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[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...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Winter World University Games Put Japan In Position for New Medal Haul
Kaori Sakamoto headlines the Japanese contingent for the Winter World University Games, a competition her nation has had a lot of...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoConfident Hoshoryu Ousts Tamawashi to Stay Undefeated at New Year Basho
Displaying dominant form, sekiwake Hoshoryu is now tied for the New Year Basho lead with four other wrestlers, including No. 3...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoHiroshima Dragonflies on Pace to Shatter Last Season's Win Total
Second-year coach Kyle Milling's club has won 11 of its last 12 games, and the Hiroshima Dragonflies are leading the B.League's...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakakeisho Bounces Back to Defeat Upset-Minded Daieisho in New Year Basho
The ozeki grappler was pushed back to the brink, but the 26-year-old Takakeisho came through with a clutch win on the...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTobizaru Hands Top-Ranked Takakeisho First Loss of New Year Basho
The Flying Monkey took advantage of his speed to swat down the ozeki grappler. Tobizaru evened his record at 1-1 in...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakakeisho Off to Strong Start in New Year Basho with Convincing Win over Wakamotoharu
With grand champion Terunofuji sidelined with knee injuries, lone ozeki Takakeisho is the tournament's highest-ranked wrestler.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hakone Ekiden Triumph Fulfills Triple Crown Quest for Komazawa Coach
Hiroaki Oyagi led Komazawa to eight Hakone Ekiden titles. He finished his final season at the helm with victories in Japan's...