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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Mihailo Petrovic Appointed New Nagoya Grampus Manager
Mihailo Petrovic, the 2018 J.League Manager of the Year, has vowed to "pursue attractive, quality soccer," while always striving for victory with...
Horse Racing
Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes Preview: A Tough Test for 2-Year-Olds
Recent big-name winners of the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes have included Do Deuce (2021) and Jantar Mantar (2023). The race was first...
Rugby
Rugby is a 'Hooligan's Game Played by Gentlemen'
The earliest evidence of rugby in Japan dates to 1866 in Yokohama, but the heart of the game, fought by universities and...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoRui Hachimura Makes a Solid Impact in His Lakers Debut
Two days after being traded from the Washington Wizards to Los Angeles, Rui Hachimura scores 12 points and grabs six boards...
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Sports
/ 3 years agoEDITORIAL | Bravo, Shingo Kunieda, on Opening New Horizons in a Legendary Career
To his eternal credit, it would not be an exaggeration to claim that Shingo Kunieda opened the eyes of the Japanese...
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Soccer
/ 3 years agoThe Japanese Impact at Celtic FC Continues as the 2022-23 Season Heads to Its Conclusion
As the Scottish Premiership season moves into its second half, Celtic FC boss Ange Postecoglou's team is in a strong position...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoYokohama B-Corsairs Ascend to the Top of B.League's Central Division
After missing the playoffs last season, the Yokohama B-Corsairs have made significant improvement over the past few months and emerged as...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Superstar Shohei Ohtani's Earning Potential is Growing Exponentially
Shohei Ohtani tripled his endorsement haul by attracting 17 sponsorship endorsements in 2022 and appeared on the covers of Sports Illustrated,...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoWizards Forward Rui Hachimura Traded to Lakers
Los Angeles acquired Rui Hachimura, who's in his fourth season in the NBA, in exchange for shooting guard Kendrick Nunn and...
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Tennis
/ 3 years agoWheelchair Tennis Legend Shingo Kunieda Announces Retirement
Shingo Kunieda, who collected 50 Grand Slam titles, including 28 in singles competition, exits the game as the world's top-ranked men's...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTakakeisho Beats Kotoshoho to Capture Third Emperor's Cup at New Year Basho
Lone ozeki Takakeisho comes through with a clutch win against the rank-and-filer on the final day, collecting his first title since...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Takuma Sato Joins Chip Ganassi Racing in a Part-Time Role for 2023
"Being in this series for 13 years, I have fantastic memories in a full-time (ride)," Takuma Sato said, "and I think...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTakakeisho Posts Clutch Win over Hoshoryu to Stay Tied for Lead at New Year Basho
Ozeki Takakeisho will be in a good position to capture his third Emperor’s Cup on the tournament's final day. Kotoshoho also...
