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Features
/ 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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Features
/ 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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Features
/ 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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Features
/ 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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Features
/ 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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Features
/ 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.
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Speedy Yasutaka Shiomi Energizes Swallows
The 29-year-old outfielder is having the best all-around season of his career for the reigning Japan Series champions.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japan Men Enjoy Strong Start at FIBA Asia Cup
The Akatsuki Five made 27 3-pointers in a 61-point win over Syria, improving to 2-0 in the tournament.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Long Jumper Yuki Hashioka Pursuing A Title at World Championships
Hashioka produced Japan’s best Olympic result in the event in 37 years last summer with a sixth-place finish, raising expectations for...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shohei Ohtani Chosen as an MLB All-Star for Second Straight Year
Among MLB’s most feared hitters and pitchers, Ohtani will appear in the July 19 game at DH ― and surprise no...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Jinichiro Kozuma Cashes In at Second LIV Golf Event
Kozuma’s earnings in Portland equaled nearly half of his previous career income. It’s a sign of opportunities the new golf circuit...
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Basketball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yuta Watanabe’s Return Provides a Boost for Japan at Asia Cup
The NBA veteran adds leadership and valuable experience to the Akatsuki Five for July’s 16-nation tournament, according to Japan coach Tom...
