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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Nozomi Maruyama Excelling in New Ski Jumping Season
In the first three events of the 2025-26 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, Nozomi Maruyama has earned three victories, two in Norway...
Sumo
Will Ukrainian Sumo Prodigy Aonishiki Join the Ranks of Yokozuna?
Aonishiki has just been promoted to ozeki. Should he step up to become a yokozuna, sumo fans could see an era of...
Basketball
Basketball: Japan Overpowers Taiwan in FIBA World Cup Qualifier
In the teams' opening basketball match of the Asian qualifiers, Japan jumped out to a 45-22 lead by halftime in Kobe. Yuta...
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Rugby
/ 2 years agoArgentina Eliminates Japan from Rugby World Cup
Jamie Joseph's Brave Blossoms contributed mightily to a pulsating Rugby World Cup game in Nantes, but they were beaten 39-27 by...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Gymnastics Star Daiki Hashimoto Defends World Title
Olympic champion Daiki Hashimoto won the men's all-around title for the second year in a row, rebounding from a slow start...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoGolden Kings Soar Past Ballooners in B.League Opener
Before a festive crowd at Saga Arena, Ryukyu jumped out to a 20-point lead in the third quarter of the B.League...
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Basketball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Expect an Exciting, Drama-Filled B.League Season
Led by the reigning champion Ryukyu Golden Kings, the B.League season gets underway on October 5. Roster changes add intrigue to...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoFrom B2 to B1: Saga Ballooners Rising to the Challenge for 2023-24
After capturing the B.League second-division title in the 2022-23 season, the Saga Ballooners seek to build off their past success.
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoHirokazu Ibata is Samurai Japan's New Manager
Former Dragons and Giants infielder Hirokazu Ibata will replace former Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama, who led the team to the...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoFrom B2 to B1: Nagasaki Velca Aim High for 2023-24 Season
After rapid promotion in the B.League hierarchy in their first two seasons of existence, the Nagasaki Velca have established a solid...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Rena Uezono Wins the Poland JGP, Earns a Berth in the JGP Final
After finishing runner-up in Istanbul in early September, Rena Uezono secured the victory in Gdansk with a stellar performance in her...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoShohei Ohtani Wins the AL Home Run Crown
Angels star Shohei Ohtani led the American League in homers for the first time, finishing with 44. He is the first...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoMama Cocha Triumphs by a Nose in the 57th Sprinters Stakes
Jockey Yuga Kawada won the Sprinters Stakes for the second time. In 2018, Kawada and Fine Needle teamed up for a...
