Basketball
Hiroshima Dragonflies Capture the 2024-25 EASL Title
After winning their first B.League title in May 2024, the Hiroshima Dragonflies added another championship to their trophy case in dramatic style.
Sumo
Abi Upsets Hoshoryu in His Yokozuna Debut on Day 1 of Spring Basho
The Mongolian grand champion was overwhelmed by the komusubi in the final bout of the day at the Spring Basho and never...
Features
[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] For 2 Pals, Finishing the Tokyo Marathon Fulfills a Special Goal
Michael Sayih and Max Fink, friends from Florida, became one of two duo racing teams at the Tokyo Marathon to finish all...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoRyukyu Golden Kings Utilize a Balanced Approach to Passing
Veteran playmakers Allen Durham, Ryuichi Kishimoto and Keita Imamura have nearly identical assist stats for the B.League's title-chasing Ryukyu Golden Kings.
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoJustin Palace Displays Strong Closing Speed to Win the Tenno Sho
With a methodical move to the front with 300 meters to go in the Tenno Sho, Christophe Lemaire guides Justin Palace...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Draw Unveiled
Japan is one of four Group E squads in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, and coach Tom Hovasse's team will play...
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News
/ 2 years agoJapan Wins First-Ever Medal in Mixed Doubles Curling at the World Championship
Chiaki Matsumura and Yasumasa Tanida went 8-1 in round-robin play in South Korea and nabbed the silver with a loss to...
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoUrawa Reds, Al-Hilal Renew Rivalry in Asian Champions League Final
Reigning champion Al-Hilal and the Urawa Reds, two-time tournament winners, will meet for the third time in the last six years...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Roy White Recalls Memorable Years Playing for Yomiuri Giants in New Autobiography
Before winning a Japan Series title with the Giants in 1981 and retiring in 1982, Roy White was the only New...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoTenno Sho (Spring) Preview: Five Returnees from 2022 and a Change of Venues
On the final day of April, Titleholder has a shot at becoming the sixth horse in JRA history to win the...
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Boxing
/ 2 years agoKazuto Ioka, Joshua Franco Set for Rematch on June 24
After fighting to a majority draw on New Year's Eve, Kazuto Ioka will meet his American opponent for the second time...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoKyoto Hannaryz Playing with More Consistency After Long Losing Streak
After winning only 14 games in 2021-22, the rebuilding Kyoto Hannaryz have made a seven-win improvement this season. Four games still...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoMasataka Yoshida Smacks a Pair of Eighth-Inning Home Runs as Red Sox Rally Past Brewers
Boston slugger Masataka Yoshida, who entered the game with one home run this season, became the first MLB rookie to homer...