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...
Boxing
Junto Nakatani Beats Ryosuke Nishida with a 6th-Round TKO
With his stellar performance at Tokyo's Ariake Coliseum, unbeaten WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani added the IBF title to his collection.
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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...
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Golf
/ 3 years agoKeegan Bradley Survives A Shaky Back Nine to Win ZOZO Championship by One Stroke
The American made a clutch birdie on No. 17 to take a two-stroke lead to the final hole at the Accordia...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japanese Judoka Dominate at 2022 World Championships
With 13 total medals, Japan finished No. 1 among all nations competing in Tashkent, demonstrating its supreme judo skills. Updates on...
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoBuffaloes Earn Sayonara Win over Hawks and a Japan Series Rematch with Swallows
Orix's Keita Nakagawa delivered the game-winning hit with two outs in the ninth, ending SoftBank's comeback hopes and keeping his team's...
