Baseball
Munetaka Murakami to Join White Sox on a 2-Year Deal
During his years with NPB's Swallows, Munetaka Murakami clubbed 246 home runs in 892 regular-season games. He also won the CL Triple...
Horse Racing
Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes: Cavallerizzo Capitalizes on a Late Burst of Speed
The son of Saturnalia closed powerfully, overtaking the leader just before the wire in the 77th Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes, which was...
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Mihailo Petrovic Appointed New Nagoya Grampus Manager
Mihailo Petrovic, the 2018 J.League Manager of the Year, has vowed to "pursue attractive, quality soccer," while always striving for victory with...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoYuta Watanabe Sent to the Memphis Grizzlies in a Three-Team Trade
Veteran forward Yuta Watanabe, who began his NBA career with the Grizzlies in 2018, returns to Memphis in a trade involving...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] For Trevor Bauer, a Quick Return to MLB Looks Increasingly Unlikely
Trevor Bauer, who pitched for NPB's BayStars in 2023, wants to return to MLB, but past accusations of sexual assault appear...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Coach Says Miho Takagi Appears Ready to Shine at the World Championships
Miho Takagi is gearing up for her biggest competition yet in 2024. Dutch coach Johan de Wit has high hopes: "If...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoSpirited B.League Rivalry: Alvark and Golden Kings Split a Pair of Weekend Games
As expected, the B.League title contenders showcased their talented rosters in back-to-back dramatic contests at Yoyogi National Stadium.
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Judo
/ 2 years agoUta Abe Honored as the World's Top Female Judoka
Reigning Olympic champion Uta Abe received the International Judo Federation's top individual accolade for women for the second straight year.
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoKomatsubara, Koleto Clinch Ticket to Worlds by Placing 8th at Four Continents
In Shanghai, the duo earned the top score among Japan's three teams entered in the ice dance competition at the Four...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yuma Kagiyama Triumphs at the Four Continents
Kagiyama built a big lead after the short program at the Four Continents, and that continued in the free skate. He...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoMone Chiba Wins Gold at Four Continents; Rinka Watanabe Claims Bronze
Chiba took the ice as the final participant in the women's free skate at the Four Continents and moved beautifully through...
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoEvaluating Japan's Asian Cup Campaign So Far
Japan has made it through to the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup, but it's been far from smooth sailing for Hajime...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoYuma Kagiyama Takes a Commanding Lead After Short Program at Four Continents
Kagiyama was the final competitor on an evening of outstanding skates at the Four Continents and put forth a dynamic combination...
