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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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Kosuke Kitajima to be Inducted into International Swimming Hall of Fame in September
A four-time Olympic gold medalist, Kosuke Kitajima became the first swimmer to claim the breaststroke golden double in consecutive Summer Games.
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Winter Sports
/ 2 years agoGihado Kadota, First Japanese to Complete the World's Most Difficult Ice Climbing Route
Gihado Kadota completed the ascent of Bombs Away WI10 at Helmcken Falls in Canada. Helmcken Falls is known as the world's...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakakeisho Pulls Out of the Spring Basho While Midorifuji Moves into the Sole Lead
Hampered by injuries during the 15-day tournament in Osaka, ozeki grappler Takakeisho was forced to give up on his yokozuna promotion...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoMitakeumi Beats Takakeisho, All but Ending the Ozeki's Promotion Chances
With three losses in the first week, Takakeisho has virtually no chance for promotion to sumo's highest rank after the Spring...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoMurakami, Okamoto Spark Japan Over Italy and Into WBC Semifinals
The two NPB stars broke out of slumps to give Japan plenty of offense as the team heads to Miami with...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakakeisho Keeps Promotion Hopes Alive with Bounce-Back Win over Ryuden
Ozeki grappler Takakeisho used his trademark arm thrusts to notch an all-important victory on Day 5 at the Spring Basho in...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Japan Favored to Collect More Medals at Coupe du Printemps
Ami Nakai, Mone Chiba, Koshiro Shimada, Sena Miyake and Takeru Kataise are scheduled to skate in the senior competitions at the...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoCuba Edges Australia 4-3 to Reach the WBC Semifinals
Yoelkis Guibert provided a key hit for Cuba, the 2006 World Baseball Classic runner-up, and clutch performances from two NPB pitchers...
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Sports Talk
/ 2 years ago#21 Sports Talk — On the Spot for the World Baseball Classic with Jim Armstrong
Title favorite Samurai Japan had four impressive wins in the first round of the World Baseball Classic and has lived up...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoAbi Takes Down Takakeisho to Damage the Ozeki's Promotion Hopes
With two losses already, ozeki grappler Takakeisho finds himself with his back to the wall in the 15-day Spring Basho in...