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[ODDS and EVENS] Race Walking Standouts Getting Ready for the Paris Olympics
Japan's Koki Ikeda and Kumiko Okada were second in the marathon mixed relay race at the World Race Walking Team Championships, raising...
Soccer
Yokohama F Marinos Advance to Asian Champions League Final for the First Time
Marinos beat South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai 5-4 in a penalty shootout in the second leg of the Asian Champions League semifinal at...
Basketball
A Trio of B.League Playoff Spots Still Up for Grabs
Heading into the next-to-last week of the B.League season, the Chiba Jets (34-22 record) have the most wins among the wild-card contenders.
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years ago[SOCIAL WIRE] Yuzuru Hanyu Retires From Figure Skating Competition
JAPAN Forward takes a look at how athletes and public figures reacted to legendary figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu’s announcement on Tuesday,...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoJapan's Rally Falls Short Against Australia in FIBA Asia Cup Quarterfinals
The Akatsuki Five, playing without injured forward Yuta Watanabe, showcased their long-range shooting skills throughout the game.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTerunofuji Brushes Aside Daieisho to Stay Tied for Lead at Nagoya Basho
The lone grand champion is tied with fellow Mongolian Ichinojo heading into the final three days.
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Speedy Yasutaka Shiomi Energizes Swallows
The 29-year-old outfielder is having the best all-around season of his career for the reigning Japan Series champions.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTerunofuji Survives Scare At the Hands of Hoshoryu to Stay Tied For the Lead
The lone yokozuna is even with compatriot Ichinojo heading into the final four days.
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoShohei Ohtani Delivers Game-Opening Hit and Basks in Excitement of MLB All-Star Game
In the first inning, the Los Angeles Angels superstar was picked off first by NL starter Clayton Kershaw. He also walked...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoJapan Routs Philippines, Secures a Spot in FIBA Asia Cup Quarterfinals
A 14-2 run in the first quarter set the tone for Japan, which finished with five double-digit scorers.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTobizaru Beats Chiyotairyu to Stay Tied for Lead at Nagoya Basho
The Flying Monkey kept his poise and stayed even with heavyweights Terunofuji and Ichinojo and rank-and-filer Nishikigi.
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoYuzuru Hanyu Announces Retirement From Competition, Will Continue Career as a Pro Skater
“I have already won everything I want to win,” the two time Olympic champion said. “I don’t like the word ‘retire,’...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTerunofuji Holds Off Endo to Stay Tied for Lead at Nagoya Basho
The lone yokozuna is one of six wrestlers atop the leaderboard.