Golf
Xander Schauffele Wins the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama
Golfer Xander Schauffele, who was tied for the lead heading into the final round at Yokohama Country Club, claimed his 10th career...
Features
ODDS and EVENS | Aonishiki Forges Ahead with Ambitious Sumo Goals
Ukrainian wrestler Aonishiki has journeyed from the bottom to the top of sumo's six-division structure faster than anyone since the current era's...
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Volleyball: World Challenge Series Gives High-Level Preparation for the Season
Japan national team stars Yuki Ishikawa of Italian club Perugia and Suntory's Ran Takahashi squared off in an exhibition series, thrilling volleyball...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Taiga Semikawa in the Spotlight, Making PGA Tour Debut at Sony Open
After becoming the first amateur to win the Japan Open in the tournament's 95 years of competition last fall, Taiga Semikawa...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoAbi Shoves Out Wakatakakage to Maintain Share of Lead at New Year Basho
The November tournament winner improves to 5-0, and Abi shares the lead with two rank-and-filers, Aoiyama and Kotoshoho.
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Tennis
/ 3 years agoNaomi Osaka Announces Pregnancy and Intends to Relaunch Tennis Career in 2024
Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka hasn't played a WTA Tour match since the first round of the Toray Pan...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Winter World University Games Put Japan In Position for New Medal Haul
Kaori Sakamoto headlines the Japanese contingent for the Winter World University Games, a competition her nation has had a lot of...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoConfident Hoshoryu Ousts Tamawashi to Stay Undefeated at New Year Basho
Displaying dominant form, sekiwake Hoshoryu is now tied for the New Year Basho lead with four other wrestlers, including No. 3...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoHiroshima Dragonflies on Pace to Shatter Last Season's Win Total
Second-year coach Kyle Milling's club has won 11 of its last 12 games, and the Hiroshima Dragonflies are leading the B.League's...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTakakeisho Bounces Back to Defeat Upset-Minded Daieisho in New Year Basho
The ozeki grappler was pushed back to the brink, but the 26-year-old Takakeisho came through with a clutch win on the...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTobizaru Hands Top-Ranked Takakeisho First Loss of New Year Basho
The Flying Monkey took advantage of his speed to swat down the ozeki grappler. Tobizaru evened his record at 1-1 in...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTakakeisho Off to Strong Start in New Year Basho with Convincing Win over Wakamotoharu
With grand champion Terunofuji sidelined with knee injuries, lone ozeki Takakeisho is the tournament's highest-ranked wrestler.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hakone Ekiden Triumph Fulfills Triple Crown Quest for Komazawa Coach
Hiroaki Oyagi led Komazawa to eight Hakone Ekiden titles. He finished his final season at the helm with victories in Japan's...