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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shohei Ohtani is the AL's Top Vote-Getter for the MLB All-Star Game
Shohei Ohtani received more than 2.6 million votes from fans in the first phase of voting. He'll start at DH and...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Japan Lacrosse Squad Aiming for Strong Results at World Championship
Led by head coach Naofumi Suzuki and captain Dai Sato, Japan is making its eighth consecutive appearance in the quadrennial international...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Brave Blossoms Begin Preparations for Rugby World Cup
Brave Blossoms head coach Jamie Joseph said the team's training camp objectives include 'working on our strength and power and getting...
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Boxing
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Takuma Inoue Pursues Goal of Matching Big Brother's Boxing Feats
Takuma Inoue has an ambitious target: 'My brother held all four belts and I want to say that my challenge is...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Janet Lynn Reveals the Story Behind Her Iconic Smile at the Sapporo Olympics
Decades after slipping and earning the bronze medal, Janet Lynn said she found peace on the ice and delivered a performance...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Takumi Kanaya Aims to Encourage Cancer-Stricken Mother
Winner of the 2023 Japan Golf Tour Championship, Takumi Kanaya, said: "Hopefully, it'll go some way towards helping her with her...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Eri Yoshida Embarks on Next Chapter of Unique Baseball Career
Known as the 'Knuckle Princess,' pitcher Eri Yoshida returns to play in a North American independent pro league 13 years after...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Takeshi Honda and Miki Ando Deny Allegations of Harassment at Skating School
An unhappy parent is alleged to have filed a complaint with the Japan Skating Federation over the treatment of their child,...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yoshihito Nishioka Advances to French Open Fourth Round for the First Time
After dropping the first set, Nishioka maintained his focus and rallied past his opponent at the French Open to reach the...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Lions in Tough Spot with Star Hotaka Yamakawa over Sexual Assault Case
Regardless of what the actual truth is, Hotaka Yamakawa has suffered damage to his reputation and embarrassed the Lions with his...
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Basketball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] B.League Delivered a Ton of Highlights in 2022-23
The Ryukyu Golden Kings' first championship since 2016 (and their first in the B.League) provided countless thrills for the team's loyal...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Kaori Sakamoto Reveals Thoughts on Approach to Skating and Training
"I truly feel that what I have done in practice always translates into the competition," Kaori Sakamoto said, describing her dedication...
