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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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Ayumi Shibayama and Haru Kakiuchi Claim Bronze at the Budapest Junior Grand Prix
Although Japanese skaters Shibayama and Kakiuchi had better results in their second Junior Grand Prix events of the season, both will...
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Golf
/ 2 years agoRyo Hisatsune Captures French Open Title for First Victory on the European Tour
With five birdies on the back nine, Ryo Hisatsune rallied for a two-stroke win. He joined Isao Aoki as the only...
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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...