Horse Racing
Do Deuce Named the JRA's 2024 Horse of the Year
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Basketball
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Basketball
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoSwallows, Buffaloes Play to a 3-3 Tie in Game 2 of Japan Series
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoAsk Victor More Edges Boldog Hos by a Nose in the 83rd Kikuka Sho
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Mina Sato Brings Enthusiasm and Hunger for Success to Keirin
Bursting with energy and speed, the 23-year-old is building an impressive résumé, including back-to-back silver medals at the world championships.
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoOsuna, Shiomi Lead Yakult to Win over Orix in Game 1 of Japan Series
In a rematch of last year’s NPB championship series, the Swallows got clutch hitting and a solid start from Yasuhiro Ogawa.
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Swallows and Buffaloes Set for Sequel to 2021 Japan Series
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Winter Sports
/ 2 years agoINTERVIEW | Passion for Challenge: Meet Japan's Top Ice Climber Gihado Kadota
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Baseball
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Features
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoSoftBank Hawks Ace Kodai Senga to Pursue Career in MLB
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