Horse Racing
Do Deuce Named the JRA's 2024 Horse of the Year
Retired thoroughbred Do Deuce, a Heart's Cry offspring, won the Tenno Sho (Autumn) and the Japan Cup in the final year of...
Features
[ODDS and EVENS] Taiga Hasegawa, the Snowboarder to Watch
Taiga Hasegawa, the defending world champion in the men's big air event, collected his second FIS Snowboard World Cup win of the...
Basketball
Gunma Crane Thunders are Playing High-Caliber Defense This Season
Fueled by a determined effort on defense, the Gunma Crane Thunders have emerged as the B.League's most-improved team under new coach Kyle...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakakeisho Remains in Sole Lead with Convincing Win over Meisei at New Year Tourney
Ozeki grappler Takakeisho is one victory ahead of two rank-and-filers with five days left. He is chasing his third career Emperor's...
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Track and Field
/ 2 years agoHitomi Niiya Triumphs in The Houston Marathon
Niiya completed the Houston Marathon in 2 hours, 19 minutes, 24 seconds. It was the second-fastest marathon ever run by a...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakakeisho Steamrolls over Sadanoumi to Move into Sole Lead at New Year Basho
The determined ozeki grappler seems to be gaining confidence by the day during the New Year Basho as he pursues promotion...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakakeisho Survives Nishikifuji Onslaught to Stay Tied for Lead at New Year Basho
Ozeki Takakeisho had his hands full but came out on top on Day 8. Kotoshoho is the other wrestler with seven...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Equinox is the Japan Racing Association's 2022 Horse of the Year
Equinox, a 3-year-old colt, galloped to victories in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) and Arima Kinen, securing the top individual honor for...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakakeisho Overcomes a Determined Midorifuji to Stay Tied for Lead at New Year Basho
The ozeki grappler was pushed to the brink by his opponent, but Takakeisho pulled off a last-gasp arm throw in a...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakakeisho Pulls Into Tie for New Year Basho Lead with Win over Abi on Day 6
Lone ozeki Takakeisho cooled off the red-hot No. 3 maegashira with a confidence-boosting victory at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Taiga Semikawa in the Spotlight, Making PGA Tour Debut at Sony Open
After becoming the first amateur to win the Japan Open in the tournament's 95 years of competition last fall, Taiga Semikawa...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoAbi Shoves Out Wakatakakage to Maintain Share of Lead at New Year Basho
The November tournament winner improves to 5-0, and Abi shares the lead with two rank-and-filers, Aoiyama and Kotoshoho.
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Tennis
/ 2 years agoNaomi Osaka Announces Pregnancy and Intends to Relaunch Tennis Career in 2024
Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka hasn't played a WTA Tour match since the first round of the Toray Pan...