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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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] BayStars' Trevor Bauer Sidelined with a Hip Injury
Veteran right-hander Trevor Bauer was having a fine season before leaving the mound on August 30 with discomfort in his right...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Two-Time Japan Olympian Yvonne Wade Becomes Executive at American College
Yvonne Wade, a former 100-meter hurdler for Japan, brings a wealth of experience to her new role as athletics director at...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoBasketball World Cup: Slovenia Outplays Australia and Improves to 4-0
A balanced scoring effort led by Luka Doncic and an effective defense carried Slovenia to victory, securing a spot in the...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoWith Dennis Schroder as the Conductor, Germany Riding a Wave of Success
Germany improved to 4-0 at the Basketball World Cup with a runaway second-round victory over Georgia. Dennis Schroder contributed 16 points...
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Sports
/ 2 years agoEDITORIAL | Javelin Champion Kitaguchi's Golden First is a Valuable Lesson of Resilience
Like Haruka Kitaguchi's gold in javelin at the World Athletics Championships, the world of sports teaches us that there is no...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoJapan Rallies Past Venezuela in the 4th Quarter for a Dramatic Basketball World Cup Win
Venezuela led 68-53 early in the fourth quarter of the Basketball World Cup game, but Makoto Hiejima scored 17 points in...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoBasketball World Cup: Top Individual Scorers in the First Round
Slovenia's Luka Doncic was the top scorer in the first round (30.0 points per game) at the Basketball World Cup. Josh...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoSlovenia Displays Cohesive Teamwork and Talent at Basketball World Cup
Luka Doncic, Klemen Prepelic and Mike Tobey, the three leading scorers for Slovenia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, continue to be...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoBasketball World Cup: Australia Trounces Japan in Teams' Final First-Round Game
Japan faced a 22-point deficit entering the second half of the Basketball World Cup contest. With the win, Australia advanced to...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoCape Verde Savors Historic Victory at Basketball World Cup
Overcoming a 13-point halftime deficit, Cape Verde controlled the fourth quarter, beat Venezuela and raised its profile on the global basketball...