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 agoEDITORIAL | World Baseball Classic Reminds Japan of the Pure Joy Baseball Can Deliver
The games at the 2023 World Baseball Classic were of such high caliber that they conveyed the inherent joy of baseball...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoKaori Sakamoto Makes History by Winning Second Consecutive World Title
Although Kaori Sakamoto didn't have her best outing, it was still good enough to win the gold and become the first...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoDaieisho Takes Over the Sole Lead with Two Days Left in the Spring Basho
The komusubi grappler pulled ahead of Midorifuji, who lost for the third straight time to drop out of the Spring Basho...
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Tennis
/ 2 years agoEDITORIAL | National Inspiration Shingo Kunieda Receives People's Honor Award
Shingo Kunieda said that he wanted people to 'feel the infinite possibilities of human beings' through his games and also 'see...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoShoma Uno Opens World Title Defense with Outstanding Short Program
A three-time Olympic medalist, Shoma Uno displayed technical aptitude and fantastic expression as he seeks to win consecutive world titles.
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Samurai Japan Excellence in WBC a Catalyst for Baseball's Global Growth
With a 7-0 record in the WBC, Samurai Japan, led by manager Hideki Kuriyama, featured quality hitting and pitching along with...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoMidorifuji Handed Second Loss of Spring Basho to Fall into Two-Way Tie for Lead
Sekiwake Wakatakakage was too much for the rank-and-filer who is now tied with Daieisho with three days remaining in the Spring...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoKaori Sakamoto Halfway to Making History with Sublime Short Program at World Championships
Aiming to become the first Japanese to win world titles in back-to-back years, Kaori Sakamoto was superb technically and her energy...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoWakamotoharu Hands Surprise Leader Midorifuji First Loss of Spring Basho
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoJapan Dethrones US, Captures Third World Baseball Classic Title
Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is named World Baseball Classic MVP after an all-around performance that included two wins, a save and...