Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Nozomi Maruyama Excelling in New Ski Jumping Season
In the first three events of the 2025-26 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, Nozomi Maruyama has earned three victories, two in Norway...
Sumo
Will Ukrainian Sumo Prodigy Aonishiki Join the Ranks of Yokozuna?
Aonishiki has just been promoted to ozeki. Should he step up to become a yokozuna, sumo fans could see an era of...
Basketball
Basketball: Japan Overpowers Taiwan in FIBA World Cup Qualifier
In the teams' opening basketball match of the Asian qualifiers, Japan jumped out to a 45-22 lead by halftime in Kobe. Yuta...
Olympics and Paralympics
High School Swimming Star Mizuki Hirai Ready to Take on the Paris Olympics
Olympics and Paralympics
Gymnastics Star Daiki Hashimoto Aims for More Olympic Glory
Olympics and Paralympics
Olympic Roundup: Spain Rallies Past Nadeshiko Japan in Paris 2024 Opener
Olympics and Paralympics
Paris Games a Family Affair for Japanese Volleyball Players
Olympics and Paralympics
Kosei Inoue: Team Japan Goes to the Paris Olympic Games
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yuki Ishikawa Fills a Vital Role for Italian Club Allianz Milano
Volleyball player Yuki Ishikawa is making notable contributions in Italy's SuperLega, and he hopes to do the same for the Japan...
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Auto Racing
/ 2 years agoF1 Driver Yuki Tsunoda Aiming to Keep the Momentum Going at Japanese Grand Prix
Now in his fourth season in Formula One, RB driver Yuki Tsunoda had his best result of the 2024 season at...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Exclusive: Legend Peggy Fleming Salutes Kaori Sakamoto's Success at the World Championships
"I'm honored to have set such a lasting benchmark and equally thrilled for Kaori's incredible accomplishment," three-time world champion Peggy Fleming...
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Judo
/ 2 years agoKosei Inoue: Lessons from Judo Clinics in 3 European Cities
There is much to learn from Europe, where a culture of lifelong participation in sports like judo has taken root, promoting...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoOsaka Evessa Newcomer Hyunjung Lee Exhibits Talent from the Get-Go
In his first six games in the B.League, South Korean swingman Hyunjung Lee scored in double figures five times, including 23-...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoCubs Starter Shota Imanaga Shines in His MLB Debut
Former BayStars standout Shota Imanaga tossed six scoreless innings and struck out nine in the Cubs' 5-0 victory over the Rockies...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoShohei Ohtani Has a Solid Home-Opening Series Against Cardinals
Despite ongoing probes of the gambling scandal that led to interpreter Ippei Mizuhara's firing, Shohei Ohtani appears to be maintaining his...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoBellagio Opera Wins Tough Competition in the 68th Osaka Hai
Bellagio Opera stalked frontrunner Stunning Rose in the Osaka Hai while turning the last two corners. He passed the leader before...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Tsuneyasu Miyamoto Brings Valuable Experience to New Role as JFA President
With a determined commitment to elevate all facets of soccer in Japan, Tsuneyasu Miyamoto said it will require a collective effort...
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News
/ 2 years agoAfrican Ice Hockey Players Get Valuable In-Game Experience in Japan
A group of African ice hockey players visited Japan as part of a tour arranged by the Friendship League, which aims...
