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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Figure Skating
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Basketball
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Figure Skating
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] 2006 WBC Brought Joy, Excitement to Japan
Although Japan struggled in the opening rounds of the 2006 WBC, subsequent victories over South Korea and Cuba delivered a championship...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoMao Shimada Holds Slim Lead After Short Program at the World Junior Championships
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoKao Miura Going for Gold at World Junior Championships, 2026 Olympics
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoMao Shimada, Ami Nakai Aiming for Glory at the World Junior Championships
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Olympics and Paralympics
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoEASL Champions Week Set to Tip Off in Utsunomiya
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Figure Skating
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