Baseball
Ichiro Suzuki Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
During his candid and humorous induction ceremony speech, Ichiro Suzuki shared memories of his illustrious baseball career and lessons he's learned in...
Sumo
Kotoshoho Wins Nagoya Basho to Claim His 1st Emperor's Cup
In the first grand sumo tournament held at IG Arena, 15th-ranked maegashira Kotoshoho secured the Nagoya Basho title with a 13-2 record.
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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Sorato Shimizu Sets 100-Meter Under-18 World Record
Teenage sprinter Sorato Shimizu ran the boys 100-meter final in 10.0 seconds at the Japan Inter-High School Championships in Hiroshima.
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/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada and Rio Nakata Going for Gold at Winter Youth Olympics
Japan has a strong record of success in figure skating at the Winter Youth Olympics. Shimada and Nakata are poised to...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoNew Year Basho Day 8 Results - Makuuchi Division
Maegashira No 7 Asanoyama suffered his first loss in the New Year Basho, resulting in a three-way tie for the lead....
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTamawashi Upends Asanoyama to Create Logjam at New Year Basho
Four grapplers share the New Year Basho lead after eight days, and grand champion Terunofuji is among five wrestlers tied for...
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Asian Cup Upset: Focused Iraq Powers Past Japan
Iraq outplayed Japan in a clash of former Asian Cup champs to reach the round of 16. The Samurai Blue's last...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoNew Year Basho Day 7 Results - Makuuchi Division
Maegashira No 7 Asanoyama maintains his flawless record at 7-0 after day 7 of the New Year Basho. Kirishima, Kotonowaka, Onosato,...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoNew Year Basho Day 6 Results - Makuuchi Division
After day 6 of the New Year Basho, five rikishi, including yokozuna Terunofuji, maintain 5-1 records. However, the number 7 maegashira,...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Hiroki Kuroda Made His Mark as a Durable, Consistent Pitcher
Chosen for induction into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024, Hiroki Kuroda helped the Hiroshima Carp reach the Japan...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoNew Year Basho Day 5 Results - Makuuchi Division
After day 5 of the New Year Basho, Kotonowaka remains undefeated at 5-0 with a win over Ura. Asanoyama, also with...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTerunofuji Produces Confidence-Boosting Win Over Hokutofuji at New Year Basho
Grand champion Terunofuji looks to have regained his old form with the dominant New Year Basho victory over the rank-and-filer.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoNew Year Basho Day 4 Results - Makuuchi Division
At the conclusion of day 4 in the New Year Basho, ozeki Hoshoryu maintains his unbeaten record (4-0) following an okurinage...