Sumo
Kotoshoho Wins Nagoya Basho to Claim His 1st Emperor's Cup
In the first grand sumo tournament held at IG Arena, 15th-ranked maegashira Kotoshoho secured the Nagoya Basho title with a 13-2 record.
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Sorato Shimizu Sets 100-Meter Under-18 World Record
Teenage sprinter Sorato Shimizu ran the boys 100-meter final in 10.0 seconds at the Japan Inter-High School Championships in Hiroshima.
Baseball
ODDS and EVENS | Baseball Banter on a Hot Summer Day
Thoughts on the Little League World Series, Ichiro Suzuki's Hall of Fame baseball career and Shohei Ohtani's power surge for the Dodgers.
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Golf
/ 2 years agoSaki Baba Earns JLPGA Tour Card with a Second-Place Finish in Final Test
In the four-round qualifying tournament, Saki Baba secured a runner-up finish among 101 players at the Seto Inland Sea Golf Course.
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoHanshin Tigers Are on the Verge of Their First Japan Series Title in 38 Years
Shota Morishita delivered the big hit in Game 5 as the Tigers scored six runs in the eighth and took a...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Eddie Jones is Not a Good Fit for the Brave Blossoms
After flaming out of his last two head coaching gigs with England and Australia in less than a year, Eddie Jones...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoYusuke Oyama's Walk-Off Single Lifts Hanshin Over Orix in Game 4 of Japan Series
Oyama's clutch hit capped a bizarre ninth inning in this Japan Series clash that touched off wild celebrations at Koshien Stadium....
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoYuma Mune Breaks Out of Japan Series Slump to Lead Orix Past Hanshin in Game 3
The Pacific League champion Buffaloes got clutch hitting and solid pitching to take a 2-1 lead over the Tigers in the...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoSan-en NeoPhoenix are Riding a Seven-Game Winning Streak
In his second season at the helm, San-en NeoPhoenix coach Atsushi Ono has led his team to an impressive start to...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Kaori Sakamoto and Sota Yamamoto Lead Medal Parade for Japan at Skate Canada
Along with Sakamoto and Yamamoto claiming Skate Canada victories, Rino Matsuike was third in the women's event and Kao Miura was...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoBuffaloes Whip Tigers in Game 2 of the Japan Series
Led by Hiroya Miyagi and Masahiro Nishino, Orix rebounded from a Game 1 loss. The first all-Kansai Japan Series in 59...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoEquinox Repeats as the Tenno Sho (Autumn) Champion
The Kitasan Black-sired Equinox showcased his world-class talent, building a big lead late in the 2,000-meter race and cruising to a...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] World Series Hero Adolis Garcia Had a Forgettable Stint with NPB's Giants
Appearing in just four games for Yomiuri in 2016, Adolis Garcia, a Cuban-born outfielder, resumed his career the next season in...