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With Hoshoryu and Onosato earning promotion to the sport's highest rank, two yokozuna are poised to compete in a sumo tournament for...
Soccer
Striker Kyogo Furuhashi Joins Birmingham City on a 3-Year Deal
After earning promotion to the second-tier EFL Championship, Birmingham City signed a bevy of players, including Kyogo Furuhashi, before the upcoming season.
Horse Racing
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Olympics and Paralympics
Fix the JOC Before Hashimoto Talks of Hosting Olympics Again
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Basketball
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoJapan Qualifies for the Paris Olympics with a Basketball World Cup Win Over Cape Verde
In the Basketball World Cup win, Josh Hawkinson had 29 points, Keisei Tominaga added 22 and Japan qualified for the Olympic...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] BayStars' Trevor Bauer Sidelined with a Hip Injury
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Features
/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Two-Time Japan Olympian Yvonne Wade Becomes Executive at American College
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoBasketball World Cup: Slovenia Outplays Australia and Improves to 4-0
A balanced scoring effort led by Luka Doncic and an effective defense carried Slovenia to victory, securing a spot in the...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoWith Dennis Schroder as the Conductor, Germany Riding a Wave of Success
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Sports
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoJapan Rallies Past Venezuela in the 4th Quarter for a Dramatic Basketball World Cup Win
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Basketball
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoSlovenia Displays Cohesive Teamwork and Talent at Basketball World Cup
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