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Basketball
/ 3 years agoUtsunomiya Brex Outplay Kawasaki Brave Thunders in Series Opener, Earn First Victory of Season
The Brex bounced back from a pair of overtime defeats in the opening weekend of the B.League’s 2021-22 campaign.
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Baseball
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Shohei Ohtani's Phenomenal Productivity Outshone a Disappointing MLB Season for Japanese Players
The presumptive American League MVP generated excitement throughout the season at the plate, on the basepaths and on the mound.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoEDITORIAL | Yokozuna Hakuho’s Retirement Bodes a Crisis for the Sumo World
The lack of promising young wrestlers to carry the sport into the future reminds us of Hakuho’s words from before: “When...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoJapan Women Capture Fifth Consecutive FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Title
The Akatsuki Five earned their latest continental championship under new coach Toru Onzuka, completing the event with a determined effort against...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Retired Yokozuna Hakuho Left an Indelible Mark on Sumo
The all-time winningest rikishi's longevity at the top and work ethic triggered admiration from his peers and former standouts.
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoBirds of Prey: Unsung Swallows Upstage Giants, Tigers in Central League
Led by Olympians Yamada and Murakami, Yakult is looking for its first Japan Series championship since 2001.
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoGolden Kings Overcome 15-Point Deficit in Third Quarter to Beat Alvark in Season Opener
For Ryukyu, a 14-0 scoring run to open the fourth quarter sparked a spirited comeback against Tokyo at Okinawa Arena.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Rugby Speedster Kotaro Matsushima an Important Part of Clermont Lineup
The struggling Top 14 club is looking for the Brave Blossoms star to make a big impact this season, and he...
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Golf
/ 3 years agoGOLF | Nasa Hataoka Triumphs at NW Arkansas Championship for the Second Time
Hataoka finished one stroke ahead of Minjee Lee and Eun Hee Ji for her fifth LPGA Tour title.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoLegendary Yokozuna Hakuho Plans to Retire
The 36-year-old, who has coped with numerous injuries in recent years, has won a record 45 Emperor’s Cups.
