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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...
Horse Racing
Satsuki Sho: Museum Mile Claims 1st G1 Title in Record-Setting Time
Museum Mile completed the 2,000-meter Satsuki Sho in 1 minute, 57.0 seconds at Nakayama Racecourse, giving jockey Joao Moreira back-to-back G1 wins.
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | SV.League Tops 1 Million in Attendance in 2024-25
The SV.League (formerly the V.League) saw an increase of 75% in attendance for its men's volleyball teams and 195% growth in fans...
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoAsk Victor More Edges Boldog Hos by a Nose in the 83rd Kikuka Sho
Hironobu Tanabe guided the 3-year-old colt past frontrunner Seiun Hades with about 800 meters to go. Ask Victor More set a...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Mina Sato Brings Enthusiasm and Hunger for Success to Keirin
Bursting with energy and speed, the 23-year-old is building an impressive résumé, including back-to-back silver medals at the world championships.
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoOsuna, Shiomi Lead Yakult to Win over Orix in Game 1 of Japan Series
In a rematch of last year’s NPB championship series, the Swallows got clutch hitting and a solid start from Yasuhiro Ogawa.
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Baseball
/ 3 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Swallows and Buffaloes Set for Sequel to 2021 Japan Series
Tokyo Yakult, led by Triple Crown winner Munetaka Murakami, is favored to repeat as NPB champion but Orix is peaking at...
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Winter Sports
/ 3 years agoINTERVIEW | Passion for Challenge: Meet Japan's Top Ice Climber Gihado Kadota
What is ice climbing, and will it be an Olympic sport? Japan's top athlete explains the sport and shares his passion...
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Baseball
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani Should be Selected as Co-MVPs
The two American League stars' huge popularity and success on the field make them the top favorites for the award. Both...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Yoshida, Nakamura and Kataise Claim Medals in Italy to Earn JGP Final Berths
Japanese skaters secured half of the combined 12 total spots for the men's and women's singles competitions for December's JGP Final...
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoSoftBank Hawks Ace Kodai Senga to Pursue Career in MLB
After waiting for years, the hard-throwing right-hander, who has an 87-44 career record, is eligible to make a move to MLB...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoB-Corsairs Playmaker Yuki Kawamura Dazzles with Pinpoint Passes, Youthful Energy
One of the B.League's bright young stars, Kawamura is No. 1 in assists (11.2 per game). Playing for the Japan national...
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoStunning Rose Ekes Out a Narrow Victory over Namur in 27th Shuka Sho
The favorite, Stars on Earth, finished third, sprinting from near the back of the pack into contention over the final stretch...
