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 Routs France in a World Lacrosse Men's Championship Opener
Shinya Tateishi and Hiroki Kanaya scored a combined 11 goals for Japan, which is aiming for a top-four finish in the...
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News
/ 2 years agoJapan Defeats Brazil in a Thriller to Remain Unbeaten in the Men's Volleyball Nations League
Captain Yuki Ishikawa leads the way with 27 points as Japan, the world's seventh-ranked team, improves to 7-0 in the Volleyball...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoTakarazuka Kinen (Preview): Equinox Headlines Star-Studded Equine Showcase
The winner of the 64th Takarazuka Kinen receives an automatic entry to the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Turf in the United...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Japan Lacrosse Squad Aiming for Strong Results at World Championship
Led by head coach Naofumi Suzuki and captain Dai Sato, Japan is making its eighth consecutive appearance in the quadrennial international...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoMasataka Yoshida Crushes 8th Home Run in Style
Macho Power Explosion No. 8 for 2-run home run Flight path of about 136 meters to the right of the middle...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoYusei Kikuchi and Four Blue Jays Relievers Combine for a Shutout Against Marlins
Toronto southpaw starter Yusei Kikuchi pitched six scoreless innings, held Miami to two hits and struck out six batters in a...
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Tennis
/ 2 years agoKei Nishikori Captures Caribbean Open Title After a Long Layoff
In his first tournament in 20 months, wild-card entrant Kei Nishikori wrapped up a successful comeback in Puerto Rico with a...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoJapanese Baseball Hall of Famers Shigeru Sugishita and Manabu Kitabeppu Die in a Five-Day Span
Sugishita, recognized for his brilliant mastery of the forkball, and Kitabeppu for his control were pitching stars in different eras of...
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News
/ 2 years agoJapan Beats Previously Unbeaten US to End Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League
Yukiko Wada erupted for 32 points to lead the Japan women's volleyball team, while Mayu Ishikawa and Sarina Koga also came...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Brave Blossoms Begin Preparations for Rugby World Cup
Brave Blossoms head coach Jamie Joseph said the team's training camp objectives include 'working on our strength and power and getting...