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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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Eri Yoshida Embarks on Next Chapter of Unique Baseball Career
Known as the 'Knuckle Princess,' pitcher Eri Yoshida returns to play in a North American independent pro league 13 years after...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Takeshi Honda and Miki Ando Deny Allegations of Harassment at Skating School
An unhappy parent is alleged to have filed a complaint with the Japan Skating Federation over the treatment of their child,...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoB.League's Ad Resembling a Real Basketball Hoop is Creating Buzz on Social Media
Twitter users expressed positive feedback, citing the basketball poster's size and appealing design, as well as its seamless integration with the...
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Tennis
/ 2 years agoYoshihito Nishioka Falls in Fourth Round at French Open
Nishioka reaggravated a groin injury in his French Open clash with Tomas Martin Etcheverry. In mixed doubles, Miyu Kato and Tim...
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News
/ 2 years agoChina Dashes Japan's Hopes of Staying Unbeaten in Volleyball Nations League
The Japanese women gave China a run for the money but came up short and fell to 3-1 in the first...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoSongline Defends Yasuda Kinen Title in Tokyo
Songline, guided by jockey Keita Tosaki, seized the late lead from Serifos and pulled away in the final strides of the...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yoshihito Nishioka Advances to French Open Fourth Round for the First Time
After dropping the first set, Nishioka maintained his focus and rallied past his opponent at the French Open to reach the...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Could Ichiro Suzuki be the Next Manager of Samurai Japan?
With Hideki Kuriyama stepping down as Samurai Japan dugout boss after winning the WBC in March, Ichiro is reportedly one of...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoYasuda Kinen Preview: Songline Chasing Back-to-Back Victories in the Race
Vodka was the last horse to win the Yasuda Kinen in consecutive years, doing so in 2008 and 2009. Songline is...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Lions in Tough Spot with Star Hotaka Yamakawa over Sexual Assault Case
Regardless of what the actual truth is, Hotaka Yamakawa has suffered damage to his reputation and embarrassed the Lions with his...