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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Nozomi Maruyama Excelling in New Ski Jumping Season
In the first three events of the 2025-26 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, Nozomi Maruyama has earned three victories, two in Norway...
Sumo
Will Ukrainian Sumo Prodigy Aonishiki Join the Ranks of Yokozuna?
Aonishiki has just been promoted to ozeki. Should he step up to become a yokozuna, sumo fans could see an era of...
Basketball
Basketball: Japan Overpowers Taiwan in FIBA World Cup Qualifier
In the teams' opening basketball match of the Asian qualifiers, Japan jumped out to a 45-22 lead by halftime in Kobe. Yuta...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Superstar Shohei Ohtani to Join the Dodgers
Two-time American League MVP Shohei Ohtani agrees to a 10-year, $700 million deal, the biggest contract in Major League Baseball history.
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoIlia Malinin Triumphs in Grand Prix Final with Stellar Showing; Shoma Uno is 2nd
In the Grand Prix Final men's free skate, Malinin fell hard on his opening quadruple axel, then he responded by landing...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoKaori Sakamoto Wins Gold by Big Margin at Grand Prix Final
Showing why she is the best in the world, Kaori Sakamoto displayed beautiful line and edge during her free skate routine...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoRio Nakata Rallies to Win Junior Grand Prix Final with Fantastic Free Skate
En route to victory in the Junior Grand Prix Final, Nakata was spectacular from the start, landing a beautiful quadruple toe...
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Rugby
/ 2 years ago2023-24 Japan Rugby League One Season: Previewing Conference B's Six Teams
The Wild Knights are determined to avenge their loss in last season's Rugby League One final, while the Eagles and Verblitz...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoHanshin Juvenile Fillies Preview: A Test of Skills for Two-Year-Olds
Budding stars Ascoli Piceno, Culture Day, and Corazon Beat enter the 1,600-meter Hanshin Juvenile Fillies coming off graded stakes victories.
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoTitle Quest at Grand Prix Final: Kaori Sakamoto Seizes the Lead in the Short Program
Skating in the third Grand Prix Final of her career, two-time world champion Sakamoto is attempting to win the prestigious competition...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoMao Shimada Achieves Historic First with Second Straight Victory at the JGP Final
Landing both the triple axel and quadruple toe loop in her free skate, Mao Shimada came from behind and claimed the...
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Rugby
/ 2 years ago2023-24 Japan Rugby League One Season: Previewing Conference A's Six Teams
The reigning champion Kubota Spears look poised to compete for another title in Japan Rugby League One along with Tokyo Sungoliath...
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/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yuya Osako Set the Tone for Title-Winning Vissel Kobe
Chosen as the J.League's Player of the Year, veteran forward Yuya Osako scored a career-high 22 goals to lead Vissel's rise...
