Boxing
Naoya Inoue Outclasses Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Wins by Unanimous Decision
In his first fight to go the distance since November 2019, Naoya Inoue exhibited his exceptional boxing skills and retained his super...
Track and Field
Oblique Seville Wins the 100-Meter Title at the World Championships
Showcasing his talent as a sprinter, Oblique Seville captured his first world title in track's most electrifying event at Tokyo's National Stadium.
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Athletics: Hayato Katsuki Finishes 3rd in 35-km Race Walk at the Worlds
Veteran race walker Hayato Katsuki was clocked in 2 hours, 29 minutes, 16 seconds to grab Japan's first medal of the 2025...
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Baseball
/ 3 months agoShigeo Nagashima (1936-2025): There Can Never Be Another 'Mr Baseball'
The country's most beloved baseball superstar, Shigeo Nagashima, passed away on June 3. More than anyone, he symbolized the vitality of...
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Baseball
/ 3 months agoOBITUARY | Baseball Great Shigeo Nagashima Dies at 89
An 11-time Japan Series winner as a player, Yomiuri Giants third baseman Shigeo Nagashima was the nation's most popular player throughout...
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News
/ 3 months agoSPORTS SHORTS | Toshiba Defends Japan Rugby League One Title
Reporting on the Japan Rugby League One final, golfer Rio Takeda's runner-up finish in the US Women's Open, F1 driver Yuki...
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Horse Racing
/ 4 months agoTokyo Yushun: Race Favorite Croix du Nord Delivers Impressive Victory
Guided by jockey Yuichi Kitamura, the Kitasan Black offspring maintained a fast pace throughout the 92nd Tokyo Yushun and finished strong...
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Features
/ 4 months agoJAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | B.League Unveils Best Five Team and Other Awards
Teammates DJ Newbill and Makoto Hiejima of the title-winning Utsunomiya Brex were named to the B.League Best Five Team for the...
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Horse Racing
/ 4 months agoTokyo Yushun Preview: An Iconic Event on the Nation's Racing Calendar
In the 92nd running of the Tokyo Yushun, 18 runners, including 10 who have already landed graded-stakes wins, will test their...
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News
/ 4 months agoSPORTS SHORTS | MLB Stars Ohtani and Suzuki Wielding Powerful Bats
Reporting on MLB sluggers Shohei Ohtani and Seiya Suzuki, the upcoming participation of the Utsunomiya Brex in Asia's Basketball Champions League...
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Sumo
/ 4 months agoSumo Star Onosato Becomes the 75th Yokozuna
Onosato earned promotion to sumo's highest rank faster than any other wrestler. The Ishikawa Prefecture native received the honor after only...
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Basketball
/ 4 months agoB.League Finals: Utsunomiya Rallies Past Ryukyu to Capture the Title
In Game 3 of the B.League Finals, the Brex erased an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Makoto Hiejima led the...
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Judo
/ 4 months agoKosei Inoue: The Thrill of All Japan Judo at the Nippon Budokan
All Japan Judo Championships are where athletes can chase their dreams and win unexpected victories like the drama of the 2025...