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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Golf
/ 3 years agoRickie Fowler Takes A One-Stroke Lead into The Final Round at ZOZO Championship
The American, who has roots in Japan, was steady throughout and came up big on the final hole.
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoSwallows Rally Past Tigers in Seventh Inning, Advance to Japan Series
Yakult outscored Hanshin 18-7 in three Central League Climax Series Final Stage games, completing a series sweep in dramatic fashion.
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Golf
/ 3 years agoRising Star Keita Nakajima Upstages Hideki Matsuyama at ZOZO Championship
The former world No. 1 amateur is alone in fifth place after a spectacular 63 at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country...
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Golf
/ 3 years agoHideki Matsuyama Struggles in ZOZO Championship's First Round and is Seven Strokes off the Pace
The defending champion will need a strong round to get back into contention as he bids to become the first two-time...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] For Sakura 15, Women's Rugby World Cup Represents Opportunity for Growth
Japan's national squad is making only its third tournament appearance this century. Therefore, each match is a vital part of its...
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Auto Racing
/ 3 years agoTokyo Agrees to Host Formula E Race in Spring 2024
Tokyo Governor Koike signed an agreement with Formula E, the F1 for electric vehicles, marking the first time Japan will host...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Nakai, Kataise Sweep Junior Grand Prix Titles in Poland with Strong Performances
With her dazzling win, Nakai clinched a spot in the JGP Final, and Kataise, making his long-awaited circuit debut, impressed with...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoRebuilding San-en NeoPhoenix Taking Steps in the Right Direction
Under new bench boss Atsushi Ono, the NeoPhoenix have overhauled their roster, laying a new foundation with an influx of youthful...
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Soccer
/ 3 years agoYoshimi Yamashita's Style: Soccer Refereeing So Natural It's Not Noticed
She became the J.League's first female referee in May 2021 and the first in the Asian Champions League in April 2022....
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Auto Racing
/ 3 years agoRain Hampers Yuki Tsunoda's Quest for Points in His Japanese GP Debut
The 22-year-old AlphaTauri driver got as high as ninth place but couldn't hold on and settled for 13th in F1's first...
