Basketball
B.League Playoffs Tip Off with Compelling Matchups in the Quarterfinals
In the four B.League first-round series, look for established stars and up-and-coming players to make their mark for their respective teams.
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ASICS' New Marathon Shoe Weighs Only 129 Grams
ASICS unveiled its METASPEED shoe series at a May launch event, with four-time Olympian Eilish McColgan taking the stage to discuss its...
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Suntory Sunbirds Beat JTEKT Stings in the SV.League Men's Finals
The Sunbirds fended off the Stings' comeback aspirations in the best-of-three SV.League Finals, sealing their volleyball title with a win in the...
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoNewly Promoted Yokozuna Hoshoryu Aiming to Kick Off New Era in Style at Spring Basho
Mongolian Hoshoryu has replaced compatriot Terunofuji as the sport's lone yokozuna. He is an exciting wrestler who relies on a variety...
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Features
/ 2 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Laureus World Sports Awards a Celebration of Great Achievements
Twenty-five years after the first Laureus World Sports Awards, Japanese athletes Yuto Horigome and Tokito Oda are among 2025's nominees.
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Features
/ 2 months ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Remains a Skater Without Parallel on the Junior Circuit
So far ahead of the competition, the biggest opponent Mao Shimada, a 16-year-old, three-time world junior champion, will likely face in...
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Baseball
/ 2 months agoRoki Sasaki Impresses in Scoreless Spring Debut with Dodgers
Entering with much fanfare in the fifth inning, Roki Sasaki showcased his high-speed pitches and allowed zero runs in three innings...
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Baseball
/ 2 months agoRintaro Sasaki Playing Well, But Still Seeking His 1st Home Run for Stanford
After 12 games, Rintaro Sasaki is batting .360 with 14 RBIs for the Cardinal. The Iwate Prefecture native says he's "just...
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Features
/ 2 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Tributes to Kevin Braswell as Basketball World Mourns His Passing
Utsunomiya Brex head coach Kevin Braswell died on February 24, several weeks after having heart surgery. The 46-year-old coach commanded respect...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 months agoMao Shimada Dominates Competition on the Way to 3rd Consecutive World Junior Title
The winning total score for Mao Shimada was a personal best of 230.84 points. She established new personal bests in both...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 months agoRio Nakata Wins World Junior Championships Title in Dramatic Fashion
Nakata landed seven clean triples in the triumph and earned level fours on two of his three spins in his courageous...
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Features
/ 2 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Miho Takagi Excelling in the 2024-25 Speed Skating Season
Entering the final weekend of the 2024-25 World Cup season, three-time Olympian Miho Takagi is the points leader in the women's...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 months agoMao Shimada Moves Out to Big Lead at World Junior Championships in Quest for Three-Peat
The 16-year-old skating superstar's final spin in her short program at the World Junior Championships was a spellbinding combination of speed...
