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Features
/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] New Column Debuts with Mix of News and Views on Japanese Sports
Insights on Sapporo, the favorite to host the 2030 Olympics, plus a smorgasbord of topics including Mao Asada’s new venture and...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Ukrainian Sumo Wrestlers Proudly Prepare to Compete For their Country
The amateur team’s delegation has arrived in Tokyo before holding training camps in Oita and Ehime Prefectures for the 2022 World...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Junior Skater Taira Shinohara Poised for Success On and Off the Ice
Inspired by standouts Yuzuru Hanyu, Shoma Uno and others, the teenager strives for greatness in the sport while pursuing ambitious educational...
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Basketball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Roy Rana Embarks on New Coaching Challenge with Kyoto Hannaryz
For Rana, who spent the past three seasons as an assistant with the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, a rebuilding project awaits in...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Who Will Host the 2023 Asian Cup?
While China has pulled out as the host nation due to COVID-19, Japan is an option. “We were sounded out,” ーJFA...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Shugo Imahira Earns a Trip to the British Open after Weekend Triumph
”I didn't get any good results so far this year, so I'm glad to be able to win early here.” ―Imahira,...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] INAC Kobe Leonessa Make History in WE League’s First Season
Manager Kei Hoshikawa’s squad captures the women’s soccer league’s inaugural title.
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Basketball
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Nagasaki Velca Establish Winning Tradition in Sensational Inaugural Season
Since the B.League's launch in 2016, the Velca became the first team to average over 100 points for an entire season,...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Cannes Debut for Tokyo 2020 Olympics Film
Prominent director Naomi Kawase’s project is set to be shown on May 25 in the Festival de Cannes Classics Selection.
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Baseball
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Ayami Sato Returns to Spotlight at Australian Women’s Baseball Showcase
The superstar’s curveball has been clocked at 2,583 revolutions per minute, and been compared to future MLB Hall of Famer Clayton...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Damian McKenzie Racking Up a Plethora of Points for Title-Chasing Sungoliath
The 2021 Super Rugby points leader has amassed 20 or more points in five matches this season.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] T O Royal, Titleholder and Deep Bond Are Among Top Entrants for Tenno Sho
Deep Bond returns to the spotlight after a runner-up finish in last year’s race, a 3,200-meter test of speed and endurance.
