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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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoAlpinista Triumphs as Titleholder Fades to 11th in Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Winning jockey Luke Morris grabbed the lead from Kazuo Yokoyama near the end of the prestigious race, which was first held...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoWarriors Rally Past Wizards in Fourth Quarter, Sweep NBA Japan Games
"It was an amazing experience," said Curry of the preseason spectacular. Hachimura's wish: "Hopefully we can come back here anytime soon...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoWarriors Prevail Against Wizards in NBA Japan Games Opener
Golden State enjoyed a winning start to its preseason schedule, and Washington forward Rui Hachimura electrified the crowd with high-energy play.
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Podcasts
/ 3 years ago#15 Sports Talk ― Analyzing the Outcome at Sumo's Autumn Basho with Jim Armstrong
The 15-day tournament offered sumo fans plenty of memorable moments. Veteran sports reporter Armstrong joins the podcast for a wrapup of...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoWarriors, Wizards Excited About Playing Pair of Games in Japan
The NBA teams were holding workouts in Tokyo the day before the first of their two preseason contests at Saitama Super...
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoJapanese Quartet Vying for Victory in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Do Deuce, Titleholder, Deep Bond and Stay Foolish are set to compete, with each team taking on the challenge with its...
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Baseball
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Title-Chasing Swallows Show Last Season's Success Was No Fluke
Led by slugger Munetaka Murakami, closer Scott McGough, overall pitching depth and strong managerial leadership, Yakult won its second straight pennant.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoEDITORIAL | Slump in Quality of Sumo Matches Cannot Go On for Long
Raising the quality of the matches will benefit the commercial value of sumo. The sport's attractiveness in turn can lead to...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Rika Kihira Begins Comeback with Respectable Showing in Nagoya
Kihira has now qualified for December's Japan Championships. Elsewhere, the ISU is juggling venues and Russia's Valieva is back on the...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoJapan Drops Third Consecutive Game at FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup
France outscored Japan 19-9 in the pivotal fourth quarter, including a 17-2 run that defined the overall play in the final...
