Features
[ODDS and EVENS] Taiga Hasegawa, the Snowboarder to Watch
Taiga Hasegawa, the defending world champion in the men's big air event, collected his second FIS Snowboard World Cup win of the...
Basketball
Gunma Crane Thunders are Playing High-Caliber Defense This Season
Fueled by a determined effort on defense, the Gunma Crane Thunders have emerged as the B.League's most-improved team under new coach Kyle...
News
Predictions 2025: How Will Japan and its Athletes Fare in Soccer, Rugby and Boxing This Year?
Building toward World Cups in soccer and rugby, Japan's men's teams are entering an important year. And in boxing, will we see...
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Tennis
/ 2 years agoNaomi Osaka Exits Pan Pacific Open Due to Stomach Pain
Osaka arrived in Tokyo as the tournament’s defending singles champion. The event wasn’t held in 2020 and 2021 because of the...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoWakamotoharu Upsets Sole Leader Tamawashi on Day 12 of Autumn Basho
The veteran Mongolian maegashira still holds the top spot with a 10-2 record as he pursues his second Emperor’s Cup.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi Soar to New Heights in Badminton
The longtime doubles partners are No. 1 in the world rankings for the first time, becoming the first Japanese men to...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoVeteran Tamawashi Takes Over the Lead at Autumn Basho
The No. 3 maegashira posted a one-sided win over Hokutofuji to claim the top spot on the leaderboard with four days...
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Sports Talk
/ 2 years ago#14 Sports Talk ― Fred Claire Looks Back on MLB Trailblazer Hideo Nomo’s Profound Impact
The ex-Dodgers GM called Nomo “a history maker and a history changer” related to the relationship between MLB and baseball in...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakayasu Hands Hokutofuji First Loss at Autumn Basho
Lone yokozuna Terunofuji is forced to withdraw from the 15-day tournament in Tokyo due to knee injuries.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakayasu Defeats Terunofuji to Deliver a Serious Blow to the Yokozuna’s Title Hopes
With four losses, the lone grand champion is all but out of contention for the Emperor’s Cup at the Autumn Basho.
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Golf
/ 2 years agoAyaka Furue Earns Third-Place Finish at Portland Classic
The Kobe native finished two shots off the pace after entering the final round in a three-way tie for the tournament...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoSurprise leader Hokutofuji Still Unbeaten at Midway Point of Autumn Basho
The No. 8 maegashira is off to his best start ever and is one win ahead of Tamawashi at the 15-day...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Nick Suzuki Becomes the Youngest Captain in History of Montreal Canadiens
“I know it's a big role but I think I'm ready for it,” the 23-year-old said, “and there's a bright future...