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...
News
Women from All Walks of Life Thriving in GIRLS KEIRIN
Relaunched as a competitive sport in 2012, this cycling sport is inclusive of all women, from hairstylists and pop idols to teachers,...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoAutumn Extravaganza: Japan Cup Preview
Three French racehorses and a German thoroughbred are set to chase the winner's hardware in the 18-horse field for the Grade...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Horse Racing Bloodlines of the Japan Cup
The offspring of legendary horses like Sunday Silence are deeply connected to the sport's rich history, including racing bloodlines, as the...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoOho Topples Hoshoryu to Create Three-Way Tie For the Lead at Kyushu Basho
The rank-and-filer dominated his Mongolian opponent to set up a thrilling finish in the 15-day Kyushu Basho.
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoMaking History: Yoshimi Yamashita is First Japanese Female Referee in a FIFA World Cup Match
Tokyo native Yoshimi Yamashita served as the fourth official for the Belgium-Canada FIFA World Cup match in Qatar in her latest...
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoJapan Shocks Germany in Teams' Group E Opener at FIFA World Cup
Trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Samurai Blue stormed back with second-half goals from Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano to beat the...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoHoshoryu Moves into Sole Possession of the Lead with One-Sided Win over Mitakeumi
Mongolian grappler Hoshoryu is bidding for his first-ever Emperor's Cup with four days left in the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years ago#17 Sports Talk ― Christophe Lemaire Relishes the Competition of Every Horse Race
After winning the Tenno Sho (Autumn) for the fourth time, Christophe Lemaire dishes out insights about racing, his rapport with horses...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoHoshoryu Defeats Shodai to Maintain Share of Lead at Kyushu Basho
Sekiwake Hoshoryu is tied with rank-and-filer Oho as the 15-day tournament enters the homestretch in Fukuoka.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] World Champion Shoma Uno Shows Why He Is a Cut Above the Rest
His triumph at the NHK Trophy was a powerful reminder that Shoma Uno is the No. 1 men's skater on the...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoYuta Watanabe earns standing ovation from Nets crowd: These changes to 3-point shooting form are the biggest reason why
Watanabe has earned the trust of his teammates because of how quickly and accurately he's been able to shoot from 3...