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SPORTS SHORTS | Volleyball: Japan Men Clinch a Spot in the Nations League Finals
Reporting on the FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League and the FIBA Women's Asia Cup final plus updates on international badminton and swimming...
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | NBA Summer League is a Testing Ground for Japanese Players
Guards Yuki Kawamura, Yudai Baba and Keisei Tominaga competed in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, hoping to impress NBA executives...
Baseball
ODDS and EVENS | 'LA Story': A Brilliant Chronicle of Shohei Ohtani and the 2024 Dodgers
With riveting details, longtime reporter Bill Plunkett captured the thrills and challenges faced by Shohei Ohtani and the World Series champion Dodgers.
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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...
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Tennis
/ 3 years agoTaylor Fritz Outduels Frances Tiafoe in Rakuten Japan Open Final
With the win, the American will reach the top 10 in the world rankings for the first time and bolster his...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shohei Ohtani Sets New Benchmark of Excellence as a Two-Way Star
The Angels superstar enjoyed another stellar season as a hitter and pitcher, but said he was disappointed the team failed to...
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Auto Racing
/ 3 years agoYuki Tsunoda Aiming to Impress Home Fans in F1 Debut at Japanese Grand Prix
The last time the 22-year-old Japanese driver was at the Suzuka Circuit he was in the stands watching drivers. He is...