Baseball
Rintaro Sasaki Playing Well, But Still Seeking His 1st Home Run for Stanford
After 12 games, Rintaro Sasaki is batting .360 with 14 RBIs for the Cardinal. The Iwate Prefecture native says he's "just trying...
Features
[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Tributes to Kevin Braswell as Basketball World Mourns His Passing
Utsunomiya Brex head coach Kevin Braswell died on February 24, several weeks after having heart surgery. The 46-year-old coach commanded respect on...
Figure Skating
Mao Shimada Dominates Competition on the Way to 3rd Consecutive World Junior Title
The winning total score for Mao Shimada was a personal best of 230.84 points. She established new personal bests in both the...
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Sumo
/ 3 months agoHoshoryu Overpowers Shodai at the Kyushu Basho to Stay Tied for the Lead
The Mongolian grappler wasted little time in dispatching the former ozeki and he appears set for a Kyushu Basho weekend showdown...
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Sumo
/ 3 months agoKyushu Basho Day 11 Results
With victories on Day 11, Takanosho, Kotozakura and Hoshoryu stay tied for the lead at the Kyushu Basho in Fukuoka. The...
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Rugby
/ 3 months agoJapan Experiencing a Tough Autumn on the Rugby Field
The Brave Blossoms are in Europe as part of the Autumn Nations Series. It's been a difficult tour so far for...
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Features
/ 3 months ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Extends Amazing Win Streak to 15 with 4th Straight Japan Junior Title
Many issues could derail a skater on the way to racking up a series of wins, but two-time world junior champion...
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Sumo
/ 3 months agoKyushu Basho Day 10 Results
The title chase is wide open with five days remaining in the Kyushu Basho. Eleven wrestlers have either one, two or...
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Sumo
/ 3 months agoHoshoryu Looks Unstoppable with a Convincing Win Over Kotoshoho at the Kyushu Basho
Mongolian ozeki Hoshoryu is tied for the lead with Kotozakura and Takanosho with five days remaining at the Kyushu Basho in...
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Sumo
/ 4 months agoKyushu Basho Day 9 Results
There's a three-way tie for the Kyushu Basho lead after Day 9 in Fukuoka. Takanosho, Hoshoryu and Kotozokura have notched eight...
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Sumo
/ 4 months agoHoshoryu Tosses Down Churanoumi to Stay Tied for the Lead at the Kyushu Basho
In Fukuoka, the Mongolian ozeki is bidding for his second Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Kyushu Basho and his first at...
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Figure Skating
/ 4 months agoMao Shimada Wins a Record 4th Straight Title at the Japan Junior Championships
Shimada's victory in Hiroshima broke a tie with Shizuka Arakawa (1994-96) and Miki Ando (2001-03), who both captured three Japan Junior...
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Horse Racing
/ 4 months agoSoul Rush Romps to Victory in the Mile Championship
Launching an impressive stretch drive to overtake Win Marvel near the 100-meter marker, Soul Rush pulled away for a comfortable win...