Basketball
ODDS and EVENS | Ryusei Sasaki Raises Game to Greater Heights
With Ryusei Sasaki serving as captain and leading the B.League in assists, the San-en NeoPhoenix have won 45 of 55 games in...
Sumo
All-Girls High School Sumo Club Breaking Barriers in the Ring
With a focus on strategy and self-reflection, Kyoto Ryoyo High School's all-girls sumo club is quickly rising in national rankings.
News
SPORTS SHORTS | Akie Iwai Finishes 2nd at the LA Championship
Reporting on a strong performance by golfer Akie Iwai at the LA Championship, Shohei Ohtani's return to the lineup, and figure skating's...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Sota Yamamoto's Renaissance Highlights A Great Grand Prix Final for Japan
Yamamoto's promising career was hampered by ankle injuries. Now, "I'm really happy to have the feeling that I'm finally back," he...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoWin Marilyn Outclasses Field to Win the Hong Kong Vase
With Damian Lane controlling the reins, Win Marilyn becomes the first mare to win the prestigious race at Sha Tin Racecourse...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoMai Mihara Victorious in Grand Prix Final as Kaori Sakamoto Staggers to Fifth-Place Finish
The triumph caps an amazing comeback for Mai Mihara, a graduate student at Kobe's Konan University, who missed the entire 2019-20...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Chiba Jets Adapting to New Coach John Patrick's Style of Play
With more than one-fourth of the season complete, the Chiba Jets are thriving under Patrick's leadership, relying on high-energy play and...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoNozomu Yoshioka Claims Bronze Medal at Junior Grand Prix Final
"I barely made it to third place, but I am very happy," Yoshioka said after securing a spot on the podium...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoShoma Uno Wins Gold and Sota Yamamoto Claims Silver at the Grand Prix Final
Uno's combination of power and finesse in the Grand Prix Final resonated with the fans, who gave him a standing ovation...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] 'Murakami-sama' Honored for Creating Buzz in Japanese Baseball
NPB Triple Crown winner Munetaka Murakami's nickname ー "Murakami-sama" ー was selected as Japan's top buzzword for 2022.
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoKaori Sakamoto and Mai Mihara Post 1-2 Finish in Short Program at Grand Prix Final
Skating to "Rock with U" at the Grand Prix Final, Sakamoto posted a clean scoresheet and received a level four on...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoMao Shimada Captures Junior Grand Prix Final Title with Strong Showing
The 14-year-old Tokyo native receives the big score she needed in her free skate to claim the women's title at the...
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Boxing
/ 2 years agoWhy Paul Butler Will Win the Undisputed Bantamweight Title Fight
Paul Butler will cause a seismic upset when he beats Naoya "Monster" Inoue to become the undisputed bantamweight champion.
