Features
[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Remains a Skater Without Parallel on the Junior Circuit
So far ahead of the competition, the biggest opponent Mao Shimada, a 16-year-old, three-time world junior champion, will likely face in the...
Baseball
Roki Sasaki Impresses in Scoreless Spring Debut with Dodgers
Entering with much fanfare in the fifth inning, Roki Sasaki showcased his high-speed pitches and allowed zero runs in three innings against...
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...
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Rugby
/ 3 years agoRebuilding Tonga Through the Bonds that Built Japanese Rugby
An irreplaceable bond of 40 years was behind the charity rugby match to help Tonga recover from the devastating underwater earthquake.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yosuke Sugano’s College Football Career Provides a Valuable Lesson in Perseverance
The hard-working linebacker is joining the Syracuse University team as a grad student walk-on. Eventually he aims to help develop the...
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoTitleholder Chasing Glory at Star-Studded Takarazuka Kinen
His last performance and second G1 victory, the 3,200-meter Tenno Sho (Spring), was a masterpiece. Will the fan favorite repeat the...
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoShohei Ohtani Blasts Two Homers, Sets Japanese Record for RBIs in an MLB Game
The reigning AL MVP drove in eight runs in the Angels’ 12-11 loss in 11 innings to the Royals.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Kaori Sakamoto Ends Partnership with Choreographer Benoit Richaud
The move is somewhat puzzling, considering the innovative and iconic programs Richaud created for her since they began working together in...
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Golf
/ 3 years agoHideki Matsuyama Shoots Tourney-Best 65 in Final Round and Finishes 4th at US Open
Stellar putting made a big difference for Matsuyama on the last day of the golf major.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japan Spikers Enjoy Stellar Start at Women’s Volleyball Nations League
Hinotori Nippon, playing in the preliminary round in the Philippines, went 7-0 to open the 16-nation tournament.
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Rugby
/ 3 years agoJapan Begins Preparations for 2023 Rugby World Cup With Rout of Uruguay
Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph used a combination of up-and-coming players and veterans in their first official match since November 2021.
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoBuffaloes Hurler Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tosses No-Hitter Against Lions
The reigning Sawamura Award winner became the fourth NPB pitcher to accomplish the special feat this season.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Ryosuke Kinoshita Produces a Respectable Showing in LIV Golf Opener
The two-time Japan Golf Tour winner earned $270,000 at the inaugural event in London.