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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Sota Yamamoto's Renaissance Highlights A Great Grand Prix Final for Japan
Yamamoto's promising career was hampered by ankle injuries. Now, "I'm really happy to have the feeling that I'm finally back," he...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Chiba Jets Adapting to New Coach John Patrick's Style of Play
With more than one-fourth of the season complete, the Chiba Jets are thriving under Patrick's leadership, relying on high-energy play and...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Uta Abe Displays Fierce Determination to Repeat as Olympic Judo Champion in 2024
By beating two-time world champion Ai Shishime in their Tokyo Grand Slam title match, Uta Abe sends a clear signal that...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Japan Poised for A Record Medal Haul at Junior And Senior Grand Prix Finals
The Hinomaru's talent, depth and track record of success this season raise expectations for impressive overall showings in the two Grand...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Kei Nishikori Aims to Launch Comeback in February at Delray Beach Open
After missing the entire 2022 season following hip surgery, Kei Nishikori is expected to return to competition after the Australian Open.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Emotional Rollercoaster of the FIFA World Cup on Full Display in Group E
Spain, Germany, Japan and Costa Rica have experienced the highs and lows of the FIFA World Cup. All Group E teams...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Mai Mihara Claims Grand Prix Title in Finland, Clinches GP Final Spot
Positioned in second place after the short program, Mai Mihara displayed veteran poise in her free skate to "El Amor Brujo"...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Skipping Rural Games, Annual Trip to Tokyo a Mistake by Nipponham Fighters
The Nipponham Fighters will play all of their 2023 home games at the new ES CON Field Hokkaido instead of at...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Horse Racing Bloodlines of the Japan Cup
The offspring of legendary horses like Sunday Silence are deeply connected to the sport's rich history, including racing bloodlines, as the...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] World Champion Shoma Uno Shows Why He Is a Cut Above the Rest
His triumph at the NHK Trophy was a powerful reminder that Shoma Uno is the No. 1 men's skater on the...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Samurai Blue Stumble in Final FIFA World Cup Tuneup
Admitting the loss to Canada was a blow to the players, manager Hajime Moriyasu said preparations needed for the upcoming FIFA...
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Basketball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Kevin Braswell Brings Wealth of Basketball Experience to Akita Northern Happinets
Serving as the acting head coach of the B.League's Northern Happinets, Braswell draws upon his decades of involvement in pro hoops.
