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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shohei Ohtani Sets New Benchmark of Excellence as a Two-Way Star
The Angels superstar enjoyed another stellar season as a hitter and pitcher, but said he was disappointed the team failed to...
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/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Ventforet, Sanfrecce Set for Compelling Clash in Emperor's Cup Final
Kofu is the first J2 team to reach the title match since 2014, while Hiroshima aims to end its run of...
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/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada and Mone Chiba Shine at Junior Grand Prix Event in Poland
The Japanese teenagers finished first and second, respectively, in the women's event in Gdansk. Shimada also secured a spot in December's...
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Baseball
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Title-Chasing Swallows Show Last Season's Success Was No Fluke
Led by slugger Munetaka Murakami, closer Scott McGough, overall pitching depth and strong managerial leadership, Yakult won its second straight pennant.
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/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Rika Kihira Begins Comeback with Respectable Showing in Nagoya
Kihira has now qualified for December's Japan Championships. Elsewhere, the ISU is juggling venues and Russia's Valieva is back on the...
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] B.League Begins 7th Season with Expanded First Division
Twenty-four teams will compete in B1 in 2022-23, an increase of two from last season. It’s the most teams in the...
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/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi Soar to New Heights in Badminton
The longtime doubles partners are No. 1 in the world rankings for the first time, becoming the first Japanese men to...
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Nick Suzuki Becomes the Youngest Captain in History of Montreal Canadiens
“I know it's a big role but I think I'm ready for it,” the 23-year-old said, “and there's a bright future...
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/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Haruka Kawasaki Displays Vigor and Poise in Breakthrough Victory
The 19-year-old became the youngest winner of the JLPGA Championship Konica Minolta Cup, earning the title with an 8-under 64 in...
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/ 3 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] PGA Tour Reaches a New Low with Threat to Japanese Players
At its core, the threat to the Japanese players is a ploy by the PGA to prevent LIV Golf from making...
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/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Japan Continues Medal Run with Two More at Junior Grand Prix in Latvia
Men’s runner-up Rio Nakata and women’s bronze medalist Ami Nakai were emotional when their free skate scores were shown during their...
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Icho, Yoshida and Obara Enshrined in United World Wrestling Hall of Fame
With sustained excellence on the global stage and Olympic glory, the women played a prominent role in elevating the sport’s profile...
