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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Basketball
/ 2 years agoAustralia Routs Finland in Teams' Basketball World Cup Opener
Patty Mills scored a game-high 25 points and Josh Giddey flirted with a triple-double to lead Australia to victory in the...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoShohei Ohtani Suffers Elbow Injury and Will Not Pitch Again This Season
For Shohei Ohtani, the injury will cast a shadow over his free agency bid after the 2023 season. But many pitchers...
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Judo
/ 2 years agoKosei Inoue: Reflections on Judo Summer Camps and Competitions
Summer is the peak time for judo tournaments in Japan, giving athletes opportunities to test their skills and development during various...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Basketball World Cup: Japan Eager to Craft a New Narrative
Only three players return from Japan's 2019 Basketball World Cup roster, plus impressions of Golden Boot winner Hinata Miyazawa and hurdler...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Best Move for Shohei Ohtani is to Leave Angels, Join Stable Franchise
Shohei Ohtani has thrived since joining the Angels in 2018. As an upcoming free agent, his legacy will be defined by...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shuta Ishikawa Achieves Goal of Throwing a No-Hitter
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks starter Shuta Ishikawa tossed Nippon Professional Baseball's first no-no of the season against the Saitama Seibu Lions on...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoSlovenia Manhandles Japan in Final FIBA Basketball World Cup Tuneup
Luka Doncic led Slovenia with 23 points in a final tuneup for the FIBA Basketball World Cup. The dazzling playmaker also...
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoANALYSIS | The Top 10 Japanese Footballers in Europe
As the 2023-24 European soccer season kicks off, SportsLook is presenting a countdown of the top 10 Japanese footballers in Europe...
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Basketball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] FIBA Basketball World Cup Puts Spotlight on Japan's 3-Point Shooting
Preparing for the FIBA Basketball World Cup, Japan has emphasized a perimeter-based offensive attack in several exhibition games.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Kao Miura Wins Twice on the Same Weekend
In the skating equivalent of a doubleheader, Kao Miura finished in first place in the senior men's events at the Kinoshita...