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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Basketball
/ 2 years agoAlvark Tokyo Maintain High Level of Play Despite Injuries
In pursuit of a B.League title, the Alvark Tokyo have showcased their depth, including the talents of Ukrainian backup Ihor Boiarkin,...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Kaori Sakamoto, Shun Sato Triumph at Winter National Sports Festival
Sakamoto and Sato deliver strong performances in their free skate routines to win the Winter National Sports Festival women's and men's...
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Tennis
/ 2 years agoShuko Aoyama and Ena Shibahara Fall to Czech Pair in Australian Open Women's Doubles Final
Katerina Siniakova and Barbora Krejcikova extend their Grand Slam winning streak to 24 matches, including back-to-back Australian Open titles.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hiromitsu Kadota Carved Out a Hall of Fame Career with Grit and Talent
Hiromitsu Kadota slugged 567 home runs in his 23-year career before retiring in 1992 as one of NPB's greatest power hitters....
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Ilia Malinin a Clear Favorite for Title at US Championships
The only skater who has ever landed the quad axel, the 18-year-old Ilia Malinin finished third at the 2022 Grand Prix...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Dream Bowl a Vital Catalyst for American Football's Growth in Japan
The Dream Bowl represented an opportunity for Japan to plant the seeds of American football for this era and beyond, to...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoRui Hachimura Makes a Solid Impact in His Lakers Debut
Two days after being traded from the Washington Wizards to Los Angeles, Rui Hachimura scores 12 points and grabs six boards...
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Sports
/ 2 years agoEDITORIAL | Bravo, Shingo Kunieda, on Opening New Horizons in a Legendary Career
To his eternal credit, it would not be an exaggeration to claim that Shingo Kunieda opened the eyes of the Japanese...
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoThe Japanese Impact at Celtic FC Continues as the 2022-23 Season Heads to Its Conclusion
As the Scottish Premiership season moves into its second half, Celtic FC boss Ange Postecoglou's team is in a strong position...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoYokohama B-Corsairs Ascend to the Top of B.League's Central Division
After missing the playoffs last season, the Yokohama B-Corsairs have made significant improvement over the past few months and emerged as...