Basketball
Hiroshima Dragonflies Capture the 2024-25 EASL Title
After winning their first B.League title in May 2024, the Hiroshima Dragonflies added another championship to their trophy case in dramatic style.
Sumo
Abi Upsets Hoshoryu in His Yokozuna Debut on Day 1 of Spring Basho
The Mongolian grand champion was overwhelmed by the komusubi in the final bout of the day at the Spring Basho and never...
Features
[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] For 2 Pals, Finishing the Tokyo Marathon Fulfills a Special Goal
Michael Sayih and Max Fink, friends from Florida, became one of two duo racing teams at the Tokyo Marathon to finish all...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Takehiro Tomiyasu Plays a Key Role in One-of-a-Kind Goal
Arsenal snapped a 12-match losing streak to Manchester City, with substitute Takehiro Tomiyasu making the pass that led to the assist...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Captures JGP in Armenia, Clinches Place in the JGP Final
Aiming to repeat as JGP Final champ, Mao Shimada booked a spot in the prestigious event with a strong performance in...
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoChiba Cruises Past TNT to Usher in the East Asia Super League Campaign
Balanced scoring helped carry the B.League's Jets past their Filipino opponent in the first East Asia Super League match between the...
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoNine Teams Record Series Sweeps to Open the B.League Season
The Nagasaki Velca, a newcomer to the B.League first division, and the reigning champion Ryukyu Golden Kings are among the teams...
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Rugby
/ 1 year agoArgentina Eliminates Japan from Rugby World Cup
Jamie Joseph's Brave Blossoms contributed mightily to a pulsating Rugby World Cup game in Nantes, but they were beaten 39-27 by...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Gymnastics Star Daiki Hashimoto Defends World Title
Olympic champion Daiki Hashimoto won the men's all-around title for the second year in a row, rebounding from a slow start...
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoGolden Kings Soar Past Ballooners in B.League Opener
Before a festive crowd at Saga Arena, Ryukyu jumped out to a 20-point lead in the third quarter of the B.League...
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Basketball
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Expect an Exciting, Drama-Filled B.League Season
Led by the reigning champion Ryukyu Golden Kings, the B.League season gets underway on October 5. Roster changes add intrigue to...
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoFrom B2 to B1: Saga Ballooners Rising to the Challenge for 2023-24
After capturing the B.League second-division title in the 2022-23 season, the Saga Ballooners seek to build off their past success.
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoHirokazu Ibata is Samurai Japan's New Manager
Former Dragons and Giants infielder Hirokazu Ibata will replace former Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama, who led the team to the...