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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Baseball
/ 2 years agoSasaki Gets the Better of Yamamoto in Marquee Showdown of NPB's Best Pitchers
The hard-throwing right-hander struck out 11 batters and gave up just one hit as the Chiba Lotte Marines beat the reigning...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoChock/Bates, Malinin Drive US to Lead in World Team Trophy
Ice dance world champs Madison Chock and Evan Bates finish first in the rhythm dance at the World Team Trophy. Ilia...
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Boxing
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Tenshin Nasukawa Showcases Range of Skills in Pro Boxing Debut
In a distinguished kickboxing career, Tenshin Nasukawa won all 44 of his pro fights. And then he returned to square one...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoRui Hachimura Helps Lakers Win Play-In Game And Earn a Trip to NBA Playoffs
Fourth-year pro Rui Hachimura nailed a 3-pointer to put the Lakers ahead early in overtime against the Timberwolves. They led the...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoJapan Skaters Get in Final Tune-Up for World Team Trophy
In preparation for the World Team Trophy, Kaori Sakamoto, owner of back-to-back world titles, spent extra time working on her spins...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoShohei Ohtani Holds the Nationals to One Hit in Seven Scoreless Innings
Los Angeles Angels ace Shohei Ohtani has allowed one run in 19 innings this season. He's walked 12 batters and struck...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoJets Guard Yuki Togashi is Chosen as B.League's March MVP
Veteran point guard Yuki Togashi, who had a pair of 30-point games in March, is recognized for leading the Jets' high-octane...
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Boxing
/ 2 years agoShuichiro Yoshino Discovers Shakur Stevenson Is in a Different Class
A chance to secure a WBC title shot was presented to Shuichiro Yoshino. He gave it his best shot, but he...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoLiberty Island Meets Expectations with Scintillating Victory in Oka Sho
Guided by Yuga Kawada, the JRA's leading jockey in 2023, race favorite Liberty Island adroitly moved from the back of the...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ryosuke Irie Extends Reign as 100-Meter Backstroke Champ
Four-time Olympian Ryosuke Irie continues to look ahead, aiming to qualify for the 2024 Paris Games. At age 33, he remains...