Horse Racing
Takarazuka Kinen: Meisho Tabaru Claims Wire-to-Wire Victory
Although threatened by Bellagio Opera, Meisho Tabaru pulled away for a three-length victory. It was jockey Yutaka Take's fifth Takarazuka Kinen win.
Track and Field
Racing the UK Ekiden Through 160 Years of Ties
Like Japan's Hakone Ekiden which inspired it, the UK Ekiden strengthens cooperation, bridging historic events in spectacular terrain through the power of...
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Utsunomiya Brex Triumph in BCL Asia Final
Tournament MVP DJ Newbill nailed a game-winning 3-pointer in the final minute to lead the Utsunomiya Brex past Al Riyadi in the...
Olympics and Paralympics
EDITORIAL | Honami Maeda's New Marathon Record Sets the Bar for Olympic Hopefuls
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Auto Racing
/ 2 years agoMax Verstappen Cruises to Victory in the Japanese Grand Prix
With Verstappen's convincing Japanese Grand Prix triumph, Red Bull secured this year's constructors' title, its sixth overall and second in a...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakakeisho Beats Atamifuji in a Playoff to Win the Autumn Basho
Veteran grappler Takakeisho triumphed twice on the final day of the Autumn Basho to come from behind and capture his fourth...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japanese Athletes Excel at World Wrestling Championships
In Belgrade, Yui Susaki, Akari Fujinami, Haruna Okuno, Tsugumi Sakurai, Nonoka Ozaki and Yuka Kagami capture World Wrestling Championships gold medals.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoAtamifuji Moves into Sole Lead at Autumn Basho with a Clutch Win over Abi
The rank-and-filer could wrap up his first title with a victory on the final day of the Autumn Basho at Ryogoku...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Boos & Bravos Highlight Recent Developments in Sports
Leading off this edition of Boos & Bravos is the news that the Urawa Reds are banned from the 2024 Emperor's...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoRank-and-Filer Atamifuji the Surprise Leader on Day 11 at Autumn Basho
Atamifuji, a No. 15 maegashira, turned in an impressive performance against Tobizaru to stay two wins ahead with four days remaining...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoMasayoshi Yoshida Named New President of Japan Racing Association
Yoshida, who joined the Japan Racing Association in 1983 and became a board member in 2016, replaces Masayuki Goto, who served...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Remains the Class of the Junior Ranks
Reigning world junior champion Mao Shimada says she's been inspired by retired star and three-time world champ Mao Asada's success in...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoEast Asia Super League Unveils 2023-24 Schedule
The B.League's Chiba Jets and Ryukyu Golden Kings are set to play in the East Asia Super League along with clubs...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoJapan’s first lady Yuko Kishida throws out the first pitch at IX WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup 2023
Fact: First Lady Yuko Kishida was born in Miyoshi, where this stadium is located.
