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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News
/ 2 years agoJapan Ends World Lacrosse Men's Championship on a Positive Note
With a fifth-place finish, the Japan lacrosse squad secured a spot in Pool A for the 2027 tournament, giving it a...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoFIBA Women's Asia Cup: China Ends Japan's Championship Reign
Japan, which entered the tourney with five straight FIBA Women's Asia Cup titles, rallied to tie it with 1:48 to play....
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shunsuke Izumiya Triumphs in Diamond League Debut
Shunsuke Izumiya holds off Swiss opponent Jason Joseph by 0.01 seconds in the men's 110-meter hurdles in the Athletissima meet in...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Hanshin Tigers Dominate Fan Voting for 2023 All-Star Games
The Central League-leading Hanshin Tigers had 10 out of 11 places in fan voting for the upcoming NPB All-Star Games, which...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Masahiro Sekita Setting the Tone for Japan's Attack in Volleyball Nations League
Japan, which has the top record (8-0) in the international men's volleyball tournament, relies on Sekita to get the ball to...
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News
/ 2 years agoJapan Goes 4-0 in Pool Play and Advances to Playoffs at World Lacrosse Men's Championship
After earning four consecutive blowout victories, Japan leads all teams with 70 goals at the World Lacrosse Men's Championship.
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Judo
/ 2 years agoKosei Inoue: Dubai Judo Championships Spotlight Viewer-Friendly Women, Team Competitions
Japan won its sixth consecutive mixed-team judo championship in Doha after beating France in a thrilling, hard-fought final a year ahead...
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Golf
/ 2 years agoYuka Saso Earns Runner-Up Finish at the Women's PGA Championship
In her best performance of the weekend, Yuka Saso closed out the tournament with a 5-under 66 in the final round...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoEquinox Extends Win Streak to Four with a Spellbinding Triumph in the Takarazuka Kinen
Teaming up with Christophe Lemaire, Equinox navigated Hanshin Racecourse with efficiency and a sense of urgency in the final stretch to...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shohei Ohtani is the AL's Top Vote-Getter for the MLB All-Star Game
Shohei Ohtani received more than 2.6 million votes from fans in the first phase of voting. He'll start at DH and...