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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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Basketball
/ 3 years agoRebuilding San-en NeoPhoenix Taking Steps in the Right Direction
Under new bench boss Atsushi Ono, the NeoPhoenix have overhauled their roster, laying a new foundation with an influx of youthful...
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Soccer
/ 3 years agoYoshimi Yamashita's Style: Soccer Refereeing So Natural It's Not Noticed
She became the J.League's first female referee in May 2021 and the first in the Asian Champions League in April 2022....
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Auto Racing
/ 3 years agoRain Hampers Yuki Tsunoda's Quest for Points in His Japanese GP Debut
The 22-year-old AlphaTauri driver got as high as ninth place but couldn't hold on and settled for 13th in F1's first...
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Tennis
/ 3 years agoTaylor Fritz Outduels Frances Tiafoe in Rakuten Japan Open Final
With the win, the American will reach the top 10 in the world rankings for the first time and bolster his...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shohei Ohtani Sets New Benchmark of Excellence as a Two-Way Star
The Angels superstar enjoyed another stellar season as a hitter and pitcher, but said he was disappointed the team failed to...
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Auto Racing
/ 3 years agoYuki Tsunoda Aiming to Impress Home Fans in F1 Debut at Japanese Grand Prix
The last time the 22-year-old Japanese driver was at the Suzuka Circuit he was in the stands watching drivers. He is...
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Judo
/ 3 years agoKosei Inoue: World Championships, Children and the Significance of Judo
Whether they win or lose, participation in matches instills children with confidence that serves them well as a source of strength...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Ventforet, Sanfrecce Set for Compelling Clash in Emperor's Cup Final
Kofu is the first J2 team to reach the title match since 2014, while Hiroshima aims to end its run of...
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoYu Darvish, September's NL Pitcher of the Month, Looks Ahead to Playoffs
"I don’t want to think about it too much, the playoffs," Darvish said. "I’m trying to be the same as I...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada and Mone Chiba Shine at Junior Grand Prix Event in Poland
The Japanese teenagers finished first and second, respectively, in the women's event in Gdansk. Shimada also secured a spot in December's...
