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/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Javelin Star Haruka Kitaguchi’s Summer to Remember
A pair of Diamond League victories and a bronze medal at the world championships serve notice of Kitaguchi’s rise to stardom.
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/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Illustrator Mika Matsuda Brings Personalities of Skaters to Life with Her Work
“Yuzuru Hanyu is my favorite skater. He was a big training point for me, because his face can be the most...
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/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Kanoa Igarashi Aiming for Stellar Finish to World Surf League Season
The silver medalist at the Tokyo Olympics has a shot at securing a spot in the tour’s five-man finals in September.
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Takuma Sato Chasing Elusive First Win of 2022
As the IndyCar season winds down, Sato is 19th in the 36-driver standings entering August, including three top-10 finishes.
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/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Yuma Kagiyama: An Inside Look at the Making of a Champion
Members of Kagiyama’s training team detail his maturation as a skater, his father’s influence and his drive for on-ice success.
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/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yokohama F. Marinos Riding High in Kevin Muscat’s First Full Season as Manager
Led by an explosive offense, Marinos look poised to claim their fifth J.League title this fall.
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/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Japan’s Top Juniors Tuning Up for Return to JGP circuit
The nation’s skaters will be participating in the Junior Grand Prix this season after missing it the past two years.
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hakuho Begins Next Chapter of Sumo Life
The all-time great wrestler takes over as the Miyagino stablemaster, replacing his mentor, who is retiring at age 65.
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/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Swimmer Kyoko Iwasaki Made Olympic History 30 Years Ago
The 14-year-old from Shizuoka Prefecture became the sport’s youngest Olympic gold medalist, winning the women’s 200-meter breaststroke final at the Barcelona...
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Lionel Messi Entertains Fans During PSG’s Japan Tour
Fittingly, the Argentine legend scored the first goal in the French club's tour-opening win over Kawasaki Frontale.
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/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] World Champions Shoma Uno, Kaori Sakamoto Headline Grand Prix Series
Without Yuzuru Hanyu, Nathan Chen and suspended Russian skaters, the 2022-23 Grand Prix season will have a different vibe.
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/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] LIV Golf Makes Staggering Offer to Hideki Matsuyama
The new golf tour’s aggressive plans to make a big publicity splash are on full display in pursuit of marquee names.