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/ 1 month ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] MLB Spotlight: Imanaga, Yamamoto to Start in the Season Opener in Tokyo
The 2025 MLB season commences with the Tokyo Series on March 18-19, putting the spotlight on the Chicago Cubs and the...
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/ 1 month ago[ODDS and EVENS] Judoka Uta Abe Excels in Comeback at the Baku Grand Slam
Four-time world champion Uta Abe won the women's 52-kg title in Azerbaijan. It was her first competition since a shock second-round...
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/ 1 month ago[ICE TIME] Rinka Watanabe Leads Japan Women in Sweep of Medals at Challenge Cup
Watanabe triumphed with 213.36 points, followed by Challenge Cup runner-up Rion Sumiyoshi and third-place finisher Mako Yamashita in the Netherlands.
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/ 1 month ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] J.League Ushers in the 2025 Season with Osaka Derby
Cerezo Osaka scored four second-half goals in a 5-2 victory over Gamba Osaka as the J.League season kicked off on Valentine's...
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/ 1 month ago[ICE TIME] Yuma Kagiyama and Kaori Sakamoto Dealt Shock Losses at the Asian Winter Games
Kagiyama and Sakamoto led after their short programs, but could not hold on in their free skates and were forced to...
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/ 2 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Participation in Sports Provides a Purpose
In sailing, soccer, baseball, boxing and other sports, competitions motivate the participants as they test their skills against the opposition.
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/ 2 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Sanfrecce Hiroshima Triumph in the Fujifilm Super Cup
Tolgay Arslan and Hayato Araki scored for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in a victory over Vissel Kobe in the J.League's traditional curtain lifter...
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/ 2 months ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Roki Sasaki Joining Dodgers Creates Cause for Concern
The Dodgers' seemingly endless stockpiling of talent, including pitcher Roki Sasaki, is rubbing many in the baseball community the wrong way.
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/ 2 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Hiromi Taniguchi Became the 1st Japanese Track World Champion in 1991
An accomplished marathon runner, Hiromi Taniguchi made meticulous preparations before the 1991 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. His planning paid off.
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/ 2 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yuki Kawamura Selected to Play in NBA G League Up Next Game
NBA G League standout Yuki Kawamura is generating excitement with his offensive skills in his first season as an overseas pro...
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/ 2 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Kyogo Furuhashi Leaves an Indelible Mark on Celtic FC
Departing the Scottish Premiership powerhouse team, Kyogo Furuhashi embraces a new challenge to play in France. Celtic fans will never forget...
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/ 2 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yui Kamiji Snaps Grand Slam Singles Title Drought
Yui Kamiji won her third Australian Open singles title, beating Aniek van Koot in straight sets. It was her first Grand...
