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Golf
/ 3 years agoKeita Nakajima Becomes the First Two-Time McCormack Medal Recipient
“I hope I have created a pathway for not only Japanese players but all Asia-Pacific players to pursue the dream they...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoIran Outplays Japan in FIBA World Cup Qualifier
Veteran guard Yudai Baba scored a team-high 27 points in Tehran, but Iran outscored Japan 19-5 in the tone-setting second quarter.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Ai Ogura Enjoying Successful Season in Moto2
The 21-year-old took the overall lead in the Moto2 season standings with a narrow victory over teammate Somkiat Chantra at the...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoINTERVIEW | Yuzuru Hanyu One-on-One: The New Pro’s Aim is to ‘Get Stronger!’
“How much better and stronger can I become from now on? I want to be stronger in terms of expression, technique...
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Tennis
/ 3 years agoKei Nishikori to Skip the US Open as Return from Hip Surgery Pushed Back
The former world No. 4, who was born in Shimane Prefecture, underwent surgery in January and hasn’t played on the ATP...
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Soccer
/ 3 years agoUrawa Reds Advance to Asian Champions League Semifinals
The Reds, who were tournament runners-up in 2019, jumped out to a 2-0 lead by halftime against Thai opponent BG Pathum...
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoIwasaki Grand Slam Powers Sendai Ikuei over Shimonoseki in Koshien Final
The Miyagi Prefecture school is the first from Tohoku to win the prestigious tournament.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Bribery Allegations Cast a Shadow Over Tokyo 2020 Legacy
Prosecutors are investigating whether Aoki Holdings, Inc. and Haruyuki Takahashi, a Tokyo 2020 marketing official, engaged in unethical business practices.
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Baseball
/ 3 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Baywatch: Yokohama Extends Home Winning Streak to 15 Games
The red-hot BayStars languished in the bottom half of the standings for most of the season before making a big turnaround.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Designer Satomi Ito Making Her Mark with Innovative Costumes for Top Skaters
Yuzuru Hanyu and Shoma Uno both wore her costumes at the Pyeongchang Olympics, a reminder of Ito’s gravitas in her chosen...