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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoOsaka Hai Preview: A New Season of Horse Racing Begins
The first top-level race of the year for the older middle-distance horses, the Grade 1 Osaka Hai is for 4-year-olds and...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoShohei Ohtani Shines on Mound, but Angels Blow Lead in Loss to A's
World Baseball Classic MVP Shohei Ohtani strikes out 10 in six scoreless innings on Opening Day. Oakland rallies for two runs...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Where Baseball Began in the Land of Samurai
Only a minute's walk from Jimbocho Station in Tokyo is a monument of a catcher's hand, commemorating the start of baseball...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Trevor Bauer Brings Baggage, but Gives BayStars a Boost
The 2020 National League Cy Young Award winner is a valuable asset for the BayStars, but his signing comes with a...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] World Championships a Great Success for Japanese Skaters and Organizers
What resonates most from the world championships is Shoma Uno's determination, Kaori Sakamoto's speed and the continued growth of Riku Miura...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoSumo Wrestling's Solid Foundation in the UK and Europe
After being given the task of investigating participation in sumo wrestling in the UK I wasn't sure I'd find much, if...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoYuga Kawada Rides Ushba Tesoro to Victory in the Dubai World Cup
Ushba Tesoro became the first Japanese thoroughbred to win the prestigious international race since Sunday Silence descendant Victoire Pisa in 2011.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoKiribayama Defeats Daieisho in Playoff to Capture First Emperor's Cup
Mongolian grappler Kiribayama posted back-to-back victories on the final day of the Spring Basho to deny Daieisho his second championship.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hideki Matsuyama Exits Tourney with Neck Pain
A year ago, Hideki Matsuyama also pulled out of a tournament just weeks before the start of the Masters when he...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoShoma Uno Wins Second Straight World Title Despite Free Skate Struggles
Although he wasn't at his best, Shoma Uno showed the heart of a champion, finding a way to win. His strong...
