Baseball
ODDS and EVENS | Shohei Ohtani Moves Closer to Pitching Comeback
In his latest pitching test in a simulated game against minor league batters, Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani tossed 44 pitches in three...
Sumo
Beyond Yokozuna Hakuho, Deeper Problems Beset Sumo Association
Closing the Hakuho stable seems harsh when, over the years, the Japan Sumo Association has failed to fix the violent culture that...
Features
ICE TIME | Exclusive: Retired Star Satoko Miyahara Still Seeking Future Path
Satoko Miyahara took time from her busy tour schedule to discuss her illustrious career, current work, and thoughts about the future in...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTakayasu Upsets Title-Chasing Ozeki Takakeisho on Day 3 of Kyushu Basho
Top maegashira Takayasu took advantage of a superior face-off to topple his ozeki rival at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Mai Mihara Captures Her First Grand Prix Title with A Sublime Showing
"Receiving a gold medal today might be the biggest result, the biggest achievement of my life," Mai Mihara said, basking in...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTakakeisho Dominates Kotonowaka to Maintain Fast Start at Kyushu Basho
Veteran grappler Takakeisho is bidding for his third Emperor's Cup at the 15-day tournament held in Fukuoka.
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoGeraldina Outsprints Win Marilyn in the Final Stretch of the Queen Elizabeth II Cup
Geraldina, guided by Cristian Demuro, reached the front of the pack with 200 meters remaining and maintained a blistering pace for...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTobizaru Off to Flying Start with Win Over Ozeki Shodai in Kyushu Basho
Making his debut at the komusubi rank, Tobizaru put on an impressive display of sumo for an opening-day win.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Skateboarding Stars Funa Nakayama and Momiji Nishiya Nab Medals in Street League Season Finale
Japan's female competitors had a successful showing in the final tour stop of the 2022 Street League Skateboarding season. Tokyo 2020...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoJapan Prevails Against Bahrain in 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifier
Tenketsu Harimoto and Yuki Kawamura combine for 42 points to spark Japan, which fends off Bahrain's spirited comeback in a FIBA...
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Baseball
/ 3 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Satoshi Nakajima Beats Out Munetaka Murakami for Shoriki Award
The Orix dugout boss guided the Pacific League team to its first Japan Series title in 26 years, and a manager...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoSumo's Ironman Tamawashi in the Spotlight at Kyushu Basho
Veteran grappler Tamawashi will have his hands full as he bids for a second straight Emperor's Cup at the 15-day meet...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Formula One Needs to Move Japanese Grand Prix to Spring for Safety Reasons
Pierre Gasly nearly collided with a recovery crane in wet conditions on October 9, a reminder of the 2014 Formula One...
