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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Nozomi Maruyama Excelling in New Ski Jumping Season
In the first three events of the 2025-26 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, Nozomi Maruyama has earned three victories, two in Norway...
Sumo
Will Ukrainian Sumo Prodigy Aonishiki Join the Ranks of Yokozuna?
Aonishiki has just been promoted to ozeki. Should he step up to become a yokozuna, sumo fans could see an era of...
Basketball
Basketball: Japan Overpowers Taiwan in FIBA World Cup Qualifier
In the teams' opening basketball match of the Asian qualifiers, Japan jumped out to a 45-22 lead by halftime in Kobe. Yuta...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoRui Hachimura Ignites Lakers in Playoff Opener Against Grizzlies
In the Lakers' 128-112 victory on the road, Rui Hachimura scored 21 of his team-high 29 points in the second half....
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoSol Oriens Electrifies Crowd with Victory in 83rd Satsuki Sho
Making his third career start in the Satsuki Sho, Sol Oriens won for the third time with a powerful come-from-behind effort...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Wakatakakage Has Knee Surgery and Could Be Sidelined For Up to a Year
Injured during March's Spring Basho in Osaka, sekiwake Wakatakakage needs a minimum of six months to rest and recuperate from surgery,...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoUnited States Runs Away with World Team Trophy Title
The Americans earned a 25-point margin of victory in the World Team Trophy, doing well in most categories and topped by...
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoSatsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) Preview
The Satsuki Sho hasn't been too kind to first favorites in the last 10 years, with just three of them winning....
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoChock/Bates, Levito Keep US on Top in World Team Trophy
Madison Chock and Evan Bates earn the ice dance title, helping Team USA take a big lead over South Korea heading...
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoSasaki Gets the Better of Yamamoto in Marquee Showdown of NPB's Best Pitchers
The hard-throwing right-hander struck out 11 batters and gave up just one hit as the Chiba Lotte Marines beat the reigning...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoChock/Bates, Malinin Drive US to Lead in World Team Trophy
Ice dance world champs Madison Chock and Evan Bates finish first in the rhythm dance at the World Team Trophy. Ilia...
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Boxing
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Tenshin Nasukawa Showcases Range of Skills in Pro Boxing Debut
In a distinguished kickboxing career, Tenshin Nasukawa won all 44 of his pro fights. And then he returned to square one...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoRui Hachimura Helps Lakers Win Play-In Game And Earn a Trip to NBA Playoffs
Fourth-year pro Rui Hachimura nailed a 3-pointer to put the Lakers ahead early in overtime against the Timberwolves. They led the...
