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Features
/ 8 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Paris Olympics Delivered Compelling Drama
Leon Marchand's swimming exploits, Mondo Duplantis' world record in the pole vault and other impressive feats grabbed our attention during the...
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Features
/ 8 months ago[ICE TIME] Summer Cup Recap: Mao Shimada and Rio Nakata are Winners in Otsu
Shimada landed eight triple jumps in her free skate and triumphed in the Summer Cup by more than 24 points. Nakata...
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Features
/ 8 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Japan's National Swimming Program at the Crossroads
With poor results at the Paris Olympics, Japan's swimming brain trust needs unified leadership and must convey a sense of urgency...
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/ 8 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Keiju Okada and Miho Yoshioka Sailing for Olympic Glory in Marseille
In mixed dinghy, a new Olympic sailing event, Japanese teammates Okada and Yoshioka are determined to continue their success on the...
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Basketball
/ 8 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Japan Plays a Gutsy Basketball Game Against France That Showed Team's Growth
In a four-point overtime loss, Japan displayed toughness and grit against France, nearly pulling off a big upset in the Olympic...
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Basketball
/ 8 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Remembering Joe Bryant and His Impact on Basketball's Growth in Japan
A friendly, smart, fan-loving coach, Joe Bryant brought enthusiasm and adventure to the pro basketball scene in Japan as bench boss...
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/ 8 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] A Trio of Japanese Athletes Included on ESPN's Top 100 List
Ichiro Suzuki, Shohei Ohtani and Kohei Uchimura are among the names on the sports media giant's global list of best pro...
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Baseball
/ 9 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Aaron Fischman Shares Insights on His New Book About Persevering Pitcher Tony Barnette
In "A Baseball Gaijin," author Aaron Fischman deftly chronicles former NPB and MLB player Barnette's career, including six years with the...
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Features
/ 9 months ago[ICE TIME] Exclusive: Kurt Browning, Wife Alissa Stressed the Joy of Skating to Japan's Elite
Changing the stoic faces that Japanese skaters often maintain on the ice became a primary mission for Kurt Browning and his...
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/ 9 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Haruka Kitaguchi Handles the Pressure to Win in Monaco
In preparation for the Paris Olympics, javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi saved her best for last to claim victory on her final...
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Baseball
/ 9 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Teenager Rintaro Sasaki Exhibits Talent in the MLB Draft League
Since he made his MLB Draft League debut in mid-June, Iwate Prefecture native Rintaro Sasaki has shown that his mighty swing...
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/ 9 months ago[ICE TIME] Japan's Best Skaters Get Start on New Season at Annual Training Camp
Fourteen skaters, including three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto, attended the training camp in Osaka Prefecture to prepare for the upcoming season.
