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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...
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[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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Sumo
/ 2 years agoHoshoryu Makes Quick Work of Ura to Stay Tied for Lead at Nagoya Basho
With one week to go in the Nagoya Basho, Hoshoryu is in a strong position to secure promotion to ozeki, sumo’s...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] University of Oregon's Rikuu Nishida Selected in 11th Round of MLB Draft
Rikuu Nishida set single-season records in runs and stolen bases for the Pac-12 Conference school before being drafted by the Chicago...
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/ 2 years agoHoshoryu Throws Down Asanoyama to Move into a Tie for the Lead at Nagoya Basho
Sekiwake Hoshoryu is the highest-ranked grappler among the four leaders at the 15-day Nagoya Basho. The others are Nishikigi, Tamawashi and...
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/ 2 years agoRank-and-Filer Nishikigi Moves into Sole Possession of the Lead at Nagoya Basho
Nishikigi, an Isenoumi stable wrestler, recovered from a slow start on Day 6 of the Nagoya Basho to defeat komusubi Abi...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Tigers Rookie Shota Morishita Starting to Make an Impression
Shota Morishita slugged his first NPB home run against the Swallows on July 9, then the 23-year-old smacked another dramatic blast...
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/ 2 years agoTobizaru Records Another Upset Victory at Nagoya Basho
Top maegashira Tobizaru overpowered ozeki Kirishima on Day 5 of the 15-day Nagoya Basho, earning his second upset win in three...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoKirishima Makes Winning Return at Nagoya Basho and Terunofuji Withdraws
After pulling out on the first day of the Nagoya Basho, the new ozeki decided he's ready to go and posted...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoShohei Ohtani Calls the MLB All-Star Game a 'Fun and Refreshing' Experience
The Los Angeles Angels superstar, who batted in the first and fourth innings, struck out and walked in the 93rd MLB...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Japan's Top Skaters Prep for New Season at Annual Summer Training Camp
Kaori Sakamoto and Yuma Kagiyama were among the 16 skaters at the training camp in Osaka, where Sakamoto said she's aiming...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoFlying Monkey Tobizaru Shocks Terunofuji on Day 3 of the Nagoya Basho
Top maegashira Tobizaru threw everything he had at grand champion Terunofuji and came through with a huge kinboshi win in a...