coach of the Year
In recognition for leading Japan to victories over previous World Cup champions Spain and Germany in 2022, Hajime Moriyasu received the...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Eddie Jones is Not a Good Fit for the Brave Blossoms
After flaming out of his last two head coaching gigs with England and Australia in less than a year, Eddie Jones...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Kaori Sakamoto and Sota Yamamoto Lead Medal Parade for Japan at Skate Canada
Along with Sakamoto and Yamamoto claiming Skate Canada victories, Rino Matsuike was third in the women's event and Kao Miura was...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] World Series Hero Adolis Garcia Had a Forgettable Stint with NPB's Giants
Appearing in just four games for Yomiuri in 2016, Adolis Garcia, a Cuban-born outfielder, resumed his career the next season in...
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Boxing
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Naoya Inoue Fired Up About Title Unification Fight with Marlon Tapales
In the run-up to the bout, promoter Bob Arum described Naoya Inoue this way: "We are witnessing an all-time great fighter...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Shun Sato Earns Third-Place Finish at Skate America
With a solid showing at Skate America, Sato will be in the running to qualify for December's Grand Prix Final for...
