Horse Racing
Do Deuce Named the JRA's 2024 Horse of the Year
Retired thoroughbred Do Deuce, a Heart's Cry offspring, won the Tenno Sho (Autumn) and the Japan Cup in the final year of...
Features
[ODDS and EVENS] Taiga Hasegawa, the Snowboarder to Watch
Taiga Hasegawa, the defending world champion in the men's big air event, collected his second FIS Snowboard World Cup win of the...
Basketball
Gunma Crane Thunders are Playing High-Caliber Defense This Season
Fueled by a determined effort on defense, the Gunma Crane Thunders have emerged as the B.League's most-improved team under new coach Kyle...
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Boxing
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Takuma Inoue Pursues Goal of Matching Big Brother's Boxing Feats
Takuma Inoue has an ambitious target: 'My brother held all four belts and I want to say that my challenge is...
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Tennis
/ 2 years agoKei Nishikori Returns to Action at ATP Challenger Tour 75
José Morgado: "The sound of Kei Nishikori's footwork is still one of the best sounds in tennis. So good to have...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Janet Lynn Reveals the Story Behind Her Iconic Smile at the Sapporo Olympics
Decades after slipping and earning the bronze medal, Janet Lynn said she found peace on the ice and delivered a performance...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoShohei Ohtani Smacks Two Homers as Angels Rally Past Rangers
With eight homers in his past 13 games, Shohei Ohtani now leads the American League with 20 round-trippers this season, one...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] For Shinjo and Fighters, Things are Starting to Fall into Place
The Hokkaido-based Fighters are having a ball at Es Con Field Hokkaido, their new ballpark, and inching their way up the...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Takumi Kanaya Aims to Encourage Cancer-Stricken Mother
Winner of the 2023 Japan Golf Tour Championship, Takumi Kanaya, said: "Hopefully, it'll go some way towards helping her with her...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoDeep Impact: The Enduring Appeal of a World-Renowned Racehorse
With 12 wins in 14 career starts, Deep Impact left an indelible mark on horse racing. As a leading sire, his...
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoCeltic FC Remains on Top in Scotland, But Success Attracts Attention
Aided by its trio of Japanese regulars, Celtic FC defended its Scottish Premiership title, but change is coming after manager Ange...
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Tennis
/ 2 years agoMiyu Kato and Tim Puetz Claim French Open Mixed Doubles Title
The new partners debuted at the French Open, and there was a storybook ending for Kato days after her controversial disqualification...