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[ODDS and EVENS] Taiga Hasegawa, the Snowboarder to Watch
Taiga Hasegawa, the defending world champion in the men's big air event, collected his second FIS Snowboard World Cup win of the...
Basketball
Gunma Crane Thunders are Playing High-Caliber Defense This Season
Fueled by a determined effort on defense, the Gunma Crane Thunders have emerged as the B.League's most-improved team under new coach Kyle...
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Building toward World Cups in soccer and rugby, Japan's men's teams are entering an important year. And in boxing, will we see...
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Shoma Uno, Kaori Sakamoto Vying for Victories at NHK Trophy
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoKaori Sakamoto Wins World Title with Sublime Performance in France
The Olympic bronze medalist's victory gave Japan its first world title by a woman since Mao Asada won the last of...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoMuramoto, Takahashi Well off Lead in Ice Dance at World Championships
The Japanese partners proceeded through their elements relatively smoothly until Takahashi lost his balance and stumbled on a twizzle in the...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTakayasu Overpowers Takakeisho to Take Sole Lead at Spring Basho
The rank-and-filer is bidding for his first title and is one win ahead of Wakatakakage.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoMiura, Kihara Make History at Worlds Despite Struggles in Free Skate
They became the first all-Japanese pairs team to medal at the world championships, finishing in second place.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoShoma Uno Leads Yuma Kagiyama, Kazuki Tomono in Sweep of Short Program at World Championships
Uno skated beautifully to “Oboe Concerto” and surpassed his previous high short program mark of 105.90 at the Beijing Games.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoISU Removes Announcers Reed, Slater After Incendiary Comment About Duhamel
The British duo insulted the retired Canadian two-time world champion on a hot microphone, and Junior Grand Prix commentator Ted Barton...
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Winter Sports
/ 3 years agoRed Eagles Capture Second Straight Japan Cup Title
The Hokkaido-based team added to its ice hockey pedigree with yet another championship.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoWakatakakage Maintains Share of Lead with Win over Kotonowaka
Takayasu also shares the lead after a hard-fought win over new ozeki Mitakeumi.
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Baseball
/ 3 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Masahiro Tanaka Aims for a Stronger Overall Performance in 2022
"I've done all I can in terms of preparation," Tanaka said of the upcoming season.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoKaori Sakamoto Halfway to First World Title; Wakaba Higuchi in Seventh Place
The Olympic bronze medalist earned level fours on all of her spins and step sequence.