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Sumo
/ 2 months agoHoshoryu Tosses Down Churanoumi to Stay Tied for the Lead at the Kyushu Basho
In Fukuoka, the Mongolian ozeki is bidding for his second Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Kyushu Basho and his first at...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 months agoMao Shimada Wins a Record 4th Straight Title at the Japan Junior Championships
Shimada's victory in Hiroshima broke a tie with Shizuka Arakawa (1994-96) and Miki Ando (2001-03), who both captured three Japan Junior...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 months agoSoul Rush Romps to Victory in the Mile Championship
Launching an impressive stretch drive to overtake Win Marvel near the 100-meter marker, Soul Rush pulled away for a comfortable win...
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoKyushu Basho Day 8 Results
The title chase heats up at the Kyushu Basho, with Hoshoryu, Kotozakura, Takanosho and Onokatsu tied for the lead heading into...
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoKyushu Basho: Hoshoryu Manhandles Compatriot Oshoma to Stay Tied for the Lead
The ozeki relied on a perfectly executed arm throw to send his Mongolian opponent sprawling to the dirt surface on Day...
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Features
/ 2 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Haruka Kitaguchi Sets Sights on the Asian Javelin Record in 2025
After winning the Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games, javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi targets new goals, including the mark of...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 months agoMao Shimada Leads After the Short Program at the Japan Junior Championships in Hiroshima
In pursuit of a record-breaking fourth straight title at the Japan Junior Championships, Shimada holds a sizable advantage over Kaoruko Wada.
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoKyushu Basho Day 7 Results
There are no unbeaten wrestlers remaining in the makuuchi division at the Kyushu Basho. Hoshoryu, Kotozakura, Onokatsu and Takanosho all share...
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoAbi Hands Hoshoryu His 1st Loss at the Kyushu Basho
No 3 maegashira Abi took advantage of a superior face-off to stun the previously undefeated Mongolian. Four men are now tied...
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Baseball
/ 2 months agoBayStars Manager Miura Says NPB Teams Should Accept Losing Players to MLB with a Positive Attitude
After losing pitcher Shota Imanaga to the Chicago Cubs, the BayStars shrugged it off and won the Japan Series, providing a...