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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Mai Mihara Captures Her First Grand Prix Title with A Sublime Showing
"Receiving a gold medal today might be the biggest result, the biggest achievement of my life," Mai Mihara said, basking in...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Skateboarding Stars Funa Nakayama and Momiji Nishiya Nab Medals in Street League Season Finale
Japan's female competitors had a successful showing in the final tour stop of the 2022 Street League Skateboarding season. Tokyo 2020...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Formula One Needs to Move Japanese Grand Prix to Spring for Safety Reasons
Pierre Gasly nearly collided with a recovery crane in wet conditions on October 9, a reminder of the 2014 Formula One...
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Boxing
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Unbeaten Junto Nakatani Earns Title Shot After Moving Up in Weight
Former WBO flyweight boxing champion Junto Nakatani, who had a successful debut at super flyweight, meets the winner of the Kazuto...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Japanese Trio Earn Medals at Grand Prix de France
Sota Yamamoto collects silver, Kazuki Tomono with bronze for the men, and senior GP debutante Rion Sumiyoshi hauls in bronze at...
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Gymnast Daiki Hashimoto Claims All-Around World Title
"I'm very happy to win here. I would like to say thank you for people supporting me," Daiki Hashimoto said after...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Two Games Turned the Tide for Orix Buffaloes in Japan Series
The 2022 Japan Series champions seized momentum with back-to-back victories at Kyocera Dome in Games 4 and 5, recovering from two...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Rinka Watanabe and Shoma Uno Lead Banner Showing for Japan at Skate Canada
Japanese figure skaters capture three gold medals in Ontario, including Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara's historic title in the pairs competition.
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Terunofuji's Recovery from Knee Surgery Sparks Questions about His Future
Will the yokozuna, who has won seven Emperor's Cups in his career, be able to withstand the physical rigors of sumo...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yokohama FC Forward Koki Ogawa Makes His Mark as Top Scorer in J2
Koki Ogawa led the J.League's 22-club second flight with 26 goals, 10 more than any other player, igniting his team's return...
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/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] World Champion Kaori Sakamoto Cruises to Victory at Skate America
Sakamoto outscored Isabeau Levito and Amber Glenn for a successful start to her season. Japanese compatriot Kao Miura earned the silver...
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Mina Sato Brings Enthusiasm and Hunger for Success to Keirin
Bursting with energy and speed, the 23-year-old is building an impressive résumé, including back-to-back silver medals at the world championships.