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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...
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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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Sumo
/ 2 years agoGrand Champion Terunofuji Bounces Back at Autumn Basho
The lone yokozuna made quick work of Kotonowaka to get back to his winning ways.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTop Maegashira Tobizaru Upsets Grand Champion Terunofuji on Day 2 of Autumn Basho
Sumo’s Flying Monkey gave the fans a thrill with the biggest victory of his career on this second day at Ryogoku...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoGrand Champion Terunofuji Prevails over Kiribayama on Opening Day of Autumn Basho
The Mongolian is bidding for his eighth Emperor’s Cup and needed all the strength he could muster against the determined komusubi...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Icho, Yoshida and Obara Enshrined in United World Wrestling Hall of Fame
With sustained excellence on the global stage and Olympic glory, the women played a prominent role in elevating the sport’s profile...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoIchinojo Looking to Build on Success of Nagoya Tourney in Autumn Meet
Mongolian yokozuna Terunofuji, who captured his seventh title in May, aims to get back to his winning ways at the 15-day...
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Baseball
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] 3,000 and Counting: Yu Darvish Endures As a Strikeout Artist
The San Diego Padres hurler, now in his 17th pro season, joined Hideo Nomo as the only pitchers to amass 3,000...
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News
/ 3 years agoJapanese Pro Wrestler ‘The Great Sasuke’ Returns to the Ring For a Great Cause
One of the most popular wrestlers in the history of the sport is teaming up with other grapplers in Japan to...
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoShigeo Nagashima Hospitalized After Brain Hemorrhage
The 86-year-old remained in the medical facility the day after being admitted. His condition was not life-threatening, a Yomiuri Giants official...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Japan Continues Junior Grand Prix Success with Four More Medals in Czech Republic
Mao Shimada and Nozomu Yoshioka won the women’s and men’s titles, respectively, to headline Japan’s stellar showing in Ostrava.
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Winter Sports
/ 3 years agoJapan Women Edge Finland in Dramatic Shootout, Finish 5th at World Championship
The unexpected result gave the Hinomaru its best finish ever at the world hockey tourney and represented a remarkable reversal of...