Basketball
ODDS and EVENS | Ryusei Sasaki Raises Game to Greater Heights
With Ryusei Sasaki serving as captain and leading the B.League in assists, the San-en NeoPhoenix have won 45 of 55 games in...
Sumo
All-Girls High School Sumo Club Breaking Barriers in the Ring
With a focus on strategy and self-reflection, Kyoto Ryoyo High School's all-girls sumo club is quickly rising in national rankings.
News
SPORTS SHORTS | Akie Iwai Finishes 2nd at the LA Championship
Reporting on a strong performance by golfer Akie Iwai at the LA Championship, Shohei Ohtani's return to the lineup, and figure skating's...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoEDITORIAL | After FIBA, Japan's Basketball Team Has to Up Its Game in Paris
Japan's men's basketball team enjoyed home arena advantage during the FIBA World Cup. At the Paris Olympics, though, the competition will...
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News
/ 2 years agoMizuno Unveils New Competitive Swimwear, Set to Make Its Debut at Asian Games
As athletes gear up for the upcoming Asian Games, Mizuno unveils its new competitive swimwear to help swimmers shave every possible...
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Basketball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Basketball World Cup Showed That Japan is Headed in the Right Direction
With Basketball World Cup victories over Finland, Venezuela and Cape Verde, Japan elevated its profile as a much-improved team on the...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Haruna Murakami Makes Seamless Transition from Pairs to Singles
After deciding to focus on singles skating this season, Haruna Murakami placed second in her first Junior Grand Prix event of...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoYuta Watanabe Vows to Keep Playing for Japan National Team
Though he considered retiring from the national team if Japan didn't qualify for the Paris Olympics, Yuta Watanabe is eager to...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoSea Otter 'Riro' Dunks the Ball in Support of Japan National Team at the Basketball World Cup
The sea otter accomplished the feat with nifty underwater footwork, demonstrating that humans aren’t the only special species who can dunk...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoJapan Qualifies for the Paris Olympics with a Basketball World Cup Win Over Cape Verde
In the Basketball World Cup win, Josh Hawkinson had 29 points, Keisei Tominaga added 22 and Japan qualified for the Olympic...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] BayStars' Trevor Bauer Sidelined with a Hip Injury
Veteran right-hander Trevor Bauer was having a fine season before leaving the mound on August 30 with discomfort in his right...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Two-Time Japan Olympian Yvonne Wade Becomes Executive at American College
Yvonne Wade, a former 100-meter hurdler for Japan, brings a wealth of experience to her new role as athletics director at...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoBasketball World Cup: Slovenia Outplays Australia and Improves to 4-0
A balanced scoring effort led by Luka Doncic and an effective defense carried Slovenia to victory, securing a spot in the...
