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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Rugby
/ 2 years agoRugby World Cup Roster for Brave Blossoms Now Unveiled
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph names 30 of the team's 33 roster spots for the Rugby World Cup. Three additional players...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yuya Osako and Anderson Lopes Flourishing in the J.League
Sparked by the veteran playmakers, who are the top two scorers in the J.League, Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F. Marinos are...
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoSweden Eliminates Japan in Women's World Cup Quarterfinals
Facing a 2-0 deficit in the 51st minute, Japan's spirited comeback attempt fell short against Sweden in the Women's World Cup...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Women's World Cup Reaches Quarterfinals with Plenty of Drama Still to Come
Nadeshiko Japan excelled in its first four matches at the Women's World Cup. Riding a wave of momentum, can Japan earn...
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Track and Field
/ 2 years agoToshikazu Yamanishi Vying for More Glory at the World Athletics Championships
When the World Athletics Championships get underway, the two-time defending men's 20-kilometer race walk world champion will be back in the...
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Tennis
/ 2 years agoNao Hibino Collects Singles and Doubles Titles at Prague Open
Rain wreaked havoc at the Prague Open, but Nao Hibino handled the disruptions well, winning a pair of titles on the...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Munetaka Murakami Bounces Back After a Woeful Start to the Season
After hitting .152 in April, Munetaka Murakami had his best month of the NPB season in July. Another Triple Crown is...
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoNadeshiko Japan Outplays Norway and Advances to the Women's World Cup Quarterfinals
Second-half goals by Risa Shimizu and Hinata Miyazawa ensured that Nadeshiko Japan would play the Sweden-United States winner in the quarterfinals.
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoYuzuru Hanyu Announces Marriage to an Unnamed Partner
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu revealed the news on social media. His sudden announcement quickly sent social media into a...