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[ODDS and EVENS] Taiga Hasegawa, the Snowboarder to Watch
Taiga Hasegawa, the defending world champion in the men's big air event, collected his second FIS Snowboard World Cup win of the...
Basketball
Gunma Crane Thunders are Playing High-Caliber Defense This Season
Fueled by a determined effort on defense, the Gunma Crane Thunders have emerged as the B.League's most-improved team under new coach Kyle...
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Predictions 2025: How Will Japan and its Athletes Fare in Soccer, Rugby and Boxing This Year?
Building toward World Cups in soccer and rugby, Japan's men's teams are entering an important year. And in boxing, will we see...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoChiba Jets End Regular Season with Narrow Win over Sunrockers Shibuya
The defending B.League champions begin their quest for another title in the playoff quarterfinals against the Utsunomiya Brex.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoRising Star Kotonowaka Upsets Mitakeumi to Stay Undefeated at Summer Basho
The 24-year-old posted his third straight win over an ozeki and is tied with four others for the lead.
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoShohei Ohtani Belts First Career Grand Slam in Rout of Rays
The reigning American League MVP added a solo shot and drove in five runs in the Angels’ 11-3 victory.
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Tennis
/ 3 years agoInjured Naomi Osaka to Skip Italian Open
Osaka’s left Achilles tendon injury forces her to miss the French Open tuneup event.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoGrand Champion Terunofuji Bounces Back With Win Over Takayasu
While far from overpowering, the win will give the yokozuna a boost of confidence.
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoDanon Scorpion Edges Matenro Orion for Victory in the NHK Mile Cup
Yuga Kawada collected his 20th career Japan Racing Association Grade I win, taking the lead with 100 meters remaining in a...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoGiant Slayer Daieisho Stuns Yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 1
The lone grand champion is looking to bounce back from injuries in the Summer Basho.
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoCrown Pride Fades Late, Finishes 13th in Kentucky Derby
As jockey Christophe Lemaire’s horse runs out of steam, 80-1 Rich Strike claims the second-biggest upset in race history.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Cannes Debut for Tokyo 2020 Olympics Film
Prominent director Naomi Kawase’s project is set to be shown on May 25 in the Festival de Cannes Classics Selection.
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Baseball
/ 3 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Former Major Leaguer Freddy Galvis Struggles to Find His Rhythm in Japan
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are hoping the veteran infielder can get back into the swing of things down on the farm.